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LaWanda Jane Snyder, 58, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau.

LaWanda was born on November 18, 1960 in Cape Girardeau to Junior and Shirley (Hubbard) Howard. She married Ronald Snyder of July 2, 1996 in Cape Girardeau.

LaWanda was of Baptist Faith. She enjoyed sewing, yard sales and babysitting; her grandchildren...

Jul 22, 2019

Jul 21, 2019

Goreville-Edward Shue Jr., 72, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home.

Edward was born on August 17, 1946 in Chicago to Edward and Margaret (Bross) Shue.

Edward served in the National Guard. He was a retired pipefitter for local 597. Edward enjoyed locksmithing and loved playing pool.

Survivors include:

Children:

Brian Shue...

Jul 18, 2019

Marion-Samuel Ray Askew, 71, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Samuel was born on March 21, 1948 in Carbondale to Homer and Mary (Cash) Askew. He married Sue Grisham on March 17, 1973. She preceded him in death in September 2009.

Samuel was a member of the U.S. Air...

Jul 17, 2019

Goreville-Charles Eugene Albright, 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Charles was born in Anna on January 26, 1935 to John and Lucy (Jordan) Albright. He married Nina Russell on July 18, 1983 and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2017.

Charles worked as a laborer for the sewer department...

Jul 16, 2019

Melanie Jones, 67, of Marion passed away on Tuesday July 16 at Shawnee Christian Village in Herrin, IL.

Melanie was born on July 8, 1952 in Kokomo, IN to the late Guy and Helen (Penrod) Baker.

Melanie and her husband Gary owned and operated Classy Used Furniture in Marion. She loved playing the piano, designing and creating beautiful...

Jul 15, 2019

Goreville- Daniel Roger “Danny” Eastman, 70, of Goreville, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 9:43 PM, Monday, July 15, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Danny was an amazing man that was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was born on September 12, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii to...

Jul 11, 2019

Johnston City-Robert “Shorty” Allen Dillon, Jr., 22, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019.

Robert was born on August 2, 1996 in Marion to Robert Dillon and Rhonda (Lawless) Dillon.

Survivors include:

Father-Robert Allen Dillon, Sr. and Rena Gursky of Johnston City

Mother-Rhonda Dillon of Marion

Sister-Megan Dillon of Johnston City

Brother-Blake Morgan of...

Jul 7, 2019

Marion- Scott David Saffelder, age 59, of rural Marion, passed away at 6:20pm on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home.

Scott was born in Chicago on September 18, 1959, the son of J. Neil and Cleta (Gareis) Saffelder.

He had worked as a boil maker. Scott was a proud United States Navy Veteran.

Survivors include his...

Jul 7, 2019

Marion-Patsy Ann Vanseghi, 81, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.

Patsy was born on February 19, 1938 in Bertrand, MO to Coy and Bertha Mae (Kindle) Middleton.

Patsy was a homemaker, devoted to her husband of 62 years and their three children. She cherished the friendships and sense of community she found after retiring...

Jul 6, 2019

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Jun 25, 2019

Elkville-Jacki Adams, 46, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her home.

Jacki was born on May 8, 1973 in Elkhart, IN to James and Sandra (Schram) Hancock.

Jacki worked at Pyramid Acres Marina. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hiking and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include:

Daughter-Dakota and Brian Deaton...

Jun 23, 2019

Thomas Butler, 89, formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Tom was born on September 29, 1929, in Marion to William Berl and Mildred (Hayton) Butler.

He served in the US Air Force and reserves during the Korean War. Tom was a member of the American Legion. In 1977 he retired from the city of...

Jun 23, 2019

Vernon Mahoney Coffey passed away in his Goreville home on June 23rd, 2019 with family by his side. Vernon was born August 20th, 1939 to Clara Texas Page-Coffey and Patrick Mahoney Coffey in Caster, Louisiana.

Vernon grew up in Louisiana, primarily in the Pineville area. As a young man Vernon joined the U.S. Army. In 1965 he met his...

Jun 18, 2019

Marion-Gregory Jones, 57, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Gregory was born on April 23, 1962 in Carbondale to Kenneth and Carmen (Samuel) Jones.

Gregory loved his dogs and enjoyed fishing and listening to music.

Survivors include:

Wife-Karen Jones

Mother-Jeanine Jones

Brother-Terry L. Jones

Dogs-Zeus, Jo Jo,...

Jun 18, 2019

Marion-Ruth Irene Gurley, 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home.

Ruth was born on December 27, 1923 in Johnson County to Dolph and Della (Monroe) Walker Stokes. She married Lora J. Gurley on October 21, 1939.

Ruth spent most of her life as a homemaker. She loved gospel music and enjoyed going...