Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Charles D. Fairbanks, age 85, of Energy, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home.Charles was born September 08, 1936 in Mill Shoals, Illinois, a son of James and Opal (Carter) Fairbanks. He married Sharon K. McHenry on May 22, 1965.

He is survived by his wife Sharon K. Fairbanks of Energy, IL; a son, Chad (Heidi) Fairbanks...

Nov 9, 2021

Clifford Jarrod "C.J." Martin, age 36, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.

A time of remembrance for family and close friends to gather and share their special memories will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home (1704 N. Court Street) in Marion.

C.J. was born July 25,...

Nov 9, 2021

Diana Marie Gibson, age 72, passed away November 9, 2021, at 5:40pm surrounded by loved ones at Herrin Hospital. Diana was born on February 19, 1949, Daughter to Robert L. and Ethel M. (Baughman) Dietzman.

Friends and family will hold private services on a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Nov 8, 2021

Timothy L. Gualdoni, age 76, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Helia Heathcare of Energy in Energy, Illinois.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at San Carlo Catholic Cemetery with Father Mark Reyling officiating. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin.

Timothy was born November 13, 1944 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of...

Nov 8, 2021

Troy L "Bob" Miskelley, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home.Troy was born January 10, 1928 in Nauvoo, Alabama, the son of Tim and Dottie (Dorsett) Miskelley. His family moved to Illinois when he was young. He served with the US Navy Sea Bees during WWII. He married Rose M. Arnold on January...

Nov 7, 2021

Wanda Virginia Phillips, 97, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home.

Wanda was born March 7, 1924 in Crab Orchard the daughter of Wayman and Vinnie (Hamlet) Dunaway. She married Claude E. Phillips on September 26, 1942 and he precedes her in death.

She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Marion. Wanda had worked in...

Nov 6, 2021

Russell Ray Bailey, 72, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021 at his home inHerrin, IL. His final weeks were spent surrounded by loving family and friends.Russell was born on January 10, 1949 in Wayne City, IL to Homer and Rachel (Isaacs)Bailey.

He worked at Allen Industries/Sheller-Globe/Dayco Industries/United TechnologiesCorporation in Herrin for 25 years and Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon...

Nov 6, 2021

Dolly Deanna "Dee" Deering, age 78, of Stonefort, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, at 8:33am on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, while comforted by her loving family.

Dolly was born December 19, 1942 in Dexter, Missouri. She was the daughter of Clyde and Henrietta (Johnson) Phillips. She married the love of her life,...

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...