Obituaries
Harmen A. Whitecotton
Nov 19, 2003
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Harmon A. Whitecotton-Obituary & Picture Carterville-Harmon A. Whitecotton, 90, died 7:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Harmon was born July 7, 1913 in Murphysboro to Oscar & Luetta (Greathouse) Whitecotton. He married Gladys McIntosh on March 7, 1950 in Chicago. Gladys survives. Harmon was a retired, having worked at Tuck Tape...
Bennett Edward Andrew
Nov 17, 2003
Marion Bennett Edward Andrew, 81 died Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 2:50 P.M. at his residence. Bennett was born July 18, 1922 to Bennett J. & Susan (Blee) Andrew in Cave in Rock, Illinois. He married Glenness (Knight) Andrew and together they shared 60 years of marriage, she survives in Marion. Bennett served his country as a Navy Fighter Pilot...
Barbra Ann Hess
Nov 16, 2003
Carterville- Barbra Ann Hess, 67, of Carterville, died at 4:55 PM, Saturday, November 15, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Barbra was born on June 14, 1936 in Herrin, Illinois to Russell & Ruby (Goins) Vaughn. She married Johnny Hess on July 18, 1969 in Herrin. He survives of Carterville. Mrs. Hess worked as a LPN for more than thirty...
Dr. Joan E. West
Nov 16, 2003
Carterville- Dr. Joan E. West, 73, of Carterville, formerly of Massachusetts and Texas, died at 11:45 PM, Friday, November 14, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Joan was born at Peabody Hospital in Salem, MA on August 29, 1930 to Patrick & Margaret (McNulty) Cahill. She married Philip T. West on October 2, 1951 at St. James Catholic Church in Salem, MA....
John Wesley Benton
Nov 13, 2003
JOHN WESLEY BENTON Marion John Wesley Benton, 67, died Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 12:15 A.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center. John was born January 28, 1936 to Andrew Jackson Jack and Nora (Beasley) Benton in Williamson County. He was married to the former Carlene Dixon Shaw and she preceded him in death in 1993. John was retired from Marion...
Elmer Geer
Nov 13, 2003
Marion Elmer Geer, 92, died at 4:40 P.M. Monday, November 10, 2003 in Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Elmer was born March 25, 1911 in Marion to Albert and Bowden (Wooten) Geer. He married Maurice Dungey in 1936 and she preceded him in death on March 19, 1985. Elmer was a painter and accomplished artist. He won several awards with his...
Lorraine Cheatham
Nov 10, 2003
Herrin- Lorraine Cheatham, 75, of Herrin, died at 9:46 PM, Saturday, November 8, 2003 at Union County Hospital in Anna. Lorraine was born on Christmas Day 1927 in Herrin to Amiel & Mary Almara (Daily) Conaway. She married Edison Cheatham on March 29, 1962. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1981. She was a homemaker and of protestant...
Melvin Ivy
Nov 9, 2003
MELVIN MEL IVY Marion-Melvin Mel Ivy, 88, died 1:45 P.M., Saturday, November 8, 2003 at his residence. Mel was born November 27, 1914 in Williamson County to Eligah Pal & Ida (Deaton) Ivy. He married Mary Ann (Borum) Ivy on July 2, 1934 in Bethalto, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1983. He was a retried coal...
Leo C. Dailey
Nov 8, 2003
Herrin Leo C. Dailey, 77, died Friday, November 07, 2003 at 11:55 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Leo was born April 16, 1926 to Ross and Mable (Robinson) Dailey in Bush, Illinois. He married Mary (Mainini) Dailey on April 24, 1954 in Corinth, MS and she survives in Herrin. Leo retired from Southern Illinois University where he was the Groundskeeper for...
Lorimer E. Hicks
Nov 7, 2003
Marion Lorimer E. Hicks, 76, died Friday, November 07, 2003 at 12:38 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lorimer was born April 11, 1927 to Henry and Alice (Crowell) Hicks in Harrisburg. He married Irene Furlow on December 04, 1947 in Harrisburg and she survives in Marion. Lorimer was a General Baptist Minister for 55 years. He was retired from...
John Floyd Seymour
Nov 4, 2003
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home John F. Chief Seymour-Obit & Picture Use Veterans Flag Herrin-John F. Chief Seymour, 80, died 2:24 P.M., Monday, November 3, 2003 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. John was born July 18, 1923 in Herrin to John Floyd & Hattie (Austin) Seymour. He first married Joyce Shoemake. She preceded him in death. He later married Lois...
Opal M. Vick
Nov 3, 2003
Herrin-Opal Marie Vick, 88, died 4:53 P.M., Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Opal Marie was born May 20, 1915 in Carbondale to Robert Asa & Ollie Mae (Hagler) Blankenship. She married George Richard Vick on September 14, 1935 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1991. Opal Marie was a member of Union Gospel Mission...
Freddie L. Buckner
Nov 3, 2003
Marion Freddie L. Buckner, 85 died Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 12:25 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Freddie was born September 12, 1918 to Ezra & Rosa (Solomon) Bukner in Herrin, Illinois. He married Lenora Buckner and she preceded him in death in 1989, he later married Evelyn (Eairheart) Buckner and she survives in Marion. Freddie was a retired factory worker....
James John (Jake) Maleski
Oct 29, 2003
Herrin- James John Jake Maleski, 94, of Herrin, died at 3:15 AM, Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Fair Acres Nursing Home in DuQuoin. James was born on June 18, 1909 in St. Louis, MO to John & Antonia (Wisnewski) Maleski. He married Geraldine Gerry Garavalia-Lynn on September 5, 1959 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Royalton. Jake was a WWII...
Jean N. Davis
Oct 27, 2003
Herrin-Jean N. Davis, 79, died 12:20 A.M., Monday, October 27, 2003 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Jean was born June 2, 1924 in Herrin to Thomas Earl & Zema Elinor (Sullivan) Taylor. She married John Elvin Davis on May 9, 1941 in Denver, Colorado. John preceded her in death on March 18, 2002. Jean was member of the...
Ida Holmes
Oct 27, 2003
Marion Ida Holmes, 96, of Mesquite, TX formerly of Marion, died Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 8:43 A.M. at Balch Springs Nursing Home in Balch Springs, Texas Ida was born January 24, 1907 to William and Julia (Irvin) Boner in Tunnel Hill Township. She married Dan Simmons, who preceded her in death on July 03, 1952, she then married Clarence...
Kay Norman
Oct 24, 2003
Herrin-Kay Norman, 60, died 4:32 A.M., Friday, October 24, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Kay was born October 8, 1943 in Herrin to Harry & Margaret (Dixon) Stanley. She was married to Larry Norman from June 1960 to August 1997. She attended the Herrin First Church of God before failing health. Survivors Include: Daughter & Son In Law: Lara & Don...
Dora I. Klope
Oct 23, 2003
Marion Dora I. Klope, 93 died Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 2:50 A.M. in Herrin Hospital. Dora was born June 10, 1910 to William J. and Emma (Wilson) Rector in Williamson County. She married Robert E. Klope on January 28, 1928 in Williamson County and he preceded her in death on January 23, 1983. Dora was a domestic homemaker, she...
Joyce R. Simich
Oct 20, 2003
JOYCE R. SIMICH Marion Joyce R. Simich, 63, died Sunday October 19, 2003 at 8:15 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Joyce was born June 03, 1940 to Lyn and Gladys (Korte) Lukens in Massac County. She married John Simich on June 30, 1961 in Herrin and he survives in Marion. Joyce was retired from Palmer & Murrie Abstract. She...
Barbara Bowman Singler
Oct 20, 2003
BARBARA BOWMAN SINGLER Marion Barbara Bowman Singler, 70, died Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 4:35 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Barbara was born May 24, 1933 to Lonnie and Betty Marima Priest in Williamson County. She married Louis E. Singler and he preceded her in death. Barbara was a homemaker, she retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield, had worked...
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