Obituaries

Apr 3, 2021

Marion-Maudene Norman, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Parkway Manor.

Maudene was born on March 20, 1948 in Marion to Willis and Anna Elizabeth (Wachter) Hilliard. She married Charlie Norman and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2016.

Maudene was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She loved her flowers and listening to country...

Apr 3, 2021

Norma Jean Stilley (Rice) 87, passed away in her sleep April 3, 2021 around 11 pm at Piper City Rehab in Piper City, IL.

Norma Jean was born September 22, 1933 in Crab Orchard. The daughter of William "Bill" Rice and Lilly Rice (Thompson). For all those that knew Norma she could be noted as quite witty, chatty, outspoken, and...

Apr 2, 2021

Carbondale-Robert E. Bryant, 51, formerly of Milford, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Robert was born on December 11, 1969 in Watseka to Robert Bryant Sr. and Geraldine (Williamson) Bryant.  He married Kristine Myrick on August 18, 2001 in Piper City, IL.  She survives of Carbondale.

Survivors include:

Wife-Kristine Bryant

Daughter-Jessica Lafond (Nathan)

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Apr 2, 2021

Marion- Robert Joe “Bob” Carter, age 74, of Marion, passed away at 3:00am on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Robert was born in Marion on October 23, 1946, the son of Pete and Esther (Boester) Carter. He married Janet Green at the Marion First Baptist Church on June 11, 1966. She survives.

Mr. Carter was a...

Apr 1, 2021

Judith Kay (Walker) Brandon, 75 years old of Herrin, IL passed away at Herrin Hospital on April 1, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 22, 1945 in Herrin, IL. Judy was the daughter of Jack and Mary (Will) Walker.

Judy was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in...

Apr 1, 2021

Larry J. Taylor, 69, of Marion passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:31 am.

Larry was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 23, 1951 the son of James Floyd and Ella (Tucker) Taylor.

He was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in Okinawa, Japan.  Larry worked at Norge in Herrin.

Larry is survived by his daughter,...

Mar 29, 2021

Rev. Randall “Randy” Keith Grace, age 63, of Herrin, passed away at 2:17pm on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Randall was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on July 9, 1957, the son of Sherman Lee and Betty Mae (Jones) Grace. He married Paula Hall in Eldorado on December 13, 1997. She survives.

Rev. Grace had retired from ministry. He...

Mar 26, 2021

Marion- Pamela Jean Arms, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:50pm on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Pamela was born in West Frankfort on April 5, 1945, the daughter of William Howard and Geraldine (Hartley) Rogers. She married Wendel Arms in West Frankfort on June 25, 1966. Together, they have shared fifty-four years of marriage. He survives...

Mar 25, 2021

Thomas Keith Wright, 63, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home in Cambria, Illinois, surrounded by family. Tom was born on May 12, 1957, and grew up in Marion. 

Tom thrived on hard work.  He began working as a young boy, mowing lawns and doing odd jobs at Bainbridge Jewelers on the square in Marion.  At 15, Tom moved...

Mar 24, 2021

John Jackson, 83, died Wednesday evening March 24, 2021 at his home with his family by his bedside.

He leaves his wife of 50 years, Shelba (Evrard) Jackson.  His sons Mark Dismang, Donnie (Sandy) Dismang, Ronnie (Angie) Dismang and a daughter Christina Brookshire Albright.

John was the proud grandparent of his three grandchildren, Travis Beck, Zachery Brookshire and Jennifer Pratt. ...

Mar 24, 2021

Johnston City-York James “Jim” Crawford, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife, family and friends.

York was born on August 29, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to York Edward and Phyllis (Senne) Crawford.

After high school, York worked for the street department of Lake Forest, Cotter Paint Company in Crystal Lake and then...

Mar 22, 2021

Betty L. Tyler, 90, of Pittsburg, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:48 am at Parkway Manor.

Betty was born June 1, 1930 in Williamson County the daughter of Orval and Marie (Browning) Fowler.  She married John Robert Tyler on February 9, 1950 in Benton and together they shared 60 years of marriage until his death on February...

Mar 21, 2021

Stanley Crites, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis

Stanley was born on September 4, 1936 in Johnson County to Clarence and Nellie (McCormick) Crites.  He married Holly Johnson on August 31, 1958.  They were married for 62 years and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2020.

Stanley was a...

Mar 21, 2021

Lois Orendoff, 89, of Marion, passed away on March 21, 2021 at 10:27am at Helia Healthcare of Energy.

Lois was born on October 11, 1932 in Marion Illinois.  She is the daughter of Cecil Charles Sullins and Ethel Mae (Gunter). She married Allie Orendoff in 1957, they spent 24 happy years together, until Allie passed away in 1981.

Survivors include...

Mar 19, 2021

Marion- Dennis Ray “Binky” Crites II, age 51, of Marion, passed away at 9:27pm on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Benton Rehabilitation.

Dennis was born in St. Charles, Illinois on September 14, 1969, the son of Dennis Ray and Johnny (Jacobs) Crites. He married Jinny Deaton in Marion on December 2, 1994. She survives in Marion.

Binky had worked as...

Mar 18, 2021

Creal Springs- Edgar Eugene “Gene” Atwood, age 81, of Creal Springs, passed away at 11:22pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Edgar Eugene was born in Creal Springs on April 26, 1939, the son of Dennis Eugene and Aline Ora (Boyd) Atwood. He married Ethel Brenda Baxter in Creal Springs on October 14, 1979. She...

Mar 18, 2021

Marion-Doris Lee Martin, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 10:30pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home in Marion.

Doris was born in Marion on February 28, 1940, the daughter of Harold Hobe and Elberta Lenora (Whitehead) Tanner. She married Edward Martin, Sr. in Johnston City on May 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on October 18,...

Mar 18, 2021

Richard Gordon Lambert, 86, of Marion passed away at 5:50 a.m., Thursday, on March 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.

Gordon was born in Marion on March 9, 1935, to Richard and Elsie (Stratman) Lambert. He married Jo Ellen Ray of Goreville on November 9, 1963, and together they shared more than 57 wonderful years of marriage. She...

Mar 17, 2021

Bob L. Wagner, aged 76, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on August 30, 1944, in Duncan, OK, and raised in Abilene, TX. He studied and played football at Baylor University, where he met his future wife, Sandra Collier. As an undergrad, Bob studied pre-med for 3 years. After being called...

Mar 17, 2021

Marion-Alice Marie Thompson, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Alice was born on May 11, 1958 in Marion to George and Mary Ruth (Tompkins) Smart.  She married Bobby Thompson on May 15, 1976.  He preceded her in death on August 16, 2012.

Alice was a homemaker and attended Word of Life Church...