Obituaries
William Larry Mays
Nov 23, 2020
William Larry Mays, age 70, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away at 6:19 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
William was born in Herrin on March 7, 1950, the son of Valley Eugene and Geneva (Hutton) Mays. He spent his working years as a laborer for Alans. He had a love for singing and sharing his songs....
Betty Morgan
Nov 23, 2020
Betty Morgan, age, 90, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 at her home.
Betty was born in Vergennes, Illinois on January 9, 1930, the daughter of Ebert and Etta Mann. She married Gomer Morgan and he preceded her in death in 1977. She spent her working years as a nurse and beautician. She...
Melvin "Press" Presley
Nov 23, 2020
Melvin “Press” Presley, 92, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion.
Melvin was born on October 10, 1928 in Williamson County to Frank and Flossie (McAdoo) Presley. He married Phyllis Harris and they shared 55 years of marriage.
Melvin was a coal miner and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include:
Wife-Phyllis Presley...
Bill Patterson
Nov 22, 2020
William Jesse “Bill” Patterson, age 86, of Goreville, passed away at 1:22 am on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on March 30, 1934, the son of William Griffe and Mary (Marshall) Patterson. He married Verna Mae Moss in Chicago on June 15, 1957. She survives in Goreville.
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Cynthia Kay Phelps
Nov 21, 2020
Cynthia Kay Phelps, 70, of Marion, received her wings on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Cynthia was born in Kankakee on January 8, 1950 to Avon Oakley Saltzgiver and Della Anita (Patnaude) Saltzgiver. Cynthia was united in holy matrimony to John Thomas Phelps, Jr. in Kankakee and to this union were three children.
She is preceded in death by her parents;...
Jean Upchurch
Nov 20, 2020
Eva Jean Upchurch, age 86, of Johnston City, passed away at 6:07pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
She was born in Crab Orchard on January 15, 1934, the daughter of William Floyd and Annie May (Motsinger) McDonald. She married Meredith Ralph Upchurch in Carb Orchard o January 19, 19523. He preceded her in death on October 19,...
John Eugene Ellis
Nov 20, 2020
John Eugene Ellis, age 75, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Shawnee Senior Living.
John was born in Williamson County, Illinois on March 9, 1945, the son of William and Sophie Sue (Barnouski) Ellis.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
John’s wishes were to be cremated. A graveside service will...
James Justice
Nov 18, 2020
James Justice, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
James was born on April 22, 1929 in Eldorado to Clyde and Mary Aileen (Watson) Justice. He married Carilee Peterson in 1953 in Milledgeville, IL.
James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and formerly worked for Caterpillar.
Survivors include:
Wife-Carilee...
JoAnne Holland
Nov 15, 2020
JoAnne Holland, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home.
JoAnne was born on January 9, 1935 in Marion to Joe and Edna (Duvall) Holland.
She volunteered for many years at Marion Memorial Hospital and Heartland Regional Medical Center. JoAnne enjoyed boating and lake activities including sail boating on the Kentucky Lake.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Samara and Brad...
Joella Jones
Nov 15, 2020
Joella L. Jones, 80, of Leavenworth, KS, formerly of Marion, passed away on November 15, 2020 in Baldwin City, KS from advanced Alzheimer’s .
Joella was born in West Plains, Missouri to Verle and Aline (Lock) Bottom on January 26, 1940. She married James O. Jones on September 27, 1958 in West Plains, Missouri. She was a devoted wife and...
Harold Dean Hellberg
Nov 12, 2020
Harold Dean Hellberg, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 5:46 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Harold was born on September 6, 1944 in Marion, Illinois to the late Harold and Helen (Garris) Hellberg. He spent his working career as a horseshoer and trader.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen and Steven Sanders; son, Jon Destini; grandchildren,...
Violetta J. Knowles
Nov 11, 2020
Violetta J. Knowles, age 78, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Heartland Regional Hospital.
Violetta was born on August 29, 1942 to the late Clarence and Nellie (McCormick) Crites. She was a member of McKinney Chapel Church.
Violetta is survived by her son, Kevin Knowles; brothers, Jerry Crites and Stanley Crites.
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Ruth D. Hall
Nov 10, 2020
Ruth D. Hall, 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Parkway Manor.
Ruth was born on October 12, 1933 in Utica, Michigan, a daughter to the late Emmanuel C. and Wave E. (Bayless) Bristle.
Ruth was of Protestant faith, and was a Missionary for over 30 years.
Survivors include three brothers; two...
Lena I. Wright
Nov 10, 2020
Lena I. Wright, 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Harrisburg Medical Center.
Lena was born on November 24, 1947 in Creal Springs, a daughter to the late Harry I. and Myrtle Jeanette (Beasley) Hughes.
Lena retired as a clerk for the United States Postal Service. She was an avid St....
Ronald Ward Scott
Nov 9, 2020
Ronald Ward Scott, 71, of Marion, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:15 pm at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
Ronald was born December 31, 1948 in Carbondale the son of Rudy A. Scott II and Anna Juanita (Ward) Scott. Rudy passed away when Ronald was very young and Juanita remarried Howard “Bud” Murrow.
He owned and...
Jerry Ray Mezo
Nov 9, 2020
Herrin- Jerry Ray Mezo, age 75, of Herrin, passed away at 6:20pm on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Jerry was born in Herrin on July 23, 1945, the son of Horace and Wanda (Fox) Mezo. He married Cheryl Finney in Herrin in August of 1974. She preceded him in death on February 5, 2010. He later married Mary...
Terry Ann Bozarth
Nov 8, 2020
Terry Ann Bozarth, age 58, of Creal Springs, passed away from this life at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden.
Terry was born on August 5, 1962 in Michigan City, Indiana to Bennie L. and E. Brenda (Atwood) Pierce.
Terry was a homemaker and enjoyed music, dancing and coloring. She was always looking for...
Lucresia "Lucretia" Stone
Nov 8, 2020
Lucretia Stone, age 86, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 4:31 a.m. surrounded by her family at her home in Dykersburg.
Those who know Lucretia knew she was born at home on April 29, 1934, also in Dykersburg to her parents R.E. and Verna (Parks) Tanner.
She married the love of her life Donald Stone...
Mary Lou Atwood
Nov 7, 2020
Mary Lou Atwood, age 79 of Benton, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on January 20, 1941 to the late Robert Lavern and Ruth Jane (Knight) Beatty. She married Alva Dean Atwood, and he preceded her in death on July 18, 1980. She was...
Helen L. Soldner
Nov 6, 2020
Helen L. Soldner, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 5:42am on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Helia Healthcare of Energy.
Helen was born in Marion on February 21, 1930, the daughter of Louis E. and Aurelia Anna (Fry) Broeking. She married Wilbert John Soldner in Marion on September 16, 1950. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2011....
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