Obituaries

Jul 3, 2022

Billy Wayne Pierce, age 79, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home in Creal Springs, Illinois.Billy was born April 27, 1943 in Caruthersville, Missouri, a son of Robert and Sudie Mae (Kirk) Pierce. He is survived by his spouse Joyce (West) Pierce; three children, Dawn Lawson, Dale Pierce, and Christopher Pierce; two sisters, Patsy...

Jul 2, 2022

JoAnn Nicholson, age 76, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away at 11:45am on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

JoAnn was born January 15, 1946 in Scottsboro, Illinois, a daughter of Sylvester and Roccile (Garris) Dalton. She married the love of her life, Edward Eugene Nicholson, Sr. on April 03, 1963 in the Scottsboro Church of God.  JoAnn proudly worked...

Jun 30, 2022

Phyllis A. Peebels, age 78, of Pittsburg, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Phyllis was born at home in rural Pittsburg, Illinois on August 08, 1943, a daughter of William J. and Edna M. (Bishop) Mocaby.  She married the love of her life, Rex G. Peebels on December 21, 1962 in Whiteash,...

Jun 29, 2022

Linda L. Holman, age 71, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her home.

Linda was born May 20, 1951 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a daughter of Clifford and Louise (Jackson) Hart. Linda grew up in Creal Springs and graduated Creal Springs High School.  She worked briefly at Allen's in Herrin.  After her first marriage, she and...

Jun 29, 2022

George Walter Mathews, age 62, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.George was born June 28, 1960 in Rosieclaire, Illinois, a son of Allen and Beulah (Winters) Mathews. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Gool on September 05, 1981. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2021....

Jun 27, 2022

Barbara Joan Arnold, age 82, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June, 27, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion, IL.Barbara was born July 20, 1939 in Campbell, Missouri, the daughter of the late Ina Nickless and granddaughter of the late Clara (Sanders) Nickless of Campbell, Missouri.She married her faithful and loving...

Jun 26, 2022

Steven Benton, age 64, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Metropolis Rehab in Metropolis, Illinois.Steven was born November 19, 1957 in Metropolis, Illinois, a son of Freeman Neal and Freda Jean (Carnes) Benton. As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Blue Funeral Home is Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Jun 26, 2022

Baby William Noel Duckworth, stillborn infant son of Nikki Lynn (Simmons) Coffey and Logan Matthew Duckworth, was born silent into this world on June 26, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.He is survived by his parents, Nikki Lynn (Simmons) Coffey and Logan Matthew Duckworth; two big brothers, Wesson James Coffey and Dyson Matthew Duckworth; and his Paternal...

Jun 25, 2022

Linda Lou Adams, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Anchor of the Voyage Senior Living in Marion, Illinois.Linda was born December 05, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Earl and Louise (Cawthon) Parks. She married the love of her life, Danny Richard Adams on November 20, 1962 at the Arnold View Free...

Jun 25, 2022

Jacqueline R. Neikirk, age 88, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.Jacqueline was born May 06, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Jack and Marion (Winterberg) Gershon. She married the love of her life, Harley F. Neikirk on April 22, 1955 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on October...

Jun 24, 2022

Nancy Ann Eigenmann, age 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.Nancy was born May 25, 1947 in Watseka, Illinois, a daughter of Gaylord and Margaret (Wright) Hessing. Prior to her retirement, Nancy served as a teacher for the hearing impaired. She is survived by two sons, Doug (Laurel) Harris and Jerry...

Jun 24, 2022

Laverne Arthur Profitt, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Reflections Memory Care in Carterville, Illinois.Laverne was born September 19, 1927 in Clifford, Illinois, a son of John and Sara (Eagle) Profitt. He married the love of his life, Marian Francis on November 24, 1948 in Herrin, IL. Prior to his retirement, Laverne had worked...

Jun 22, 2022

Sharon K. Orman, age 73, of Carterville, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence.  

Sharon was born January 01, 1949 in Brazil, Indiana, a daughter of Bobby and Betty Jean (Robbins) Wallace.  She married Robert E Orman on January 14, 1967 in Harmony, IN.  Sharon grew up in Knightsville, IN and was a 1966 graduate of...

Jun 21, 2022

Louis Ryan Hayes "Ryan", age 40, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away tragically on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Heartland Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Ryan was born July 27, 1981 in Marion, Illinois, a son of William E. and Lisa D. (Reynolds)  Hayes Sr.   Ryan grew up in Marion and attended Marion High School.  He had moved to Memphis,...

Jun 18, 2022

Gary Dean Price, age 61, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at his home in Marion, Illinois.Gary was born March 16, 1961 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Archie and Ida Mae (Copher) Price. He had worked as a truck driver. He is survived by one son, Brandon Sims (Laura) and one daughter, Christina Price, four grandsons, several sisters and one...

Jun 15, 2022

Larry E. Maddox, age 72, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Larry was born September 12, 1949 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of his stepfather Dean Watts  and mother Norma (Owens) Watts. He married Patricia L. Bigeck on May 13, 1967.   Larry grew up in Marion and attended Marion High...

Jun 14, 2022

Paul W. Bean, age 71, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Paul was born January 27, 1951 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of William A. and Margaret P. (Cheatham) Bean. Paul grew up in Herrin and graduated Herrin High School.  He worked for the City of Energy and was an Energy...

Jun 10, 2022

Stephen Dale Murphy, age 62, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Carrier Mills, Illinois passed away at approximately 4:52 pm on Friday, June 10, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  He graduated from Carrier Mills High School and lived in Carrier Mills for many years before relocating to Marion.

He was born on December...

Jun 8, 2022

Jeffrey S. Hentz, 58, died peacefully on June 8, 2022 at home in Marion, Illinois. 

He was born in Clayton, Missouri on June 28, 1963. Jeff graduated from Crystal Lake South High School in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  Jeff loved life “in the fast lane” and pushing it to the limits.  He was an avid sportsman and loved spending time...

Jun 8, 2022

Andrea Marie Lamb, age 74, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Andrea was born March 30, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Benoit)  Frank. She married Jerome T. Lamb in Aurora, IL.  The marriage ended in divorce and he passed away in 1975.  Andrea grew...