Obituaries

Mar 17, 2022

Creighton Bryan Smith, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburg, Indiana.Creighton was born June 07, 1943 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a son of Creighton and Virginia (Sanders) Smith. He married Linda Savell. She survives in Marion. Creighton proudly served in the United States Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he had...

Mar 15, 2022

OBITUARY FOR GERALD K. FEEZOR

Gerald K. Feezor, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, IL, with his family by his side.

He was born November 7, 1935, to F. Parkman and Elsie Feezor in Paducah, KY, where he spent his childhood with his four siblings: Parkman,...

Mar 12, 2022

Marva J. Knight, age 86, of Whiteash, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home in Herrin, Illinois.

Marva was born February 05, 1936 in Ullin, Illinois, a daughter of Laneer J. and Cathaleen B. (Smith) Schaefer. She moved to Goreville, IL in her late teens and lived there over 30 years. Marva was a homemaker.  She...

Mar 9, 2022

Phyllis "Elaine" Motsinger, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home in rural Marion, Illinois.Phyllis was born February 12, 1939 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Riley Baynard and Mary Ruth (James) Proctor. She married JD Motsinger on May 01, 1959 in Marion, IL. Elaine worked at Crab Orchard School as a Lunch Time...

Mar 7, 2022

Wilma Jean "Cotton" Shadowens, age 76, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Wilma was born September 28, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Russell and Francis Loudene (Malone) Jackson. She married the love of her life, Walter Eugene Shadowens, in Marion on June 16, 1962. He preceded her in death on March 4,...

Mar 6, 2022

Steven Lee Nicholson Jr., age 50, of Lexington, Kentucky,  formerly of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Lexington, Kentucky.

Steven was born March 02, 1972 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Steven Nicholson, Sr. and Judy Kay (Jordan) Graham. Steven owned his own pressure washing business and had a passion for motorcycles.  

He is survived by his...

Mar 5, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Schrader, age 76, of Marion,  passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Kenneth was born May 29, 1945 in Decatur, the son of Louise Motsinger  . He married the love of his life, Loretta Faye Dollar on April 22, 2012 in Marion.  Kenneth proudly served in the Army for 9 years and has...

Mar 3, 2022

Robert Paul Brooks Jr., age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.Robert was born January 07, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Robert and Ruth Alberta (Porter) Brooks. Prior to his retirement he had been a machinist. As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no...

Mar 3, 2022

Lanta P. Carter, age 90, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. Lanta was born October 06, 1931 in Johnston City, Illinois, a daughter of Oscar and Nancy (Taylor) Strunk. She married the love of her life, Willie D. Carter on October 10, 1947 in Johnston City. He preceded her in death on September...

Mar 3, 2022

Jason Scott Dirden, age 41, formerly of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 03, 2022 at his home in Lexington, Kentucky.

Jason was born September 21, 1980 in Carbondale, Illinois. He is the son of Betty (Bruce) Berry and Bob (Paulette) Dirden.

Jason is survived by his children Derrick and Ashton (Cole) Dirden; grandchild Paisley Ann; niece Allison...

Feb 27, 2022

Shirley "Flora Mae" (Gower) Summers, age 85, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. 

Shirley was born February 10, 1937 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of William Aud and Pearl Mae (Owens) Gower. She married the love of her life, Danny L. Summers on October 28, 1966 in Murphysboro,...

Feb 27, 2022

John L. Copeland, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:30pm on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving familyJohn was born February 3, 1939 in Clay County, Arkansas, a son of Joe and Grace (Shelby) Copeland. He married the love of his life, Karen Tyler. She survives.John was a graduate of...

Feb 27, 2022

Harry James Mulkins, age 77, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home in Marion, Illinois.

Harry was born May 16, 1944 in Marion, Illinois, a son of William Mulkins and Virginia Lucille (Taylor) Frey. Prior to his retirement, he had worked at Norge in Herrin.

Family and friends are asked to gather directly at...

Feb 24, 2022

Bobby E. Haseker, age 87, of Goreville, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Bobby was born December 29, 1934 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Troy and Charity (Loveless)  Haseker. He married Marsha K. Simmons on October 13, 1995 and she survives in Goreville, Illinois.  

Bobby joined the US Army and served during the Korean War.  After he...

Feb 22, 2022

OBITUARY Jacqueline Rae (Walker) McNew

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rae (Walker) McNew, 84 years old of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022, at 1:00 am, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 18, 1937, in Herrin, IL. Jackie was the daughter of Jack and Mary (Will) Walker.

Jackie was...

Feb 22, 2022

Wallace Theodore Whalen Jr., age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Veteran Affairs Medical Center- Community Loving Center in Marion, Illinois.Wallace was born October 26, 1939 in Suffern, New York, a son of Wallace and Matilda (Chase) Whalen. He married the love of his life, Sue Cavitt on October 26, 1985 in Texas. She preceded...

Feb 22, 2022

Marian Profitt, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Reflections Memory Care in Herrin, surrounded by her family.

Marian was born December 17, 1927 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of William and Nila (Gordon) Francis. She married the love of her life, Laverne Arthur Profitt on November 24, 1948 in Herrin, IL.  Marian spent her...

Feb 19, 2022

Sarah Evelyn Johns, age 98, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 10:07am on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in Marion, surrounded by her loving family.Sarah was born November 09, 1923 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Harvey and Belle (Griffin) Borum. She married the love of her life, Arthur Lee Johns on November 09, 1940 in Jackson,...

Feb 17, 2022

Ralph Wayne Graham, 62, of Marion passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion.

Ralph was a graduate of Marion High School and Southern Illinois University. He was a successful financial services professional, for nearly 3 decades. He was most proud to be the father of daughter Carrie C. Graham, of Marion, who...

Feb 17, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Victor Dunn. Victor Dean Dunn of Herrin, Illinois transitioned from this life into eternity on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 8:55 am at the Herrin Hospital with loved ones by his side. Victor was born December 6, 1937, in Johnson County to Francis Dunn and Lorene (Stout) Dunn. He...