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Verla Imogene Brush
Nov 12, 2015
Creal Springs-Verla Imogene Brush, 81, passed away at 10:48pm on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Imogene was born on August 7, 1934 in Johnson County to Raymond and Bertie (Dees) Heck. She married Charles Brush on May 3, 1952 in Crab Orchard. He survives of Creal Springs. Imogene loved to crochet. She enjoyed camping and listening...
Norma Fore-Laib
Nov 11, 2015
Goreville-Norma L. Fore-Laib, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Norma was born on January 11, 1935 in Lawrenceville to Robert and Dorothy (Thomas) Huchel. She was the owner of NFL Bookkeeping and Tax Service in Goreville. Norma was an author and loved to read. She enjoyed bird watching and was of Seventh Day...
Kimberly Poland
Nov 9, 2015
Marion-Kimberly Athena Maye Poland, 3, passed away at 7:10am on Monday, November 9, 2015 at her home. Kimberly was born on August 28, 2012 in Marion to Carl Poland and Joanna (Wilson) Poland. Though living just a few years she impacted many hearts and lives. Kimberly was fun, energetic always smiling, never a dull moment. She will be missed by...
Clelus Morse
Nov 8, 2015
Marion-Clelus Sue Morse, 77, passed away at 07:20pm on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Parkway Manor. Clelus was born on September 22, 1938 in Williamson County to Raymond Cann and Harriett (Thornton) Dawe. She married Claude Dean Morse on June 14, 1957 in Marion. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2008. Clelus was a longtime member of Aldersgate...
Loren Johns
Nov 5, 2015
Marion-Loren Everett Johns passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 82 at the family farm in rural Marion. He was born on that same farm on June 15, 1933 to Harry and Bessie (Pulley) Johns. Loren leaves behind his lovely wife of 53 years, Sonja Harlene (Watkins) Johns. To this union was born three children: Melody...
George "Sonny" Holland
Nov 4, 2015
Marion-George “Sonny” Holland, 82, passed away at 4:00am on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Sonny was born on February 12, 1933 in DuQuoin to George Henry and Ethel Jane (Coulter) Holland. He married Mary H. Hille. She preceded him in death in 2001. Sonny was in the United States Air Force for 10 years. He was...
Ray Shadowens
Nov 4, 2015
Marion-Ray Junior Shadowens, 73, passed away at 11:22am on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Ray was born on February 25, 1942 in Marion to Walter and Louise (Harmon) Shadowens. He married Wilma McCormick in Marion on October 18, 1962. She survives of Marion. Ray worked for Peabody Coal Company for 26 years. He was a lifetime member of...
Lindberg "Lindy" Fleming
Oct 30, 2015
Marion-Lindberg “Lindy” James Fleming, 83, passed away at 4:30am on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Lindy was born on March 10, 1932 in Chester to Awthal and Pearl (Hahn) Fleming. He married Norma Biggs in Chester on August 26, 1954. She survives of Marion. Lindy served in the US Army and was a Korean Veteran. He...
Anna Abby
Oct 26, 2015
Harrisburg-Anna Belle Abby, 76, passed away at 11:40am on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Anna was born on June 27, 1939 in Creal Springs to Ernest and Ina Mae (Nanny) Lingle. She married Harold Rector and he preceded her in death in 1997. Anna later married Willis “Jerry” Abby and he survives of Harrisburg. Early in...
Lori Zukas
Oct 26, 2015
Marion-Lori Rachael (Barwick) Zukas, 33, went to be with our Creator on Monday, October 26, 2015, in Glendale, Arizona after nearly two years of courageously battling cancer. Several members of her family were present, including her husband, father, and mother. Lori was born on July 15, 1982 to Randy and Jan Barwick. The oldest of seven children, Lori’s independent personality...
Shirley Hill
Oct 24, 2015
Marion-Shirley Fern Hill, 76, passed away at 12:45pm on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home. Shirley was born on May 27, 1939 in Marion to Dolphus Woodrow and Samelda Imogene (Harris) Grimes. She married Orville Eugene Hill on March 21, 1956 in Marion. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1976. Shirley worked for thirty four years as...
Helena J. Dorsey
Oct 19, 2015
Goreville-Helena J. Dorsey, 93, passed away at 12:55pm on Monday, October 19, 2015 at her home. Helena was born on January 20, 1922 in Jonesboro to Charles Ernest and Henrietta (Howe) Tweedy. She married Melvin E. Dorsey on October 11, 1941 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on August 22, 1995. Helena’s hobbies included fishing, reading and working...
Dimple Henderson
Oct 19, 2015
Marion-Dimple Jean (Palmer) Henderson, 85, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Marion Rehab and Nursing with her sister, Etta, holding her hand. Dimple was born on October 21, 1929 in Cambria, the daughter of Albert and Grace (Kelly) Palmer. She was born a twin to her brother, Delmus Dean Palmer. The twins were placed on pillows on a...
Mrs. Diana L. Thomas
Oct 17, 2015
Marion-Diana Thomas, 53, passed away at 7:16pm on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Diana was born on February 11, 1962 in Carbondale to Paul and Patricia (McGowen) Meadors. She married Roger Thomas, Jr on January 25, 2013 in Marion. He survives of Marion. Diana was of Christian Faith. She enjoyed cooking various dishes, spending time with...
Barbara Dean Schuetz
Oct 17, 2015
Goreville- Barbara Dean Schuetz, age 69, of Goreville, passed away at 11:20am on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at her home in Goreville. Barbara was born in in Johnson County on February 5, 1946, the daughter of Ernie and Hazel (Sullivan) Girtman. She married Homer August Schuetz, Jr. on July 10, 1965. He survives in Goreville. Mrs. Schuetz was an active...
Mr. Bobby Joe Dawson
Oct 17, 2015
Marion-Bobby Joe Dawson, 83, passed away at 8:15am on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Bobby was born on August 7, 1932 in Pittsburg to Raymond Henry and Maude (Walker) Dawson. He married Millie Williams. She preceded him in death on November 3, 1999. Bobby was a retired coal miner and a member of Walnut Hill Freewill...
Mary Prout
Oct 8, 2015
Tunnel Hill-Mary C. Prout. 73, passed away at 8:15am on Thursday, October 08, 2015 at her home. Mary was born on March 23, 1942 in Franklin County to John and Jean (Crawford) Monroe. She married Howard Prout in Marion in 1988. He survives of Tunnel Hill. Mary loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She liked to crochet, travel...
Virginia "Jenny" Powell
Oct 5, 2015
Marion-Virginia (Gibbons) Powell, 87, passed away at 6:56am on Monday, October 05, 2015 at Parkway Manor. Virginia, who was known by most as Jenny or Grandma Jenn, was born in Crab Orchard on November 10, 1927 to Earl and Edna (Fry) Gibbons. “GRAND”ma Jenny lived a very “GRAND” life. The joy was definitely in her journey. She loved her family...
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Kearney
Sep 29, 2015
Goreville-Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Kearney, 70 went to be with his Lord at 3:45 am September 29, 2015. He was surrounded by family as he made his journey into everlasting life. Gerald was born on November 23, 1944 to Lester E and Marion (Els) Kearney in Long Beach, CA. He married his wife of 50 years, Alice Frier on November 19,...
Mike Wiseman
Sep 29, 2015
Marion-Michael “Mike” R. Wiseman, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 while visiting family in Arizona. Mike was born on April 7, 1938 in Marion to James and Margaret (Childers) Wiseman. He married DeAnn Fergus on February 16, 1956. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2013. Mike served honorably in the US Navy from 1955-1959. He was...
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