Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Liston L. Jent, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Liston was born April 23, 1935 in rural Johnston City, Illinois, a son of Leborn and Audrey (Russell) Jent. He married Bonnie J. Bramlet on June 29, 1957 in Crab Orchard, IL.

At age 16 Liston moved to northern IL...

Dec 19, 2021

Jerry D. Beasley "Smokey", age 80, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Jerry was born August 29, 1941 in Gidion, Missouri, a son of P.O. and Dollie (Parr) Bealsey. He married Georgia I. Vollrath on July 31, 1962 in Zelienople, PA. Jerry graduated Gidion High School in1959. He joined the US...

Dec 19, 2021

Virginialee Ashe, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:40am on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Integrity Nursing Home of Marion, Illinois.

Virginialee was born March 01, 1948 in Massachusetts, a daughter of Harry and Catherine A. (Maloney) Matthews. She married the love of her life, Winfred E. Ashe. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by her...

Dec 19, 2021

Christopher Linn Poole, age 56, of Golconda, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Illinois.

Christopher was born July 28, 1965 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Robert and Nancy (Wyatt) Poole. He married the love of his life, Zina G. (Davis) Poole on March 22, 1985 in White Ash, IL.

In Chris' earlier years, he loved...

Dec 18, 2021

Charles Joseph Clementz II, age 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois. Charles was born March 26, 1951 in Champaign, Illinois, a son of Charles and Adaline (Hinton) Clementz.

No services will be held at this time. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Dec 16, 2021

Harley E. Ward, 87, Melbourne, FL. formerly of Goreville, IL, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021.

He was born in Florida on May 16, 1934, to Harley and Lois (Blake) Ward. Harley married his soul-mate Marjorie L. (Eastman) Ward on June 9th, 1956. Harley served in the U.S. Army, supporting Nike Ajax Missile installations, afterwards he attended Southern Illinois...

Dec 12, 2021

LeRoy Jack, age 89, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

LeRoy was born January 26, 1932 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Arlie and Genevieve (Tucker) Jack. He married June Wollard on March 26, 1965 in Herrin, IL. He graduated Marion High School and joined the US Army, serving in Germany during...

Dec 11, 2021

Charles Ray McKenzie, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 5:56pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Charles was born December 02, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the son of Charles Paul McKenzie and Erma Floene (Smith) McKenzie-Dudley. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Belle Rentfro on December 21, 1968 at Crab...

Dec 9, 2021

Barbara Lou Carroll, age 93, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home in Goreville, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara was born December 12, 1927 in Saline County, Illinois, a daughter of Clint and Geneva (White) Jones. She married the love of her life, William M. "Bill" Carroll on October 05, 1947...

Dec 9, 2021

Judith Mae Ballard, age 80, of Bush, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:30pm at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Judith was born May 28, 1941 in Colp, Illinois. Judy was the daughter of Leslie and Lyda (Duke) Webb. She married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Ballard on December 23, 1960 in Bush, IL. Unfortunately December 14,...

Dec 9, 2021

William W. "Bill" Rodgers, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

William was born November 18, 1934 in Stonefort, Illinois, a son of Huey D. and Winnie E.(Ivy) Rodgers. He married Phyllis R. Powell on October 09, 1971 in Carrier Mills, IL.

Bill attended Henshaw School in Ozark, IL and joined...

Dec 5, 2021

Emma Belle Laningham, age 94, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Angel Acres in Marion, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Keith Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Ferrell Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM until...

Dec 4, 2021

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Bobby Carl Goodwin, 87, died December 4 at his home on Lake of Egypt in southern Illinois.

Bob was born at his parents' home in Bay Village, Arkansas, on August 18, 1934. The son of Floyd Thomas Goodwin and Edath Earl Penna Goodwin. He grew up on Crowley's Ridge with his four brothers and...

Dec 4, 2021

Hot coffee in hand, positioned against the bait shop stove, Carol Reed was the first person you saw as you came into Cooksey’s, making sure you said hello to her two cats. For 42 years she fought to keep her husband Ronnie Reed in line, Cooksey’s Bait Shop clean, and the business profitable. After battling Alzheimer’s for 8 brave years,...

Dec 2, 2021

Andy L. Beasley, age 76, of rural Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Rev. Keith Owens officiating. Andy was born September 26, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a son of William L. and Doris E. (Fox) Beasley. He is survived by...

Dec 1, 2021

Ernest J. Carnaghi "Ernie", age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Helia Health Care in Energy, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at San Carlo Cemetery with Father Mark Reyling officiating. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ernie was born November 07, 1938 in Herrin, Illinois,...

Nov 30, 2021

Bethana Marion Brixey, age 88, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.

As per her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Private inurnment will take place at Herrin City Cemetery at a later date.

Bethana was born November 15, 1933 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Howard...

Nov 29, 2021

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Fred Allen Thompson, Jr. passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

In honoring Fred’s wishes no services will be held. Family and friends are invited to leave memories and condolences to the family on the website.

In honoring Fred's wishes no services will be held. Family and friends are invited to leave...

Nov 28, 2021

Duane R. “Rick” Parks, age 63, of rural Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Herrin Hospital. Duane was born November 29, 1957 in Harvey, Illinois, a son of Carl D. and Kay F. (Wilt) Parks. He married Terri L. Hill on June 12, 1982.

When Rick was in the 10th grade, his family moved to Crab Orchard and...

Nov 26, 2021

Wanda Joy Palmer went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 26, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, in Clemont, Florida. She was born Wanda Joy Mausey to parents John B. & Mary Ellen Mausey in Creal Springs, and was formally from Marion, where she resided for many years. She passed away peacefully with her family by...