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Tracey Martin-Trone
Sep 11, 2021
Tracey Lynn Martin-Trone, 56, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Tracey was born on August 4, 1965 in Marion to Billy Don Robinson and Norma Lynne (Atwood) Robinson-Burklow. Tracey worked as an RN at the Marion VA.
Survivors include:
Son-Brandon and Tiffany Martin of Johnston City
Life Partner-Larry Trone of Marion
Father of her son-Patrick Martin...
Joe Griggs
Sep 11, 2021
Joe Allen Griggs, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical center with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.
Joe was born on April 23rd, 1953 to Fred and Lucille Griggs of Reeves, TN.
Joe married his wife Brenda Brown on Feb 18, 1995. She preceded him in death on June 3rd, 2018.
Joe is survived...
Richard Wayne Travelstead
Sep 7, 2021
Richard Wayne Travelstead, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home.
Richard was born on October 2, 1959 in Benton to Robert Wayne Travelstead and Anna Rosetta (Gruber) Travelstead. He married Kimberly Ann Lehr on May 24, 1991 in Marion.
Richard retired from the military and worked at the VA.
Survivors include:
Wife-Kim Travelstead
Daughter-Krista
Daughter-Regaina and...
David O'Connor
Sep 6, 2021
David O’Connor, 61, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
David was born on October 26, 1959 in Marion to Alfred and Elizabeth (Goss) O’Connor. He married Crystal Bloodworth on July 31, 1981 and they shared 40 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Christy Peterson (Edward)
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Brian Copher
Sep 6, 2021
Brian Elijah Copher, 57, of Marion, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 6, 2021 at 8pm, at the home of his sister, surrounded by loved ones at his side, after a long illness.
Brian was born on October 26, 1963 in Marion to Carl D. and Marsha K. Burnett.
Brian was the owner of The Book...
Crystal O'Connor
Sep 3, 2021
Crystal O’Connor, 59, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Crystal was born on September 24, 1961 in Marion to Horace Clifton and Shirley Bell (Edwards) Bloodworth. She married David O’Connor on July 31, 1981 and they shared 40 years of marriage. David passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, just three days after Crystal.
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Christopher Brown
Sep 2, 2021
Christopher L. Brown, 49, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Christopher was born on June 17, 1972 in Pekin, IL to Clifton and Carolyn (Rash) Brown. He married Christy Clark on June 19, 1998 in Marion.
Christopher worked in architecture and enjoyed fishing and watching any kind of car race. He was an avid...
Roy Lee Maze
Sep 2, 2021
Roy Lee Maze, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
Roy was born on November 27, 1932 in Johnson County to James and Dora Belle (Treece) Maze. He married JoAnn Hancock on December 18, 1955 in San Diego, CA.
Roy was a Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War. He worked...
Robert Anderson
Aug 31, 2021
Robert Anderson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Robert was born in Union County on April 2, 1936 to Audrey Sherman and Dorothy Ann (Wheaton) Anderson. He married Peggy Owens on October 7, 1988. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as an electrician. He was a member of Busby Chapel.
Survivors include:
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Joseph Edward Geyman
Aug 28, 2021
Joseph Edward Geyman, 51, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Johnson County.
Joe was born in Centralia on June 24, 1970 to Leroy Edward and Anna Ruth (McNeal) Geyman. He married Monica Ann Montgomery on August 16, 1996 in Marion. Joe worked as a correctional officer for many years and he was a small business owner.
Survivors include:
...
James William Branch
Aug 22, 2021
James William Branch, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.
James was born on February 25, 1942 in East St. Louis to William and Delores (Brady) Branch. He married Clara Nell Luffman on February 20, 1960 in East St. Louis, MO and she preceded him in death. James retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees and was...
Deanna Beth Odom
Aug 20, 2021
Deanna Beth Odom, 58, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home.
Deanna was born on October 26, 1962 in Harrisburg to Teddie Lee and Mary Ruth (Boles) Odom.
Survivors include:
Brother-Keith Odom (Sharon) of Marion
Sister-Marsha Huff (Rex) of Pittsburg
Several nieces and nephews
Sister-in-law-Gayle Odom of Marion
Sister-in-law-Leslie Odom of Marion
Special friend-Charlene Morris of Marion
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Judith McIntosh
Aug 13, 2021
Goreville-Judith Elaine McIntosh, 79, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.
Judith was born on October 12, 1941 in Chicago to Luther and Sophie (Corn) Whetstone. She married Charles McIntosh, Sr. on December 26, 1958 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2013.
Judith worked for Kroger in Peoria...
Darell Robinson
Aug 11, 2021
Darell Ray Robinson, 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Darell was born on February 27, 1960 in Herrin to Homer Lee and Etta Ann (Palmer) Robinson. He worked as a drywall finisher and painter for many years.
Survivors include:
Son-Darell Lynn Robinson (Jennifer) of Marion
Daughter-Dana Renee Robinson (Michael Baxter) of Marion
Grandchildren:
McKenzie Robinson...
Candace Lee Rorie
Aug 7, 2021
Elkville- Candace Lee Rorie, age 68, of Elkville, passed away at 5am on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her home in Elkville.
She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 10, 1952, the daughter of Rodger Kyle and Harriett (Lehman) King. She had worked various jobs in her life including waitress, hostess, and most importantly, a homemaker and mother.
Survivors...
Carl Stephens
Aug 5, 2021
Carl Eugene Stephens, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Carl was born on January 17, 1934 in Williamson County to John Carl and Ines Mae (McCree) Stephens. Carl served in the U.S. Army and worked as a farmer and a coal miner.
Survivors include:
Son-Randall and Eva Stephens of Pittsburg
Son-Donald and Tema Stephens of...
Ruth Ann Sprague
Jul 27, 2021
Ruth Ann Sprague, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Ruth was born on February 8, 1937 in Carterville to George Alpha and Chloe Ruth (Stearns) Horsley. She married Glenn Allen Sprague and he preceded her in death.
Ruth worked as a teller for Carterville State and Savings Bank; bookkeeping for Jack Bauman Oil;...
Michelle Crites
Jul 25, 2021
Michelle Louise Crites, 60, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Michelle was born on January 30, 1961 in St. Louis to Dallas Montgomery and Beverly Yackey. She married Jeff Crites on June 17, 1978 at First Baptist Church in Marion.
Michelle worked for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department as a correctional officer for many...
Scott Barney
Jul 20, 2021
Scott E. Barney, 57, of Stonefort, passed away suddenly and was received by the Lord, on Wednesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 14, 1964 in Malone NY, the son of O.H. Barney II and Sandra Fleury Barney. Scott grew up in CT and attended schools in Montville.
He is survived by the love...
Mary Evelyn McNeely
Jul 18, 2021
Mary Evelyn McNeely, 90, of Fulton, Illinois formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 1:05 pm at Generations at Rock Island.
Evelyn was born May 27, 1931 in Jonesboro the daughter of James Everett and Mary Elizabeth (Mixon) McNeely.
After becoming ill at 8 years old with scarlet fever Evelyn became deaf, completely losing her hearing. ...
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