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Jean Upchurch
Nov 20, 2020
Eva Jean Upchurch, age 86, of Johnston City, passed away at 6:07pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
She was born in Crab Orchard on January 15, 1934, the daughter of William Floyd and Annie May (Motsinger) McDonald. She married Meredith Ralph Upchurch in Carb Orchard o January 19, 19523. He preceded her in death on October 19,...
James Justice
Nov 18, 2020
James Justice, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
James was born on April 22, 1929 in Eldorado to Clyde and Mary Aileen (Watson) Justice. He married Carilee Peterson in 1953 in Milledgeville, IL.
James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and formerly worked for Caterpillar.
Survivors include:
Wife-Carilee...
JoAnne Holland
Nov 15, 2020
JoAnne Holland, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home.
JoAnne was born on January 9, 1935 in Marion to Joe and Edna (Duvall) Holland.
She volunteered for many years at Marion Memorial Hospital and Heartland Regional Medical Center. JoAnne enjoyed boating and lake activities including sail boating on the Kentucky Lake.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Samara and Brad...
Harold Dean Hellberg
Nov 12, 2020
Harold Dean Hellberg, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 5:46 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Harold was born on September 6, 1944 in Marion, Illinois to the late Harold and Helen (Garris) Hellberg. He spent his working career as a horseshoer and trader.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen and Steven Sanders; son, Jon Destini; grandchildren,...
Violetta J. Knowles
Nov 11, 2020
Violetta J. Knowles, age 78, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Heartland Regional Hospital.
Violetta was born on August 29, 1942 to the late Clarence and Nellie (McCormick) Crites. She was a member of McKinney Chapel Church.
Violetta is survived by her son, Kevin Knowles; brothers, Jerry Crites and Stanley Crites.
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Ruth D. Hall
Nov 10, 2020
Ruth D. Hall, 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Parkway Manor.
Ruth was born on October 12, 1933 in Utica, Michigan, a daughter to the late Emmanuel C. and Wave E. (Bayless) Bristle.
Ruth was of Protestant faith, and was a Missionary for over 30 years.
Survivors include three brothers; two...
Lena I. Wright
Nov 10, 2020
Lena I. Wright, 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Harrisburg Medical Center.
Lena was born on November 24, 1947 in Creal Springs, a daughter to the late Harry I. and Myrtle Jeanette (Beasley) Hughes.
Lena retired as a clerk for the United States Postal Service. She was an avid St....
Terry Ann Bozarth
Nov 8, 2020
Terry Ann Bozarth, age 58, of Creal Springs, passed away from this life at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden.
Terry was born on August 5, 1962 in Michigan City, Indiana to Bennie L. and E. Brenda (Atwood) Pierce.
Terry was a homemaker and enjoyed music, dancing and coloring. She was always looking for...
Lucresia "Lucretia" Stone
Nov 8, 2020
Lucretia Stone, age 86, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 4:31 a.m. surrounded by her family at her home in Dykersburg.
Those who know Lucretia knew she was born at home on April 29, 1934, also in Dykersburg to her parents R.E. and Verna (Parks) Tanner.
She married the love of her life Donald Stone...
Becky Hudson
Nov 3, 2020
Becky Lynn Hudson, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Becky was born on November 4, 1948 in Mt. Vernon to John and Vivian (Stevens) Jordan.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Hudson; daughter, Robin Hall; granddaughter, Chelsea Covey and Haley Kraemer; great grandchildren, Landon Conley, Emmitt Covey and Zola Kraemer; brother, Larry Jordan and...
Jordan W. Davidson
Oct 25, 2020
Jordan W. Davidson, age 18, of Goreville, Illinois passed away at 6:58 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Jordan was born on May 10, 2002 in Marion, Illinois the son of John W. and Amanda (Bell) Davidson.
Jordan was a Blackcat senior at Goreville High School, the class of 2021. During his high school years, Jordan...
Mary Powell
Oct 25, 2020
Mary L Powell, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Herrin Hospital. She went to sleep peacefully.
Mary was born on October 31, 1937 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Erthel and Wilma (Disney) Howard. She married Harlan “Gene” Powell on September 12, 1959 in Springfield.
Mary was a waitress most of her life at several restaurants in...
Bill Dutton
Oct 20, 2020
Willie “Bill” Epps Dutton, 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Marion VA CLC under Hospice care.
Bill was born on August 14, 1933 to the late Willie Goble Dutton and Juanita Winters Dutton in Harrisburg. He married Rita Jennings on September 24, 1994 and she survives.
Bill would tell anyone who would listen...
William Mappin
Oct 17, 2020
William Homer Mappin, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
William was born on June 21, 1955 in Jacksonville, IL to Gerald Jack and Joy June (Brush) Mappin.
William was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed playing his guitar, walking his dogs at the high school and spending time with his family and friends.
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Roger Dale Odom
Oct 16, 2020
Roger Dale Odom, age 74, of Marion, passed away at 6:50pm on Friday October 16, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.
Roger was born on September 12, 1946 in Marion, IL to Teddy and Mary Ruth (Boles) Odom. He married Leslie Anderson June 15, 1991in Havana, IL and she survives.
Roger proudly served in the United...
John Phelps, Sr.
Oct 8, 2020
John Thomas Phelps, Sr., 91, of Marion, passed away from a lingering illness on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
John was born on July 16, 1929 in New Madrid, MO, the son of John William and Nettie Mae (McComas) Phelps. He worked as an auto mechanic and service station owner for many, many years. John enjoyed collecting model...
Oscar Miles
Oct 1, 2020
Oscar Lee Miles, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 8:10 p.m. at his home.
Oscar was born on March 10, 1946, the son of Frank and Helen (Crabb) Miles. He married Barbara Jean Stoup in 1967 in Marion and she survives. Oscar began working for Goss Appliance in 1970. After John Goss retired in...
Nadine Harris
Sep 30, 2020
Roxanne Nadine Harris, age 87, of Millbrook, Alabama, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Shelby County Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.
Nadine was born on May 31, 1933 in Marion to George and Velma (Mores) Groves. She married Kenneth Earl “7” Harris in November of 1952 in Marion and he preceded her in death...
Rev. Johnny Boyd
Sep 29, 2020
Rev. Johnny Ray Boyd, 79, departed this world for his eternal home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
John was born on September 6, 1941 to Raymond Boyd and Thelma (Deaton) Boyd in Palzo, IL. He was raised in Creal Springs but has resided in many places including, Canada, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Missouri.
John was married to...
Rebbecca Clark
Sep 28, 2020
Rebbecca Amanda Clark, 36, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Rebbecca was born on February 22, 1984 in Centralia, WA to Carl and Dianne (Scott) Adams.
Rebbecca was a proud graduate of Connecticut Culinary Institute. She loved her job working as a chef at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale. Rebbecca was of...
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