Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Sharon Kay Fairbanks

May 19, 1944 - December 12, 2024

Sharon Kay Fairbanks, age 80, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Sharon was born May 19, 1944, in Buncombe, Illinois, daughter of Otis and Eva Gene (Ragsdale) McHenry. She married Charles Douglas Fairbanks on May 22, 1965, and enjoyed 56 years of...

Dec 9, 2024

Felicia Marie Alton, 59, of Joppa, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 9, 2024. Born on February 11, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the cherished daughter of Robert and Jeanine Davis, who preceded her in death. 

Felicia was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved spending her days watching her favorite TV shows and...

Dec 9, 2024

Daniel Wilford Edmonds, Jr., 78, of Ozark, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, surrounded by his family at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana after a brief battle with cancer.

Dan was born on July 22, 1946, to Daniel Sr. and Donna (Brown) Edmonds. He graduated from Flora Township High School in 1964. After...

Dec 7, 2024

Charles Adams, a proud native son of Southern Illinois and alumni of Southern Illinois.

University passed away recently in his hometown of Carbondale, Illinois.

Charles who always responded to the call of duty served his country with pride and distinction.

He served his family with love, care, and devotion.

When he was 18 years old, shortly after high school graduation, Charles joined the United

States...

Dec 7, 2024

Marc Tyler Smith, 55, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024. Born on October 2, 1969, to Robert Wayne Smith and Helen Harmon (née Rorer), Marc lived a life full of love, resilience, and cherished memories. 

Despite lifelong disabilities, Marc found purpose and pride in his work at Centerstone, where he contributed to their document shredding operations. Marc...

Dec 5, 2024

Oliver Henry James, 86, of Goreville passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, December 5, 2024, at SIH Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Oliver was born January 3, 1938, in Zalma, Missouri to the late Lawerence and Iva Mae James. His family later moved to Tunnel Hill, Illinois where they owned the small grocery store and resided upstairs. Oliver was one of...

Nov 28, 2024

Bobby “Bob” Joe Emery, 89, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024. Born on January 22, 1935, in Marion, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Delbert and Edna (Jeralds) Emery. 

Bob, affectionately known as “Fireball” for his exceptional skills in Fastpitch softball, spent his career as a dedicated salesman for RC Cola, he also maintained their machines...

Nov 27, 2024

Michael Eugene Chamness, 77, of Pittsburg passed away at 12:30 am in his home. He was born December 12, 1946, in Carbondale to Clydell and Phyllis (Marks) Chamness. 

He graduated from Marion High School in 1965. He married Sue Chamness on December 27, 1995, in Ava and she preceded him in death on September 27, 2016. 

Mike worked and retired in the...

Nov 26, 2024

Lucille Dalton, 78, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024. Born on July 1, 1946, to Arlie Jack and Jesse (Tucker) Jack, Lucille lived a life of love, service, and dedication to her family and community. 

Lucille married the love of her life, Thomas Dalton, with whom she shared many wonderful years. She earned her Associate Degree in...

Nov 24, 2024

Sylvia Louise Jacobs (née Dietz), beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother departed this world on November 24, 2024, at the age of 97 due to complications from a stroke.

Sylvia is survived by her younger brother Lawrence F. Dietz of Desoto, her sons George A. Jacobs and William B. Jacobs, her grandchildren Amanda (Jason) Jacys and...

Nov 22, 2024

Ernest C. Chaloupka, age 82, died on November 22, 2024, at his home in Marion. Ernie was born on August 27, 1942. He spent his life in Berwyn, Illinois, Hamburg, Wisconsin, and southern Illinois. He enjoyed radio broadcasting, model trains, TIME magazine, traveling, military documentaries, the Beatles, coffee, and a good smoked cheese. He was preceded in death by parents,...

Nov 22, 2024

Thomas Burt “Kelly” Shelton, 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 22, 2024. Born on August 21, 1950, in Clinton, Iowa he was the beloved son of Burt Shelton and Betty Macullen. 

 A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Kelly devoted his life to serving his country with distinction. During his military career, he...

Nov 19, 2024

Adelheid Poland, a remarkable woman of strength, determination, and love, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on June 11, 1928, in Germany to Albert and Gertrude Spohn. Growing up during wartime, Adelheid’s life was a testament to resilience and devotion. 

Adelheid made her home in Marion, Illinois, where she built a life filled with...

Nov 14, 2024

Robert Lowell Eairheart, born on June 5, 1942, in Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at the Veterans Administration Community Life Center, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 82 years old and lived a long, fulfilling life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. 

Robert was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He was deeply loved...

Nov 13, 2024

Vernell “Dick” Nicholes Krumrey, 101, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 7:56 pm in his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born on June 24, 1923, in Williamson County to John and Ella (Fluck) Krumrey. In 1948, he married Mildred Reid in Williamson County. Mildred and Dick went on to have a son, Darryll Krumrey,...

Nov 12, 2024

Homer Lee Robinson, 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 27, 1937, in Creal Springs, Illinois, the son of James Homer Robinson and Delliah Lavern (Campbell) Robinson. 

Homer shared a remarkable 68 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Etta, whom he wed on November 15, 1956....

Nov 12, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Kerley, 75, of Cypress, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 12, 2024. Born on August 13, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, Chuck was the beloved son of the late Roy Jr. and Meryl Kerley. On March 14, 1982, he married the love of his life, Paula (Marks), and they shared over 42 wonderful years together. 

Chuck dedicated...

Nov 12, 2024

Anita Marie Dillow Beard, 98, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024. Anita was born in Dongola, Illinois, on November 2, 1926, the daughter of Carl Levi and Delsie Barkhauser Dillow.

She married Louie Cerney in 1946, and two children were born to this union: Cheryl and Duane, in 1948 and 1950, respectively. She...

Nov 10, 2024

Loudean Ellison of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, with her loved ones nearby. Born on February 28, 1931, she was the beloved daughter of Marshall and Marie Frey. 

A woman of strong Christian faith, Louden was a dedicated member of Oak Grove Gospel Mission. She found great joy in being a homemaker,...

Nov 8, 2024

Ralph D. Sullins, 76, was born on July 10, 1948, in Dogwalk, IL (now Cedar Grove, IL). His Parents were Lloyd and Ruth (Roberts) Sullins.

He attended Marion Schools and graduated High School in 1966. He attended SIU-Carbondale and graduated with a teaching degree in Social Studies in 1973.

While attending SIU, he met his future wife Sandy who was attending John...