Obituaries
Betty Lou Lavender
Jul 17, 2022
Betty Lou Lavender, 74, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7: 14 am at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born April 5, 1948 in Herrin the daughter of Virgil and Berneice (Atterberry) Vancil. She married Dennis Lavender on March 2, 1968 in Herrin and together they shared over 37 years of marriage until his death on January...
Carl Edward Nickens
Jul 17, 2022
Carl Edward Nickens, age 76, of Oxnard, California, formerly of Freeman Spur, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his brothers home in Freeman Spur, Illinois while visiting.
Carl was born January 11, 1946 in Freeman Spur, Illinois, a son of Bernice Nickens. After graduating Herrin High School in 1964, he joined the US Navy and proudly served...
Floyd O. "Smiley" Howell
Jul 16, 2022
Floyd Oscar "Smiley" Howell, age 86, of Herrin, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his daughter's home in Bush.
Floyd was born March 13, 1936 in Cambria, Illinois, a son of Fred Howell, Sr. and Nettie (Taylor) Howell. Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a school custodian.
He is survived by five children, Steve L. Howell, Rena...
Phyllis Joan Scott
Jul 14, 2022
Phyllis Joan Scott (née Nevious), 83, of Marion, Illinois peacefully passed away on July 14, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was born on November 13, 1938, to Elizabeth & Lamon Nevious in Galatia, Illinois as the second of seven children. After she graduated from Galatia High School in 1956, she married Everett Scott, moved to Kankakee, Illinois, and...
Raymond Ronald Marek
Jul 12, 2022
Raymond R. Marek, 80 of Johnston City, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Herrin Hospital. Raymond was born on January 22, 1942, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Arthur and Rose (Rocco) Marek. He attended Morton Jr. College where he earned his Associates of Arts degree. He also served in the United States Navy as...
Cari Lyn Skelton
Jul 11, 2022
Cari L. Skelton, age 48, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at her home.
Cari was born June 05, 1974 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of Bill and Carol (Kozelnik) Danner. She married the love of her life, Bruce F. Skelton on July 16, 2019 in Murphysboro, IL. Cari grew up in Kansas City, KS and...
June Dee Gregory
Jul 7, 2022
June Dee Gregory, age 57, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. June was born October 06, 1964 in O'Fallon, Illinois, a daughter of Kay (Holifield) Phillips. She had worked as a home health caregiver. She is survived by one son, Nicholas Gregory of Sahuarita, AZ; life partner Timothy Smith of Herrin; her mother, Kay...
Cathryn Marie Ferketich
Jul 5, 2022
Cathryn Marie (Calliss) Ferketich, age 69, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:40pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. Cathryn was born December 20, 1952 in Metropolis, Illinois, a daughter of William and Agnes (Harris) Calliss. She married the love of her life, James R. Ferketich on February 22, 1992 in Herrin. Together they shared more than 30...
Robyn Lee Holland
Jul 3, 2022
Robyn Lee Holland, age 59, of Bush, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home in Bush, Illinois.Robyn was born February 01, 1963 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Marvin and Pauline (Deason) Holland. He is survived by two children, Teresa Price and Eric Holland; eleven siblings, Elwood Holland, Nancy Charles, Paul Holland, Billy Holland, Tommy Holland, James...
Billy Wayne Pierce
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...
JoAnn Nicholson
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...
Phyllis A Peebels
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,...
Linda Holman
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...
George Walter Mathews
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....
Barbara Joan Arnold
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...
Steven Benton
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.
Baby William Noel Duckworth
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...
Linda Lou Adams
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...
Jacqueline R. Neikirk
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...
Nancy Ann Eigenmann
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...
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