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John Bozarth
Mar 2, 2017
Creal Springs-John W. Bozarth, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. John was born on July 23, 1940 in Stonefort to Herman and Olga (Campbell) Bozarth. He married Barbara Jones on October 21, 1960 in Marion. She survives. John’s hobbies included camping, gardening, hunting and fishing. He loved driving his tractor with the tiller on the...
Merle Rector
Feb 21, 2017
Marion-Lela Merle Rector, 82, passed away surrounded by her family at 9pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center after a long struggle with MS. Merle was born on August 19, 1934 in Marion to Cecil and Della (Holly) Jordan. She married Orval Rector on March 31, 1951, he survives. Together they enjoyed nearly 66 years of...
Kathern Gulley
Feb 20, 2017
Marion-Kathern Bernice Gulley, 80, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Kathern was born on March 12, 1936 in Williamson County to Orville and Mary (Hanks) Hill. She married James Gulley on August 22, 1953. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2016. Kathern was a member of Second Baptist Church and Eastern Star Leroy Chapter...
Zella McCree
Feb 15, 2017
Marion-Zella Mae McCree, 94, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Baptist Health in Paducah. Zella was born on June 29, 1922 in Williamson County to Oscar and Bertha (Mcanelly) Blumenstock. She married Willis McCree on January 24, 1940 in Paducah. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1994. Zella was a member of Third Baptist Church in...
Roy Taylor
Feb 15, 2017
Marion-Roy Dean Taylor, 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the VA Medical Center. Roy was born on October 29, 1921 in Mountain View, Arkansas to Jesse and Ethyl (Berkley) Taylor. He married LuRetta Benz on December 18, 1966 in Marion and together they shared 48 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2015....
Alta Winters, Jr.
Feb 15, 2017
Marion-Alta Winters, Jr. 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Alta was born on September 22, 1937 to Alta Winters Sr. and Maggie Lisaius. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Shirley Mae Kneezle Winters; son, Richard A. Winters; daughter, Tina R. Winters Horvath and husband Ken; grandchildren, Cameron A. Taylor...
Reba Lane
Feb 14, 2017
Marion-Reba Fern (Dailey) Lane passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Liberty Village. Reba was born on November 1, 1919 south of Harrisburg in East Ledford to Fred and Hazel (Gulley) Dailey. She attended elementary school in East Ledford and graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1937. After graduation, Reba worked at Harrisburg Soil Conservative...
David K. Swanson
Feb 13, 2017
Energy- David K. Swanson, 54, of Energy, formerly of the Chicago area, passed away at 9:30 PM, Monday, February 13, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. David was born on February 22, 1962 in Zion, IL to Gene and Sachiko Swanson. He married Janice Vaughn on July 7, 2013 in Paducah, KY. She survives of Energy. He worked as a freelance construction...
Laura J. Ford
Feb 10, 2017
Cave In Rock- Laura J. Ford, 48, of Cave In Rock, died at 4:00 AM, Friday, February 1, 2017 at her home. Laura was born on February 18, 1968 in Elcho, WI to Lawrence and Cathy (Meyers) Ford. She was retired. She formerly worked as a waitress for various restaurants, but more recently she began a new career as a chicken...
Charles "Bud" Nannie
Feb 9, 2017
Goreville-Charles “Bud” Nannie, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at his daughters home. Charles was born on December 14, 1929 in Goreville to Harace and Nancy Ann (Howard) Nannie. He married Wanda Lou Douglas on June 9, 1959. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1986. He later married Robbie Sims on February 19, 1991 at Goreville...
Johnnie L. Byrn
Feb 7, 2017
Marion- Johnnie “J.B.” Byrn, 69, of Marion, passed away at 4:20 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. Johnnie was born on May 25, 1947 in Herrin to Joseph E. and Ruth (Pullem) Byrn. He married Patricia K. Norris on October 15, 1985 in Creal Springs. She survives of Marion. He was a hardworking man who began working as...
Jean Brenningmeyer
Feb 5, 2017
Goreville-Jean Brenningmeyer, 92, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home. Jean was born on December 31, 1924 in McCracken County, KY to Hugh and Stella (McChristian) Long. She married Kenneth Brenningmeyer on April 15, 1945 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Massac County. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1977. Jean was a member of...
Linda Wilson
Feb 5, 2017
Carbondale-Linda Sue Wilson (Hawk), formerly of Grand Tower, 68, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Linda was born on December 9, 1948 in Marion to Robert and Beatrice (Vaughn) Sullins. She enjoyed gambling, shopping and traveling. Linda loved spending time with her family. Survivors include: Daughter-Susan O’Neal and fiancé Cory Harrison of Carterville Granddaughter-Gracelynn...
Harold F. Thompson
Jan 28, 2017
Creal Springs- Harold F. Thompson, 91, of Creal Springs, passed away at 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Harold was born on March 6, 1925 in Spring Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada to Charles Franklin and Margaret (Palmer) Thompson. He was a United States Marine who served his country bravely while stationed overseas during WWII. Once...
Mary Murrie
Jan 22, 2017
Marion-Mary Murrie, 85, passed away at 6:58pm on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by her family. Mary was born on June 21, 1931 in Paragould, AK to Dixon and Willie (Hammock) Day. She married Billy Murrie on May 15, 1953 in Anna. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2016. Mary graduated from Anna Jonesboro High...
Lenora Kelley
Jan 20, 2017
Marion-Lenora Kelley, 96, passed away at 2:47am on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Father’s Heart Ministry in Johnston City. Lenora was born on April 19, 1920 In West Frankfort to Henry and Hazel (Booth) Graul. She married Vernon Kelley on August 22, 1937 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on January 4, 1996. Lenora was a homemaker and...
John E. Ruhnke
Jan 16, 2017
Marion- John E. Ruhnke, age 49, of Marion, passed away at 3:02pm on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. John was born in Flemington, New Jersey on August 13, 1967, the son of Louis and Dorothy (Bratsko) Ruhnke. He married Lori Moon in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on September 19, 2007. Together, they have three precious angels...
Roberta Sue Reynolds
Jan 13, 2017
Marion-Roberta Sue Reynolds, 78, went to be with the Lord January 13, 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Born May 14, 1938, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Charles W. Reynolds. Together they raised two children, Rob Reynolds of Lake Saint Louis MO, and Renee Reynolds Coody of Hilltop Lakes, TX. They were fortunate...
Georgia Henshaw
Jan 10, 2017
Carbondale-Georgia Henshaw, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by her family. Georgia was born on April 11, 1936 in Pinckneyville to George and Agnes (Goldman) Roethe. Georgia has always been a hands-on mom. Our memories include her sewing our holiday clothes and being involved in our childhood activities. She was the original Do-it-your-selfer. We...
Jeanne L. Lerch
Jan 9, 2017
Marion- Jeanne L. Lerch, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 12:42pm on Monday, January 9, 2017, in Parkway Manor. Jeanne was born April 15, 1940 to Muriel (Corrin) Thorley in Canton, OH. She was united in marriage to Harrel S. Lerch on April 22, 1960 in Coldwater, Michigan. He proceeded her in death May 24, 2013. They were married...
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