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Alex Eugene "Butch" Connell
Feb 19, 2019
Marion-Alex Eugene “Butch” Connell, 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the CLC at the Marion VA. Alex was born on July 2, 1945 in Marion to Alex and Ethel (Blue) Connell. He was a graduate of Marion High School and graduated from SIU with a degree in forestry. Alex served in the U.S. Army. He worked as...
James Murphy
Feb 8, 2019
Marion-On Friday, February 8, 2019 the good Lord called another angel home, James Marshall Murphy. James was born on April 26, 1978 in Herrin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Orpha Murphy and his grandparents, Ray and Anna Mae Murphy. James is survived by his wife, Tayelea Murphy; father, Taft Murphy; grandma, Lou Dean Ellison; daughters, Dorothy Nicole...
Marsha Holmes
Feb 5, 2019
Marion-Marsha Holmes, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Marsha was born on April 5, 1948 in Williamson County to Lloyd and Alma (Cardwell) McKinney. She married Bill Holmes in Williamson County on October 7, 1966. Marsha was a longtime secretary for Roberts Insurance in Marion. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Lloyd Sullins, Jr.
Feb 4, 2019
Marion – Lloyd L. Sullins, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, February 04, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lloyd was born on December 23, 1939 in Marion to Lloyd and Ruth Ann (Roberts) Sullins, Sr. He married Nancy Doty on June 13, 1959 in Cedar Grove “Dog Walk” and together they shared over 57 years of marriage. Lloyd worked...
Cedrick Lemar Marshall
Feb 3, 2019
A Life Remembered
Cedrick Lemar Marshall was born at Herrin Hospital, in Herrin, IL on Wednesday March 18, 1987. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2019 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.
He received his GED. Cedrick loved hosting cookouts for his family and friends he actually thought he was The Master Chef...
Edward Miller, Sr.
Feb 2, 2019
Marion-Edward E. Miller, Sr., 83, passed away on February 2, 2019 at his home. Edward was born on August 18, 1935 in Saline County to Everett and Pauline (Graves) Miller. He attended Cain Country School, Harrisburg High School and received his Civil Engineering Degree from Oklahoma State. Edward married Linda Hayes and they shared over 27 years of marriage. Edward...
Adra Kennedy
Jan 29, 2019
Marion-Adra Kennedy, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Adra was born on April 17, 1950 in Carbondale to Bill and Patricia (Baker) Corder. She married Conard Kennedy and they shared 42 years of marriage. Adra retired from the Federal Prison in Marion after working there for 27 years. She was a member of First Baptist...
Eddie Mitchell
Jan 27, 2019
Marion-Eddie “Sidekick” Mitchell, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home. Eddie was born on August 19, 1953 in Saline County to Edward and Barbara (Lucas) Mitchell. He married Carol Bell on September 22, 1990 in Paulton. Eddie loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting his guns, arrowhead hunting, driving in the countryside and camping. Survivors...
Allen Ray Douglas
Jan 26, 2019
Marion-Allen Ray Douglas, 88, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the VA Medical Center. Allen was born on January 16, 1931 in Marion to Andy and Bessie (Geer) Douglas. He married Sharon (Joram) Middleton in 1976 and she survives. Allen served in the U.S. Navy during the Korea era. He was the former...
Charles Ice
Jan 22, 2019
Sebring, FL-Charles Ice, 89, formerly of West Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Sebring, Fl. Charles was born on August 6, 1929 in Murphysboro to Marion and Eula (Peterson) Ice. He married D. Madeline Winder and she preceded him in death on August 10, 1968. Charles was in the U.S. Air Force and served in Korea. He...
Loretta E. Lambert
Jan 20, 2019
Marion-Loretta Ellen Lambert, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Integrity Healthcare in Marion. Loretta was born on May 7, 1934 in Creal Springs to George and Bertha Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 45 years, Raymond Lambert; her husband of 13 years, Edward Jackson and brothers, Alva Odell Davis, Ronald Gene...
Curt Williams
Jan 13, 2019
Curtis Roger “Curt” Williams, 81, of Creal Springs, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born on November 14, 1937 in rural Creal Springs, the son of Orval & Betty (Hood) Williams. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Elaine Sue...
Sara E. Peters
Jan 13, 2019
Johnston City- Sara Elizabeth Peters, 98, of Johnston City, passed away at 7:42, AM, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Sara was born on October 25, 1920 in Hannibal, MO to Clarence and Mae (Nunns) Sandige. She was a hard working talented woman who loved the Lord. She was a member of the Baptist church in Shelbyville, MO. She...
Alan Miller
Jan 12, 2019
Marion-Alan Lynn Miller passed away at 11:05AM on Saturday January 12th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Manor Court of Carbondale. He was born in Marion, IL on December 8th, 1938 to the late George Miller and Virginia Louise (Powless) Miller. Alan graduated from Marion High School in 1956. He was a hard worker and spent his 20’s and...
Frankie Poole
Jan 8, 2019
Tunnel Hill-Frankie Lee Poole, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Frankie was born on July 5, 1957 in Union County to Manford and Rosanna (Schierbaum) Poole. He married Penny Cathey on December 26, 2001 in Tunnel Hill. Frankie was a member of the NRA and worked for Robinson Construction in Perryville,...
Carolyn Fowler
Jan 7, 2019
Marion-Carolyn Fowler, 78, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born on April 26, 1940 in Marion to Leo and Pearl (Whitecotton) Followell. She married Loran Fowler on October 3, 1959 at First Baptist Church in Marion. Carolyn and Loran started and successfully ran Fowler Heating and Cooling since 1979. She...
Alice Abney
Dec 29, 2018
Carterville-Alice Abney, 94, formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Carterville. Alice was born on February 28, 1924 in Williamson County to Volney and Betty (McRoy) Moore. She married Charles Abney and he preceded her in death in 2002. Alice was a homemaker and a longtime member of Third Baptist...
Bobby Stewart
Dec 26, 2018
Marion-Bobby Stewart, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the VA CLC. Bobby was born on March 31, 1936 in Marion to Clayton and Lucille (Cash) Stewart. He married Elizabeth Galyean on April 5, 1958 in Marion. She preceded him in death on November 12, 2011. Bobby was a truck driver and a member of the teamsters for...
Gene Cherim
Dec 23, 2018
Marion- Eugene Stanley “Gene” Cherim, 95, of Marion, passed away at 12:45 PM, Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Gene was born on June 27, 1923 in Chicago to Pasho and Martha (Kobus) Cherimagich. He married Dolores Bialczak on November 12, 1955 in Chicago. She preceded him in death on February 2, 2015. Gene served...
Leo Whitehead
Dec 21, 2018
Marion-Leo Whitehead, 84, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home. Leo was born on April 16, 1934 in Spillertown to John Randolph and Sadie (Stroud) Whitehead. He married Virginia (Jack) Whitehead on February 7, 1964 in Marion. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2013. Leo was a UMWA Coal Miner. He enjoyed coon hunting and...
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