Obituaries

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

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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...

Sep 7, 2021

Dr. J.L. Manalang, 83, passed away on September 7, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.He was born on July 11, 1938 in the Philippines. He was a radiologist who served the community at various hospitals and health clinics around Southern Illinois. His private practice was Marion Medical X-Ray.Jess was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church.He was a loving husband,...

Sep 7, 2021

Richard Wayne Travelstead, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home.

Richard was born on October 2, 1959 in Benton to Robert Wayne Travelstead and Anna Rosetta (Gruber) Travelstead.  He married Kimberly Ann Lehr on May 24, 1991 in Marion.

Richard retired from the military and worked at the VA.

Survivors include:

Wife-Kim Travelstead

Daughter-Krista

Daughter-Regaina and...

Sep 6, 2021

David O’Connor, 61, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

David was born on October 26, 1959 in Marion to Alfred and Elizabeth (Goss) O’Connor.  He married Crystal Bloodworth on July 31, 1981 and they shared 40 years of marriage.  She preceded him in death on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Survivors include:

Daughter-Christy Peterson (Edward)

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Sep 6, 2021

Delesta June Beasley, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:14pm on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Parkway Manor in Marion.

Delesta was born in Herrin on February 7, 1929, the daughter of William Doris and Mattie (Hammonds) Lyell. She married James Henry Beasley of West Frankfort. He preceded her in death in 1987.

Prior to her retirement, Delesta had...

Sep 6, 2021

Brian Elijah Copher, 57, of Marion, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 6, 2021 at 8pm, at the home of his sister, surrounded by loved ones at his side, after a long illness.

Brian was born on October 26, 1963 in Marion to Carl D. and Marsha K. Burnett.

Brian was the owner of The Book...

Sep 6, 2021

David Ray Greathouse, 80, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

David was born on August 8, 1941 in Herrin to Edward Dale and Lela Esther (Whitecotton) Greathouse.  He married Donna Lee Piquard on June 2, 1960 in Hurst.  She preceded him in death on November 13, 2002.

David served his country in...

Sep 5, 2021

OBITUARY

Weston David Harting flew into the arms of our God on September 5, 2021. He was loved by his mother, Jessie (Kohut) Harting, his father, Jon Harting, his brother, Colton Harting, his grandparents, Fred and Teresa Kohut, grandparents, Dave and Karen Harting, and endless family and friends. Weston was a little miracle and we will honor...

Sep 5, 2021

Allan L. McCabe, 93, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Marion.

Allan was born July 15, 1928 in Williamson County the son of James M. and Mary E. (VanDyke) McCabe. He married Wanda A. Hancock on August 16, 1958 in Marion at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Together they shared over sixty years of marriage...

Sep 5, 2021

On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Glenda Edwards, loving daughter, sister, and aunt passed away in Amboy, Illinois.

Glenda was born on November 13, 1954, with her twin sister, Brenda Tranka, in Herrin, Illinois.  She is survived by her twin sister, her sister Mildred Dianne (Rex) Schmall, her brother-in-law Greg Currens, her nephews, Tony Tranka, Jr., Brian Tranka, Brent (Heidi) Schmall, Robert (Elizabeth)...

Sep 4, 2021

Robert Jerome Burgess, 81, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Benton, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

Robert was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 14, 1940, the son of James and Esperanza "Frances" Maria (DeCosta) Burgess. He served in the United States Army and always honored and cherished our American flag. He...

Sep 3, 2021

Crystal O’Connor, 59, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Crystal was born on September 24, 1961 in Marion to Horace Clifton and Shirley Bell (Edwards) Bloodworth.  She married David O’Connor on July 31, 1981 and they shared 40 years of marriage.  David passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, just three days after Crystal.

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Sep 3, 2021

Oceia Hope Miller, age 84, of Energy, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at her residence at the Villas of Holly Brook.

Oceia was born on October 21, 1936, in Bell Haven, NC, the daughter of Carlie and Thelma (Davis) Gordon. She married Robert A. “Bob” Miller in Peoria on September 25, 1960. He preceded her in death...