Obituaries

David A. Quinn

David A. Quinn

Feb 3, 2019

Herrin- David A. Quinn, 46, of Herrin, passed away at 11:45AM, Sunday, February 3, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital. David was born on April 24, 1972 in Stanford, KY to Roger Allen and Beverly Carol (Taylor) Quinn. He has worked the last several years as an estimator for A-1 Buildings in Pittsburg. He was protestant and enjoyed spending time...

Cedrick Lemar Marshall

Cedrick Lemar Marshall

Feb 3, 2019

A Life Remembered

Cedrick Lemar Marshall was born at Herrin Hospital, in Herrin, IL on Wednesday March 18, 1987. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2019 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. He received his GED. Cedrick loved hosting cookouts for his family and friends he actually thought he was The Master Chef...

Edward Miller, Sr.

Edward Miller, Sr.

Feb 2, 2019

Marion-Edward E. Miller, Sr., 83, passed away on February 2, 2019 at his home. Edward was born on August 18, 1935 in Saline County to Everett and Pauline (Graves) Miller. He attended Cain Country School, Harrisburg High School and received his Civil Engineering Degree from Oklahoma State.  Edward married Linda Hayes and they shared over 27 years of marriage. Edward...

Adra Kennedy

Adra Kennedy

Jan 29, 2019

Marion-Adra Kennedy, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Adra was born on April 17, 1950 in Carbondale to Bill and Patricia (Baker) Corder. She married Conard Kennedy and they shared 42 years of marriage. Adra retired from the Federal Prison in Marion after working there for 27 years. She was a member of First Baptist...

Eddie Mitchell

Eddie Mitchell

Jan 27, 2019

Marion-Eddie “Sidekick” Mitchell, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home. Eddie was born on August 19, 1953 in Saline County to Edward and Barbara (Lucas) Mitchell. He married Carol Bell on September 22, 1990 in Paulton. Eddie loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting his guns, arrowhead hunting, driving in the countryside and camping. Survivors...

Allen Ray Douglas

Allen Ray Douglas

Jan 26, 2019

Marion-Allen Ray Douglas, 88, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the VA Medical Center. Allen was born on January 16, 1931 in Marion to Andy and Bessie (Geer) Douglas. He married Sharon (Joram) Middleton in 1976 and she survives. Allen served in the U.S. Navy during the Korea era. He was the former...

Patricia Ann Lawwill

Patricia Ann Lawwill

Jan 25, 2019

Herrin- PATRICIA A. LAWWILL, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 10:54am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.   Patricia was born in Herrin on October 4, 1944, the daughter of John R. and Evelyn Joyce (Shoemake) Berra.  She married Lindsey Clell Lawwill, Jr, in Herrin on December 19, 1965. Together, they shared forty-two years of marriage. He...

Charles Ice

Charles Ice

Jan 22, 2019

Sebring, FL-Charles Ice, 89, formerly of West Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Sebring, Fl. Charles was born on August 6, 1929 in Murphysboro to Marion and Eula (Peterson) Ice. He married D. Madeline Winder and she preceded him in death on August 10, 1968. Charles was in the U.S. Air Force and served in Korea. He...

Shirley A. Marlow-Anderson

Shirley A. Marlow-Anderson

Jan 22, 2019

Shirley A. Marlow-Anderson passed away peacefully at 4:30am on Jan. 22, 2019 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion Illinois. Shirley was 95 years old. Shirley was born September 7, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Hobert and Eunice Givens. When Shirley was 4 months old, the family moved to Herrin to live and work. Shirley's father, Hobert, died...

Denise Sizemore

Denise Sizemore

Jan 22, 2019

Herrin- Denise Sizemore, age 68, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin.   Denise was born in Herrin on March 2, 1950, the daughter of Lum and Opal (Parmley) Clayton.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked in dietary at Herrin Hospital.   Survivors include: Daughter- Becky Wolf of...

LaDonna Stallons

LaDonna Stallons

Jan 22, 2019

Herrin- LaDonna Jean Stallons, age 78, of Herrin, passed away at 5:20am on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.   LaDonna was born in Herrin on January 6, 1941.  She married John Stallons, Jr. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2007.  LaDonna was a homemaker, adored by many. She will be truly...

Jim Pursell

Jim Pursell

Jan 22, 2019

Herrin- James R. “Jim” Pursell, 75, of Herrin passed away at 11:57 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Jim was born on June 28, 1943 in Pinckneyville to Elmer A. and Maxine (Tucker) Pursell. He married Janet L. Gibner on April 27, 1963 in Du Quoin. She survives of Herrin. Jim was the longtime owner...

Loretta E. Lambert

Loretta E. Lambert

Jan 20, 2019

Marion-Loretta Ellen Lambert, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Integrity Healthcare in Marion. Loretta was born on May 7, 1934 in Creal Springs to George and Bertha Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 45 years, Raymond Lambert; her husband of 13 years, Edward Jackson and brothers, Alva Odell Davis, Ronald Gene...

Catherine Jensen

Catherine Jensen

Jan 18, 2019

Marion- Catherine M. Jensen, 65, of Marion, formerly of Millville, NJ, passed away at 9:10 AM, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Catherine was born on September 2, 1953 in Millville, NJ to John B. and Joan “Shirley” (Sparks) Porter. She was married and her husband preceded her in death. She was a hardworking woman...

Wanda A. McCabe

Wanda A. McCabe

Jan 15, 2019

Creal Springs- Wanda A. McCabe, age 89, of Creal Springs, passed away at 12:25am on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Wanda was born in Harrisburg on April 20, 1929, the daughter of James B. and Clara Agnes (Speaks) Hancock.  She married Allan L. McCabe on August 16, 1958 in Marion at St. Joseph’s Catholic...

Ruth Afton Blackburn

Ruth Afton Blackburn

Jan 15, 2019

Ruth Blackburn went to meet her Lord on January 15, 2019 after a long, happy life of 107 years. Ruth Afton McKinney Blackburn was born in Creal Springs Illinois to Rev. and Mrs. J.W. McKinney on August 9, 1911.  She was the sixth child and only daughter, having as brothers Harvey Leigh, Robert Edwin, Wendell Hubert, and two stillborn infants....

Curt Williams

Curt Williams

Jan 13, 2019

Curtis Roger “Curt” Williams, 81, of Creal Springs, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born on November 14, 1937 in rural Creal Springs, the son of Orval & Betty (Hood) Williams. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Elaine Sue...

Bud Farley

Bud Farley

Jan 13, 2019

Herrin- James Allen “Bud” Farley, 86 of Herrin, passed away at 8:30 AM, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home. Bud was born on March 7, 1932 in Herrin to Ed and Mabel (Hagler) Farley, Sr. He married Charlotte J. Willis on November 6, 1954 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. He was a US Army veteran and served his...

Sara E. Peters

Sara E. Peters

Jan 13, 2019

Johnston City- Sara Elizabeth Peters, 98, of Johnston City, passed away at 7:42, AM, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Sara was born on October 25, 1920 in Hannibal, MO to Clarence and Mae (Nunns) Sandige. She was a hard working talented woman who loved the Lord. She was a member of the Baptist church in Shelbyville, MO. She...

Alan Miller

Alan Miller

Jan 12, 2019

Marion-Alan Lynn Miller passed away at 11:05AM on Saturday January 12th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Manor Court of Carbondale. He was born in Marion, IL on December 8th, 1938 to the late George Miller and Virginia Louise (Powless) Miller. Alan graduated from Marion High School in 1956. He was a hard worker and spent his 20’s and...

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