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Harley E. Ward
Dec 16, 2021
Harley E. Ward, 87, Melbourne, FL. formerly of Goreville, IL, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021.
He was born in Florida on May 16, 1934, to Harley and Lois (Blake) Ward. Harley married his soul-mate Marjorie L. (Eastman) Ward on June 9th, 1956. Harley served in the U.S. Army, supporting Nike Ajax Missile installations, afterwards he attended Southern Illinois...
Barbara Lou Carroll
Dec 9, 2021
Barbara Lou Carroll, age 93, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home in Goreville, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.
Barbara was born December 12, 1927 in Saline County, Illinois, a daughter of Clint and Geneva (White) Jones. She married the love of her life, William M. "Bill" Carroll on October 05, 1947...
William "Bill" Wayne Rodgers
Dec 9, 2021
William W. "Bill" Rodgers, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
William was born November 18, 1934 in Stonefort, Illinois, a son of Huey D. and Winnie E.(Ivy) Rodgers. He married Phyllis R. Powell on October 09, 1971 in Carrier Mills, IL.
Bill attended Henshaw School in Ozark, IL and joined...
Emma Belle Laningham
Dec 5, 2021
Emma Belle Laningham, age 94, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Angel Acres in Marion, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Keith Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Ferrell Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM until...
Steve Parkhurst
Nov 17, 2021
Steve Gordon Parkhurst, age 72, of Tinley Park, Illinois, formerly of Southern Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 24, 2021 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Steve was born...
Cherie S. Almaroad
Nov 14, 2021
Cherie S. Almaroad, age 59, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 3:40am on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home in Goreville, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home - Goreville with Pastor Dean Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow at Meneese Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 4:00 PM...
C.J. Martin
Nov 9, 2021
Clifford Jarrod "C.J." Martin, age 36, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.
A time of remembrance for family and close friends to gather and share their special memories will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home (1704 N. Court Street) in Marion.
C.J. was born July 25,...
Diana Gibson
Nov 9, 2021
Diana Marie Gibson, age 72, passed away November 9, 2021, at 5:40pm surrounded by loved ones at Herrin Hospital. Diana was born on February 19, 1949, Daughter to Robert L. and Ethel M. (Baughman) Dietzman.
Friends and family will hold private services on a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.
Wanda Phillips
Nov 7, 2021
Wanda Virginia Phillips, 97, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home.
Wanda was born March 7, 1924 in Crab Orchard the daughter of Wayman and Vinnie (Hamlet) Dunaway. She married Claude E. Phillips on September 26, 1942 and he precedes her in death.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Marion. Wanda had worked in...
Dolly Deanna "Dee" Deering
Nov 6, 2021
Dolly Deanna "Dee" Deering, age 78, of Stonefort, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, at 8:33am on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, while comforted by her loving family.
Dolly was born December 19, 1942 in Dexter, Missouri. She was the daughter of Clyde and Henrietta (Johnson) Phillips. She married the love of her life,...
Danny Robinson
Oct 22, 2021
Danny Joe Robinson, 67, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.
Danny was born on February 20, 1954 in Carbondale to William Lloyd and Fayetta (McKenzie) Robinson. He married Shara Fisher on February 27, 2009.
Danny started working for GTW as a lineman and worked his way up to service supervisor at Phone Mart in...
Linda Winchester
Oct 22, 2021
Linda Lou Winchester, 80, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Linda was born on March 13, 1941 in Marion to Otis and Altha (Thompson) Perry. She married Gary Winchester on April 10, 1959 in Marion. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2017.
Linda graduated from Marion High School in 1959. She began working at the County Clerk’s...
Alice Faye Rix
Oct 21, 2021
Alice Faye Rix, 72, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 8 pm at the Villas of Holly Brook in Harrisburg.
Alice was born November 1, 1948 in Harrisburg the daughter of George Addison and Marie (Barter) Malone.
Alice attended Lincoln Elementary in Corinth and graduated from Johnston City High School in 1966. She was formerly the...
Mattie Anne Rongey
Oct 20, 2021
Mattie Anne Rongey, fourteen month old beloved daughter of Matthew Robert and Sarah Elizabeth (Johnson) Rongey, passed away at 7:28pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.
Mattie was born in Carbondale on August 11, 2020, little sister to Lily Mae and Adley Elizabeth Rongey.
She is also survived by her:
Maternal Grandparents- Louie...
Jane Hanson
Oct 1, 2021
Jane Ann Hanson, 62, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Jane was born on July 16, 1959 in Chicago to Arthur and Margaret (Mcllender) Anderson. She married Steven Hanson on May 23, 1997 in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2017.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Cheri Weeks (Vincent) of Fairview Heights
Daughter-Rebecca Shaw...
Megan Morgan
Sep 27, 2021
Megan Susan Kay Morgan, 32, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Megan was born on January 18, 1989 in Paducah, KY. She recently attended church at The Refuge in Metropolis, IL and was baptized there this past summer.
Megan loved four wheeling, baking, and cooking new foods. She loved her children: Searra Morgan, Gauge Wynne, Lillie Ballard, and Emma...
Teresa Campbell
Sep 21, 2021
Teresa Campbell, 60, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home.
Teresa was born on November 9, 1960 in Galion, OH to Frederick and Lucille (Ginn) Stitzel. She married Joseph Campbell and he preceded her in death.
Teresa worked as a housekeeper at the Galion Community Hospital for many years. She enjoyed long conversations with friends and family...
Baby Monroe Rhoades
Sep 20, 2021
Monroe Jax Rhoades, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Children’s Hospital.
Monroe was born on September 14, 2021 to Seth and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Rhoades in St. Louis.
Survivors include:
Parents-Elizabeth and Seth Rhoades of West Frankfort
Brothers-William, Michael and Stephan Rhoades of West Frankfort
Grandparents-Gary and Cindy Rhoades of West Frankfort
Great aunt-Debra Crain of West...
Alicia Calvert
Sep 17, 2021
Alicia Kay Calvert, 38, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Alicia was born on August 27, 1983 in Marion to Charles “Chuck” and Mary (Hart) Simpson. She married Michael Calvert on December 26, 2013.
Survivors include:
Husband-Michael Calvert of Marion
Children: Daykota Grissom and Misty Grissom
Mother-Mary Simpson of Carterville
Sister-Marcia Smith of Carterville
...
Della Jane Burklow
Sep 12, 2021
Della Jane Burklow, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at The Anchor in Marion.
Della was born on November 17, 1942 in Marion to Lindolph Paul and Hilda Louise (Gower) Borum. She married Lester Lee Burklow on August 27, 1960 in Jonesboro.
Della was a caring person who had a servant’s heart...
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