Obituaries

Vernon E. Marshall

Jun 23, 2021

Vernon E. Marshall, 74, of Goreville, passed away at 8:10pm on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home after a battle with diabetic kidney failure. He was surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter.

Vernon was born on December 17, 1946 to Earl and Evelyn (Walker) Marshall.  He married Linda Jolly on June 22, 1974 and together they shared 47...

Lana Carter Larson

Jun 21, 2021

OBITUARY Lana Carter Larson of Carterville, Illinois, transitioned from this life into eternity on the first day of summer, June 21, 2021, the longest day of the year, just three minutes before sunset. At 8:19 pm, she was in her home, surrounded by her family, in a room filled with peace and love. Her close friend and physician, who...

Rebecca Sue Foster

Jun 20, 2021

Herrin- Rebecca Sue Foster, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 6:23pm on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Rebecca was born in Pinckneyville on October 24, 1958, the daughter of James and Peggy (Branum) Mattingly. She had married Bill Loos who preceded her in death on March 29, 2011. She married Michael Foster and he preceded her in...

Dr. William “Bill” Lawler

Jun 19, 2021

William ("Bill") M. Lawler passed away suddenly June 19, 2021, at Lawler Farms. Bill was born in Ridgway on October 29, 1946, to James and Lucille (Duffy) Lawler. Bill married Terri (Biver) Lawler on December 27, 1968, and together they shared more than 52 years of marriage. Terri survives and lives here in Marion.

Bill is survived...

Lois D. Mitchell

Jun 17, 2021

Energy- Lois D. (Miley) Mitchell, age 93, of Energy, passed away at 10:46am on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Parkway of Liberty Village in Marion.

Lois was born in Zeigler on February 24, 1928, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby (Waugh) Miley. She married David A. Mitchell in Herrin on December 23, 1950. He preceded her in death on January...

Jeri Chaney

Jun 15, 2021

Geraldine “Jeri” Chaney, 82, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:45 pm at her home surrounded lovingly by her family.

Jeri was born November 27, 1938 in Eddyville, Kentucky the daughter of Otho and Mary Elizabeth (Barrett) Fitts.  She married Bill D. Chaney on November 3, 1962 in Marion and together they shared over 51 years...

Terry Lee Crowell

Jun 15, 2021

Freeman Spur- Terry Lee Crowell, age 72, of Freeman Spur, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Terry was born in Herrin on October 2, 1948, the son of Lloyd and Ruby Mae (Leehy) Crowell. He married Mary Monica Queen in Mulkeytown on March 20, 1976. She survives.

Terry had worked as a boat builder. He was...

Donald Eugene Bradshaw, Sr.

Jun 14, 2021

Donald Eugene Bradshaw Sr. age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021, in Marion, IL., after a long battle with advancing service-related Chronic Medical Conditions.   

Donald was the son of Gus and Lula Afton Bradshaw (Gurley) of Buncombe, IL., and attended Goreville, High School in 1949. He married his childhood sweetheart and wife of 67 years Alene Francis, of Goreville, IL.  on December, 23, 1950.   

Enlisting in the United States Army on June 13, 1950 and volunteering for duty In South Korea during the...

Jerry L. Childers

Jun 12, 2021

Jerry Lee Childers passed away peacefully at the Heartland Regional Medical Center on June 12, 2021. Jerry was born August 3, 1941 at the home of his parents, Frances and Lucille Childers. Jerry was married to his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Eveland, in 1961. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2021.

Jerry graduated from Marion High School in...

Tommy Harold Smith

Jun 9, 2021

Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Herrin City Cemetery with Reverend Don Colson officiating

Russell Bozarth

Jun 8, 2021

Russell Wayne Bozarth, Age 50, of Marion, was reported missing on December 12, 2020. He was recovered June 8, 2021, following the demolition of the Marion Motel. 

Russell was born on April 29, 1970, to loving mother Brenda Donelson, and father William Bozarth. Russell was generous, hardworking, down to earth, and forgiving (surprisingly so, for a taurus). He left a...

Noel Francis

Jun 5, 2021

Noel Ray Francis, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Noel was born on November 19, 1951 in Johnson County to Almus Rufus and Vivian Geraldine (Kelley) Francis.  He married Frances Bernice Stokes on March 21, 1970 at Busby Chapel in Goreville.

Noel worked as a correctional officer; retiring from the Marion Federal Penitentiary.

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Jan R. Whorton

Jun 4, 2021

Jan R. Whorton, 72 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 in O'Fallon, Illinois. Jan was born to Charles and Alline (Hutson) Ringer on May 6, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jan was a graduate of Dexter Missouri High School and later attended Stephens College for girls. She worked for the Department...

John Robert and Connie Sue (Absher) Bissey

Jun 4, 2021

John Robert Bissey, age 68 of Herrin died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Connie Sue Bissey, age 70, of Herrin passed away at 11:50 pm on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

John was born in Clay City, Illinois on January 10, 1951, the son of Kenneth Earl and Ada Bell (Patterson) Bissey.  Connie was born...

William "Bill" Wiese

Jun 3, 2021

Marion-William “Bill” Wiese, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Bill was born on November 8, 1938 in Delaware County, OK to Chris and Emma (Gundlach) Wiese.  He married Pat Stricklin on November 16, 1968 in Marion and she survives.

Bill was a family man and was part of building thousands of miles of...

Charles D. Ogden

Jun 1, 2021

Charles D. Ogden, 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 9:10 am.  Charles was born in Carterville, the son of Robert and Lucy (Starling) Ogden on September 16, 1935.

Charles is survived by his brothers, Ed of Mexico, Larry (Judy) of West Frankfort and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don,...

George A. Stapleton

Jun 1, 2021

George A. Stapleton passed away at 9AM on Tuesday June 1, 2021 at the Marion Veterans Administration Community Living Center with his wife, Helen and son Marvin at his bedside.  Mr. Stapleton had been in declining health in recent months and was admitted to the CLC five days prior to his passing.

George Archie Stapleton was born June 10, 1929...

JoAnn Lingle

May 28, 2021

JoAnn Lingle, 90, of Marion, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 7 pm at her daughter’s home in Summerville, South Carolina.JoAnn was born July 11, 1930 in Granite City Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Enid Opal (Troutman) Christy.  She married James C. Lingle on March 10, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas. She is survived by her 4 children, Gale Almaroad, Christine...

Barbara Jean Baker

May 27, 2021

Johnston City- Barbara Jean (McClain) Baker, age 82, of Johnston City, passed away at 4:13pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Barb passed away at home, surrounded by her loving children.

Barbara was born in Barrington, Illinois on March 8, 1938, the daughter of John Douglas and Almyra (Marsh) McClain. She married Samuel Eugene Baker...

Baby Levi Carter Benton

May 27, 2021

Levi Carter Benton, three-week old infant son of Gabriel Levi and Stormy Joann (Nicholson) Benton, passed away in his sleep, unexpectedly.

Levi was born in Carbondale on May 4, 2021. He was full of life, full of smiles and loved being held. An angel has truly gained his wings.

Survivors include-

his loving mommy and daddy- Gabriel Levi and Stormy...