Obituaries
Betty Ramsey
Dec 10, 2020
Betty Ramsey, 96, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Brookdale West End, in Richmond, Virginia.She was born on November 7, 1924 in Metropolis, Illinois to George R. and Gula (Hedden) Ditterline. She married The Rev. Hubert Eugene (Gene) Ramsey on April 16, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1983.Mrs. Ramsey was a gifted musician who employed her...
Pauline Norman
Dec 9, 2020
Pauline Norman, 84, passed away at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at The Anchor of The Voyage Senior Living in Marion, surrounded by love.
Pauline was born June 20, 1936, in Johnston City, the daughter of Paul and Sylvia (Robertson) Dascotte.
After graduating high school, she worked for the E. Blankenship & Co. in Marion before marriage.
She married...
Charles Louis Dismore
Dec 9, 2020
Charles Louis Dismore, 70, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:17 am at Herrin Hospital after a long illness.
Charles was born December 10, 1949 in Fort Knox, Kentucky the son of James C. and Fay (Black) Dismore.
Because Charles was born while his father was in the military, they lived in several places including Germany. ...
Shirley Ann Barlow
Dec 9, 2020
Shirley Ann Barlow, age 74, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.
Shirley was born on April 27, 1946 in Marion, a daughter of William Pete and Lorraine (Cooksey) Hindman. She married Michael L. Barlow in Paducah, Kentucky on February 14, 1996, and he survives. She worked as a dental assistant...
Carmeline "Carmie" Antoinette Hill
Dec 7, 2020
Marion- Carmeline "Carmie" Antoinette Hill, age 89, of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Sunshine Gardens in Marion.
Carmeline was born in Johnston City on May 18, 1931, the daughter of Santo “Sam” Lo Bue and raised by her loving mother and beloved step-father- Aleene (Racine) and Mario J. Carnaghi. She married Floyd Lee Hill. He preceded...
Jade Marie Beasley
Dec 5, 2020
Marion- Jade Marie Beasley, age 11, of Marion, passed from this life on to her Heavenly home on Saturday, December 5, 2020.
The daughter of Jessica Marie (Mandrell) Bradley and Gregory Michael Beasley, Jade was born in Marion on August 3, 2009. She was a sixth grader at Marion Junior High School.
Funny, smart, and sassy, Jade liked playing outside...
Imogene Graves
Dec 4, 2020
Imogene Graves, 92, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Imogene was born on the family farm in Williamson County on March 25, 1928, the daughter of Roy and Helen (Chase) Roper. She married Charles C. Graves on July 17, 1946 in Morganfield, Kentucky. Together, they shared 72 years of marriage. He...
Gene Hankins
Dec 2, 2020
Gene Hankins, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home.
Gene was born on March 10, 1937 in Harco to Lyman and Lillian (Schwartz) Hankins. He married Linda Thompson on December 24, 1956 in Brookport.
Gene worked in sales at Napa Auto parts for 45 years.
Survivors include:
Wife-Linda Hankins of Marion
Daughter-Darla and John Abney of...
Callen Michael Prowell
Dec 1, 2020
Infant Callen Michael Prowell, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis.
Callen was born on September 26, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis to Melissa Prowell and Gregory McRoy.
Survivors include:
Mother-Melissa Prowell
Father-Gregory McRoy
Sisters-Kayla Longtin and Danica Smith McRoy
Grandparents:
William Prowell
Debra Prowell
Cathy Hewlett
Cynthia Keller
Greg...
Mary Lee Newton
Nov 29, 2020
Mary Lee Newton, 81, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:00 am at Marion Rehabilitation & Nursing.
Mary was born January 29, 1939 in Marion the daughter of Ray and Mary (Motsinger) Rice. She married Howard Newton in 1955 in Marion and he preceded her in death in 1999.
She retired from Marion Memorial Hospital.
Survivors...
Evelyn Sue Weldon
Nov 28, 2020
Evelyn Sue Weldon age 60 of Goreville passed away November 28th 2020 at her home.
Evelyn was born on August 20 1960 in Herrin IL, A daughter of Frank and Deloris (Spicer) Galus. She married Rodney Howard Weldon July 6th 1996 in Las Vegas Nevada.
Evelyn was a resident of Lake of Egypt. She loved the outdoors, playing with her...
Nola Mae Wallace
Nov 28, 2020
Nola Mae Wallace, age 80, of Marion, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Heartland Regional Hospital.
Nola was born on February 25, 1940 in Royalton to the late Lois (Short) Rogers and Elbert Childers. She married Eugene Wallace on January 4, 1973 in Herrin, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2000. She...
Jonnie Eckert
Nov 27, 2020
Jonnie J. Eckert, 77, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Jonnie was born in Lincoln on August 20, 1943, the son of Charles and Lucille Eckert. He married Carol Bernard on July 3, 1965 in New Bern, NC. She survives of Marion.
Jonnie was a retired telephone supervisor. He started off as a...
Rev. Raymond James "Jim" Weiss
Nov 26, 2020
The Rev. Raymond James Weiss, 92, of Godfrey passed away Thursday, Nov. 26 at Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton.
He was born March 7, 1928 in Ashley, Illinois, the son of the Rev. Raymond J. "Pete" and Louise (Hamilton) Weiss. He married Lorraine Wilson on Feb. 27, 1947 in Kane. She preceded him in death Feb. 25, 2009. He married Mary...
Cynthia June Phillips
Nov 26, 2020
Cynthia June Phillips, age 63, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 10:31 a.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her residence in Cambria.
Cynthia was born on May 13, 1957 in Illinois, a daughter to the late Lloyd Lavon and Geraldine (Walker) Billingsley. She married Randall Phillips in Marion, and he preceded her in death on October 9, 2011. She...
Marie Annette Kaemmerer (Sharp)
Nov 25, 2020
Marie Annette Kaemmerer (Sharp) , age 58, of Carbondale, passed away at 4:53 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her daughters’ home in Carbondale with all of her loved ones beside her.
Marie was born on August 31, 1962 to the late Melvin William and Ellen Jane (Muir) Kaemmerer at their home in Belleville, Illinois. She has four brothers...
Estella Heckel
Nov 25, 2020
“I do what I want and say what I want to say” Estella Heckel”
Estella Heckel, age 90, of Herrin, passed away at 6:37am on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale.
She was born Ida Mae Anderson in Colp, Illinois, on November 3, 1930, and her birth parents were John Anderson and Ida Mae Robinson. She was raised...
Bill Sanford Dunning
Nov 25, 2020
Bill Sanford Dunning, 91, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 11:45 pm at Shawnee Senior Living.
Bill was born October 27, 1929 in Herrin the son of Ezra and Martha (Farmer) Dunning. He married Madaline Mamino on September 1, 1956 in Herrin and together they have shared over 64 years of marriage.
He was an Army veteran, proudly serving...
Monte Lee Berra
Nov 24, 2020
Monte Lee Berra, age 67, of Carmi, Illinois, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 11:17 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village.
Monte was born in Carbondale, Illinois on May 14, 1953, the son of Louis and Roma (May) Berra. He loved to work in his garden, be outdoors and spend his time fishing. He was of...
Carl Swanson
Nov 24, 2020
Carl E. Swanson, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home.
Carl was born on August 26, 1934 in Elmhurst to Carl Eric Water Swanson and Gwendalyn (Matthews) Swanson. He married Virginia Roberts on May 27, 1987.
Carl served in the U.S. Army. He worked as an office manager for General Motors for 33 ½ years. Carl...
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