Obituaries
Wayne Grayson
Mar 23, 2019
Johnston City-Wayne David Grayson, 71, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home.
Wayne was born on June 17, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to Walter and Dorothy (Hurt) Grayson. He married Sally Arendarczyk on March 23, 2019.
Wayne was a US Army Veteran who served his country bravely while stationed in Korea during the Vietnam...
Donna C. Hudgens
Mar 22, 2019
Marion- Donna Corene Hudgens, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 12:45pm on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.
Donna was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 22, 1927, the daughter of Howell Monroe and Lois Virginia (Gillam) Uhls. Her father, Howell, died at an early age and Donna was raised by her mother, Lois, and step-father,...
Andrea Delores Emery
Mar 20, 2019
Marion-Andrea Delores Emery, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Andrea was born in Marion on December 10, 1957 to Andrew “Andy” and Delores (Walker) Jones. She married Lindell Dean Emery in Elizabethtown on November 22, 1972. Andrea was a stay at home mother until she went to work at the...
Robert Wayne "Deanie" Smith
Mar 19, 2019
Robert W. “Deanie” Smith died unexpectedly in his home on March 19th in Flower Mound, Texas at the age of 68.
Robert is survived by his wife, Candy; his children, Kevin Peek, James Scroggins, Michelle Goolsby, and Shawn Smith; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren and his sister, Kathleen Shannon; step-daughters, Jennifer Mendelson, Brandi Anderson and husbands; six grandchildren and...
Kathy Lea Frey
Mar 16, 2019
Marion- Kathy Lea Frey, age 67, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home in Marion. Kathy was born in Carbondale on February 3, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Peebels) Meneese. She married Barry Frey in Marion on July 31, 1970. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2010. Mrs. Frey was a...
Shirley Ann Schaefer
Mar 15, 2019
Shirley Ann Schaefer, age 81, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Home in Evansville, Indiana. Shirley was born in Herrin on November 15, 1937, the daughter of Robert and Amy (Lafoon) Jarvis. She married Earl Schaefer in 1974. He preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Schaefer was a homemaker. Survivors include...
Margaret Ann Pritchett
Mar 15, 2019
Margaret Ann Pritchett, 83 of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully at 12:30am on Friday, March 15, 2019 at her home among her family. Born to Clyde & Kathryn Edwards on August 9, 1935 in Palzo, Illinois, she was the oldest of 11 children. She married the love of her life, Carl Ray Pritchett on September 1, 1956. Together they enjoyed...
Frank McCree
Mar 15, 2019
Marion- Frank Kevin McCree, age 61, of Marion, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a brave sixteen year battle with cancer. Frank was born in Marion, the son of Shirley (Brush) and Dennis McCree, Jr. He married Connie Snider. She survives in Marion. Mr. McCree...
Billie D. Stewart
Mar 15, 2019
Marion- Billie Dean “Button Hole” Stewart, 80, of Marion, passed away with his wife by his side at 11:00 PM, Friday, March 15, 2019 at the CLC Hospice Unit of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. Billie was born on June 21, 1938 in Marion to Clayton and Lucille (Cash) Stewart. He married Teresa “Terry” Radcliffe at 3:00PM on a...
Sandy Pender
Mar 13, 2019
Thompsonville-Sandra “Sandy” Jane Walker Pender, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Benton. Sandy was born on August 8, 1939 in Anna. She was the fifth of six children to be blessed to the union of Willard Carroll and Ellen Elizabeth Hardin Walker. Sandy graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School and attended SEMO. Throughout her...
Mary Melinda Luce
Mar 10, 2019
Marion- Mary Melinda Luce, age 56, of Marion, passed away at 5:45am on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at her home. Mary was born in Clark County, Kentucky on May 2, 1962, raised the daughter of Jimmy and Betty Richey. She is survived by her husband- David Baker of Marion Three children- Christina Branham of Marissa, IL Misty Luce of Wichita,...
Linda "Lucille" Dalton
Mar 10, 2019
Creal Springs-Linda “Lucille” Dalton, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Lucille is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Dalton, and their two sons, John Dalton and his wife Allie of Marion and Brad Dalton and his wife Amanda of Marion and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren....
Orie C. Absher
Mar 9, 2019
ORIE C. ABSHER, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 2:19am on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2:19 am at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy. Orie was born May 17, 1928 in Williamson County the son of John Ransom and Kate (Beers) Absher. He married Ina Mae Brush on June 10, 1956 in Williamson County and together they shared over...
Carol Jean Johnson
Mar 8, 2019
Marion- Carol Jean Johnson, age 82, of Marion, passed away at her home on Friday, March 8, 2019. Carol was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on February 14, 1937, the daughter of William and Venita (McKinney) Moore. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a registered nurse for Marion Memorial Hospital and Herrin Hospital. Survivors include her two sons...
Joe Shelton
Mar 5, 2019
Herrin- Joe Shelton, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 4:00pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Joe was born in Hurst on July 20, 1932, the son of Herman and Flora Mae (Fann) Shelton. He married Shirley Jean Dailey in Marion on December 23, 1951. She preceded him in death on May 24, 2001. Prior to his...
Shirley Mae Lindsey
Mar 4, 2019
Marion- Shirley Mae Lindsey, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 1:23pm on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Shirley was born in Anna on October 25, 1937, the daughter of Charles and Pearl Dover. She married Floyd Lindsey in Anna on August 26, 1956. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1975. Survivors...
Eugene McGowan
Mar 3, 2019
Eugene McGowan, 89, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 11:16 am at his home in Marion. Eugene was born October 24, 1929 in Creal Springs the son of Ralph and Myrtle May (Hood) McGowan. He married Gypsy J. Allen on August 7, 1951 at Cana Church and together they have shared over 67 years of marriage....
Paul Junior Neber
Mar 3, 2019
Paul Junior Neber, 93, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 1:58 pm at his home in Marion. Paul was born August 20, 1925 in Wolfe Creek the son of Paul N. and Linnie Afton (Mann) Neber. He married Hattie Roma Manier on July 7, 1945 in Marion and together they shared over 59 years of marriage...
Catherine D. Sanson
Feb 27, 2019
Catherine D. Sanson, 89, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 4:20 am at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Catherine was born December 28, 1929 in Elkville the daughter of William D. and Nellie (Poulson) Bourland. She married William Sanson on July 30, 1947 in Chicago and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until his death...
Freddie Lynn Ervin
Feb 26, 2019
Freddie Lynn Ervin, age 71, passed away at 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Veteran’s Affairs Community Living Center in Marion. Freddie was born in Herrin on February 6, 1948, the son of Fredrick A. and Violet Ruth (Liddell) Ervin. Mr. Ervin was a member of the Catholic Church, West Frankfort diocese. He earned numerous degrees including an...
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