Obituaries

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...

Nov 23, 2021

Christopher Harm Hovenga, age 38, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at Johnson Hughes with Rev. Ralph Brandon officiating. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Christopher...

Nov 21, 2021

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Morene Agnes Albright, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Morene was born December 16, 1929 in Marion, IL to Cline and Zelma (Graves) Morgan. Morene was united in marriage with Orpha Wendell Albright on October 9, 1948 in Jonesboro, Illinois. Morene was a loving...

Nov 21, 2021

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Robert H. "Bob" Hallstein, 70 years old of Marion, Illinois passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Robert was born on February 19, 1951, in Tecumseh, Michigan, the son of Warren and Lili (Navarre) Hallstein. He was a 1971 graduate of Delta High School in Muncie, Indiana. After completing high school, Bob...

Nov 21, 2021

Beverly J. "Bev." McClure age 72, of Freeman Spur, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Bev was born August 12, 1949 in Elkville, Illinois, a daughter of Archie and Rachel A. (Creekmore) Fann. She married Jerry D. "JD" McClure on September 01, 2002.Bev was born in Elkville, IL and attended Hurst-Bush High School....

Nov 20, 2021

Roger Joseph Missavage, age 71, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with Father Mark Reyling officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 23,...

Nov 18, 2021

Carl E. Garris III "CJ", age 40, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home.

Carl was born July 23, 1981 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Carl and Pamela R. Garris II.  He graduated Herrin High School 1999.  He attended John A. Logan College with a Associates Degree in Nursing.  He worked as a LPN...

Nov 18, 2021

Anna Jane Sanders, age 74 of Marion, Illinois,  passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 12:25 pm at Herrin Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:00 AM at Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion.. Visitation will be Monday evening November 22, 2021, from 4:00 PM -...

Nov 17, 2021

Steve Gordon Parkhurst, age 72, of Tinley Park, Illinois, formerly of Southern Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 24, 2021 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Steve was born...

Nov 16, 2021

Lilly M. Snider, age 84 of Hurst, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Herrin, Hospital. 

Lilly was born October 28, 1937 in Desoto, Illinois, to Benjamin and Ethel (Barnett) Mezo. Her first marriage was to Donald G. Swanner, who lives in Scott City, MO. She later married Rex R. Snider. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1997.

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Nov 15, 2021

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Ronald Gene Bernhard, a loyal and faithful servant of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, completed his earthly journey at 7:45 Monday evening, November 15, 2021, at Reflections Memory Care. He was born in Anna, IL, on May 18, 1936, to the late David and Lexie Bernhard. He was a Navy Veteran, retired electrician from Southern...

Nov 14, 2021

Cherie S. Almaroad, age 59, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 3:40am on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home in Goreville, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home - Goreville with Pastor Dean Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow at Meneese Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 4:00 PM...

Nov 12, 2021

Robert "Bob" Louis Jarvis, age 89, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home in Carterville, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Tom Bevis officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will be Saturday, November 20, 2021...