Obituaries

Apr 21, 2022

Charles C. Murray, age 86, of Carterville, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois.

Charles was born November 05, 1935 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Charles and Mary (Goodwin) Murray. Charles was of the Protestant faith and had been employed as a Assemblyman at Maytag for 43 years.  He was an avid...

Apr 17, 2022

Alice Marie Dausey, age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home in Herrin.Alice was born February 21, 1939 in Greenville, Michigan, a daughter of Irving and Sadie Elizabeth (Little) Hansen. She married the love of her life, Steven Glenn Dausey. He preceded her in death.As per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Blue...

Apr 16, 2022

OBITUARY William "Billy" Penny

William "Billy" E. Penny, 87 years old of Marion, IL, passed away on April 16, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 17, 1935, in Vandalia, IL. Bill was the son of Virgil and Bernice Penny.

Bill was a truck driver and retired from...

Apr 15, 2022

Judith A. Maxwell, age 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home.

Judith was born February 01, 1950 in Shelbyville, Illinois, a daughter of William and Lois J. (Ruff) LeCrone. She married the love of her life, James Stephen Maxwell on August 1, 1987 in Shelbyville, IL.  Judy graduated Shelbyville High School in 1968, then...

Apr 14, 2022

James (Jim) Harold Bradley, age 91, of Marion, Illinois passed peacefully at his home with family in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 14, 2022 and went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Jean Upchurch Bradley. He was also married to Gloria Sullivan for 7 years. He is survived...

Apr 14, 2022

Robert Skelton, age 73 of Marion, Illinois passed away at 3:26pm on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at home in Marion.Final arrangements are pending at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.

Apr 10, 2022

Ben George Jr., age 94, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home in Carterville, surrounded by his loving family.Ben was born October 21, 1927 in Williamson County, Illinois, a son of Benjamin and Mamie (Murphy) George. He married the love of his life, Wanda Marie (Myers) George on March 12, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas. She...

Apr 9, 2022

Charles Roy Francis, age 88, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.Charles was born February 09, 1934 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Thomas and Pearl (Suthard) Francis. Prior to his retirement, Charles had worked as a custodian at the Marion Hospital and later at John Simmons Auction Barn in...

Apr 9, 2022

Anna Faye Bryan, 95, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 5:15 am at Integrity Healthcare.Anna was born June 22, 1926 the daughter of Roy and Hettie (Beasley) Tanner. She married Charles Bryan on April 18, 1953 and together they shared over 32 years of marriage until his death on May 26, 1985.Anna worked at Woolworth in...

Apr 9, 2022

Gavin Michael Atwood, age 20, of Herrin, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his home. Gavin was born March 02, 2002 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Dawn Michelle Clutts-Lavender. He is survived by his mother and step-father- Dawn Michelle Clutts-Lavender and husband Jim; grandparents- Donna Clutts (David Tope), Harry (Debbie) Clutts, and Sharolyn Atwood; one brother, Collin (Kaylee...

Apr 5, 2022

Obituary for Ronald “R.D.” Starrick

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Ronald Dean "R.D." Starrick, 74 years old, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

R.D. was born on June 29, 1947, the son of Paul and Delores Starrick. He was raised in...

Apr 4, 2022

Obituary for Larry Moore

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Larry Dean Moore, 85 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 4, 2022. Larry was born, at home in Marion, on August 15, 1936, the son of Charles Moore and Verna (Harris)...

Apr 2, 2022

Kurtlewis Anthony Abels-Lilly, age 32, of Marion, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Kurtlewis was born September 17, 1989 in Harvey, Illinois, a son of Jane Marie (Abels) Dunning and Jeremy Erich Lilly. He married the love of his life, Tina Marie Ryczek on September 24, 2016 in Stonefort, Illinois. Kurt had been employed as a construction...

Apr 1, 2022

Thomas Eugene Owens, age 74, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at home in Herrin, Illinois.

Thomas was born May 08, 1947 in Johnston City, Illinois, a son of Lee Roy and Wilma Juanita (Herron) Owens. He married the love of his life, Martha Ellen Harrell. She preceded him in death. Thomas had retired from Maytag after...

Mar 31, 2022

Obituary for David Swaim

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David Earl Swaim, age 82 of Marion, Illinois, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Integrity Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 9, 1940, in Vermillion County, Indiana, son of William Swaim and Mary Frances Cox Swaim. He married Guyann Gleason...

Mar 29, 2022

James Frederick "Freddy" Travelstead, age 84, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving family.

Freddy was born June 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of James Albert and Iva Pauline (Upchurch) Travelstead. He married Phyllis Price on September 17, 1976 in Benton, IL.  She survives. Mr. Travelstead had...

Mar 27, 2022

Obituary for Ernest Rinella

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Ernest “Ernie” Rinella, 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Community Living Center at the VA Hospital in Marion.

Ernie served as a radioman in the United States Navy during World War II....

Mar 27, 2022

Camilla Ann Russell, age 77, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her home in West Frankfort, Illinois.Camilla was born April 05, 1944 in Portageville, Missouri, a daughter of Loyd and Addie (Saalwaechter) Phillips. She married the love of her life, David Russell on September 15, 1979 in Coal City, IL. Prior to her retirement in...

Mar 19, 2022

Obituary for Michael G. Kelly

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Michael Gregory Kelly, 62 of Marion, Illinois left this world unexpectedly – but peacefully, on Saturday 19th March 2022 - the Feast of Saint Joseph. Born in Arlington, VA on June 20th, 1959, Michael was the beloved son of Joseph...

Mar 18, 2022

Jean S. Samples, age 94, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022  at her home in Marion, Illinois with her family by her side.

Jean was born December 12, 1927 in Easton Hampshire, England, the daughter of Thomas A. and Ellen (Webb) Sawkins. She met and later married James A. Samples in England during World War...