Obituaries

Sep 3, 2024

John Rollie Heckwine, of Carbondale, Illinois passed away on September 3, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was born October 31, 1949, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of John Heckwine and Norma Ruth Curtis.

On October 27, 1967, he married Marsha Heckwine at the First Christian Church, in Flora, Illinois. Together they happily shared almost 57 years...

Sep 2, 2024

In loving memory of our little superhero, Jamir LaShaun Gibbs, age 7, who soared to new adventures on September 2, 2024. Jamir was a boy of boundless energy and a heart as big as the universe. Known for his infectious smile and joyful laughter, he was a jokester at heart, always armed with whoopee cushions and pranks that brought...

Sep 1, 2024

Dorothy Liscio, age 91, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her granddaughter's home in Johnston City, Illinois.

Dorothy was born December 01, 1932 in Manville, New Jersey, a daughter of Lazar and Magdalene (Blaschak) Padla. She married the love of her life, Carmine Michael Liscio on February 23, 1952 in Manville, NJ. He preceded her in...

Aug 29, 2024

Lois Dean Fox, age 78, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.

Lois was born September 28, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Carl Russell and Francis Loudene (Malone) Jackson. She married the love of her life, James Paul "Jim" Fox and he preceded her in death.

She is survived...

Aug 28, 2024

Dorothy Jean Hanks, 73, of Marion, Illinois passed away on August 28, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born on May 18, 1951, in Marion, Illinois, the daughter of Carl Dean Travelstead and Patsy Currey.

On November 7, 1980, she married the love of her life, Robert “Bobby” Hanks, and they shared...

Aug 28, 2024

Jesse (Jerry or J.W.) William Berry passed away at 12:28 a.m. on August 28, 2024, at the Marion V.A. Medical Center.  Jesse was born on January 31, 1933, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Philena Fleming Sanders and Orville Berry.  Jesse was raised by his mother and stepfather, Eugene Fleetwood in Poplar Bluff.

Jesse entered the United States...

Aug 28, 2024

George Robert “Bobby” Spicer Jr, 60 of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2024, with the love of his life, Kathy, at his side.  Bobby was born October 4, 1963.

Bobby was devoted to Kathy, his wife of 13 years, Always and Forever Love.  He loved spending time with her, their children,...

Aug 27, 2024

Robert Alexander Miller, 76, of Marion, IL, loving father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL.

Born July 9, 1948, in Anna, IL to Paul F. and Sara M. (Barlow) Miller. He was a graduate of Marion High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He dedicated much of his career...

Aug 22, 2024

Lisa "Michele" Colbert, age 63, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.

Michele was born July 04, 1961 in Centralia, Illinois, a daughter of John and Glenda Mae Colbert (Naile). She enjoyed Theater and Drama while in high school. She attended Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, where she received her Masters Degree...

Aug 22, 2024

Saundra Kaye Douglas, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 12:02 pm on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Parkway Manor .

Saundra was born January 29, 1943 in Marion, a daughter of Max and Imogene (Jones) Hudgens. She married the love of her life James "Jim" Douglas on March 20, 1985 and together they shared over 31 years of marriage until...

Aug 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Franklin Rainey on August 21, 2024, in Marion, Illinois. Robert (Bob) Franklin Rainey was born on January 24, 1951, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

He was a United States Air Force Veteran, Owner /Operator at Rainey's Trucking, auto mechanic, carpenter, caregiver, and a dear friend...

Aug 20, 2024

Alvin "Luke" Howard, 33, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Herrin, Illinois.  Luke was born on March 10, 1991, the son of Kathy (Adams) and Alvin Howard.

Luke grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas.  He went on to serve an electrical apprenticeship and has been employed by Higdon Construction LLC for...

Aug 20, 2024

Jerry Elmo Mann, age 93, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Jerry was born July 23, 1931 in Bells, Tennessee, a son of James and Jewell (Bedwell) Mann. He married the love of his life, Gloria (Dunaway) Mann on July 09, 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Beyond his technical skills, Jerry was...

Aug 18, 2024

Cecil Ray Davis, age 88, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare in Marion, Illinois.

Cecil was born August 16, 1936 in Stonefort, Illinois, a son of George and Bertha (Davis) Davis. He married the love of his life, Jo Ann (Brooks) Davis on February 24, 1959 in Marion. Cecil opened Fast Print in 1981 and...

Aug 17, 2024

Donna Mitchell-Foy, 82, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  She was born in Harrisburg on September 15, 1941, the daughter of John and Vivian (Webb) Hetterscheidt.  She grew up in Harrisburg and graduated from Harrisburg High School.  She went on to work as a retail clerk for Bob's Super Discount Store.

She is...

Aug 17, 2024

Frances Guido, age 91, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Energy.

The family will hold private graveside services at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin.

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Aug 16, 2024

Charles Sterling Halley, age 86, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at Herrin Hospital.

Charles was born July 10, 1938 in Sparta, Illinois, a son of Tom and Marie (Stout) Halley. He married the love of his life, Linda Sue Prather on March 04, 1972 in Herrin, IL.

Charles loved riding his motorcycle and tending to his...

Aug 15, 2024

Steve Arthur Dunbar, age 68, of Marion, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Steve was born April 04, 1956 in Centralia, Illinois, a son of Dwight and Velma (Schenk) Dunbar.

He is survived by one son- Jake Dunbar; one brother- Jerry (Betty) Dunbar; grandchildren- Valerie, Grant and Logan Dunbar, and great...

Aug 13, 2024

Beverly Rendleman passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, after an extended illness.

She is survived by her two sons, Mark Allen of Marion, IL and Wade Allen of Bay of St. Louis, Mississippi; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

All services will be private.  Binkley-Ross Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aug 13, 2024

Judith Fosse Obituary

GOREVILLE - Judith Dodson Fosse, 84, of Goreville, passed away at 3:34 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.

Judith was born on June 21, 1940 in Danville, VA, the daughter of the late Lieutenant Colonel William Harold and Mattie Dodson. Due to her father's Air Force career, she got to see the world through...