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Leslie "Boomer" Snyder
May 14, 2016
Marion- Leslie "Boomer" Snyder, 66, passed away at 7:23am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his home in Marion. Boomer was born on August 20, 1949 in Herrin to George and Maxine (Farmer) Snyder. He married Bonnie Steward; she survives of Marion. Boomer was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a retired police officer and detective for the City...
David Absher
May 12, 2016
Marion-Samuel David Absher, 85 of Marion went home to be with Jesus his Savior on May 12, 2016. David was born on October 7, 1930 to John and Kate Absher. He married Mary Alice Mitchell on August 25, 1951 in Spokane, Washington. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Absher; daughter, Cindy Absher of Marion; daughter, Carol Rushing and her husband...
Shelby Bailey
May 9, 2016
Goreville-Shelby Jean Bailey passed away on Monday, May 9th, 2016 at Daystar Nursing and Rehab Center in Cairo, Illinois after a lengthy illness. Ms. Bailey was born on September 24, 1937 in Goreville, Illinois to William "Gene" and Wilma (Ritchey) Hubbard. She was raised in Goreville and became the valedictorian of the Goreville High School Class of 1955. Always seeking...
James "Jim" Blades
May 8, 2016
Marion-James “Jim” Lee Blades, 56, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his residence. Jim was born on May 23, 1959 to Kenneth and Vivian Ruth Blades. He and his brother Alan ran Blades Body Shop in Marion. Survivors include: Mother-Vivian Ruth Blades of Cape Coral, FL Son-Brodie James Blades and fiancé Kylee Baker of Marion Daughter-Brandi Lynn Blades-Davidson...
Marjorie Ward
May 8, 2016
The Villages, FL-Marjorie L Ward, 77, formerly of Goreville, beloved wife, mother and grandmother joined our Lord on May 8, 2016. She was born in Mt. Vernon on August 24, 1938, to Roger and Gladys (Burnett) Eastman. Margie graduated from Goreville in 1956 and married her soulmate Harley E. Ward on June 9th. A truer love story was never written....
Peggy Jennings
May 3, 2016
Goreville-Peggy Lee Jennings, 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 03, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Peggy was born on March 25, 1949 in Glen Alum, WV to Thomas and Ellen (Noe) Nichols. She enjoyed gardening and writing where she authored a book. Peggy loved music and dancing; she had tremendous faith and the prettiest yard in Goreville. Peggy will be missed...
Frank L. Dillard
May 1, 2016
Lake of Egypt- Frank L. Dillard, 91, of Lake of Egypt, died at 11:11 PM, Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Frank was born on June 20, 1924 in Hertford, NC to Frank and Minnie Dillard. He married Francis Aldridge in Spruce Pine, NC and she preceded him in death on June 19, 1991. He...
James Gulley
May 1, 2016
Marion-James W. Gulley, Jr., 81, passed away at 3:46pm on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Parkway Manor. James was born on June 15, 1934 in Williamson County to James and Freda (Nolte) Gulley. He married Kathern Hill in Marion on August 22, 1953. She survives of Marion. James was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church. He was a member...
Sara Javaherian
Apr 25, 2016
Herrin-Sara Lucinda Javaherian, 72, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Sara was born on July 12, 1943 in Carbondale to William Douglas and Lucile Rae (Jenkins) O’Neil. She was a Christian and a member of Community of Faith. Sara gave to many charities and was an animal and plant lover. She will be missed by all...
Zelma Gilpin
Apr 21, 2016
Marion-Zelma Lorene Gilpin, 86, passed away at 2:59am on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Zelma was born in October 31, 1929 in Williamson County to Layman and Gladys (Kelton) Jones. She married Robert Gilpin on October 24, 1947 in Bartonville, IL. He survives of Marion. Zelma retired from the VA nursing home. She loved to hear...
Nancy Fasig
Apr 13, 2016
Marion-Nancy Ann Fasig, 81, passed away at 2:51pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on August 25, 1934 in Arcola, IL to Robert Hugh and Charlotte (Lyons) Woolford. She married Joe Allen Fasig on August 28, 1954 in Charleston. He survives of Marion. Nancy worked in the Regional Office of Education...
Julia Boyt
Apr 10, 2016
Marion-Julia A. Boyt, 77, passed away at 4:35pm on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Julia was born on December 22, 1938 in Marion to James and Lucille (Samples) Martin. She was a housekeeper for homes in Marion and loved her dog “Saddie” Survivors include her four sons; two daughters; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and brother,...
Lola Pearl Fulcher
Apr 7, 2016
Leavenworth, KS-Lola Pearl Fulcher, 81, formerly of Marion, passed away at 8:40am on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Lola was born on August 19, 1934 in Marion to Cecil and Della (Holly) Jordan. She married Rev. William Fulcher on July 19, 1952. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1992. Lola was...
Bobbie Parrish
Apr 4, 2016
Marion-Bobbie Joe Parrish, 66, passed away at 10:05pm on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the VA Medical Center. Bobbie was born on August 14, 1949 in Goreville to Elvis and Mildred (Burklow) Parrish. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam and was a Union carpenter and foreman. Bobbie loved horse racing, fishing, boxing and playing cards. He will be...
Charles Schroeder
Mar 26, 2016
Marion-Charles William Schroeder died peacefully at his home near Pittsburg with his family by his side on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Charles was born to William James and Helen Florence (Cochran) Schroeder on September 29, 1934. He married Sue Allyn Lee on February 21, 1953 in Pocahontas, AR. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2013 at their family...
Charles Norman
Mar 22, 2016
Marion-Charles W. Norman, 70, passed away at 9pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his home. Charles was born on March 3, 1946 in Herrin to Albert and Nora (Reese) Norman. He married Maudene Hilliard and she survives of Marion. Charles was in the US Navy serving in Vietnam on the “USS Collett.” He was employed at the Southern Illinois...
Don Johnson
Mar 16, 2016
Stonefort-Donald Ray Johnson, 75, passed away at 8:39am at his home on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 with his wife of 32 years, Melody, by his side. Don was born on March 10, 1941 to Woodrow and LuDean (Stokes) Johnson. He married Melody Stone on December 17, 1983 and together they raised three children, Patrick, Tiffiny and Danielle. Don also had...
Gene Miller
Mar 13, 2016
Marion-Robert “Gene” Miller, 87, passed away at 5am on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home. Gene was born on June 19, 1928 in Benton to Roy and Jennie (Wayman) Miller. He married Dorcas Dunbar on July 2, 1954 in Ina. She survives of Marion. Gene served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was a...
Mildred Gill
Mar 9, 2016
Lake of Egypt-Mildred Ann Gill, age 79, died at 11 PM on March 9, 2016 in her home of 30 years at the Lake of Egypt. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Mildred passed surrounded by her family. Born to Horace Calvin Williams and Ida Clardie Williams on December 15, 1936 in Omaha, Illinois, she is survived by her husband of...
Victor Stone
Mar 2, 2016
Marion-Victor Stone, 67, passed away at 6:12pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis. Victor was born on June 20, 1948 in Marion to Leslie and Edna (Smith) Stone. He married Cynthia Sherrod on July 18, 1969 in Marion and together they shared almost 50 years of marriage. She survives of Marion. Victor served in...
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