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Marlon Foulks
Jun 23, 2017
Buckner-Marlon Foulks, 59, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home. Marlon was born on August 8, 1957 in Williamson County to Kenneth and Afton. She married Lennie Foulks on June 12, 2005 in Williamson County. He survives. Marlon was an LPN and loved gardening, animals and spending time with her family. Survivors include: Husband-Lennie Foulks of Buckner...
Mildred Corn
Jun 18, 2017
Marion-Mildred Corn, 95, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Mildred was born on January 12, 1922 in Franklin County to Cecil W. and Golda (Smith) Frailey. She married Denver Corn on June 12, 1939. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2006. Together they enjoyed traveling and exploring new places for 67 years. Mildred was...
Georgia McCormick
Jun 15, 2017
Carbondale-Georgia L. McCormick, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home. Georgia was born on January 3, 1929 in Lesterville, MO to Guy and Beatrice Baker. She married Clyde R. Childers in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1964. On May 24, 1974 Georgia married Robert McCormick. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2012. ...
Debra Smart
Jun 13, 2017
Pittsburg-Debra Smart, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Debra was born on October 12, 1951 in Marion to Jay and Patricia (Edmonds) Deaton. She married Richard Smart on April 13, 1974 at Warder Street Baptist Church. He survives. Debra loved to spend time with her family, especially her kids and grandkids....
Nina Albright
Jun 12, 2017
Goreville-Nina Jane Albright, 58, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at her home. Nina was born on January 31, 1958 in Johnson County to Roy and Mary Catherine (Smith) Russell. She married Charles “Chuck” Albright in Johnson County on July 18, 1983. He survives. Nina worked for Kroger’s for 23 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June...
Dan Stone
Jun 8, 2017
West Frankfort-Dan L. Stone, 65, passed away on Thursday, June 08, 2017 at his home. Dan was born on October 13, 1951 in Marion to Leslie and Edna (Smith) Stone. He married Jacqueline Hoeg on June 30, 1989 in Paducah. Dan served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a coal miner for 12 years at Old Ben 26....
Melody Layman
Jun 3, 2017
Marion-Melody Layman, 62, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Melody's wishes were to be cremated. No services will be held.
Mildred Wisnewski
May 31, 2017
Mulkeytown-Mildred Wisnewski, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Herrin Rehab and Nursing Center. Mildred was born on November 3, 1925 in Benton to Wathie and Loney (Mocaby) Bennett. She married Stanley Wisnewski. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1976. Mildred volunteered at Shawnee Village and the VA Hospital. She attended Benton Church of God and...
Wilma Shadowens
May 31, 2017
Marion-Wilma F. Shadowens, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Wilma was born on October 3, 1939 in Marion to Drew and Mable (Ollis) McCormick. She married Ray Junior Shadowens on October 18, 1962. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2015. Wilma formerly worked as a seamstress at Smoler Brothers. She enjoyed spending time...
Joan Wright
May 28, 2017
Johnston City-Joan H. Wright, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her home after a six month battle with cancer. Joan was born on January 21, 1938 in Williamson County to Alva and Lorene (Miller) Handkins. She married George Wright on July 20, 1963 at Center Baptist Church in Crab Orchard. He preceded her in death on September...
Helen Wright
May 21, 2017
Marion — Helen Wright, age 84, of Marion, IL, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Helen was born on July 17, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of Eric and Estella (Anderson) McKee. She married Leland Wright in December 1950 and traveled with him while he was in the U.S. Air...
Charles E. Beard
May 19, 2017
Marion- Charles E. Beard, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 6:10pm on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Charles was born on December 20, 1935 in Perry County, Illinois, the son of Harley and Myrtle (Rackley) Beard. He married Anita Dillow in Old DuQuoin on August 11, 1973. She survives in Marion. Prior to...
James Richard Cavitt
May 19, 2017
Carbondale-James Richard Cavitt, 55, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11:30am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Nathan Cherry and Racheal Puckett officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday at 10:30am at the funeral home.
Albert Turner
May 16, 2017
Vienna-Albert Turner, 42, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Albert was born on January 16, 1975 in Chicago to Albert Allen and Rosemary Turner. He is survived by mom, Rosemary Turner; dad, Albert Lee Allen; brother, Quentin Lavon Turner; sister, Alphia Marie Nuccio; half sister, Kornika Allen; nephews, Quentin Lavon Turner 2nd and Marcus...
Marion Kennell
May 14, 2017
Thompsonville-Marion E. Kennell, 80, passed away on May 14, 2017 at his home. Marion was born on January 8, 1937 in Woodford Co. to Peter and Sarah (Keller) Kennell. He married Barbara Miller on September 6, 1987. Marion was a member of Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. He retired from the Farm Bureau Board and the Southern F.S. Board. He was...
Cynthia West
May 11, 2017
Marion-Cynthia West, 60, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Cynthia was born on October 7, 1956 in Naperville to Fred and Ann (Horen) Anderson. She married Donald West. Cynthia retired from being a registered nurse after many years of service. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Husband-Donald West Sons-Ryan...
Robert Clark
May 10, 2017
Marion-Robert Rae Clark, 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on May 30, 1930 in Williamson County to Raymond and Iva (Perry) Clark. He married Peggy Holiday at Warder Street Baptist Church on September 3, 1955 and together they shared 62 years of marriage. Robert served in the US Army during...
Naomi Turner
May 9, 2017
Marion-Naomi Rose Turner, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at South Gate Nursing Home in Metropolis. Naomi was born on October 17, 1929 in Marion to Arthur and Clara Watkins. She married Francis Moody Turner on March 26, 1946. He preceded her in death on November 22, 1988. Naomi was a member of Community Chapel in Marion. She...
Thomas Gabriel
May 7, 2017
Marion-Thomas Gabriel, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Thomas was born on September 28, 1943 to Thomas and Billie (Boyd) Gabriel. Thomas retired from Banterra Bank after many years of service. He enjoyed flying his radio controlled air plane and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include: Daughter-Kelly and Roy Ross of...
Cheryl Lynn Ozee-Moulton
May 2, 2017
Decatur-Cheryl Lynn Ozee-Moulton, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City. Cheryl was born March 7, 1955 in Eldorado to Wayne Betty (Ozee) Lampert. She married Barry Moulton on May 7, 1987 in Poordo. He survives. Cheryl loved to read, dance, cook, play with her grandchildren and tend to her...
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