Obituaries
Pearl M. Blaylock
Mar 19, 2005
Herrin- Pearl M. Blaylock, 90, of Herrin, passed away at 3:30 PM, Friday, March 18, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Pearl was born on July 30, 1914 in Hurst to Lorenzo Dal & Ella (Whitecotten) Hogg. She married Otis Edward Blaylock on March 3, 1934 in Colp. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1963. Mrs....
Theresa Ann Hudgens
Mar 18, 2005
MARION-Theresa Ann Hudgens, 91, of Marion, passed away at 3:50 PM on Friday, March 18, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Richard Mohr officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Monday at the Blue Funeral...
John H. Connell
Mar 18, 2005
Herrin- John Henry Connell, 73, of Herrin, passed away at 5:55am on Friday March 18, 2005 at the Herrin Hospital. Mr. Connell was born on May 29, 1931 in Adel, GA, the eldest of four siblings, to John C. and Vinnie (Sturdivant) Connell. He married Esther Mae Taylor in Carbondale on September 10, 1951. She preceded him in death on...
Lydia Jane Jackson
Mar 18, 2005
Marion Lydia Jane Jackson, 94, died Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 3:40 P.M. in Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. Lydia was born June 08, 1910 in Williamson County to Harmon & Emma (Meneese) Sellars. She married D. Wesley Phillips on August 20, 1932 in Murphysboro and he preceded her in death in November, 1954. She later married Doss Jackson...
Loretta Sue Bullington
Mar 17, 2005
Marion Loretta Sue Bullington, 65, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 3:28 A.M. after a long illness. Loretta died at home, surrounded by her family. Loretta was born January 16, 1940 to William F. & Ruth (Goff) Bullington in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Loretta was a hairdresser. Loretta is survived by: Her daughter Patricia & David Clewell of St. Louis, MO Grandson...
Dalton E. Cox
Mar 15, 2005
Herrin -Dalton Eugene Cox, 82, went home to be with his Lord at 3:50 A.M., Monday, March 14, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1922 in Herrin to Wilford & Winnie Jane (Bennett) Cox. He married Omedia Bradshaw on October 11, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Omedia survives. He was retired having worked at as...
Virgil Elmer Wells
Mar 14, 2005
Carbondale Virgil Elmer Wells, 86, died Monday, March 14, 2005 at 12:45 A.M. at his residence. Virgil was born February 19, 1919 to David Elmer & Lillie G. (Young) Wells in Carmi. He married Jewel Maxine Taylor on March 18, 1939 in Henderson, KY and together they have shared the last 66 years. Virgil worked as a farmer, truck driver,...
Jackie Dee Estes
Mar 14, 2005
MARION- Jackie Dee Estes, 68, of Marion passed away at 4:50 PM, Monday, March 14, 2005 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, March 18, 2005 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. There will be no visitation. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Military rites will be held at the...
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...
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