Obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

Darell Ray Robinson, 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Darell was born on February 27, 1960 in Herrin to Homer Lee and Etta Ann (Palmer) Robinson.  He worked as a drywall finisher and painter for many years.

Survivors include:

Son-Darell Lynn Robinson (Jennifer) of Marion

Daughter-Dana Renee Robinson (Michael Baxter) of Marion

Grandchildren:

McKenzie Robinson...

Aug 11, 2021

Carla Jean Sweetin, 74, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 8:15 pm at Parkway Manor.

Carla was born June 18, 1947 in Chicago Heights the daughter of Charles Eugene and Audrey (Snow) Hodge. 

She was the Pharmacy Manager at Wal-Mart.  Carla enjoyed gardening, cooking, listening to music and sitting on the front porch in her swing.

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Aug 7, 2021

Elkville- Candace Lee Rorie, age 68, of Elkville, passed away at 5am on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her home in Elkville.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 10, 1952, the daughter of Rodger Kyle and Harriett (Lehman) King. She had worked various jobs in her life including waitress, hostess, and most importantly, a homemaker and mother.

Survivors...

Aug 7, 2021

Judith “Judy” (Taylor) Holderfield, age 76, of Herrin, formerly of Bush, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 10:42pm on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at The Arch Rehab Unit of Helia Healthcare in Energy.  

Judy was born in Herrin on September 15, 1944, the daughter of Chester and Hazel (Williams) Taylor. She married Malcolm T. “Mack” Holderfield in Herrin...

Aug 5, 2021

Carl Eugene Stephens, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Carl was born on January 17, 1934 in Williamson County to John Carl and Ines Mae (McCree) Stephens.  Carl served in the U.S. Army and worked as a farmer and a coal miner.

Survivors include:

Son-Randall and Eva Stephens of Pittsburg

Son-Donald and Tema Stephens of...

Jul 28, 2021

Marion- Joseph Omer Wall, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 2:20pm on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

Joseph was born in Creal Springs on January 12, 1936, the son of Omer C. and Stella M. (McGuire) Wall. He married Connie Ruth Blankenship on May 6, 1960 in Williamson County. She preceded him in...

Jul 28, 2021

Mary Delores Mezo, age 74, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, July 28,2021 at 7:07am at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin.

Mary, or “Sadie”, as her friends liked to call her, was born September 25, 1946 in Herrin, the daughter of Clarence and Christine (Stacey) Williams. She married Charles “Bud” Tolbert in Herrin in 1964. He preceded her in...

Jul 28, 2021

Rantoul - Billy Joe Phillips, 88, of Rantoul passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 5:45 am at his home.

Billy Joe was born on December 30, 1932, of Herrin Illinois to Joe Henry and Hazel (Yates) Phillips.   He married Lorraine Cronin on June 2, 1956, in Herrin Illinois.   She survives of Rantoul. 

Mr. Phillips was a veteran of...

Jul 27, 2021

Ruth Ann Sprague, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Ruth was born on February 8, 1937 in Carterville to George Alpha and Chloe Ruth (Stearns) Horsley.  She married Glenn Allen Sprague and he preceded her in death.

Ruth worked as a teller for Carterville State and Savings Bank; bookkeeping for Jack Bauman Oil;...

Jul 26, 2021

Jo Ellen (Soper) Clarida, 64 years old of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. Jo Ellen was born in Marion, Illinois on April 10, 1957, to James H. Soper and Wilma E. (Ford) Soper. She was a 1975 graduate of Marion High School.

Jo Ellen married...

Jul 26, 2021

Larry G. Largent, 77, of Marion, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12:38 pm at his home.

Larry was born December 6, 1943 in Bradford, Tennessee the son of Clayton and Lillian (Crocker) Largent.  He married Pamela Weaver on July 14, 1984 and together they have shared 37 years of marriage.

He was a retired Chicago Police Officer. ...

Jul 26, 2021

Ronald Lee Dameron, 78, of Marion, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:14 am peacefully at home.

Ron was born November 17, 1942 in Murphysboro.  He was the son of Doris (Code) Gerdes and Leeburn and Juanita Dameron. He married Donna Kay Kerst on August 13, 1971 and in two weeks they would have celebrated 50 years of...

Jul 25, 2021

Michelle Louise Crites, 60, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Michelle was born on January 30, 1961 in St. Louis to Dallas Montgomery and Beverly Yackey.  She married Jeff Crites on June 17, 1978 at First Baptist Church in Marion.

Michelle worked for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department as a correctional officer for many...

Jul 23, 2021

Luetta Broeking, 92, of Marion, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 1:30am, at home surrounded by her family.

Emma Luetta Broeking was born November 16, 1928 in Marion, the daughter of William Henry Christian and Emma Emilia (Ruhe) Dettmer.  She married Donald E. Broeking on April 17, 1948 in Marion and together they shared 68 years of marriage....

Jul 22, 2021

Marion- Reba Ritter, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 6:43am on July 22, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion. Reba was born October 12, 1923 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Esco and Pearl (Meadows) Horton. She was raised in the community of Liberty.  Reba married George E. Ritter in Marion on June 23, 1946. He preceded her in death...

Jul 21, 2021

Hurst- Jerry Allen Brandon, age 79, of Hurst, passed away at 9:16am on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home.

Jerry was born July 19, 1942, the son of Allen and Hazel (Darnell) Brandon.  He attended Hurst-Bush schools. After graduation, he served a tour in the United States Army.

Jerry married Mary Frances Palmier. From that union two sons were...

Jul 20, 2021

Scott E. Barney, 57, of Stonefort, passed away suddenly and was received by the Lord, on Wednesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 14, 1964 in Malone NY, the son of O.H. Barney II and Sandra Fleury Barney.  Scott grew up in CT and attended schools in Montville.

He is survived by the love...

Jul 19, 2021

OBITUARY Arlon Cleve Goodwyn

Arlon Cleve Goodwyn, 88 years old of Marion, Illinois, passed away on July 19, 2021 at the VA Medical Center, Marion, Illinois. He was born June 30, 1933, in Dora, Alabama. Arlon was the son of Gurley Goodwyn and Gaye (Dutton) Goodwyn.

Arlon served in the United States Army and was...

Jul 18, 2021

Mary Evelyn McNeely, 90, of Fulton, Illinois formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 1:05 pm at Generations at Rock Island.

Evelyn was born May 27, 1931 in Jonesboro the daughter of James Everett and Mary Elizabeth (Mixon) McNeely.

After becoming ill at 8 years old with scarlet fever Evelyn became deaf, completely losing her hearing. ...

Jul 17, 2021

Leonard Allen Rednour "Al" 60, of Herrin IL passed away July 17, 2021 at Herrin Hospital. He was born to Otis and Blanch Rednour on November 28, 1960 in Pinckneyville, IL.

Surviving are his wife Tammy Rednour, his daughters Triston Rednour, Melanie Hill, Tanya Rednour, Christina Fricke, Tiffany Fricke. Sons Brian Fricke and Joseph Drescher. Al had many nieces and nephews and 15...