Obituaries

Bill Randall

Bill Randall

Aug 3, 2018

Herrin- William D. “Bill” Randall, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 10:29 AM, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Bill was born on January 22, 1940 in Mt. Vernon to Donovan and CarrieLee (Irwin) Randall. He married Judith “Judy” Morrison on June 17, 1967 in Pana. He received his PhD in Educational Statistics and Measurements...

Charles C. Graves

Charles C. Graves

Aug 2, 2018

Charles C. Graves, 92, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 6:25 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Charles was born August 5, 1925 on the family farm in Williamson County the son of McKinley and Lula (Angel) Graves. He married Imogene Roper on July 17, 1946 in Morganfield, Kentucky and in July they celebrated their...

Naomi Ridgway

Naomi Ridgway

Aug 2, 2018

Carterville- Naomi May Ridgway, 90, of Carterville, passed away at 7:45 AM, Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Naomi was born on April 14, 1928 in Bloomington, Indiana to Mount and Frances (Reift) Frantz. She married Robert Gene Ridgway on July 27, 1946 in East St. Louis, IL. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1987....

Barbara Boles

Barbara Boles

Aug 2, 2018

Marion-Barbara Ann Wade-Boles, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on July 24, 1943 in Williamson County to Levi and Marie Choate. She married Jack Boles in 1996 and he preceded her in death in 2003. Barbara worked as a cook for various nursing homes. She was a hard worker and enjoyed spending...

Oather "Sonny" Davis

Oather "Sonny" Davis

Jul 31, 2018

Pittsburg-Oather C. (Sonny) Davis, 79, was called to the Kingdom of the Lord on Tuesday, July 31 2018, at Herrin Hospital, after a painful but vigorous battle with cancer. Sonny was born on November 5, 1938 in Pittsburg to Lee and Rilla Davis. He had one sister, Mildred and a brother, Ernie who preceded him in death. Sonny served in...

Andy Martin

Andy Martin

Jul 30, 2018

Marion-Andrew “Andy” James Martin, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Andy was born on September 6, 1938 in Wauwasutosa, WI to James and Edna Mae (Losie) Martin. He met Karan Kay Bond while working at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  They were married on December 4, 1965...

Philip Riddle

Philip Riddle

Jul 29, 2018

Herrin- Philip Cordell Riddle, 67, of Marion, passed away at 10:17 PM, Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Marion. Philip was born on June 3, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland to Arvin Jack and Helen (Seymore) Riddle. He worked many years at Harrison Steel in Indiana prior to his retirement. He was a Baptist. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time...

Sondra E. Russell

Sondra E. Russell

Jul 27, 2018

Bush- Sondra E. (Thompson) Russell, age 66, of Bush, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018. Sondra was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence E. and Irma I. (Holland) Thompson. She was a homemaker and was proud to share her life with her prince and the love of her life- Terry Messer. He preceded her in death....

Raymond Copher

Raymond Copher

Jul 26, 2018

Johnston City-Raymond Carl Copher, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Raymond was born on December 25, 1931 to Carl Otis and Floella (Lear) Copher. He married Alice Lorene McCormick on August 18, 1950 in Marion.  She preceded him in death on July 16, 2002. Raymond was of Baptist Faith and a member of...

Harry Leon Hughes

Harry Leon Hughes

Jul 25, 2018

Marion- Harry Leon Hughes, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 3:33 PM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Harry was born March 9, 1946 in Harrisburg, IL to Harry Ishmael and Myrtle Jeanette (Beasley) Hughes. Survivors include- Son- Stanley Hughes of Elwood, IN Daughter- Michelle (Hughes) Hankins of Paducah, KY Son- Brian Hughes of Newark,...

Korey Eugene Baldwin

Korey Eugene Baldwin

Jul 24, 2018

Herrin- Korey Eugene Baldwin, age 34, of Herrin, passed away in Herrin. Korey was born in Herrin on July 24, 1984, the son of Tina Louise Prewitt and Kevin Eugene Baldwin. He married Stephanie Allen in Johnston City on August 15, 2015. Korey had worked as a roofer. Survivors include his wife-Stephanie Baldwin of West Frankfort Daughter- Sophie Baldwin of...

Joyce South

Joyce South

Jul 24, 2018

Herrin- Joyce South, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton. Joyce was born in Herrin on February 2, 1936, the daughter of James C. and Susie (Stacy) Triplett. She married James South. He preceded her in death. Mrs. South had worked as a CNA, prior to...

William Eugene "Bill" Martin

William Eugene "Bill" Martin

Jul 24, 2018

Marion- William Eugene “Bill” Martin, 64, of Marion, passed away at 4:11 PM, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Bill was born on February 10, 1954 in Carbondale to Eugene Oliver and Della Marie (Vaughn) Martin. He married Georgia Marks on January 22, 2017 at Integrity Healthcare Center in Marion. Bill was baptized and a...

Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer

Jul 24, 2018

Marion-Michael Eugene Mayer, 35, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his parents’ home. Michael was an avid Cardinals Baseball fan and Blues Hockey Fan. He enjoyed video games, loved the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was a WWE fan. Michael is survived by: Parents-Larry E. Mayer and Rebecca A. Mayer of Marion Brother-Jeff Mayer and wife Tabatha and nieces,...

Brandon Humphrey

Brandon Humphrey

Jul 21, 2018

Marion- Brandon Michael Humphrey, 29, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Evansville, IN. He was born April 6, 1989 in Sun Valley, CA to Paul Humphrey and Carolyn (Murphy) Sklar. Brandon had a big heart. He loved his family and friends, especially his animals and his kids. He would have done anything for anybody. Survivors include- Mother- Carolyn Sklar,...

Carl "Squirt" Heath

Carl "Squirt" Heath

Jul 21, 2018

Marion-Carl “Squirt” Heath, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home in Marion, IL, surrounded by family and friends. Though his legal name was Carl, he was known to almost everyone as simply “Squirt” – a name given to him as a little boy. Carl was born November 17, 1941 to Fred and Hazel (Anderson) Heath...

George Eugene Gresham, Jr.

George Eugene Gresham, Jr.

Jul 20, 2018

Marion-George Eugene Gresham, Jr., age 87, of Marion, passed away at 7:31 pm on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. George was born in Marion on September 18, 1930, the son of George Ermon and Ella (Little) Gresham. He married Shirley Shadowens in Marion on December 21, 1956. Together, they have shared sixty-two years of marriage. She survives in...

Tony Sampson

Tony Sampson

Jul 19, 2018

Marion-Tony Ray Sampson, 55, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home. Tony was born on May 28, 1963 in Evansville to Leamuel and Elsie (Pemberton) Sampson. He married Sandra Balke on April 17, 1985 in Henderson, KY. Tony was a press operator for many years. Survivors include: Wife-Sandra Sampson of Marion Son-Sean Sampson of Marion Daughter-Samantha Sampson...

Ralph LeGrand

Ralph LeGrand

Jul 18, 2018

Marion- Ralph LeGrand, 76, of Marion, passed away at, 6:20 PM, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Ralph was born on September 23, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to Melvin and Nadine (Nolen) LeGrand. He married Donna L. Woodiel on September 19, 1961 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She survives of Marion. Ralph was a veteran of...

Fred Neal

Fred Neal

Jul 18, 2018

Herrin-Fred Neal, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Fred was born on July 7, 1939 in Franklin County to Taylor and Wanda (Hays) Neal. He married Luan Peterson in 1967 and she survives. Fred worked as a mortgage banker for many years. He was an avid golfer and an active member of Crab...

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