Obituaries

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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...