Obituaries

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...

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...