Obituaries

Juanita J. Dameron

Juanita J. Dameron

Oct 4, 2020

Marion- Juanita J. Dameron, age 94, of Marion, passed away at 9:20am on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Parkway Estates in Marion.

Juanita was born in Marion on March 6, 1926, the daughter of Ernest and Frances Katherine (Dunning) Hill. She married Leeburn Dameron. He preceded her in death in 1988. 

Mrs. Dameron had attended the Marion Third Baptist Church....

Juanita Lea Papineau

Juanita Lea Papineau

Oct 3, 2020

Juanita Lea Papineau - 70 , of Harrisburg, Illinois

passed away from complications after surgery,

Saturday October 3rd, 2020 in Herrin, Illinois

At her request, there will be no memorial service at this

time and the ashes, will be interred at a later date. 

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with

arrangements.

She was born June 25, 1950 in Kankakee, Illinois

and...

Oscar Miles

Oscar Miles

Oct 1, 2020

Oscar Lee Miles, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 8:10 p.m. at his home.

Oscar was born on March 10, 1946, the son of Frank and Helen (Crabb) Miles.  He married Barbara Jean Stoup in 1967 in Marion and she survives.  Oscar began working for Goss Appliance in 1970.  After John Goss retired in...

David Leon Stacey

David Leon Stacey

Oct 1, 2020

David Leon Stacey, age 66, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 1:28 a.m. in Herrin Hospital.

David was born on August 26, 1954 in Chicago, a son of Doris Leon and Cecilia (Elwood) Stacey. He worked several jobs throughout his working career, but most recently worked as a tree trimmer until his health no longer allowed...

Nadine Harris

Nadine Harris

Sep 30, 2020

Roxanne Nadine Harris, age 87, of Millbrook, Alabama, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Shelby County Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.

Nadine was born on May 31, 1933 in Marion to George and Velma (Mores) Groves.  She married Kenneth Earl “7” Harris in November of 1952 in Marion and he preceded her in death...

Rev. Johnny Boyd

Rev. Johnny Boyd

Sep 29, 2020

Rev. Johnny Ray Boyd, 79, departed this world for his eternal home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

John was born on September 6, 1941 to Raymond Boyd and Thelma (Deaton) Boyd in Palzo, IL.  He was raised in Creal Springs but has resided in many places including, Canada, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Missouri.

John was married to...

Rebbecca Clark

Rebbecca Clark

Sep 28, 2020

Rebbecca Amanda Clark, 36, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Rebbecca was born on February 22, 1984 in Centralia, WA to Carl and Dianne (Scott) Adams. 

Rebbecca was a proud graduate of Connecticut Culinary Institute.  She loved her job working as a chef at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale.  Rebbecca was of...

Kay Davis

Kay Davis

Sep 28, 2020

Carlotta Kay Davis, 70, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at her home.

Kay was born on December 18, 1949 in Williamson County to Earl and Mildred Pauline (Kent) Bearden.  She married James Davis on May 26, 2006 and he survives.

Kay was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time in nature, crafting and scrapbooking.

Survivors include:

Husband-James Davis

Son-Zachary...

Harold Buttrum

Harold Buttrum

Sep 28, 2020

Harold Buttrum, 91, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 9:40 pm at Herrin Hospital.

Harold was born August 1, 1929 in Pope County the son of W.E. and Lena (Jones) Buttrum.  He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy.

Harold was the long time owner of Marion Lawn and Garden.

He is survived by his...

Karen Jones

Karen Jones

Sep 28, 2020

Karen Jones, 57, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Karen was born on March 17, 1963 in Marion to William and Madeline (Farner) Cloud.  She married Gregory Jones at First Baptist Church in Marion.  He preceded her in death on June 18, 2019. 

Karen worked as a CNA for Herrin Hospital.  She was a member of...

Everett Ray Jearlds

Everett Ray Jearlds

Sep 27, 2020

Everett Ray Jearlds, age 78, of Marion, passed away at 9:05 am on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Everett was born in Williamson County on November 30, 1941, the son of Roy and Annie (Smith) Jearlds. He married Juanita M. Lawrence in Rosemont on November 4, 1961. She survives in Marion.

Mr. Jearlds...

Katherine "Papa Sue" Oakley

Katherine "Papa Sue" Oakley

Sep 25, 2020

Herrin- Katherine “Papa Sue” Oakley, age 71, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

Katherine Sue was born in Herrin on May 23, 1949, the daughter of Ralph Kenneth and Blanche Mary (Brown) Eckols. She had worked as a greeter at Herrin Hospital for many years, but her true calling and...

Barbara Gale Brock

Barbara Gale Brock

Sep 24, 2020

Barbara Gale Brock, 85, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:20 am at Allure of Prophetstown.

Barbara was born October 28, 1934 in Marion the daughter of Jesse Ray and Edith (Atwood) Adams.  She married Wendell Brock and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2005.

She was a member of Second Baptist Church...

Russell Louis Ammann

Russell Louis Ammann

Sep 21, 2020

Russell Louis Ammann, age 81, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 4:28 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

Russ was born on December 9, 1938 in Madison County, Illinois, a son of Erwin and Adaline (Landert) Ammann.  He married Alice Marie Haller on December 10, 1992 in Paducah, Kentucky and she survives.  Russ was...

Mary Canter

Mary Canter

Sep 21, 2020

Mary Canter, 81, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 10:48 am at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Mary was born December 22, 1938 in Ramsey, Illinois the daughter of Thomas and Eva (McElhaney) Dodson.  She married Donald R. Canter on December 27, 1985 in Wheaton and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2009.

...

John Nicholas Todroff

John Nicholas Todroff

Sep 21, 2020

John Nicholas Todroff, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Marion after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

John was born on November 10, 1953 in Gary, IN to John Paul and Rosemary (Kapas) Todroff. 

John enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and volunteered to serve in Vietnam; however,...

Richard Elmer Lee Emmert

Richard Elmer Lee Emmert

Sep 21, 2020

Richard Elmer Lee Emmert, 77, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home.

Richard was born on March 18, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Lee and Bhula (Glick) Emmert.  He married Julie Eloise Johnson on April 18, 1968 in Cedar Rapids. On the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary in 2018, they renewed their vows at the...

Linda Grace Lewis

Linda Grace Lewis

Sep 18, 2020

Linda Grace Lewis, age 65, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Smyrna, Tennessee.

Linda was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1955, the daughter of Rita (Ward) and Roger Leon Lewis. Linda was working as a Customer Service Representative.

Survivors include her mother- Rita (Ward) Miller of Marion

Daughter- Echo Sneed and fiancé Brent Baker...

Shirley J. Martin

Shirley J. Martin

Sep 18, 2020

Shirley J. Martin, age 88, of Marion, passed away at 8:20am on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Fifth Season Residential Assisted Living Center in Marion.

Shirley was born in Williamson County on August 25, 1932, the daughter of Harley and Edith (Springhart) Brush. She married Dennis McCree in Carterville in 1952. He preceded her in death in 1967.  She later...

Eugene "Gene" L. Borum

Eugene "Gene" L. Borum

Sep 17, 2020

Eugene “Gene” L. Borum, age 77, of Creal Springs, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 9:05 a.m. at his home.

Gene was born on February 5, 1943 in Creal Springs to Laverne and Imogene (Adams) Borum.  Gene became a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local #638 in 1964 and worked for nearly 40 years until his retirement.  He...