Obituaries

Billy Eugene Hall

Billy Eugene Hall

Apr 23, 2020

Marion- Billy Eugene Hall, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 2:45am on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Gallatin Manor in Ridgeway.

Billy was born in New Haven, Illinois on June 4, 1936, the son of Lee and Viola Moline (Roark) Hall. He married Dora Ann Tolbert in Marion. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2014.

Survivors...

Dick Eairheart

Dick Eairheart

Apr 22, 2020

Dick Eairheart, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 3:25pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Dick was born in Johnston City on January 25, 1937, the son of Violet Almedia (Mayberry) Collins and Ira Eugene Eairheart. He married Marie Coonce on May 16, 1974. She survives in Marion.

Dick had retired from Ameren/CIPS where he...

Terri Ann Boner

Terri Ann Boner

Apr 17, 2020

Terri Ann Boner, age 60, of Creal Springs, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Terri was born in Monrovia, California on January 8, 1960, the daughter of Elizabeth (Tracy) Crain-Ritter and the late Terry Crain.

DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND BY THE SIGNING OF EXECUTIVE ORDER...

Eric Von Lang

Eric Von Lang

Apr 16, 2020

Eric Von Lang, age 60, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home.

Eric was born on April 16, 1960, in Marion, Illinois the son of James I. and Dorotha A. (Stephens) Lang.  He was self employed as a mechanic and enjoyed building and construction projects.  Eric loved hunting, fishing, collecting antiques and was of...

Ronald Ray Reed

Ronald Ray Reed

Apr 11, 2020

Ronald Ray Reed, 75, Cooksey's Bait Shop chief teller of tall tales, told his last fish story on April 11, 2020 at 4:23 pm. 

Ronnie is known from Chicago to Cape Girardeau as the owner of Cooksey's Bait Shop, a "gathering place for hunters, fishermen, and other liars."  Though he seemed a man of gruff exterior and disposition, those who...

Margaret Ann High

Margaret Ann High

Apr 7, 2020

Margaret Ann High, age 94, of Marion, passed away at 7:17am on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Sunshine Gardens in Marion.

Margaret was born in Anna on May 28, 1925, the daughter of Frank S. and Ruth Ann (Lieb) Alden. She married Robert Franklin High in Cobden on May 17, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2002....

Amadita "Amet" Morris

Amadita "Amet" Morris

Apr 6, 2020

Amadita “Amet” Contreras Andal Morris, age 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:17 p.m. at her home.

Amet was born on April 7, 1949, in Quezon City, Philippines, a daughter of Abelardo P. and Amada Sejera (Contreras) Andal, Sr.  She married Charles Ray “Corkey” Morris on Feburary 18, 1978 in Rosiclare, Illinois and he...

Phil Henry

Phil Henry

Apr 2, 2020

Phillip “Phil” Henry, age 74, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 12:14 a.m. at Integrity Healthcare in Carbondale, Illinois.

Phil was born on December 7, 1945 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Roy Lee and Nora (Stuart) Henry. Phil enjoyed fishing, riding bicycles and loved his GTO.

Survivors include his two sons, David Joe Henry-Dorris...

Emily Ramsey

Emily Ramsey

Mar 29, 2020

Emily Ramsey, age 25, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 4:35 p.m. at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Emily was born on July 12, 1994 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter to Donald Ramsey and Rhonda LeMay.  Emily enjoyed fishing, watching football and living her life to the fullest.

Survivors include her father, Donald...

Raymond T. Ellis

Raymond T. Ellis

Mar 29, 2020

Raymond T. Ellis, age 97, of Marion, went home to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven on March 29, 2020.

He was born on August 10, 1922 at home in Spillertown, IL to Olive Grace (Taylor) and Charles Fred Ellis.  Due to the very busy attending country doctor recording the birth date incorrectly, Raymond’s legal date of birth...