Obituaries

William E. Simmons

William E. Simmons

Apr 5, 2003

Marion William Edward Isom Simmons, age 84, passed away at 5:50 A.M. on Friday, April 4, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Isom was born January 11, 1919 in Energy, the son of Arlie and Bessie (Askew) Simmons. He was united in marriage to Ruby Boatright on May 18, 1940 at Cape Girardeau, MO, she survives. He is...

Bobby Fofar

Bobby Fofar

Apr 4, 2003

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Bobby J. Fofar Marion-Bobby J. Fofar, 61, died 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 3, 2003 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on February 15, 1942 in Marion to Bruno and Mary Ruth (Sheer) Fofar. They both preceded him in death. He married Barbara Stone on January 31, 1976 in Marion, she survives....

Mary E. Sweet

Mary E. Sweet

Apr 4, 2003

MARY ELLEN SWEET Herrin - Mary Ellen Sweet, 79 of Ellenton, FL. formerly of Herrin, died at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at Westminister Asbury Towers in Ellenton, FL. Mary was born March 8, 1924 in Hurst to Joseph H. & Lyta (Zimmerman) Shoemaker. She was a member of the Hurst Christian Church. She is survived by: Two...

Adrian Leroy Sellars

Adrian Leroy Sellars

Apr 3, 2003

Marion A. Leroy Sellars, 83, of Marion passed away at 3:35 P.M. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 23, 1919 in Marion to Roy and Montie Sellars. Roy passed away on December 21, 1950 and Montie on November 7, 1963. He was a faithful member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church...

Clarence R. Daugherty

Clarence R. Daugherty

Apr 3, 2003

CLARENCE RAY "PAPPY" DAUGHERTY Herrin - Clarence Ray "Pappy" Daugherty, died at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Daugherty was born in Herrin to Clarence Ray and Eva (Carter) Daugherty. He married Judith A. Spiller November 9, 1995 in Paducah, KY. She survives of Herrin. He was employed at Allen Industries/United Technologies in Herrin for 20...

Anna M. Bundren

Anna M. Bundren

Apr 3, 2003

Anna Mae Bundren, 77, of Creal Springs passed away on April 2, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at the Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 31, 1925 in Williamson County, Illinois to Henry and Anna Bell (Odum) Davis. They both preceded her in death. She married Ernest Bundren in Williamson County, he passed away on November 23, 1962....

Margaret E. Wade

Margaret E. Wade

Apr 2, 2003

Marion Margaret Evelyn Wade, 82, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at 3:30 A.M. at the Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born October 13, 1920 in Marion, IL to Leon Guy and Thelma (Pedigo) Swann. They both preceded her in death. She married Edgar Allen in St. Charles, Missouri 1943, he passed away on April 13,...

Gladys Georg

Gladys Georg

Apr 2, 2003

Marion Gladys Georg, 91, passed away at Heartland Regional Medical Center Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at 3:50 p.m. Graveside funeral services will be held at DeSoto Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2003 with Rev. Gordon Lantrip officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. Mitchell-Hughes funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Gladys was...

Infant Angela Kay Meneese

Infant Angela Kay Meneese

Apr 1, 2003

Goreville- Angela Kay Meneese, infant daughter of Charity Wagoner & Jason Meneese, died at 2:40 AM, Monday, March 31, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis. Angela was born on March 31, 2003 at 12: 20 AM and spent her hours in her parent's arms. She was baptized into the protestant faith. SURVIVORS: Mother & father- Charity Wagoner &...

Elizabeth Betty Funkhouser

Elizabeth Betty Funkhouser

Mar 31, 2003

Herrin- Elizabeth Betty Funkhouser, 74, of Herrin, died at 7:35 AM, Monday, March 31, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born on December 14, 1928 in DuQuoin to Paul & Goldie Marie (Jackson) Cavitt. She married Clarence D. Funkhouser on March 12, 1949 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1998. Mrs. Funkhouser was a homemaker...

Thomas L. Wozniak

Thomas L. Wozniak

Mar 30, 2003

Marion- Thomas L. Wozniak, 72, of Creal Springs, died at 12:10 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2003 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Per his wishes, Mr. Wozniak will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is in charge of arrangements.

Kolby Jaye Parrish

Kolby Jaye Parrish

Mar 29, 2003

Marion- Kolby Jaye Parrish, 0, infant son of Brandi Conner & Luke Parrish, died Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Kolby was baptized a Christian on March 27, 2003. Survivors: Mother & Father- Brandi Conner & Luke Parrish- Marion Maternal grandparents- Phillip & LeGina Conner- Marion Maternal great-grandparents- Barbara & Gene Belcher- Marion Karren Lenz- Marion Paternal...

William Loren Spurlin

William Loren Spurlin

Mar 28, 2003

Herrin - William Loren Spurlin, 87, died at 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at his home. Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Joines Funeral Home in Villa Grove, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Villa Grove Cemetery...

Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Mar 28, 2003

West Frankfort Brenda Lawrence, 50, of West Frankfort passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 9:30 A.M at the West Side Care Center in West Frankfort. She was born on February 6, 1953 in Carbondale, Illinois to Cecil and Edwaodia Lawrence; they both preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Eric Lamphere of Paducah, and a...

Velma R. McCollum

Velma R. McCollum

Mar 26, 2003

Velma R. McCollum, 75, of Marion, passed away at 6:32 P.M. at her home on Monday, March 24, 2003. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Williamson County to Raymond and Ada (Moulton) Smith; they both preceded her in death. She married H.O. McCollum on June 4, 1950 at the Crab Orchard United Methodist Church, he passed away on...

Kenneth L. Fisher

Kenneth L. Fisher

Mar 26, 2003

Kenneth L. Fisher, 59, of Marion passed away at 10:16 P.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale on Monday, March 24, 2003. Kenneth was born on July 23, 1943 in Marion to Ernest and Nora (Goley) Fisher; they both preceded him in death. Kenneth worked for the Williamson Co. Coal Co. and retired from the City of Marion, Street Department. Survivors...

Dolores A. Shoemake

Dolores A. Shoemake

Mar 24, 2003

Herrin- Dolores A. Shoemake, 71, of Herrin, died at 3:48 P.M., Sunday, March 23, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Dolores was born on October 16, 1931 in Herrin to Lawrence & Mary (Helms) Stewart. She married Thomas H. Shoemake on July 23, 1949 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1984. Mrs. Shoemake was a homemaker. She...

Rev. Vernell Clark

Rev. Vernell Clark

Mar 20, 2003

Rev. Vernell Clark, 82, of Pittsburg, passed away at 11:18 A.M. on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at the Pittsburg Free Will Baptist Church Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Gary Clark officiating, Brent Clark delivering the eulogy, and assisted by Rev. Bryant...

Charlie R. Samples

Charlie R. Samples

Mar 13, 2003

Marion- Charles Ray Charlie Samples, 59, of Marion passed away on Thursday; March 13, 2003 at 1:30 A.M. at his home surrounded by his family. Charlie was born on November 11, 1943 in Marion to Charles Randolph and Lula Mae (Cook) Samples. They both preceded him in death. He married Dianna Craig on July 28, 1985 in Marion, she survives....

Calvin McMillan

Calvin McMillan

Mar 8, 2003

CALVIN LOUIS McMILLAN Herrin - Calvin Louis "Max" McMillan, 81, died at 2:21 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. He was born September 20, 1921 in Franklin County, IL to Harry and Gladys (Oglivie) McMillan. He was a radio/tv repairman for Adams TV in Energy, IL. He was a Protestant. He worked in...

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