Obituaries

Jun 6, 2022

Linda Darlene Marshall, age 64, of Goreville, Illinois,  passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. 

Linda was born June 26, 1957 in Joliet, Illinois, a daughter of Earnest and Cynthia (Vaughn) Jolly. She married the love of her life, Vernon E. Marshall on June 22, 1974.  He preceded her in death on June 23, 2021. Together, they shared...

Jun 4, 2022

Alma Jean Deskines, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Alma was born April 17, 1928 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Jesse and Marie (Hogue) Chandler. She married Ryland T. Lowery in 1961. He preceded her in death in 1989. She later married Joseph Deskines. He survives in Herrin.Prior to...

Jun 3, 2022

Loretta "Marge" Margery Arnold, 87, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2022, at Herrin Hospital surrounded by family.

Marge was born in Monmouth, IL on November 19, 1934, to Loretta and James Leary.  She was the only girl out of four siblings and she often laughingly referred to herself as “Dad’s Favorite!” Marge’s family owned many businesses,...

Jun 1, 2022

Eilene Smiley, age 84, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Eilene was born July 06, 1937 in Equality, Illinois, a daughter of James and Georgia (Kitchen)  O'Neal.  She grew up in Equality, Illinois and had worked at Mattingly Nursing Home in Herrin from 1976 until her retirement.  Eilene married Dale Smiley in Harrisburg, IL...

May 31, 2022

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Beck, age 43, of Freeman Spur, Illinois, went to heaven Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home.

 

Tony was born February 17, 1979 in Aurora, Illinois to Ronald W. and Sherie L. (Edson) Beck.  He grew up in Hurst, Illinois and graduated from Herrin High School in 1997.  He was on the wrestling team while in...

May 31, 2022

Richard A. Cain Sr., age 73, of Pittsburg, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Richard was born September 25, 1948 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Harold and Zella (Borum) Cain.  Richard grew up in Crab Orchard and graduated Crab Orchard High School.  He joined the US Air Force then re-enlisted...

May 30, 2022

June Hampton, age 99, of Pinckneyville, Illinois,  formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

June was born June 21, 1922 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter of Sam and Dona (Day) Hampton. Prior to her retirement, June had worked as a bookkeeper and secretary in the Marion area. She was a member...

May 30, 2022

Dennis E. Girtman, age 67, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Dennis was born July 16, 1954 in Goreville, Illinois, a son of Charles and Thelma Margaret (Jackson) Girtman. He married the love of his life,  Dorothy Watson. She preceded him in death in 1991. Dennis had worked his entire...

May 29, 2022

Ruby Marie Nichols, age 88, of Thompsonville, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her beloved Red House, with her family by her side.

Ruby was born January 16, 1934 in Perryville, Missouri, a daughter of James F. and Ella C. (Tucker) Taylor.  

Ruby worked well into her seventies as a Licensed Practical Nurse at nursing homes in...

May 29, 2022

Deanna June Boyt, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. Deanna was born July 28, 1938 in Marion, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Arlie Hubert "Andy" Boyt. He preceded her in death. Deanna was the proud owner and operator of Dee's Pets in Marion for many years. She is survived...

May 29, 2022

Bryan Ray King, age 65, formerly of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 in South Korea. Bryan was born August 02, 1956 in South Carolina, a son of Earl and Aletha (Jack) King. Bryan grew up in many communities in Southern Illinois with his mother, father, and 4 brothers. In 1974, he graduated from Dongola High School, and then...

May 27, 2022

Andria E. Lott, age 57, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.Andria was born November 20, 1964 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Gary R. and Shirley Jean (Colbroth) Evetts. She married Jospeh M. Lott on November 09, 1987 in Paducah, KY. He passed away May 9, 2003. Andria grew...

May 27, 2022

Deloris Sue Clendenin, 82, went to be with the Lord at 12:15am on Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home in Herrin. Sue was born on September 29, 1939 in West Frankfort to Charles and Vivian (Jordan) Rumsey.She married Roy Kenneth Clendenin on September 1, 1967. Together they shared nearly forty-six years of marriage and five children. Sue attended the...

May 27, 2022

Marsha Lee Krivanko, age 67, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away suddenly on Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Marsha was born October 17, 1957 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of James and Jessie (Travelstead) Key.  Marsha grew up in Marion and was a 1972 graduate of Marion High School.  After her marriage to Dennis Krivanko,  she...

May 27, 2022

Dale Morris, age 89, of Herrin, Illinois, away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Reflections Memory Care in Herrin, Illinois.

Dale was born October 31, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois a son of Elijah and Flossie (Crain)  Morris.  Dale grew up in Freeman Spur and graduated Herrin High School.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War with the...

May 22, 2022

Belinda Kay Emery, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 4:54pm on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.Belinda was born January 05, 1946 in Hartford, Arkansas, a daughter of William and Ruth (Goff) Bullington. Cremation rites will be accorded. No services will be held at this time. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family...

May 22, 2022

Cathy Rollo Earnhart, age 74, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, May 22, 2022 at her home in Murphysboro, Illinois.Cathy was born November 28, 1947 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of James and Mildred (Hampton) Rollo. She is survived by her son, Nathan Earnhart and wife April of Benton; grandson Jackson Earnhart of Benton; daughter-in-law Nikki Earnhart of...

May 21, 2022

Darles B. Jenkins, 80, of Marion, passed away at 7:15 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at home surrounded by her children.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Grange Hall Freewill Baptist Church, located at 9950 Grassy Road, Marion.  Funeral Services will be held immediately following with...

May 21, 2022

John Kenneth. "Ken" Taylor, age 78, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Ken was born July 08, 1943 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the son of John T. and Geraldine "Geri" (Connell) Taylor.   Ken grew up in the Chicago area.  He attended college in Chicago and went on to become a...

May 21, 2022

Dr. Faustino V. Pugeda, affectionately called Joe, died peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2022.  He served as a general surgeon at the Marion Memorial Hospital from 1975 until his retirement in 2002, as well as a Hospital Board Member for several years.  He also served as a surgeon on a part-time basis at the Marion VA Hospital for...