Obituaries
Carol Jean Norris
Feb 5, 2021
Carol Jean (Gonglik) Norris, 72 years old of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away on February 5, 2021, after a courageous illness, surrounded by her loving family, who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. She was born July 16, 1948, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Carol Jean was the daughter of John and Mary (Simko)...
Martha Marie Jennings (Peaches)
Feb 5, 2021
Martha Marie Jennings (Peaches), 76, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, February 5, 2021.
Martha M. Jennings was born on December 15, 1944 to Martha and Robert Perkins.
Survivors include her daughters, Tammy S. Childers and husband Matt of Marion, IL., Christina R. Hickey and husband Thomas of Johnston City, IL.; grandchildren, Dalton S. Francis,...
Gerald "Jerry" Qualls
Feb 4, 2021
A special note for Blackcat Nation....Brian is planning on setting up and broadcasting this evening's services for our dear friend, "Coach" Jerry Qualls. Coach Qualls was a cornerstone to our community foundation, and will be surely missed. Please tune in at 6 pm this evening to pay tribute to his memory and legacy, and also to show your support for...
James (Jimmy) Pierce
Feb 4, 2021
James (Jimmy) Pierce, 55, born September 23, 1965 passed away peacefully at his Murphysboro home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Jimmy was born and raised in Bush, Illinois.
Jimmy was a well-known tattoo artist and worked for Murphysboro township.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Larry E. Pierce of Herrin, Illinois; step-father, Carl Tweedy of Bush; grandparents, Henry...
Donald Edward Robinson
Feb 4, 2021
Donald Edward Robinson, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 4:26pm on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Veteran’s Community Living Center in Marion.
Donald was born on March 7, 1929, the son of Edward and Orpha Belle (Evans) Robinson. He married Mary Elva Robertson in Chicago on October 25, 1967. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2014.
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Brian Keith Harris
Feb 3, 2021
Brian Keith Harris, 50, of Christopher, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 3:45 am at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Brian was born June 23, 1970 in Wilmington, Illinois the son of Carl Eugene and Martha Ann (Edwards) Harris.
He had worked in housekeeping in a nursing home.
Survivors include his: Mother – Martha Ann Harris of Pittsburg
Significant...
Michael Hopkins
Feb 3, 2021
Michael Eugene Hopkins, 59, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home.
Michael was born on November 3, 1961 in Elgin to David Lee and Shirley Gene (Hall) Hopkins. He worked as a machine operator.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Nicki and Toby Holmes of Kingsland, GA
Son-Aaron Hopkins of Chaffee
Grandchildren-River and Brooks Holmes of Kingsland, GA
Sister-Reva and Ron...
Barbara Jean Gunnell
Feb 2, 2021
Born to Ruth and Ernest Marsh in Chicago, Barbara Gunnell died after a lengthy illness on 2/2/2021. She went to Nash Elementary, where at age 12 she was told by a patrol guard to stay on the sidewalk. She later married that patrol guard, Donald Gunnell, a Chicago Police Officer & Illinois State Police Ballistics specialist, who preceded her in death Jan...
Carl Burl Hudgens
Feb 1, 2021
Carl Burl Hudgens, 91, of Marion, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 6 pm at Carrier Mills Nursing Home.
Carl was born November 18, 1929 in Makanda, the youngest son of Harvey and Lona (Stokes) Hudgens. He married Betty Ruth Meneese in 1955. She preceded him in death in 1965. He later married Dolly Irene Kelton on May...
Dr. Richard E. "Doc" Schaede
Jan 30, 2021
Dr. Richard E. Schaede, “Doc”, 93, a family practice physician for 48 years in the towns of Rantoul and Marion, Illinois, peacefully passed away at home on January 30, 2021.
Dr. Schaede was born August 28, 1927 in Thomasboro, IL, the son of Mayo and Opal (Hutchison) Schaede. He married his high school sweetheart, Marlene Coffey, on June 13, 1948...
Randy Joe Lindsey
Jan 30, 2021
Herrin- Randy Joe Lindsey, age 64, of Herrin, passed away at 11:29pm on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home in Herrin.
Randy was born the son of Oscar and Violet Williams in Herrin on March 2, 1956. Shortly after his birth, he was involved in the Herrin Propane Explosion of 1956, taking his parents lives and leaving him the...
James (Jim) Frank Chiaventone
Jan 28, 2021
James (Jim) Frank Chiaventone, 89, Herrin; passed away on January 28, 2021. Jim was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Bardaloni) Chiaventone of Orient, IL.
Jim married Delene Marlow of Herrin in 1952 at OLMC Catholic church in Herrin; they shared 38 years of marriage, before her passing at a young age in 1990. Jim never remarried.
After...
Derrick Lee Lewis
Jan 25, 2021
Derrick Lee Lewis, 46 years old of Herrin, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Derrick was born to Jerry Lee Lewis and Sharon Faye Lewis on April 9, 1974 in Herrin, Illinois. Derrick was a man who loved his children and family. He had a heart so big that he was always friendly to everyone and helped...
Loren Ray Lemasters
Jan 25, 2021
Loren Ray Lemasters, 80, of Pittsburg, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 8:05 am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Loren was born September 6, 1940 in Creal Springs, the son of Floyd and Cynthia (Lamphere) Lemasters. He married Barbara Jean Buckner on April 16, 1971 in Murphysboro and together they shared over 38 years of marriage. ...
Melanie Lynn Smith
Jan 24, 2021
Melanie Lynn Smith, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.
Melanie was born on October 17, 1959 in Marion to Orville Eugene and Shirley Fern (Grimes) Hill. She married Charles Leonard Smith on January 11, 2011 and he preceded her in death in 2012.
Melanie worked in home care as a CNA.
Survivors include:
...
Frank Engram
Jan 23, 2021
Frank Engram, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 6:20pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Frank was born in Mt. Vernon on February 28, 1934, the son of Rube and Inez (Beckman) Engram. He married Marilyn Lockler in Herrin on February 14, 1985. She survives.
Frank was a member of the Harvest Time Worship Center in Herrin....
Reverend Mary L. Rodgers
Jan 19, 2021
Reverend Mary L. Rodgers, 80, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Mary was born on May 8, 1940 in Williamson County, Illinois to the late Lester and Lucy (Blumenstock) Rodgers.
Mary was a member of the Pulley’s Mill Pentecostal Church, north of Goreville. She helped the pastor at the...
Peggy Wolaver
Jan 17, 2021
Peggy Ann Borum-Wolaver, 58, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home.
Peggy was born on March 14, 1962 in Chicago Heights to William McCarty and Sandra (Personius) Graves.
Survivors include:
Best friend of 35 years-Ronnie Borum of Marion
Daughter-Amanda Jackson of Marion
Son-Justin Wolaver of Marion
Daughter-Kristen Wolaver of Marion
Daughter-Amber Huse of Marion
Grandchildren:
Daishen Williams...
Ben Joseph Emery
Jan 16, 2021
Herrin- Ben Joseph Emery, age 71, of Herrin, passed away at 1:07pm on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in New Burnside.
Ben was born in Herrin on September 18, 1949, the son of Harold Dean and Frances (Tauro) Emery. He married Dianna Simmons in Herrin on September 22, 2001.
Ben had retired from Maytag and had worked as...
Arthur “Butch” Boatright
Jan 14, 2021
Arthur “Butch” Boatright, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Butch was born on July 20, 1939 in Marion to Joseph and Madge (Lanthrum) Boatright. He married Lilly Stewart on May 25, 1963 in Marion.
Butch served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked as a cable splicer for GTE and a...
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