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Eric Smart
Sep 16, 2016
Goreville- Eric Lynn Smart, age 37, of Goreville, passed away at 7:45pm on Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home in Goreville. Eric was born in Carbondale on April 9, 1979, the son of Richard and Debbie (Deaton) Smart. He married Brenda Schuetz at the Goreville United Methodist Church on July 7, 2001. She survives. Eric enjoyed fishing, listening to...
Judy Somers
Sep 8, 2016
Marion-Judy V. Somers, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale following a brief illness. Judy was born on August 13, 1939 in Tupelo, MS to Mitchell and Marjorie Bynum. She married John W. Somers on September 4, 1960. They shared 45 years of marriage until his death on August 6, 2005. Judy loved...
Freda Yow
Sep 7, 2016
Vienna-Freda Elizabeth Mary Yow, 91, formerly of Carbondale, passed away at 10:47am on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Hillview Healthcare Center. Freda was born on March 20, 1925 in London, England to Fred and Elizabeth Mary (Hill) Bailey. She was a war bride and married Robert Yow. He had a Mohawk when they met. Robert preceded her in death in...
Bettie Mayer
Sep 7, 2016
Marion-Bettie June Lannom Mayer, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bettie was born on August 24, 1929 in Marion. She was the daughter of Howard Tapley Lannom and Juanita Marie Nelson. Bettie had one brother, Howard Lavern Lannom. She married Gene Mayer in 1946 in Piggott, AR. They shared nearly 60 years of...
Dortha Williams
Aug 27, 2016
Marion-Dortha D. Williams, 94, passed away at 1:05pm on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dortha was born on December 18, 1921 in McRae, AR to William and Sarah (Mizell) Gregory. She married Henry Williams and he preceded her in death. Dortha was of Methodist Faith. She formerly worked at Sangamo and Allen Industries. Dortha enjoyed crocheting...
Donnie Gene Odom
Aug 26, 2016
Marion-Donnie Gene Odom, 66, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at his home. Donnie was born on September 4, 1949 in Kutuwa, KY to Eugene and Lucy Ruth (Timmins) Odom. He married Dorothy Stone on October 15, 1997 in Paducah, KY. She survives of Marion Donnie worked at Freedonia Rock Quarry for 37 years. He loved to fish and...
Lillian Marlene Bailey
Aug 22, 2016
Marion-Lillian Marlene Bailey, 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Marlene was born on July 18, 1947 in Williamson County to William “Bud” and Mildred (Hastings) Wharry. She married Jerry Bailey on August 6, 1966 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Paulton. He survives of Crab Orchard. Marlene was...
Priscilla McGee Mireles
Aug 14, 2016
Marion-Priscilla McGee- Mireles, 64, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at her home. Priscilla was born on September 12, 1951 to Corum and Loudean McGee. She married Francisco Mireles, Jr on April 14, 2002. He survives of Corpus Christi, TX. Priscilla was a 1969 graduate of Marion High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, camping and metal...
Sheri E. Payne
Aug 12, 2016
Crab Orchard- Sheri E. Payne, 46, of Crab Orchard, passed away at 7:47 AM, Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. Sheri was born on November 20, 1969 in Marion to Clarence E. and Verna Lee (Edwards) Payne. She was a member of Mt. Moriah General Baptist Church in Creal Springs. She enjoyed craftwork like embroidery and sewing and working...
Teresa Ann Dunn
Aug 11, 2016
Marion- Teresa Ann Dunn, 64, of Marion, passed away at 2:52 PM, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Teresa was born on July 5, 1952 in Harrisburg to Robert I. and Dolores (Beal) Dunn. She worked several years for General Telephone in Marion and then most recently as a home healthcare aid for Addus...
Billy Butler
Aug 11, 2016
Marion-Billy Joe Butler, 81, passed away at 9:46pm on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Billy was born on September 17, 1934 in Franklin, IL to Joe and Lee (Phillips) Butler. He married Phyllis Butler and she preceded him in death. Billy was in the US Navy serving on the “Allagash.” He was a member of the...
Sandra Elaine Stevenson
Aug 10, 2016
Goreville-Sandra Elaine Stevenson, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Sandra was born on December 5, 1946 in Fredericktown, MO to Willie Lloyd and Juanita (Parson) Filer. She married Rev. O. Dean Stevenson on October 9, 1963 in Madison and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2009. Sandra loved spending time with her family...
Audrey Elaine Jenkins
Aug 2, 2016
Goreville-Audrey Elaine Jenkins, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Audrey was born on February 16, 1939 in Metropolis to Herbert and Marjorie (Jackson) Davis. She married Herman Jenkins on June 19, 1955. He survives of Goreville. Audrey worked at the Egyptian Drive-In and the Goreville Food Market. She enjoyed painting, working on arts and crafts...
Jackie Don Clark
Aug 1, 2016
Marion-Jackie “Jack” Don Clark, 76, was taken from his worldly home on August 1, 2016 to be with his mom, dad and two sisters in his new heavenly home. Jack was born to Raymond and Iva (Perry) Clark on October 2, 1939 in Marion. He is survived by: Thomas Lewis, husband of Jack’s deceased sister Mary Louise Clark Lewis. Many...
Bill Murrie
Jul 28, 2016
Marion-Bill Murrie, 85, passed away at 3:58pm on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Bill was born on May 3, 1931 in Cypress to William and Vada (Goodman) Murrie. He married Mary Day on May 15, 1953 in Anna. She survives of Marion. Bill was in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict serving on air craft carriers in...
Hollie "Poncho" Tanner
Jul 28, 2016
Creal Springs-Hollie “Poncho” Tanner, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2016 at Fountains in Marion with his family by his side. Poncho was born in Creal Springs on October 27, 1937 to Hollie and Elsie (Davis) Tanner. He married Helen Smith in November 1965. She preceded him in death. Poncho was a member of the American Legion Post 147,...
Violet Lee Johns Jeter
Jul 21, 2016
Marion-Violet Lee Johns Jeter, 95, went to be with her Lord at 7:15am on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Violet was born on Easter Sunday, March 27, 1921 in Scottsboro to Charlie and Bertie (Hudgens) Johns. She married Loren C. Jeter on January 13, 1940 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death in 1996. Violet was a...
James A. "Catfish" Choate
Jul 16, 2016
Marion- James A. “Catfish” Choate, 71, of Marion, passed away at 6:10 AM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. James was born on February 23, 1945 in Tunnel Hill to Levi and Marie (Boner) Choate. He formerly worked at Sambo’s Truck stop in Marion. He was a member of Scottsboro...
Larry Baysinger
Jul 14, 2016
Marion- Larry D. Baysinger, 72, of Marion, passed away at 7:40 PM, Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Larry was born on November 21, 1943 in Marion to Kirby Everett and Dorothy F. (Rush) Baysinger, Jr. He married Phyllis Feurer on New Year’s Eve 1965 at Zion United Church of Christ in Marion. Larry was a hardworking man who...
Hazel Wheeler
Jul 8, 2016
Marion-Hazel D. Wheeler, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Hazel was born on August 29, 1924 in Johnston City to George and Ester (Moses) Davis. She married Robert D. Wheeler on September 5, 1942 in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1981. Hazel worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at the...
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