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Charles Ridings
May 2, 2017
Marion-Charles Edward Ridings, 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Charles was born on May 14, 1927 in Herrin to Charles McKinley and Emma Kathryn (Benedict) Ridings. He married Margie Smith on October 27, 1947 in Herrin and they would have been married 70 years this October. Charles served in the US Navy in WWII. Once...
Lamoya Montgomery
May 1, 2017
Marion-Lamoya Montgomery, 91, passed away at 2:49am on Monday, May 1, 2017 at her daughter’s home. Lamoya was born on July 29, 1925 to Sherman and Leila (Smith) Tanner. She married Glenn Montgomery on November 8, 1942 and they were married 48 years on his death in January 31, 1991. Lamoya was born in Creal Springs and lived with her...
Norma Jo McWhorter Wright
Apr 24, 2017
Marion- Norma Jo McWhorter Wright, 87, of Mesa, AZ , formerly of Marion, died, Monday, April 24, 2017 at American Orchards Assisted Living in Gilbert, AZ Norma Jo was born on July 21, 1929 to William Joseph and Eva Jewell (Launnis) Haneline in Toledo, Ohio. She married Jack McWhorter on October 1, 1949 in Franklin, Kentucky. After Jack’s death in...
Marjorie Cruse
Apr 16, 2017
Goreville-Marjorie Cruse, formerly of Tamms, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Marjorie was born on July 23, 1928 in McLean, IL to Clarence and Mary (Mills) Hafley. She married Weldon Cruse on December 1, 1944 in Bloomington. Marjorie was a member of the Elco Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo and liked to dance. ...
Amy Hurt
Apr 16, 2017
Goreville-Amy Hurt, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Amy was born on May 30, 1931 in Truman, AR to Lloyd and Ruby (Bryant) Teague. She married Travis Hurt on July 24, 1958 in Macon, MS. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2004. Amy loved quilting, gardening, painting and cooking. She enjoyed spending time...
Pamela Sue Bean
Apr 16, 2017
Goreville- Pamela Sue Bean, 67, of Goreville, formerly of Royalton, IL and Springfield, MO, passed away at 7:37 AM, Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at her home. Pamela was born on April 8, 1950 in Herrin to Carl “Tick” and Pauline (Fries) Jennings. She worked several years at Allen Industries in Herrin prior to her retirement and was of...
Robert E. Davis
Apr 15, 2017
Marion-Robert E. Davis, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Robert was born on March 16, 1944 in Johnston City to Wily and Blanche (Smith) Davis. He married Barbara Przewoznik on November 2, 1963 in Schererville, IN. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2011. Robert served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Airforce and...
Ival Maxwell
Apr 15, 2017
Ival Maxwell, 95, of Marion, IL died at 8:00 am on Saturday April 15, 2017 of heart failure in the Veterans Administration’s Hospice for Heroes unit at the VA Hospital in Marion, Illinois. Ival was born on January 8, 1922 to Charles Herman and Anna Flora (Harvey) Maxwell south of Union, Indiana in a 2-story log cabin. He married Martha...
Larry Bloodworth
Apr 3, 2017
Marion-Larry Ray Bloodworth, 68, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital. Larry was born on April 7, 1948 in Carbondale to Luther and Jena Sue (Rasberry) Bloodworth. He married Katie Pulley on August 7, 1992 in Herrin. Larry loved antique cars, watching nascar and drag racing. His pride and joy was his 1937 Ford Coupe...
Roy Kennedy
Mar 28, 2017
Marion-Roy L. Kennedy, 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon. Roy was born on October 18, 1934 in Marion to Chester and Osa (Keele) Kennedy. He married Rosemary Hodge on August 24, 1960 in Marion. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2012. Roy served in the U.S. Airforce. He worked as...
Gay Lynn Williams
Mar 20, 2017
Marion- Gay L. Williams, 60, of Marion, passed away at 10:51 PM, Monday, March 20, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Gay was born on January 23, 1957 in Johnston City to Robert and Esther (Eberhardt) Williams. She worked for many years as a clerk at Dollar General. She enjoyed playing bingo, walking her dog and talking with...
Arlene Coffey
Mar 19, 2017
Goreville-Arlene Marie Delisle Coffey, 78, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Arlene was born on December 20, 1938 to Robert and Dorothy Delisle. She grew up in the Chicago, Roseland Area and attended Fenger High in Chicago. Arlene gave birth to two sons, Richard S. and Robert A. from a previous marriage. She moved to Oahu,...
Frank Thompson
Mar 17, 2017
Marion-Frank Thompson, 96, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Frank was born on September 12, 1920 in Mt. Vernon to Henry and Lillie (Whitlock) Thompson. He married Donna Stullken on August 21, 1943 in St. Louis. She preceded him in death on January 23, 2004. Frank served in the U.S. Navy as a PBY pilot in...
Junior Sullivan
Mar 15, 2017
Goreville-Junior Yvonne Sullivan, 65, of Goreville, passed at 9:35 AM, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his home. Junior was born on May 17, 1951 in Johnson County to Louie and Daphene (Webb) Sullivan. He was a hardworking man who grew up running heavy machinery. His hobby became his work as he later became co-owner/operator of Sullivan Trucking and Backhoe in...
Mildred Chamness-Holmes
Mar 11, 2017
Marion-Mildred Chamness Holmes, 97, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on May 9, 1919 in Marion to Elmer and Luthary (Hill) Blackburn. Mildred was a waitress for several years around Marion. She was a school bus driver for 24 years for Marion Unit #2 and retired in 1977 Mildred was united...
Nancy Sullins
Mar 10, 2017
Marion – Nancy S. Sullins, 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10:20 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born September 19, 1941 in Murphysboro the daughter of Walter Martin and L. Lucille (Jeter) Doty. She married Lloyd Sullins on June 13, 1959 in Cedar Grove “Dog Walk” and together they have shared over...
Vincent "Vinnie" Cosby
Mar 10, 2017
Marion-Vincent “Vinnie” Edward Cosby, 33, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Vinnie was born on February 21, 1984 in Madison, IN to Vincent Dixie and Angela Cosby. He was employed at Aisin Manufacturing and formerly worked at 17th Street for many years. Vinnie loved music. He enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh and...
Wilma Jean Adams
Mar 8, 2017
Goreville- Wilma “Jean” Adams, 85, of Goreville, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:26am, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 30, 1931 in Evansville, IN to Clarence and Lola (Winebarger) Crowley. She married Rev. Wilburn Dean Adams on November 10, 1950 in Evansville, IN. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2007....
Paul Grady Higginbotham
Mar 7, 2017
Marion – Paul Grady Higginbotham, 55, passed away in his home on Tuesday the 7th of March 2017. Paul was born to Yvonne (Fletcher) Higginbotham and Paul Grady Higginbotham in Mildenhall, England on July 16, 1961. Paul is survived by his father Paul Grady (Phyllis A. Brenner) Higginbotham of San Antonio, Texas; brother Michael (Leslie Figge Chatillon) Fletcher of Newport...
Patricia Alexander
Mar 3, 2017
Creal Springs-Patricia A. Alexander, 84, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Patricia was born on June 4, 1932 in Palos Heights to Ralph and Molly (Stewart) Falconberry. She married Richard Alexander on March 14, 1957 in Chicago. He survives. Patricia was an RN for over 40 years. She loved gardening. Patricia was a beloved...
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