Obituaries
Violet M. Fields
Mar 13, 2005
Herrin- Violet Marie Fields, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 5:45 AM, Sunday, March 13, 2005 at her home. Violet was born on September 3, 1910 in Carterville to John & Clara (Thompson) Sullivan. She married Otis Fields on September 8, 1927 in W. Memphis, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1977. Mrs. Fields was a homemaker....
James Nelson Hudgens
Mar 11, 2005
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home James Nelson Hudgens Obituary Marion James Nelson Hudgens, 54, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 7:50 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nelson was born August 16, 1950 in Carbondale the son of Lloyd and Evelyn (Baine) Hudgens. Nelson spent his life in the vicinity of Marion and was known by many around town as generous...
Rosemary Lunsford
Mar 10, 2005
MARION-Rosemary Lunsford, 82, of Marion passed away at 4:45 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 14, 2005 at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin with Monsignor Ken Schafer officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, March...
Joseph P. Childers
Mar 8, 2005
Herrin-Joseph Paul (Joe) Childers, 90, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at home following a brief illness. The son of the late Monroe & Mattie Crain Childers, Joe was born on December 3, 1914 in Herrin, IL. He was the beloved husband of Velma Johnson Childers, whom he married on July 6, 1966 in Herrin. Following...
Elena Rice Disney
Mar 7, 2005
Ecclesiastes 3 says `to everything there is a season; a time to live and a time to die`. My season ended on March 7, 2005 at my home with my family at my side. I have lived a good life, with more wins that losses. I entered this life at a time of world crisis, which my own father was...
Rev. Kenneth McNeely
Mar 5, 2005
Marion- Rev. Kenneth L. McNeely, 83, of Marion went to be with the Lord at 3:06 am on Saturday March 5, 2005 at his residence with his family by his side. Rev. McNeely was born December 22, 1921 at Lake of Egypt, IL to Lawrence A. and Ruth Albright McNeely. He married Dorothy Harris on April 14, 1951 in Piggott,...
Reverend Earl C. Fisher
Mar 5, 2005
Reverend Earl C. Fisher MARION-Reverend Earl C. Fisher, 99, of Marion, passed away at 8:10 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at the First Church of God in Marion with Bro. Jim Glover officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM,...
Leston Leo Ridlen
Mar 4, 2005
Marion Leston Leo Ridlen, 66, died Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 11:52 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Leston was born June 27, 1938 to Fred L. & Gladys (Pike) Ridlen in Williamson County. He married Nelda Allen on June 5, 1975 in Metropolis and she survives in Marion. Leston was a lineman for Ameren CIPS. He was a member...
Mary Jane Merrell
Mar 3, 2005
Marion Mary Jane Merrell, 82, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, March 02, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. at Hospice of West Alabama. Mary Jane was born March 21, 1922 to Robert & Alice Irene (Conroy) Mentz in Chicago. She married Dr. Hosmer Tryon Merrell on April 23, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois and he survives in Tuscaloosa. Mary...
Billie D. Cawthon
Mar 2, 2005
Carrier Mills Billie D. Cawthon, 76, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at 10:10 P.M. at Harrisburg Medical Center. Billie was born May 24, 1928 in Williamson County to Bernie and Ada (Stone) Cawthon. He married Betty Beal on October 21, 1950 in Arkansas and she preceded him in death on May 25, 2003. Billie was a 37 year veteran of...
Beatrice Vernell Parrott Richardson
Mar 1, 2005
Marion Beatrice Nell Vernell Parrott Richardson, 82, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at 2:05 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Beatrice was born March 17, 1922 in New Edinburg, Arkansas to Hugh and Lennie (Little) Hopper. She married William J. Parrott of New Edinburg, Arkansas on October 06, 1939. He preceded her in death on March 01, 1973....
Mabel Huckleberry
Feb 28, 2005
GOREVILLE-Mabel Huckleberry, 91, of Goreville passed away at 7:50 PM, Monday, February 28, 2005 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at the funeral...
Bonnie Lou Palmer
Feb 28, 2005
MARION-Bonnie Lou Palmer, 48, of Marion passed away at 6:54 PM, Monday, February 28, 2005 at St. Mary`s Hospital in Centralia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 4, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent and Joe Palmer officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 3,...
Marguerite Hampton
Feb 28, 2005
Herrin- Marguerite Hampton, 85, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00 AM, Sunday, February 27, 2005 at home. Marguerite was born on June 15, 1919 in Sesser to Oliver Shorty & Maggie (Brown) Walker. She married Virgil Hampton in 1938. They were married sixty-seven years. Prior to her retirement in 1982, Marguerite was co-owner/administrator of Hampton Nursing Manor (now known as...
June Wristen
Feb 27, 2005
Marion-June Wristen-56, died at 10:45 P.M., Friday, February 25, 2005 at Fountains Care Center in Marion She was born July 4, 1948 at Golconda, Illinois to Ray & Mabel (Parks) Crabb. She was a homemaker. She attended the First Christian Church in Johnston City. Survivors Include: Three Daughters: Carrie Wristen of Marion Patti Wheeler of Davenport, IA. Christine Wristen of...
Charles Ray Kelley
Feb 27, 2005
CREAL SPRINGS-Charles `Charlie` Ray Kelley, 79, of Creal Springs passed away at 9:30 PM, Sunday, February 27, 2005 at the V. A. Nursing Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward `Shorty` Alsip officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 2,...
Eloise Peebels
Feb 27, 2005
PITTSBURG-Eloise Peebels, 77, of Pittsburg, passed away at 9:15 PM, Sunday, February 27, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward `Shorty` Alsip, Reverend Carl Phelps and Reverend Cecil Parrish officiating. Visitation will be held after 5:00 PM,...
Rhea Tippy Corso
Feb 26, 2005
Herrin- Rhea Tippy Corso, 96, went to join the Lord at 7:10 AM, Friday, February 25, 2005 at her home in Herrin. Rhea was born on September 14, 1908 in Carterville to Milton & Ibbie (Bush) Russell. She married Zollie Scott Tippy on January 30, 1926 in Carterville. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1955. Later, she married...
Rosalie Parks
Feb 25, 2005
Marion Rosalie Parks, 86, died February 24, 2005 at 5:05 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Home. Rosalie was an only child, born to Marion to Eugene & Bertha (North) Roberts in Marion. She married Tilden Parks in Harrisburg on April 14, 1945 and he survives in Marion. Rosalie was a homemaker. She worked as a bank reconciler at the Ordinance Plant...
H. Richard Moon
Feb 25, 2005
Marion H. Richard Moon, 79, died Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 6:00 A.M. at his residence. Richard was born January 21, 1926 to Charles & Flora (Carson) Moon in Gibson County, Tennessee. He married Nadine Eloise Luessen on November 13, 1954 in Chicago and she preceded him in death on February 03, 1982. Richard was Vice President of Sales at...
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