Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Phyllis Chamness
Jul 17, 2018
Phyllis Chamness, 91, of Marion was reunited with her husband Clydell in heaven on July 17, 2018 at 6:15 am. Phyllis was born on December 13, 1926 in Marion. She was the daughter of Paul and Hazel (Brigham) Marks. She married the love of her life, Clydell Chamness, on November 25, 1945. Together they shared 67 years of marriage until...
Barbara Lindsey
Jul 16, 2018
Marion-Barbara Aline Lindsey, 57, passed away at 7:11pm on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on November 22, 1960 in Marion to Emery and Helen (Doss) Burnett. Survivors include: Daughter and son in law-Amanda Jo and Robert W. Saylor of Johnston City Daughter-Sarah Lee Lindsey of Marion Grandchildren: Megan Whitney Hoffard and Nicholas Austin Hoffard of...
Michael James Jones
Jul 15, 2018
Marion- Michael James Jones, age 71, of Marion, passed away at 3:56pm on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Michael was born in King City, California on November 7, 1946, the son of James David and Mabel Margaret (Robinson) Jones. Michael married the love of his life, Sandra K. Drake, on September 7, 1973 in DeSoto. Together...
Brenda James
Jul 14, 2018
Marion-Brenda Kay James, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home. Brenda was born on September 21, 1943 in Herrin to Orville and Mary Grace (Ferrell) Harris. She married John James on June 30, 1961 in New Dennison. Brenda attended Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. She became a Christian in 1962 at...
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