Obituaries
Billy Joe McCarty
Oct 27, 2018
Marion-Billy Joe McCarty, 55, passed away at 2:15pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Billy was born on September 23, 1963 in Chicago Heights to William and Sandra (Personius) Jarvis. Billy worked as a stocker at Save-A-Lot. He was of Christian faith and always participated in John A. Logan Hunting and Fishing Days. Billy’s hobbies included...
Edwina Kent
Oct 26, 2018
Marion- Edwina Rae Kent, 81, of Marion, passed away at 7:00 PM, Friday, October 26, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Edwina was born on January 17, 1937 in Herrin to Edward F. and Gladys (Neber) Cronin. She married John D. Kent of Marion on August 22, 1961 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May...
Donald Saddoris
Oct 25, 2018
Goreville-Donald Larry Saddoris, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 201 at his home. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 5pm-7pm at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville.
Rev. G. William Sims
Oct 25, 2018
Rev. G. William Sims (98) passed away on October 25, 2018. “Bill” was born a leap year baby on February 29, 1920 to Herman and Mabel Sims in Marion, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ruby Esther “Besser” Sims and his son William Paul “Billy” Sims. He is survived by his daughter Jean Sims;...
Shirley Joan Turner
Oct 24, 2018
Marion-Shirley Joan Turner, 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 1:30am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born on July 13, 1935 in Marion to William and Essie Faye (Shaw) Launius. She married Junior Lee Turner on February 24, 1953 in Lincoln, IL. He survives of Marion. Shirley was a homemaker and helped her husband at Turner...
Brandon Scott King
Oct 24, 2018
Johnston City- Brandon Scott King, 29, of Johnston City, passed away at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at his home. Brandon was born on June 6, 1989 in Killen, TX to Tina King. He worked locally for various restaurants, most recently Bob Evans in Marion. He was Baptist and a talented author and poet. He was on the 3rd...
Janet Irene Shepard
Oct 23, 2018
Pittsburg- Janet Irene Shepard, age 65, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:20am on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Janet was born in Chicago on June 29, 1953, the daughter of Renold and Vlasta (Krikova) Saxelin. She married Ronald Shepard in Wisconsin on October 26, 1973. He survives in Pittsburg. Janet was a homemaker. She...
Raymond Gibbons
Oct 22, 2018
Marion- RAYMOND GIBBONS, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 4:30pm on, Monday, October 22, 2018 at his grandson’s home in rural Harrisburg. Raymond was born in Carb Orchard on April 22, 1928, the son of Ed and Mary (Scroggins) Gibbons. He married Dorothy Jean Slater March 1, 1951 in Marion. She preceded him in death on December 18, 2009....
Katelyn Danae Krumrey
Oct 19, 2018
Marion- Katelyn Danae Krumrey, age 29, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Marion, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home in Indianapolis. Katelyn was born in Marion on June 20, 1989, the daughter of Terra Hill and Eric Frye. A 2008 graduate of Crab Orchard High School, Katelyn recently graduated from Nursing School and was employed at Manor...
Henry Roberts
Oct 16, 2018
Marion-Henry Eugene Roberts, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Henry was born on June 7, 1945 in Williamson County to Leo and Eva (Richards) Roberts. He married Margaret (Kahlor) Davis on December 12, 1987. Henry loved the outdoors and enjoyed taking his dogs Bonnie and Clyde on rides on his side by side....
Alice June Anderson
Oct 15, 2018
Marion-Alice June Anderson, 77, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at her home. Alice was born on May 29, 1941 in Creal Springs to Floyd and Marjorie (Breeden) Powell. She married William Anderson on September 2, 1971. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2006. Alice loved Jesus and was a fine Christian example to all those who...
Mildred V. James
Oct 14, 2018
Mildred Virginia James, 83, of Marion, passed away at 12:37 AM, Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mildred was born on February 11, 1935 in Williamson County to Claude and Fern (Talley) James. She was an educated and hardworking woman who spent 30 years working at Intermatic as Lead Lady; manufacturing timers and lights. She...
Carolyn Stanley-Tilt
Oct 10, 2018
Goreville-Carolyn Stanley-Tilt, 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Noon at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. R.G. Null officiating. Burial will be at Busby Cemetery.
Donnie Dean Barnett
Oct 9, 2018
Donnie Dean Barnett, 81, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, October 09, 2018 at 4:25 am at River-to-River Assisted Living. Donnie was born August 29, 1937 in Williamson County the son of Delbert Hiram Enoch and Mary Hollice (Graves) Barnett. He married Carolyn Sue Engram on June 16, 1963 in Marion and together they shared 44 years of marriage until...
Gilbert "Gib" J. Boester
Oct 8, 2018
Gilbert “Gib” J. Boester passed away on Monday, October 08, 2018 at 4:15 am. Gib was the fifth of six children, born June 17, 1925, on a farm east of Marion to August and Sophia Boester and was a life-long member of Zion United Church of Christ. He attended Marion schools and with the Second World War raging, was drafted...
Lenora Kay Tefft
Oct 4, 2018
Pittsburg-Lenora Kay Tefft, 64, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at her home. Kay was born on December 6, 1953 in West Frankfort to Thomas Benjamin and Ruth Kathleen (Cross) Jackson, Sr. She married Ronald Tefft in Williamson County on March 30, 2006. Kay liked her POGO computer games and spending time with family and friends. She worked with...
Harry Oxford
Oct 3, 2018
Harry Oxford, age 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at 12:45pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Harry was born on March 22, 1940 in Hardin County, the son of Gilbert and Cora (Ralph) Oxford. He married Jane Avery in Johnston City on November 24, 1962. Together, they have shared fifty-five years of marriage....
Jewell Woods
Sep 27, 2018
Jewell L. Woods, 97, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 9:20 am at her home at Fathers Heart Ministry. Jewell was born on June 7, 1921 in Marion to Raymond and Lovine (Mangrum) Dempsey. She married Carroll E. Woods on February 24, 1940 and together they shared over 41 years of marriage until his death on...
Betty L. Smorczeski
Sep 27, 2018
Herrin- Betty L. Smorczeski, 87 of Herrin, formerly of Buckner, passed away at 9:00 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Hurricane Creek Assisted Living Center in Herrin. Betty was born on August 3, 1931 in Benton to Vallie and Jessie Cook. She married Vince Smorczeski on September 5, 1959 at the shoe factory in Benton, IL. He preceded her in...
Virginia "Jenny" Brewer-Jones
Sep 22, 2018
Marion- Virginia “Jenny” Brewer-Jones, 91, of Marion, passed away at 4:00pm, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Jenny was born on December 10, 1926 in Jackson, TN to Alexander and Maude (Reed) McLeary. She married Wilburn Audrain Brewer and he preceded her in death. Jenny loved to craft and sing. She sang in an acapella choir, a quartet, the...
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