Obituaries

Harold Eugene "Gene" Davis

Harold Eugene "Gene" Davis

Jun 22, 2018

Herrin- Harold Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 73, of Sunnyside in Herrin, passed away at 5:27pm on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion, surrounded by his sister, Sharon Hardin; cousin, Diane Jeralds Wade; special friends: Rev. Ralph Brandon, Terry Godbey, Allan Hardin, Richard Lentz and the caring staff of the hospital. Eugene was born November...

Larry Yarbor

Larry Yarbor

Jun 19, 2018

Goreville-Larry Ray Yarbor, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Larry was born on March 15, 1945 in Keensburg to Raymond and Minnie (Peach) Yarbor. He married Elza Mae Girtman on May 27, 1964 in Rochester. Larry was the Worshipful Master of the Saline Masonic Lodge #339 on several occasions and through the chairs....

Edwin Vega

Edwin Vega

Jun 19, 2018

Marion-Edwin Vega, 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. Edwin was born on April 28, 1949 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Eli and Gloria (Rivera) Vega. Edwin served in the U.S. Army. He loved the outdoors and riding horses. Survivors include: Son-Daniel Vega of Kansas City, MO Daughter-Lisa Huckstep and husband Chris of Houston,...

Paul and Donna Kay Dollman

Paul and Donna Kay Dollman

Jun 19, 2018

Paul Vincent Dollman, Jr., age 72, of Marion, IL passed unexpectedly at 3:57 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2018, at his home. He was born at home on Wednesday, December 12, 1945, in Union County, IL, near Ware, the son of and Georgia Alline (Rhodes) Dollman and Paul Vincent Dollman, Sr. Paul attended school in Union County and was a...

John Randall Johnson

John Randall Johnson

Jun 15, 2018

Marion- John Randall Johnson (88) of Marion was born February 20, 1930 & entered Heaven on June 15, 2018.  He loved his God, his wife, his family and his friends; he will be missed by all who knew him. John was born and raised in Norris City, IL on February 20, 1930, the son of Randall and Jewell (DeWeese) Johnson. ...

Charles Howell

Charles Howell

Jun 13, 2018

Marion-Charles Howell, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Charles was born on August 6, 1934 in Goreville to Oras and Reola (Parrish) Howell. Charles was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, ELKS, VFW and the IBEW. His hobbies included bowling, shooting pool, fishing, Sprint car racing, reading, listening to gospel music and spending...

Dianne Arnold

Dianne Arnold

Jun 10, 2018

Marion-Dianne Arnold, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. Dianne was born on February 17, 1935 in Marion to Orland and Mariam (Maxey) Stanley. She married Jacob Arnold on June 13, 1959 and this Wednesday they would have celebrated 59 years of marriage. Dianne taught elementary school for over 37 years. She was a...

Janet Faye Ansinelli

Janet Faye Ansinelli

Jun 9, 2018

Janet Faye Ansinelli, age 75, of Herrin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Herrin on May 26, 1943, to Roy and Thelma (O’Brien) Lavender. She went on to marry John Ansinelli on June 15, 1960 and together they have shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Janet and her husband...

Rose Mary Waldron

Rose Mary Waldron

Jun 9, 2018

Herrin- Rose Mary Waldron, age 77, of Herrin, passed away at 10:20pm on June 9, 2018 at her home in Herrin. Rose was born in Herrin on June 23, 1940, the daughter of John C. and Ima Pauline (Ideus) Ladd. She married Richard N. Waldron in Herrin on June 29, 1963. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1998....

Vessie Blackman

Vessie Blackman

Jun 8, 2018

Marion-Vessie Blackman, 91, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh. Vessie was born on October 8, 1926 in Harrisburg to Charles and Marie (Parks) Curtner. She married Cletis Blackman in August of 1946. Vessie was a homemaker and was a member of the old Parrish Park Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Myra Blackman...

Katherine Parker

Katherine Parker

Jun 7, 2018

Marion-Katherine Parker, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Katherine was born on May 13, 1941 in Williamson County to Samuel and Stella (Bearden) Tanner. She attended First Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her great grandchildren. Survivors include: Daughter-Crystal and Darrell Baker of Pittsburg Granddaughter-Whitney and Cameron Newbold of Marion Great grandchildren-Collins...

Terry Len Harmon

Terry Len Harmon

Jun 6, 2018

Pittsburg- Terry Len Harmon, age 72, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:04am on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home in Pittsburg. Terry was born in Marion on August 27, 1945, the son of William Frederick “Bud” and Mayetta (Shadowens) Harmon.  He married Helen L. Rorer in Herrin on August 1, 1981. She survives in Pittsburg. Survivors include his wife-...

Carl Oakley

Carl Oakley

Jun 6, 2018

Herrin-Carl Oakley, 88, passed away on June 6, 2018 at 4:14 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin, IL. Carl was born in Marion IL on Sept. 5, 1929.   The son of James and Ruah (Tippy) Oakley. Carl's descendants were part of the early settlers of Williamson County. Carl was preceded in death by 3 brothers, James Theodore, Roland...

Taylor Vaughn

Taylor Vaughn

Jun 5, 2018

Freeman Spur-Taylor Marie Alexandria Vaughn, 24, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Taylor was born on December 29, 1993 in Carbondale to Jason Lence and Jennifer Oliver. She married Tyler Vaughn on April 12, 2013 at Lick Creek Pentecostal Fellowship Hall. Taylor attended Southern Illinois Worship Center and enjoyed singing. She loved...

Phyllis Liska

Phyllis Liska

Jun 4, 2018

Phyllis Liska, 78, of Herrin passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:34 pm at Herrin Hospital. She was born August 2, 1939 in Herrin the daughter of Leonard Rubben and Ruth Mary (Graham) Gregge. She married Jerry L. Liska on June 12, 1969 in DuQuoin and this month they have shared 49 years of marriage. She was a...

Barbara Jean Herren

Barbara Jean Herren

Jun 3, 2018

Marion-Barbara Jean Herren, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 12:53am on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her Sunshine Gardens residence in Marion. Barbara was born in Marion on October 24, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Clendenin) Troxel.  She married Lawrence H. Herren in Marion in 1954.  Together, they shared fifty years of marriage, until his passing on...

Cecilia Meyer

Cecilia Meyer

Jun 3, 2018

Cecilia A. Meyer, 81, of Marion passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 3 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Either by holding a phone to her ear or being able to sit by her side holding her hand, each of her four children were able to have a little "mom" time before she passed. Funeral services will be at 12pm on...

Emmett Eugene Absher

Emmett Eugene Absher

Jun 2, 2018

Herrin- Emmett Eugene Absher, age 77, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Continue Care of Paducah, Kentucky. Emmett was born in Herrin on May 7, 1941, the son of Angelo Lewis and Virginia (Lyell) Absher. He was a proud United States Army Veteran. Emmett served as a military policeman in the 64th MP Company and was...

Diana Jean Teeter

Diana Jean Teeter

Jun 2, 2018

Diana Jean Teeter, 72 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 5:50 pm at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Diana was born May 23, 1946 in Syracuse, New York the daughter of Frank and Doris (Freedom) Russell. She enjoyed making crafts, watching home improvement shows, and playing rummy. Tulips are her favorite flowers and she loved being a...

Ruby Bradbury

Ruby Bradbury

May 30, 2018

Herrin-Ruby K. Bradbury, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her home. Ruby was born on March 7, 1937 in Ava to Brady and Clara (Davidson) Van Hoy. She married Robert Bradbury on June 9, 1972 in Hampton, VA.  He preceded her in death on August 12, 2005. Ruby worked as a seamstress and co-owned B&K Used Furniture....

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