Obituaries

Jan 24, 2022

Larry Wayne Jones Sr., age 78, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Larry was born September 29, 1943 in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Wayne and Jean (Carr) Jones. He married Phyllis JoAnn Brasher, his high school sweetheart, on November 06, 1961 and they raised five children. Their marriage ended...

Jan 24, 2022

Norma Jean Fleming, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at The Anchor in Marion, Illinois.

Norma was born November 10, 1935 in Thompsonville, Illinois, a daughter of Jeffie and Noma (Marvel) Biggs. She married Lindberg "Lindy" James Fleming on August 26, 1954 in Chester, IL.  He preceded her in death October 30, 2015.  

Norma grew...

Jan 24, 2022

Anna Belle McClure, age 102, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Anna was born June 08, 1919 in Bush, Illinois, a daughter of William and Fanny M. (Loucks) Shirley. She married the love of her life, Harold E. McClure Sr. in Charleston, Missouri. He preceded her in death. Anna Belle lived her life...

Jan 23, 2022

Michael Dale Holland, age 43, of Brookport, Illinois, formerly of Hurst-Bush, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.

Michael was born February 17, 1978 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of the late Wendy (Holland) George. He married Randi Stanley on July 30, 2018 in Benton, Illinois. Michael had worked as a delivery driver.

He is...

Jan 22, 2022

Brad Robert "Thumper" Thomas, 61, of Marion, IL, passed away on January 22, 2022, at Herrin Hospital.

Brad was born July 6, 1960, in Marion, the son of Charles "Ted" Thomas and Jackie (Tunze) Toler. Brad was a Marion High School graduate and later went on to become a correctional officer for the United States Penitentiary in...

Jan 21, 2022

Michele May Billingsley, age 62, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Michele was born on May 31, 1959, in Hammond, Indiana, a daughter of the late Virgil Ross and Martha (Green) Jenkins. She married the love of her life, Gary L. Billingsley on December 20, 1975 at the Busby Chapel in Goreville. Michele had...

Jan 20, 2022

Connie Ann Kincheloe, age 69, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Marion, Illinois, surrounded by family and friends.

Connie was born October 16, 1952, in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Margaret Ann Kincheloe.

She is survived by five children, Michelle Kincheloe (William Tinault) of Marion, IL, Mindi Ann Kincheloe of Marion, Mandi (Jacob) Norris of...

Jan 20, 2022

Freda "Elaine" Underhile, age 63, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Elaine was born November 18, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Freda (Hornick) Henderson. She married Stanley Underhile on December 20, 1980 in Olmsted, IL. Freda graduated Bloom Trail High School in Chicago Heights, IL. She moved to...

Jan 18, 2022

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Timothy "Tim" Wayne Williams, 64 years old, passed away on January 18, 2022, in Marion, IL. He was born on January 2, 1958, in Dayton, Oh. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Donald "GT" and Marjorie Williams and his brother, Donald "Ed" Williams.

Tim married Teresa Rogers on July 3, 1984, and...

Jan 18, 2022

Tamorah Ann Jenkins, 64, of Marion passed to God on January 18, 2022.  Tammy was born to Jack and Norma Jenkins in Harrisburg, Illinois on December 10, 1957.

Tammy attended grade school in Harrisburg, Elkville, Steeleville, and Marion, Illinois.  She graduated from Marion High School in 1975.

Tammy had a challenging life from birth due to her many health problems. ...

Jan 18, 2022

Rita Faye Ashby, age 65, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Rita was born November 29, 1956 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Raymond and Mary Belle (Hill) Norris. Rita had worked as a motel manager until her health prevented her from doing so.

She is survived by two sons, Charles Alta (Amy) Burnett...

Jan 17, 2022

Beverly Ann Hazelwood (Hopper) was born February 5, 1950, in Springfield, IL. She passed away on January 17, 2022, where she wanted to be, in her home with her family. Bev is greatly missed by her family and her many friends.

Bev grew up in Modesto, IL where she graduated from Northwestern High School in 1968. She spent a...

Jan 17, 2022

Beverly Ann Hazelwood (Hopper) was born February 5, 1950, in Springfield, IL. She passed away on January 17, 2022, where she wanted to be, in her home with her family. Bev is greatly missed by her family and her many friends. Bev grew up in Modesto, IL where she graduated from Northwestern High School in 1968. She spent a short...

Jan 17, 2022

Herman Parks Jr., age 90, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Herman was born January 16, 1932 in rural Carrier Mills, Illinois, a son of Herman and Myrta (Reed) Parks. He married Julia Edith Johns on April 01, 1957 in Harrisburg, IL.

Herman graduated Crab Orchard High School, where he...

Jan 16, 2022

Ronald Howard Case, age 55, of High Ridge, Missouri, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Claire Hospital in Fenton, Missouri.

Ronald was born August 22, 1966 in Elmhurst, Illinois, a son of Ronald Leon and Billie Jo (Everhart) Case. He was a 1984 graduate of Goreville High School and later graduated from Shawnee Community College...

Jan 15, 2022

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Christopher Hayden, loving father, and husband, died unexpectedly at home on January 15, 2022.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Leslie Hayden; his daughter, Lyla Hayden; his daughters, Kitiara Hayden, Lilian Hayden, Alyssa Hayden; his mother, Delia Wood; his sisters, Tara Cline and Melody Dady; his brother, Jason Wood.

Christopher is preceded...

Jan 15, 2022

Kirt Bryan Smith, age 37, of Marion, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 4:21pm on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Kirt was born June 04, 1984 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Mike and Starla (Baker) Smith. He married the love of his life, Yvonne Isbell. She survives in Marion. The family will hold celebration...

Jan 12, 2022

Marianne C. Kruchten, age 51, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Marianne was born April 11, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Jean-Claude and Sharlene R. (Maurer) Kruchten. She was born in Chicago and grew up in Elmhurst. She was a 1988 graduate of York High...

Jan 11, 2022

Deborah Marie Skeate, age 68, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Deborah was born August 06, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Chester and Jeanette (LaRocque) Klock. Deborah had spent her life as a homemaker, providing for and raising six children. She loved spending time with her family, especially...

Jan 9, 2022

William Gene Williams, age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Herrin Hospital with his family by his side.

William was born September 12, 1938 in Herrin, Illinois, the only child of William and Mary Francis (Higdon) Williams. He married Patricia Gale Bush and she preceded him in death in 1995. He was blessed to have...