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John Randolph "Randy" Whitehead III
Jul 17, 2021
Pittsburg- John Randolph “Randy” Whitehead III, age 67, of Pittsburg, passed away at 9:55am on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Born on August 31, 1953, Randy was the son of Shirley Ann (Franklin) and John Randolph Whitehead Jr. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine. Prior to his retirement, Randy had worked as a coal...
Helen Grace Harness
Jul 10, 2021
Carrier Mills- Helen Grace Harness, age 100, passed away at 6:46am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Helen was born in Peoria on August 29, 1920, the daughter of William and Frances (Bone) Brown. She was the last living of the ten children to this union. Helen married Harold Harness in 1937. He preceded her in death...
Marlene Campbell
Jul 5, 2021
Edith Marlene Campbell, 84, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Marlene was born to Frazier and Marie (Williams) Leonard on May 20, 1937 in St. Louis, MO and raised in East St. Louis, IL graduating from East St. Louis High School in 1955. Her work experience started as the Secretary for the First United...
Dale Rentfro
Jun 24, 2021
Dale Allen Rentfro, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Dale was born on July 29, 1943 in Crab Orchard to James and Jessie (Edwards) Rentfro. He married Joyce Sears on September 2, 1973 in Marion.
Dale served in the U.S. Navy. He was a Mason and a member of the Zion United Church...
Vernon E. Marshall
Jun 23, 2021
Vernon E. Marshall, 74, of Goreville, passed away at 8:10pm on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home after a battle with diabetic kidney failure. He was surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter.
Vernon was born on December 17, 1946 to Earl and Evelyn (Walker) Marshall. He married Linda Jolly on June 22, 1974 and together they shared 47...
Donald Eugene Bradshaw, Sr.
Jun 14, 2021
Donald Eugene Bradshaw Sr. age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021, in Marion, IL., after a long battle with advancing service-related Chronic Medical Conditions.
Donald was the son of Gus and Lula Afton Bradshaw (Gurley) of Buncombe, IL., and attended Goreville, High School in 1949. He married his childhood sweetheart and wife of 67 years Alene Francis, of Goreville, IL. on December, 23, 1950.
Enlisting in the United States Army on June 13, 1950 and volunteering for duty In South Korea during the...
Jerry L. Childers
Jun 12, 2021
Jerry Lee Childers passed away peacefully at the Heartland Regional Medical Center on June 12, 2021. Jerry was born August 3, 1941 at the home of his parents, Frances and Lucille Childers. Jerry was married to his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Eveland, in 1961. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2021.
Jerry graduated from Marion High School in...
Russell Bozarth
Jun 8, 2021
Russell Wayne Bozarth, Age 50, of Marion, was reported missing on December 12, 2020. He was recovered June 8, 2021, following the demolition of the Marion Motel.
Russell was born on April 29, 1970, to loving mother Brenda Donelson, and father William Bozarth. Russell was generous, hardworking, down to earth, and forgiving (surprisingly so, for a taurus). He left a...
Noel Francis
Jun 5, 2021
Noel Ray Francis, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Noel was born on November 19, 1951 in Johnson County to Almus Rufus and Vivian Geraldine (Kelley) Francis. He married Frances Bernice Stokes on March 21, 1970 at Busby Chapel in Goreville.
Noel worked as a correctional officer; retiring from the Marion Federal Penitentiary.
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William "Bill" Wiese
Jun 3, 2021
Marion-William “Bill” Wiese, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Bill was born on November 8, 1938 in Delaware County, OK to Chris and Emma (Gundlach) Wiese. He married Pat Stricklin on November 16, 1968 in Marion and she survives.
Bill was a family man and was part of building thousands of miles of...
Barbara Jean Baker
May 27, 2021
Johnston City- Barbara Jean (McClain) Baker, age 82, of Johnston City, passed away at 4:13pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Barb passed away at home, surrounded by her loving children.
Barbara was born in Barrington, Illinois on March 8, 1938, the daughter of John Douglas and Almyra (Marsh) McClain. She married Samuel Eugene Baker...
Baby Levi Carter Benton
May 27, 2021
Levi Carter Benton, three-week old infant son of Gabriel Levi and Stormy Joann (Nicholson) Benton, passed away in his sleep, unexpectedly.
Levi was born in Carbondale on May 4, 2021. He was full of life, full of smiles and loved being held. An angel has truly gained his wings.
Survivors include-
his loving mommy and daddy- Gabriel Levi and Stormy...
James D. "Jimmy" Askew
May 22, 2021
Marion- James Delbert “Jimmy” Askew, age 65, of Marion, passed away at 8:40am on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home in Marion.
James was born in Peoria on October 11, 1955, the son of the late Delbert and Lillie (Burke) Askew. He married Peggy Hodge of December 27, 1971 and they were married until her death in 1997. Together...
Mary Comp
May 18, 2021
Mary Ketteman Comp, 73, of Goreville, IL passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
Mary was born August 14, 1947 to John R. and Mary (Lynch) Ketteman. Mary was the first daughter in a family of 12 children. She worked for many years in management in the hospitality industry, managing restaurants in Herrin, IL and...
Charles Alex Carter
May 17, 2021
Charles Alex Carter, 50, passed away at home in the early morning hours on Monday, May 17, 2021.
Charles was born on October 10, 1970 in Herrin to Wanda Gail Carter and Roscoe L. Carter. His father preceded him in death.
He is survived by his brothers, Michael Carter of Plainfield, IN and Adam Carter of West Frankfort; daughter, Madison...
George Stephen Rose
May 14, 2021
George Stephen Rose, 82, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 25, 1938 in Thief River Falls, MN to Stephen and Ellen (Wiens) Rose.
George served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a HVAC maintenance tech.
Survivors include:
Wife-Julia Rose
Sons:
Steven Rose
James Rose (Martha)
Timothy Rose
...
Lamar William Zerbe, Sr.
May 14, 2021
Lamar William Zerbe, Sr., 77, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Lamar was born on November 8, 1943 in Sunbury, PA to William and Mabel (Gessner) Zerbe. He married Marjorie Bastian on July 19, 1963 in Sunbury, PA and she survives.
Survivors include:
Wife-Marjorie Zerbe
Children:
Teresa Bayless (Dale)
Lamar Zerbe, Jr. (Jan)
Lori...
Loretta Faye Emery
May 14, 2021
Loretta Faye Emery, 69, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home.
Loretta was born on August 11, 1951 in Carbondale to Ernest and Ruth (Lawrence) Emery.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Daniele Jackson (Frank) of Marion
Grandchildren-Patreek Williams and Shania Williams (fiancé Francisco Barrera) both of Marion
Sister-Brenda Nelson of Marion
Sister-Kathy Sparks of Herrin
Sister-Lela Sandvik of Marion
Several...
Robert Wayne Tisdale, Jr.
May 8, 2021
Robert Wayne Tisdale, Jr, age 60, of Benton, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Robert was born in Sikeston, Missouri on April 12, 1961, the son of Birdie May “Sue” (Ratliff) and the late Robert Wayne Tisdale, Sr.
Robert had graduated from Sikeston High School in 1981. He had worked at Benton Wal-Mart for the past...
Delilah Jo Betancourt
May 2, 2021
Delilah Jo (Hopwood) Betancourt, 64, passed away at 6:35am on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by family, friends and beloved pets.
Delilah was born on October 8, 1956 in Decatur to Hoyt and RoseMary (Hicks) Hopwood.
Survivors include:
Siblings:
Randy (Pam) Hopwood of Maroa
Marita (Tom) Hartwig of Springfield
Melissa (Rich) Clemens of Marion
Seven nephews; four...
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