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Henry Roberts
Oct 16, 2018
Marion-Henry Eugene Roberts, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Henry was born on June 7, 1945 in Williamson County to Leo and Eva (Richards) Roberts. He married Margaret (Kahlor) Davis on December 12, 1987. Henry loved the outdoors and enjoyed taking his dogs Bonnie and Clyde on rides on his side by side....
Alice June Anderson
Oct 15, 2018
Marion-Alice June Anderson, 77, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at her home. Alice was born on May 29, 1941 in Creal Springs to Floyd and Marjorie (Breeden) Powell. She married William Anderson on September 2, 1971. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2006. Alice loved Jesus and was a fine Christian example to all those who...
Carolyn Stanley-Tilt
Oct 10, 2018
Goreville-Carolyn Stanley-Tilt, 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Noon at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. R.G. Null officiating. Burial will be at Busby Cemetery.
Lenora Kay Tefft
Oct 4, 2018
Pittsburg-Lenora Kay Tefft, 64, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at her home. Kay was born on December 6, 1953 in West Frankfort to Thomas Benjamin and Ruth Kathleen (Cross) Jackson, Sr. She married Ronald Tefft in Williamson County on March 30, 2006. Kay liked her POGO computer games and spending time with family and friends. She worked with...
Virginia "Jenny" Brewer-Jones
Sep 22, 2018
Marion- Virginia “Jenny” Brewer-Jones, 91, of Marion, passed away at 4:00pm, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Jenny was born on December 10, 1926 in Jackson, TN to Alexander and Maude (Reed) McLeary. She married Wilburn Audrain Brewer and he preceded her in death. Jenny loved to craft and sing. She sang in an acapella choir, a quartet, the...
Janet Baker
Sep 22, 2018
West Frankfort- Janet Joyce Baker, 81, of West Frankfort, passed away at 12:35 AM, Saturday, September 22, 1018 at Herrin Hospital. Janet was born on January 31, 1937 in Red Oak, IA to Borden D. and Lois (Carleton) Neiman. She worked many years at the Holiday Inn in Marion and later on as a nurse’s aide in home health care....
Irene Pierce
Sep 16, 2018
Odin-Irene Pierce, 91, formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Odin Healthcare Center. Irene was born on January 25, 1927 in Pittsburg to Henry and Betty (Patterson) Edwards. She married Rev. Frank Pierce in Pittsburg on July 20, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2011. Irene loved to sing and play the piano...
Bill Tanner
Sep 15, 2018
Marion-Bill Tanner, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home. Bill was born on August 17, 1937 in Williamson County to Carl and Marie (Boyd) Tanner. He married Phyllis Clarida on April 20, 1962 in Marion. Bill was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed farming and taking care of cattle. Bill...
Karan Martin
Sep 10, 2018
Marion-Karan Kay Martin, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home in Marion. Karan was born on September 15, 1942 in Marion to George (Rudy) Walter and Ruth Virginia (Cooksey) Bond. She met Andy Martin while working at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis and they were married December 4, 1965 at Third...
Pamela Wheaton
Sep 10, 2018
Goreville-Pamela Wheaton, 65, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home. Pamela was born on November 25, 1952 in Anna to Luther “Fuzz” and Juanita (Durham) Wheaton. Pamela worked at Choate Mental Health for over 28 years and retired in 2010. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister. Pamela loved to watch her grandson play baseball, loved...
Gary Dotson
Sep 3, 2018
Marion-Gary Wayne Dotson, Sr., 68, was called into the presence of his Lord Christ Jesus on Monday, September 3, 2018. Gary was born on July 15, 1950 in Huzzah, MO to Rainey and Opal Dotson. He married Ethel Rhoades Parks on May 5, 2013. Gary was a construction contractor for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed wood working and was an avid...
Nikkie Brogan
Sep 1, 2018
Marion-Nikkie Brogan, 30, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home. Nikkie was born on December 18, 1987 in Knoxville, TN to Gary Farris and Betty Brogan. Survivors include: Father-Gary and Terra Farris of Goreville Sisters-Tiffany and Scott Jackson of Paducah and Amanda and Dallas Pritchett of Harrisburg Boyfriend-Stan Joiner and his children, Markese, Makylah and Marshawn Nieces...
Phyllis E. Cacioppo
Aug 25, 2018
Marion- Phyllis E. Cacioppo, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 4:42am on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Memorial services will be held at 11am on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Dr. Bob Dickerson will officiate. A time of visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Thursday at...
Louis (Lou) Strauss
Aug 23, 2018
Louis A. Strauss, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018, following a six year battle with Alzheimer’s, at Reflections Memory Care in Carterville. Louis (Lou) (Papa Lou) was born in LaPorte, IN on April 27, 1942 to Orville & Lucille (Will) Strauss. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sheryn (Nelson) Strauss. They were married on...
Helen Tate
Aug 22, 2018
Creal Springs-Helen Mildred Tate, formerly of Effingham, passed away August 22, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her daughters Carolyn Wagner and Rita Hamilton, husband Ralph, parents, and siblings. She is survived by her sons Ramon and Ruby Tate (David, Chris, and Justin), Ronald and SamSu Tate (Jill and Sunny), Russell and Janet...
Marvin Davis
Aug 15, 2018
Goreville-Marvin E. Davis, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. Marvin was born on February 23, 1928 in Mt. Vernon to Lloyd Earl and Nellie (Thereon) Davis. He married Pat Davis on June 18, 1949. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2015. Marvin enjoyed camping and motorcycle riding. Survivors include: Children: Marla...
Harlen Drew
Aug 12, 2018
Marion-Harlen Drew, Jr., 85, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Harlen was born on December 30th, 1932 in Carbondale, to Harlen Drew, Sr. and Evelyn (Miller) Chamness. He married Ruby Ice on December 27th, 1952 at West Frankfort Trinity Church. They had two children, Gregory Drew and Harlena Arrowood. Harlen was a...
LeAnn Fisher
Aug 11, 2018
Marion- LeAndra “LeAnn” Dawn (Zoeller) Fisher of Marion, IL, a great lover of God and of her savior Jesus Christ, won her victory over this life on August 11, 2018, and claimed her citizenship of Heaven. LeAnn lived to be 53 years old and is the wife of David Fisher. She raised 3 children; Joel (Andrea) Fisher, Joshua Fisher and...
Charolette A. Russell
Aug 11, 2018
Marion – Charolette A. Russell, 74, of Marion passed away at 12:10 pm, Saturday, August 11, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at...
Walter Wade
Aug 8, 2018
Marion-Walter Dean “Johnny” Wade, 80, died Wednesday August 8th, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by friends, family, and love. He was the son of Woodrow Wade and Ethel (Meracle) Bradley. He was a non-denominational Christian that believed deeply in the saving power of God’s grace. He was a retired Captain of Security for BCBS and WPS. He was also a...
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