Obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Mary Lou Ashby, age 69, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:10am on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Mary Lou was born in Peoria on August 27, 1952 and raised the daughter of Arvel Nolen and Pauline (O’Neil) West. She married Paul Edgar Ashby II at Mt. Pleasant Poordo on November 20, 1971.

Mary Lou...

Nov 2, 2021

Gerald "G Man" Sandelski officially became a member of "the band" on November 2, 2021. Gerald was a singer and a songwriter. He loved western movies and Johnny Cash. Gerald's favorite activities were singing, drinking coffee, gardening, and working jigsaw puzzles. He brought joy to the lives of everyone who met him. His smile lit up more than one room....

Nov 1, 2021

Fredia Bernice Terry, age 62, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 11:02 pm on Monday, November 01, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Fredia was born July 31, 1959 in Vincennes, Indiana the daughter of James Alvin Terry and Devedia Bernice (Cornwell) Terry.  

She is the mother to:

      Kenny Terry of Stiritz

      Kathy Eckols and fiancé Michael Thomas of Marion

      Kelly...

Oct 31, 2021

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Larry "Casey" Elwyn Jones, 84, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on October 31, 2021, at Shawnee Senior Living Facility in Herrin, Illinois, surrounded by his family.

Larry was born on August 4, 1937, in Casey, Illinois, the son of Glenn and Edith (Smith) Jones.

Mr. Jones married Jeanne (Cooksey) Jones in 1961....

Oct 31, 2021

Junior Powell, age 52, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Born Estel Lee Powell, Jr. in Marion on December 5, 1968, the son of Margie Ann (Bozarth) and the late Estel Lee Powell, Sr.  He married Lori Samples. She preceded him in death.

Junior loved the outdoors. He was always happy with a fishing pole in one...

Oct 26, 2021

Phyllis “Maxine” Emery, 86, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Maxine was born July 6, 1935, to parents William Aud Gower and Pearl Mae Owens in Marion, IL.Maxine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to...

Oct 25, 2021

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Ingeborg E. Felts

Evans, GA - Very sadly reporting the passing of Mrs. Ingeborg E. Felts, on Monday, October 25, 2021. Mrs. Felts has been a resident of Evans, GA for the past 44 years.

Mrs. Felts was born in Mannheim, Germany the 5th of July 1927. She...

Oct 23, 2021

Deborah (Debbie) Jo Anderson passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021, at age 70, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Herrin on September 27, 1951, the daughter of Robert Dean and Mary Helen (Houghlan) Anderson. Debbie lived life to the fullest and loved spending time with family and many friends while residing most of her life in...

Oct 22, 2021

Danny Joe Robinson, 67, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Danny was born on February 20, 1954 in Carbondale to William Lloyd and Fayetta (McKenzie) Robinson.  He married Shara Fisher on February 27, 2009.

Danny started working for GTW as a lineman and worked his way up to service supervisor at Phone Mart in...

Oct 22, 2021

Linda Lou Winchester, 80, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Linda was born on March 13, 1941 in Marion to Otis and Altha (Thompson) Perry.  She married Gary Winchester on April 10, 1959 in Marion.  He preceded her in death on October 14, 2017.

Linda graduated from Marion High School in 1959.  She began working at the County Clerk’s...

Oct 21, 2021

Deanna Raye Lambert, 70, of Goreville, IL  met her lord and savior with open arms on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2:45 pm at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. 

Deanna was born September 22, 1951 in Metropolis, IL the daughter of Hartley Dale “Butch” and Betty Ruth (Meneese) Emery.  She married Virgil Lambert and he survives in Goreville. 

Deanna graduated Marion High School...

Oct 21, 2021

Fredia Dean Pickles, 86, of Cambria, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 9:54 pm at Herrin Hospital.

Fredia was born September 3, 1935 in Herrin the daughter of Charles and Lucille (Bowman) Hammontre.  She was married to Paul Cletus Pickles and he precedes her in death.

Fredia was a homemaker who enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching westerns on...

Oct 21, 2021

Alice Faye Rix, 72, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 8 pm at the Villas of Holly Brook in Harrisburg.

Alice was born November 1, 1948 in Harrisburg the daughter of George Addison and Marie (Barter) Malone.

Alice attended Lincoln Elementary in Corinth and graduated from Johnston City High School in 1966.  She was formerly the...

Oct 20, 2021

Mattie Anne Rongey, fourteen month old beloved daughter of Matthew Robert and Sarah Elizabeth (Johnson) Rongey, passed away at 7:28pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.

Mattie was born in Carbondale on August 11, 2020, little sister to Lily Mae and Adley Elizabeth Rongey. 

She is also survived by her:

Maternal Grandparents- Louie...

Oct 19, 2021

Marion- Mary Cook, age 69, of Marion, passed away at 7:10pm on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on November 23, 1951, the daughter of Peter Horlompovich and Olga Troyan. She married Carroll Gene Cook in Johnston City on October 30, 1970. Together, they have shared...

Oct 17, 2021

Marion- J. David Thompson, Jr., age 77, of Marion, passed away at 8:51pm on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

John David Thompson, Jr., was born in Springfield, Illinois on August 22, 1944, the son of Doris Evelyn (Rust) and John David Thompson, Sr.  He married Judith Mae Arnold in Vienna on March 17, 1962 and...

Oct 14, 2021

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Gregory "Taco" Tarrant, 71 years old, of Lake of Egypt, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 5, 1950, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Jerry and Beverly Tarrant. He grew up in Sturgis, South Dakota.

He married Patti (Pate) in...

Oct 12, 2021

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Ruth Elaine Malone

Ruth Elaine (Deaton) Malone, 92 years old of Marion, IL. passed away peacefully on October 12, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 10, 1929, the daughter of Lloyd and Jewell (Sprague) Deaton.

Ruth married James A. "Pat" Malone on April 30, 1948....

Oct 8, 2021

Hutchison-Obit-picDownload James E. B. Hutchison II (Hutch) age 66, Born June 3, 1955 in Panama City Florida.  A resident of Bush IL and Johnson City IL for many years, died Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

He was proceeded in death by his father; James E. B. Hutchison, mother; Montez Louise Hutchison (Marlow) and his beloved bearded dragon...

Oct 6, 2021

Raymond Louis Cox, 59, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 8:40 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Raymond was the son of Ronald L. and Alexandra E. (Danielowsky) Cox. He was born July 5, 1962 in Augsburg, Germany while his father was stationed there serving in the US Army. He married Karla Jean McCuan on January 4,...