Obituaries

Sep 2, 2021

Tedd Lawrence Petrus, 61 of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Tedd was born on February 13, 1960, the son of Larry and Sharon (Koch) Petrus. He was a graduate of Hinsdale South. During his high school years Tedd played basketball and notably, even played against...

Sep 2, 2021

Christopher L. Brown, 49, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Christopher was born on June 17, 1972 in Pekin, IL to Clifton and Carolyn (Rash) Brown.  He married Christy Clark on June 19, 1998 in Marion.

Christopher worked in architecture and enjoyed fishing and watching any kind of car race.  He was an avid...

Sep 2, 2021

Roy Lee Maze, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.

Roy was born on November 27, 1932 in Johnson County to James and Dora Belle (Treece) Maze.  He married JoAnn Hancock on December 18, 1955 in San Diego, CA.

Roy was a Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War.  He worked...

Aug 31, 2021

Robert Anderson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Robert was born in Union County on April 2, 1936 to Audrey Sherman and Dorothy Ann (Wheaton) Anderson.  He married Peggy Owens on October 7, 1988.  Robert served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as an electrician.  He was a member of Busby Chapel.

Survivors include:

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Aug 31, 2021

Harvey J. Maze, age 56, of Johnston City, passed away at 2:10am on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Benton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Harvey was born in Los Angeles County, California, the son of Delores (Meneese) and Harvey Maze, Sr. 

Harvey held various careers in his life including truck driver and carnival worker, to name a few.

Survivors include two...

Aug 28, 2021

Sherry Lynn (Baysinger) Whiting of Marion IL went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. Sherry was born December 9th 1956 to Kirby and Dorothy (Rush) Baysinger of Marion. Sherry met her husband Mike Whiting in high school and dated for two years before they married on July 5, 1974. They shared 47 years of wedding...

Aug 28, 2021

Marion- Richard Lee O’Neal, age 77, of Marion, passed away at 7:42am on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin.

Richard was born in Carbondale on October 18, 1943, the son of Kenneth “Doc” and Lucille (Russell) O’Neal. Richard was an only child and never had any children of his own. His father was killed in...

Aug 28, 2021

Joseph Edward Geyman, 51, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Johnson County.

Joe was born in Centralia on June 24, 1970 to Leroy Edward and Anna Ruth (McNeal) Geyman. He married Monica Ann Montgomery on August 16, 1996 in Marion.  Joe worked as a correctional officer for many years and he was a small business owner.

Survivors include:

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Aug 27, 2021

Marion- Loretta Yvonne Priddy, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 4:40pm on Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Loretta was born in Marion on January 6, 1939, the daughter of Elijah L. and Mildred E. (Bennett) Chamness. She married Henry A. Priddy in Jackson, Missouri on November 20, 1965. Together, they shared more...

Aug 25, 2021

Lisa Ann Anderson (Taborn), 57 of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Aug 25, 2021 in her home. She was born to the late Bill Anderson (Eloisa) and Bonnie DeLong (Bob), November 25, 1963 in Harrisburg, Illinois. She was one of thirteen children.

Lisa attended Calumet High School in Gary, Indiana and Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois. Lisa loved to spend...

Aug 25, 2021

Eric Ray Thompson, 32, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 due to injuries received in a motorcycle accident while returning home from work.

Eric was born in Herrin on December 2, 1988 to Larry and Barbara “Barb” (Cutrell) Thompson.

Eric never married, but found his true love, Haley Williams, on October 21st, 2012, with whom he was engaged to...

Aug 22, 2021

James William Branch, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.

James was born on February 25, 1942 in East St. Louis to William and Delores (Brady) Branch.  He married Clara Nell Luffman on February 20, 1960 in East St. Louis, MO and she preceded him in death.  James retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees and was...

Aug 20, 2021

Deanna Beth Odom, 58, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home.

Deanna was born on October 26, 1962 in Harrisburg to Teddie Lee and Mary Ruth (Boles) Odom.

Survivors include:

Brother-Keith Odom (Sharon) of Marion

Sister-Marsha Huff (Rex) of Pittsburg

Several nieces and nephews

Sister-in-law-Gayle Odom of Marion

Sister-in-law-Leslie Odom of Marion

Special friend-Charlene Morris of Marion

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Aug 18, 2021

Karen Elaine Sanson, age 71, of Marion, passed away at 8:20pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born in Chicago on July 24, 1950, the daughter of Oscar and Edna (Scherr) Williams. She married Jimmy Lee Sanson in Marion on August 14, 1971. Together, they were blessed with fifty years of...

Aug 17, 2021

Nancy Edwards, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 1:50pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Parkway Manor in Marion.

Nancy was born on March 12, 1940, the daughter of George R. and Vivian F. (Coleman) Strunk. She married Paul E. Edwards, Sr. in West Frankfort on October 12, 1968. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2020.

Mrs....

Aug 13, 2021

OBITUARY

Walker James Borum was called home on August 13, 2021.

He is survived by his parents, Dustin and Andrea (Martin) Borum; his big brother, Wyatt Lee Borum, all of Carterville; his grandparents, Kevin and Michelle Borum of Marion; Kerry and Tracey Martin of Marion; his great-grandmothers, Vicki Harbin of Salem, IL and Katy Sullivan...

Aug 13, 2021

Roy William Deal, age 63, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 11:30pm on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Roy was born in Libbey, Montana on April 15, 1958, the son of Willard and Bonnie (Rodgers) Deal. He married Jody Ashby in Reno, Nevada on March 30, 1996.

Prior to his retirement, Roy had worked as a systems analyst...

Aug 13, 2021

Goreville-Judith Elaine McIntosh, 79, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Judith was born on October 12, 1941 in Chicago to Luther and Sophie (Corn) Whetstone.  She married Charles McIntosh, Sr. on December 26, 1958 in Lincoln, IL.  He preceded her in death on June 25, 2013.

Judith worked for Kroger in Peoria...

Aug 12, 2021

Obituary

Billy Joe Richardson

BJ was a highly educated man whose life's mission was helping others. He was a mentor, leader, coach, confidant, father, husband and PePaw. He listened, challenged, and supported all who needed it. He understood people and was always compassionate and empathetic and made life and learning fun for all.

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Aug 11, 2021

L.C. Cavaness passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021 at the Reflections Memory Care in Herrin, IL.

L. C. was born in Herrin on March 21, 1928 the son of Lawrence and Iva Cavaness.  L.C. lived in Herrin throughout his childhood and graduated from Herrin High School.  After graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy where he was stationed on the...