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Linda Hood
Aug 6, 2018
Creal Springs-Linda L. Hood, 72, formerly of Waltonville, IL, passed away at 11:40 am, August 6, 2018 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Creal Springs. She was born on March 14, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to parents Wayman and Ada (Shannon) Brown. She first married, Robert L. Marshall, Sr., in 1963, and he preceded her in...
Janet Brown
Aug 3, 2018
Marion- Janet Brown, 66, of Marion, died at 2:00 AM, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Mattoon. Janet was born on April 11, 1952 in East Moline to Gordon Ellsworth and Naomi (Hornick) Smith. She was raised by her loving grandmother- May Hornick. She married Douglas Brown on December 26, 1968 by the Justice of...
Barbara Boles
Aug 2, 2018
Marion-Barbara Ann Wade-Boles, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on July 24, 1943 in Williamson County to Levi and Marie Choate. She married Jack Boles in 1996 and he preceded her in death in 2003. Barbara worked as a cook for various nursing homes. She was a hard worker and enjoyed spending...
Oather "Sonny" Davis
Jul 31, 2018
Pittsburg-Oather C. (Sonny) Davis, 79, was called to the Kingdom of the Lord on Tuesday, July 31 2018, at Herrin Hospital, after a painful but vigorous battle with cancer. Sonny was born on November 5, 1938 in Pittsburg to Lee and Rilla Davis. He had one sister, Mildred and a brother, Ernie who preceded him in death. Sonny served in...
Andy Martin
Jul 30, 2018
Marion-Andrew “Andy” James Martin, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Andy was born on September 6, 1938 in Wauwasutosa, WI to James and Edna Mae (Losie) Martin. He met Karan Kay Bond while working at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, MO. They were married on December 4, 1965...
Raymond Copher
Jul 26, 2018
Johnston City-Raymond Carl Copher, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Raymond was born on December 25, 1931 to Carl Otis and Floella (Lear) Copher. He married Alice Lorene McCormick on August 18, 1950 in Marion. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2002. Raymond was of Baptist Faith and a member of...
Michael Mayer
Jul 24, 2018
Marion-Michael Eugene Mayer, 35, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his parents’ home. Michael was an avid Cardinals Baseball fan and Blues Hockey Fan. He enjoyed video games, loved the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was a WWE fan. Michael is survived by: Parents-Larry E. Mayer and Rebecca A. Mayer of Marion Brother-Jeff Mayer and wife Tabatha and nieces,...
Brandon Humphrey
Jul 21, 2018
Marion- Brandon Michael Humphrey, 29, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Evansville, IN. He was born April 6, 1989 in Sun Valley, CA to Paul Humphrey and Carolyn (Murphy) Sklar. Brandon had a big heart. He loved his family and friends, especially his animals and his kids. He would have done anything for anybody. Survivors include- Mother- Carolyn Sklar,...
Carl "Squirt" Heath
Jul 21, 2018
Marion-Carl “Squirt” Heath, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home in Marion, IL, surrounded by family and friends. Though his legal name was Carl, he was known to almost everyone as simply “Squirt” – a name given to him as a little boy. Carl was born November 17, 1941 to Fred and Hazel (Anderson) Heath...
George Eugene Gresham, Jr.
Jul 20, 2018
Marion-George Eugene Gresham, Jr., age 87, of Marion, passed away at 7:31 pm on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. George was born in Marion on September 18, 1930, the son of George Ermon and Ella (Little) Gresham. He married Shirley Shadowens in Marion on December 21, 1956. Together, they have shared sixty-two years of marriage. She survives in...
Tony Sampson
Jul 19, 2018
Marion-Tony Ray Sampson, 55, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home. Tony was born on May 28, 1963 in Evansville to Leamuel and Elsie (Pemberton) Sampson. He married Sandra Balke on April 17, 1985 in Henderson, KY. Tony was a press operator for many years. Survivors include: Wife-Sandra Sampson of Marion Son-Sean Sampson of Marion Daughter-Samantha Sampson...
Ralph LeGrand
Jul 18, 2018
Marion- Ralph LeGrand, 76, of Marion, passed away at, 6:20 PM, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Ralph was born on September 23, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to Melvin and Nadine (Nolen) LeGrand. He married Donna L. Woodiel on September 19, 1961 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She survives of Marion. Ralph was a veteran of...
Fred Neal
Jul 18, 2018
Herrin-Fred Neal, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Fred was born on July 7, 1939 in Franklin County to Taylor and Wanda (Hays) Neal. He married Luan Peterson in 1967 and she survives. Fred worked as a mortgage banker for many years. He was an avid golfer and an active member of Crab...
Barbara Lindsey
Jul 16, 2018
Marion-Barbara Aline Lindsey, 57, passed away at 7:11pm on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on November 22, 1960 in Marion to Emery and Helen (Doss) Burnett. Survivors include: Daughter and son in law-Amanda Jo and Robert W. Saylor of Johnston City Daughter-Sarah Lee Lindsey of Marion Grandchildren: Megan Whitney Hoffard and Nicholas Austin Hoffard of...
Brenda James
Jul 14, 2018
Marion-Brenda Kay James, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home. Brenda was born on September 21, 1943 in Herrin to Orville and Mary Grace (Ferrell) Harris. She married John James on June 30, 1961 in New Dennison. Brenda attended Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. She became a Christian in 1962 at...
Robert Rich
Jul 8, 2018
Marion-Robert Rich, 56, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Robert was born on June 25, 1962 in Marion to Lloyd Rich and Louise (Baker) McGill. He loved to ride his motorcycle and play guitar. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and was always hands on. He would help out anyone he could and will be missed by all...
Marion Deere
Jul 7, 2018
Carbondale-Marion Udell Deere, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. Marion was born on December 2, 1932 in Goreville to Ralph and Sadie (Jenkins) Deere. He married Pauline Janis Pearson and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2015. Marion served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include: Daughter-Kimberly Deere Hudson and husband...
Louise Wollard
Jul 5, 2018
Marion- Ora Louise Wollard, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Murfreesboro, TN. Louise was born on August 4, 1933 in Marion to Herman and Ora Evelyn (Fowler) Herren. She married Robert Lee Wollard on May 26, 1950 in Marion. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1999. Louise was a longtime resident of Marion where she...
Lennie Foulks
Jul 4, 2018
Benton-Lennie Foulks, 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home. Lennie was born on August 1, 1948 in Perks, IL to Clifford and Helen (Baker) Foulks. He married Marlon Foulks on June 12, 2005 and she preceded him in death on June 23, 2017. Lennie served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved his dog Sadie May...
Laura Hogg
Jun 28, 2018
Marion-Laura Hogg, 91, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Anchor Nursing Home in Marion. Laura was born on September 25, 1926 in Chaffee, MO to Fred and Myrtle (Fowler) Link. She married Ralph Hogg on May 15, 1945 in Chaffee. Laura attended Brentwood Congregational Church in Brentwood, MO. She loved to go dancing, go for walks and swimming. ...
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