Obituaries
Janet K. Wade-Fisher
Mar 10, 2004
Herrin-Janet Kay (Wade) Fisher, 59, died 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 9, 2004 at her residence. Janet was born December 10, 1944 in Herrin to Jimmy & Fern (Edwards) Wade. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Herrin. She was also a member of the Herrin Eagles. She enjoyed bowling. Survivors Include: Mother: Fern Wade of Herrin Brother:...
John R. Willhite
Mar 9, 2004
Mr. Willhite was born on March 2, 1904 in Williamson County, Illinois to James Thomas and Martha Ellen (Harris) Willhite. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Joy Willhite of Johnston City; grandchildren, Stephen Willhite of Salem, Oregon and Mark and Julia Willhite of Cordova, Tennessee; great grandchild, Amanda Willhite of Cordova, Tennessee; sister, Mable Grisley of Marion; and...
Robert T. Thayer
Mar 9, 2004
Herrin-Robert Bob Thompson Thayer, 74, died 1:50 P.M., Monday, March 8, 2004 at his residence. He was born January 24, 1930 in Waltham, Massachusetts to Kenneth Thayer, Sr. & Dorothy (Black) Thayer. He married Linda (Turner) on December 21, 1979 in Desoto, Illinois. Linda survives. Bob was retired from Norge in Herrin where he worked for 23 years. He was...
Leslie Richard Murray
Mar 7, 2004
Herrin- Leslie Richard Murray, 88, of Herrin, died at 6:18 PM, Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Leslie was born on February 14, 1916 in Weaver, IL to Winfred & Ellen (Parrott) Murray. He married Mary Elizabeth Powers on September 27, 1934 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1988. Mr. Murray was a WWII Veteran,...
Brenda Sue Boles
Mar 7, 2004
Brenda Sue Boles, 48, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:40 AM, March 7, 2004 at her home. She was born on August 11, 1955 in Chicago to John & Marilyn Sue (Childers) Tippy. She married James Boles on June 11, 1980 in Marion. He survives of Pittsburg. She retired from Allen Industries and attended Hurricane Baptist Church. SURVIVORS- Husband- James...
Lindell R. Parks
Mar 5, 2004
Lindell R. Parks MARION- Lindell R. Parks, 74, of Marion, passed away at 11:40 AM, Friday, March 5, 2004 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 8, 2004 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Danny Gray officiating. Visitation will be held after 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 7,...
Lenora Loudene Webb-Sinks
Mar 4, 2004
Lenora Loudene "Dean" Webb-Sinks, 78 passed away at 9:50 P.M., Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. She was born June 28, 1925 in Pittsburg to Alpha & Cleon Ruth (Pierson) Burnett. She was indeed a great member of Americas greatest generation. She served her country well during WWII in the WAVES. After the war she...
Mamie Marks
Mar 3, 2004
Mamie Marks, 98, died Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 11:30 A.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mamie was born November 23, 1905 to Robert E. and Georgia Ann (Sisk) Brigham in Zeigler. She married Ira Marks on November 01, 1924 in Williamson County and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1969. Mamie was a homemaker and...
Flora Agnes Perry-Higdon
Mar 3, 2004
Flora Agnes Perry-Higdon GOREVILLE- Flora Agnes Perry-Higdon, 87, of Goreville passed away at 8:35 PM, March 3, 2004 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday at the funeral home....
Vivian Mae Edmonds
Mar 2, 2004
Mrs. Edmonds was born on March 31, 1915 in Williamson County, Illinois to Roy and Flossie (Franklin) Williams. She married James H. Edmonds on November 1, 1936 in Marion, he preceded her in death on December 3, 1991. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Don Orso of Herrin, and Shirley and John Harvel of Marion; grandchildren, Ivana Swan...
Naomi Oldham
Mar 1, 2004
Herrin- Naomi Bonnie (Hayes) Oldham, 92, passed away, Sunday, February 29, 2004, 5:30 p.m., at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born October 24, 1911, in Corinth Township, Williamson County, Illinois, to Geo. W. and Grace Ethel (Barlow) Hayes. She married Charlie Lillich in June of 1928 in Harrisburg. They had four children. He died November 4, 1950....
Loren Eugene Pinson
Feb 29, 2004
On Friday, February 27, 2004, Loren Eugene Pinson left this world and all its troubles to reunite with a host of loving family and friends who have gone on to be with the Lord. As a model Christian father and husband, he knew Heaven was his home and had longed to be there since the loss of his loving wife...
M. Juanita Craw
Feb 29, 2004
Marion- M. Juanita Craw, 85, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, passed away at 3:00 AM, Friday, February 27, 2004 at the home of her daughter in Marion. A memorial service will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, February 29, 2004. He son in law, Rev. Paul W. Lee will officiate. Burial will be...
Gilbert J. Baldwin
Feb 27, 2004
Whiteash-Gilbert Gil Joe Baldwin, 68, died 2:05 P.M., Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at his residence. Gil was born August 4, 1935 in Williamson County to Tillman M. & Jennie (Bryley) Baldwin. He married Betty Hecker on November 10, 1953 in Williamson County. She survives. He was a retired electrician with IBEW local #702. He was of the Protestant faith. He...
Fred L. Ridlen
Feb 27, 2004
Fred L. Ridlen, 93, died Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 11:05 A.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Fred was born May 31, 1910 to William & Josephine (Sneed) Ridlen in Hamilton County. He married Gladys Pike and she preceded him in death on March 16, 1972, he later married Thelma A. Schneider and she preceded him in death...
John Shotton
Feb 25, 2004
John A. Jack Shotton, 86, died Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 12:15 A.M. at his residence. Jack was born September 15, 1917 to Thomas and Emily (Fryer) Shotton in Marion. He married Margaret Odum on November 19, 1939 in Charleston, Missouri and she survives in Marion. Jack was a retired coal miner, a member of UMWA and the 1st United...
Elizabeth Couch
Feb 20, 2004
Herrin-Elizabeth Couch, 72, died 5:34 P.M., Thursday, February 19, 2004 at her residence. She was born January 5, 1932 in Columbus, Indiana to James & Elizabeth (Kitzinger) Tilton. She married Benjamin M. Couch at Columbus, Indiana. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1989. Elizabeth was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She...
Paul Allen Cronin
Feb 19, 2004
Paul Allen Cronin, 57, of Troy, Illinois formerly of Herrin, died Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 7:34 P.M. in Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Paul was born March 05, 1946 to Edward and Gladys (Neber) Cronin in Herrin. He married Doris Tino on March 28, 1974 in Las Vegas and she survives in Troy. Paul was a 1968 graduate of...
Floriene Jeralds
Feb 17, 2004
Herrin- Floriene Jeralds, 82, of Herrin, died at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at her home with her family. Floriene was born on Christmas Eve 1921 in Hopkinsville, KY to George Elgin & Maude ( Stevens) Davis. Mrs. Jeralds retired from Charles Todd in Herrin where she worked as a presser. She formerly worked at Allens, Smoller Bros, The...
Lucille A. Mathis
Feb 16, 2004
Herrin- Lucille A. Mathis, 84, of Herrin, died at 7:59 AM, Monday, February 16, 2004 at her home with her family. Lucille was born on January 24, 1920 in Rural Herrin to Wilford &Winnie Jane (Bennett) Cox. She married Lemuel G. Mathis on November 1, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1969. She...
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