Obituaries
Samuel Farnam
Feb 26, 2019
Pittsburg-Samuel Ed Farnam, 69, passed away on February 26, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Samuel was born on January 16, 1950 in Springfield to John and Victoria (McCafferty) Farnam. He married Juanita Faye West on June 28, 1974. She preceded him in death on January 11, 2008. Samuel worked for L&N Railroad and was the Captain of Burns Security...
Vanessa Wallace
Feb 26, 2019
Vanessa Kaye Wallace (LaBrier), 65, returned to her heavenly home on February 26, 2019 after a valiant battle with her illness with her family at her side at Herrin Hospital at 1:48 AM. Vanessa was a homemaker. She was born November 30, 1953 in DuQuoin She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald in 2013, Bascum Barnett Jr:...
George Moake
Feb 25, 2019
Marion-George Moake, 78, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home. George was born on July 17, 1940 in Johnson County to Edward and Bessie (Wilson) Moake. George was of Baptist faith. He was a long time drywall finisher and painter. Survivors include: Children: Rhonda and Robert Melton Gary and Rhonda Moake Grandchildren: Hilary and Mark Johnson Hailey...
Michael A. Singler
Feb 24, 2019
Michael A. Singler, 68, of Creal Springs, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 10:55 pm at his home. Michael was born May 15, 1950 in Carbondale the son of William E. and Thala J. (Angel) Singler. He married Pamela C. Lee on January 10, 1987 at the Parish Park Christian Church in Marion and together they have shared...
Raymond Lee Odle
Feb 24, 2019
Dr. Raymond Lee Odle, “Ray”, 87, departed this earthly life Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois. Ray was born April 2, 1931 in West Frankfort to Charles and Edith (Lawrence) Odle. He was united in marriage to Mildred Peebles on October 14, 1951 at the Baptist Foundation at SIU in Carbondale. Mildred...
Sue Nell Cooper
Feb 22, 2019
Herrin- Sue Nell Cooper, age 83, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 1:47pm on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her daughter’s home, with her loving family by her bedside. Sue was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on December 28, 1935, the daughter of Jessie and Sybal Pauline (Harp) Carter. She married Joseph Melvin Cooper in Marked Tree, Arkansas on September...
Geraldine "Gerry" Hays
Feb 20, 2019
Geraldine “Gerry” Hays, of Herrin, died at Herrin Hospital on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:35pm, just two days after her 93rd birthday. Gerry was born in Zeigler, Illinois, on the 18th of February, 1926, the first-born of three daughters for Olin and Agnes Berry. She spent her childhood as most Southern Illinoisans at that time did, being shielded from...
Alex Eugene "Butch" Connell
Feb 19, 2019
Marion-Alex Eugene “Butch” Connell, 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the CLC at the Marion VA. Alex was born on July 2, 1945 in Marion to Alex and Ethel (Blue) Connell. He was a graduate of Marion High School and graduated from SIU with a degree in forestry. Alex served in the U.S. Army. He worked as...
Josephine Prewitt
Feb 18, 2019
Herrin- Josephine H. Prewitt, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 6:31 PM, Monday, February 18, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Josephine was born on April 13, 1944 in Simpson to William David and Beulah Mae (Holbrook) Lovall. She married Richard L. Prewitt on January 9, 1966 in Litchfield. He resides in Herrin. She was a hardworking woman who began her career...
Lela M. "Granny" Terry
Feb 15, 2019
Marion- Lela M. “Granny” Terry, age 98, of Marion, passed away at 3:30am on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Lela was born in Williamson County on December 31, 1920, the daughter of Raymond and Hulda (Harris) Talley. She married Guy E. Terry in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on December 10, 1939. He preceded her in...
Rickey Lee McReynolds
Feb 10, 2019
Rick was born January 27, 1964 and lost his battle with cancer February 10, 2019. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1989 to 1991, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He is survived by his mother – Beverly Mahan, father – Kenneth McReynolds, children Brandon Craig and Derrick McReynolds, siblings – Scott (Pam) McReynolds, Kim (Dennis)...
Margaret E. Sipe
Feb 9, 2019
Lake of Egypt- Margaret E. Sipe, age 91, of Lake of Egypt, passed away at 10am on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Margaret was born in Harvey, Illinois on December 2, 1927, the daughter of Dewey and Emma (Buddenbaum) Goot. She married Paul Sipe and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2017....
Rhonda Jo Triplett
Feb 8, 2019
Rhonda Jo Triplett, of Herrin, IL, lost her battle to breasts cancer and passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 08, 2019. Rhonda was born to Paula Jo Severs (Dunning) and Garry Curtright on October 4, 1969, she was raised in Herrin, Illinois by Paula and stepfather Danny Severs. Rhonda was a joyous, loving...
James Murphy
Feb 8, 2019
Marion-On Friday, February 8, 2019 the good Lord called another angel home, James Marshall Murphy. James was born on April 26, 1978 in Herrin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Orpha Murphy and his grandparents, Ray and Anna Mae Murphy. James is survived by his wife, Tayelea Murphy; father, Taft Murphy; grandma, Lou Dean Ellison; daughters, Dorothy Nicole...
Kathy J. (Allen) Raudenbush
Feb 8, 2019
Kathy J. (Allen) Raudenbush, 58, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 1:15 pm at her home in Marion. Kathy was born November 7, 1960 in Carbondale the daughter of William and Barbara (Clark) Allen. She married Richard Raudenbush. She enjoyed crocheting. Kathy was always helping others in any way she could. She was a loving mother...
Perry L. "P.L." Montgomery
Feb 8, 2019
Marion- Perry L. “P.L.” Montgomery, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 3:12pm on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Perry was born in Williamson County on March 11, 1928, the son of H.D. and Inez (Albright) Montgomery. He married Betty McGee in Osceola, Arkansas on November 2, 1946. She survives in Marion. Mr. Montgomery was a retired minister,...
Marsha Holmes
Feb 5, 2019
Marion-Marsha Holmes, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Marsha was born on April 5, 1948 in Williamson County to Lloyd and Alma (Cardwell) McKinney. She married Bill Holmes in Williamson County on October 7, 1966. Marsha was a longtime secretary for Roberts Insurance in Marion. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Lloyd Sullins, Jr.
Feb 4, 2019
Marion – Lloyd L. Sullins, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, February 04, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lloyd was born on December 23, 1939 in Marion to Lloyd and Ruth Ann (Roberts) Sullins, Sr. He married Nancy Doty on June 13, 1959 in Cedar Grove “Dog Walk” and together they shared over 57 years of marriage. Lloyd worked...
Donda K. Coomes
Feb 4, 2019
Christopher- Donda K. Coomes, age 52, of Christopher, passed away at 9:47am on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Donda was born on May 31, 1966 in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of James Edward and Sandra Sue (Brown) Hensley. She was a homemaker. As per her wishes, Donda will be cremated. Private memorial services will be held...
Warren Neil Buescher
Feb 3, 2019
Warren N Buescher of Carbondale, formerly Chester, passed away Sunday, February, 3, at age 84. Warren dedicated his life to the education of children, beginning as an elementary school teacher, then as an educational administrator following the completion of his Masters in Education Administration from SIU-C, and to his family with wife Ruth Buescher. He was an active member in the...
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