Obituaries

Oct 5, 2021

OBITUARY

Brenda Kay Stevenson-Crain, 73, of Marion, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at her residence. Brenda was born on November 1, 1947, to the unite of Clyde (Arkie) and Vivian (Boatright) Stevenson.

Brenda was a graduate of Marion High School class of 1965. She married Danny Ray Carner from Johnston City, IL,...

Oct 5, 2021

OBITUARY

Charles "Charlie" Logan Mulholland, 76, of Marion, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 5:19 pm, at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Charlie was born on January 17, 1945, at 7:11 am at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, IL, Washington County. He was the son of Leonard Guy and Margaret Louise...

Oct 1, 2021

Jane Ann Hanson, 62, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Harrisburg Medical Center.

Jane was born on July 16, 1959 in Chicago to Arthur and Margaret (Mcllender) Anderson.  She married Steven Hanson on May 23, 1997 in Las Vegas.  He preceded her in death on December 17, 2017.

Survivors include:

Daughter-Cheri Weeks (Vincent) of Fairview Heights

Daughter-Rebecca Shaw...

Oct 1, 2021

Danny Lee Clayton, 75, of Carbondale, passed away at 1:05 am on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Danny was born January 12, 1946 in Herrin the son of Kenneth Lowell and Barbara Ann (Wade) Clayton.  He married Delores “Faye” Smith on December 27, 1997 in Marion, Illinois, she preceded him in death on January 11, 2021.

Danny was...

Sep 27, 2021

OBITUARY

Loran Ray "Johnny" Fowler, 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Monday, September 27, 2021. Loran was born on December 9, 1937, in Marion, the son of Clay E. and Lola May (Adkisson) Fowler. He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as Sergeant E6.

Loran...

Sep 27, 2021

Megan Susan Kay Morgan, 32, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Massac Memorial Hospital.

Megan was born on January 18, 1989 in Paducah, KY.  She recently attended church at The Refuge in Metropolis, IL and was baptized there this past summer.

Megan loved four wheeling, baking, and cooking new foods. She loved her children: Searra Morgan, Gauge Wynne, Lillie Ballard, and Emma...

Sep 25, 2021

Ted Russell Clendenin, age 68, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 3:36pm on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home in Marion.

Ted was born on May 23, 1953, the son of Theodore and Lucinda K. (Groves) Clendenin. He had worked as a tree trimmer for CIPS and as a car salesman.

Ted was a member of the Marion Elks...

Sep 21, 2021

OBITUARY

NAPLES, FL – Michael Lynn Robertson, of Naples, FL, formerly of Marion, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, while on a boat excursion throughout Central America. He was 72 years old.

Michael was born in Carbondale, Illinois on December 17, 1948, to B.B. (Bert) and Monta Claire Robertson. He graduated from Marion...

Sep 21, 2021

Teresa Campbell, 60, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home.

Teresa was born on November 9, 1960 in Galion, OH to Frederick and Lucille (Ginn) Stitzel.  She married Joseph Campbell and he preceded her in death.

Teresa worked as a housekeeper at the Galion Community Hospital for many years. She enjoyed long conversations with friends and family...

Sep 21, 2021

Sarah Helen Crabtree, 83, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 7:10 am at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin.

Sarah was born June 13, 1938 in Crainville the daughter of George W. and Ruby (Staffey) McGill.  She married Howard Eugene Wright who preceded her in death.  She later married Donald Crabtree who preceded her in death...

Sep 20, 2021

HERRIN — Keith Brasher, 51, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a single-vehicle automobile accident on September 20, 2021, in Herrin, Illinois.

A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date.

Keith was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Leon "Bo" Brasher and Shirley (Clark) Brasher.

Keith is survived by his wife, Paula...

Sep 20, 2021

Monroe Jax Rhoades, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Children’s Hospital.

Monroe was born on September 14, 2021 to Seth and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Rhoades in St. Louis.

Survivors include:

Parents-Elizabeth and Seth Rhoades of West Frankfort

Brothers-William, Michael and Stephan Rhoades of West Frankfort

Grandparents-Gary and Cindy Rhoades of West Frankfort

Great aunt-Debra Crain of West...

Sep 19, 2021

Marion- Danny Richard Adams, age 79, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home in Marion.

Danny was born in Marion on June 12, 1942, the son of Eugene and Flossie Mae (Conley) Adams. He married Linda Lou Parks at Arnold View Free Will Baptist Church on November 20, 1962. Together, they have shared fifty-eight years...

Sep 17, 2021

Herrin- Marian Harriet Byrne, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 8:44am on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. 

Marian was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Carpenter) Goldschmidt.  She married Vincent Rene Byrne, Jr. in St. Louis on September 4, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2015. 

She was...

Sep 17, 2021

Alicia Kay Calvert, 38, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Alicia was born on August 27, 1983 in Marion to Charles “Chuck” and Mary (Hart) Simpson.  She married Michael Calvert on December 26, 2013.

Survivors include:

Husband-Michael Calvert of Marion

Children: Daykota Grissom and Misty Grissom

Mother-Mary Simpson of Carterville

Sister-Marcia Smith of Carterville

...

Sep 13, 2021

OBITUARY Glenda J. Sutton

Glenda J. Sutton, 64 years old of Energy, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at her home.

Glenda J. (Fallin) Sutton was born on September 4, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Elzia "Ed" and Mercedith (Duffield) Fallin. She was a 1976 graduate of Crab Orchard High School...

Sep 12, 2021

Della Jane Burklow, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at The Anchor in Marion.

Della was born on November 17, 1942 in Marion to Lindolph Paul and Hilda Louise (Gower) Borum.  She married Lester Lee Burklow on August 27, 1960 in Jonesboro.

Della was a caring person who had a servant’s heart...

Sep 11, 2021

Tracey Lynn Martin-Trone, 56, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Tracey was born on August 4, 1965 in Marion to Billy Don Robinson and Norma Lynne (Atwood) Robinson-Burklow.  Tracey worked as an RN at the Marion VA.

Survivors include:

Son-Brandon and Tiffany Martin of Johnston City

Life Partner-Larry Trone of Marion           

Father of her son-Patrick Martin...

Sep 11, 2021

Joe Allen Griggs, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical center with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Joe was born on April 23rd, 1953 to Fred and Lucille Griggs of Reeves, TN.

Joe married his wife Brenda Brown on Feb 18, 1995. She preceded him in death on June 3rd, 2018.

Joe is survived...

Sep 10, 2021

Alan Lynn Lawrence, 74, of Marion, passed away on September 10, 2021 at 11:40 pm at Integrity Nursing Home of Carbondale.

Alan was born October 22, 1946 in Harrisburg the son of Russell Lowell and Kathryn (Taylor) Lawrence.

Alan was stationed 3 years in Alaska while proudly serving in the Navy.  He retired as a technician for GTE/Verizon.

Survived by...