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Julia "Happy" Holmes
Feb 22, 2015
Marion-Julia “Happy” Holmes, 94, died at 11:51 am on Feb. 22, 2015 In Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion IL. Julia was born May 3, 1920, to Henry Estes and Alice Youngblood Newell in Williamson County, Illinois. On February 17, 1940 she was married to Lowell Ray Holmes and they shared 59 years of marriage together. He preceded her in death...
Jo Dawson
Feb 21, 2015
Carterville-Jo W. Dawson, 83, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was a wonderful, wife, mother, sister, grandma (Maw-Maw) and great-grandma (Maw-Maw). Jo will be missed more than words could ever say. Most of all, we will miss all the prayers that were uttered by her precious lips. Jo was preceded in death...
William "Bill" Burns
Feb 19, 2015
Marion-William “Bill” Burns, 81, passed away at 10:40am on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Bill was born on July 23, 1933 in Williamson County to William Wallace and Myrtle (Stuart) Burns. He married Carole Pritchett on June 28, 1957 in Marion. She survives of Marion. Bill was in the U.S. Army and retired from Bearing Service...
Michael Deaton
Feb 15, 2015
Marion-Michael Deaton, 60, passed away at 10:57am on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Michael was born on July 21, 1954 in Herrin to James Paul and Patricia (Edmonds) Deaton. He married Jeanie Emery on April 23, 1971 in Marion. She survives of Marion Michael was in U.S. Marine Corp. He was a laborer in the construction...
Cary Farren
Feb 15, 2015
Goreville-Cary A. Farren, 72, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at his home. Cary was born on November 3, 1942 in Smoot, WV to Homer Dixon and Stella Saphronia (Dotson) Farren, Sr. He married Joan Hall on August 19, 1982 in Spencer County, KY. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2007. Cary was in the U.S. Air...
Harold Tennison, Jr.
Feb 12, 2015
Marion-Hal Tennison, Jr., 56, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Hal was born on May 24, 1958 in Fairfield, CA to Harold Tennison, Sr. and Claudean (Holman) Spry. Hal was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting and collecting Indian artifacts. He was an accomplished taxidermist and a brick mason. Hal was baptized at Second Baptist Church. He was...
Patricia "Pat" Davis
Feb 11, 2015
Goreville-Patricia “Pat” Davis, 82, passed away at 8:07 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at her home. Pat was born on July 13, 1932 in Nashville, TN to Allen and Aline (Moore) Quinn. She married Marvin Davis in Mt. Vernon on June 18, 1949 and together they shared 65 years of marriage. He survives of Goreville. In 2009 Pat was...
Ruth Jent
Feb 8, 2015
Harrisburg-Ruth Jent, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Saline Care Center. Ruth was born on June 10, 1920 in Johnston City to Henry and Katherine (Biehl) Daub. She married Harry Jent and he preceded her in death. Ruth was a homemaker and formerly worked at Smoler’s in Herrin. She attended Williams Prairie Baptist Church. Her hobbies...
Kathryn "Kathy" Price
Feb 4, 2015
Marion-Kathryn “Kathy” Rae Price, 62, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Kathy was born on December 13, 1952 in Carbondale to Ray & Reathel (Morris) Griffin. Kathy was an excellent waitress for many years and was very proud of opening her own restaurant. She enjoyed Elvis music and keeping a tidy home. She believed cleanliness was next...
La Dora Deaton
Feb 2, 2015
Marion-La Dora Deaton, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:20PM on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Heartland Regional Hospital with her family by her side. La Dora was born on January 19, 1933 to Dow and Grace (Pritchett) Deaton. She married Joe Deaton on February 3, 1955. He preceded her in death in August 1999....
William Dale Whitehead
Jan 28, 2015
Goreville-William Dale Whitehead, 68, passed away at 1:58pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. William was born on September 30, 1946 in Herrin to William “Bill” Allen and Ruby Louise (Presley) Whitehead. He married Judy Nordmeyer. She survives of Goreville. William was a member of Spillertown Baptist Church; he attended Apostolic House of Worship in...
Bruce Antonacci
Jan 26, 2015
Marion-Bruce G. Antonacci, 50, passed away at 12:09pm on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Bruce was born on June 9, 1964 in Marion to Charles “Bucky” and Sheila (Corby) Antonacci. Bruce attended Marion schools and graduated Marion High School in 1982. He worked at several auto parts stores in Marion; he last worked for JF...
Chad Cagle
Jan 25, 2015
Marion-Chad Cagle, 37, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 Chad was born on October 27, 1977 in Fairbanks, AK to Ernest and Marjorie (Trudea) Cagle. Chad was a tattoo artist and loved to draw. His hobbies included painting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, camping, swimming, watching movies and playing games. Chad was the founding president of the Street Hornets. He...
Tamera "Tammy" (Gayer) Simmons
Jan 24, 2015
Marion- Tamera “Tammy” Sue (Gayer) Simmons, 57, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully at 4:41 PM, Saturday, January 24, 2015 with her family by her side at St. Louis University Hospital. Tammy was born on January 14, 1958 in Benton to Benny Carl and Shirley Ann (Grizzell) Gayer. She graduated from Zeigler-Royalton...
Barbara Wolaver
Jan 22, 2015
Creal Springs- Barbara Dean Wolaver, 85, of Marion, went home with Jesus at 8:50 AM, Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on July 8, 1929, in Detroit, MI to Loyd Ray and Agatha Dean (Graves) Hudgens. She married Elmer Wayne “Jack” Wolaver on October 5, 1946 in Marion, IL. She was a homemaker and cared dearly...
Edward Davis
Jan 12, 2015
Creal Springs-Edward Lee Davis, 85, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home. Edward was born on June 13, 1929 in Stonefort to Harrison and Elsie (Barwick) Davis. He married Ileta Harris in Creal Springs on March 29, 1955. She survives of Creal Springs. Edward served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a...
Grant Stanley
Jan 11, 2015
Mt. Vernon-Grant Stanley, 38, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis. Grant was born on December 14, 1976 in Carbondale to Charles and Irma (Burns) Stanley. He married Brandi Watts on May 5, 2007 at Walnut Hill Church in Crab Orchard. She survives of Mt. Vernon. Grant attended the University of...
Cornelia Allgaier
Jan 10, 2015
Marion-Cornelia Sue Allgaier, 59, passed away peacefully at 8pm on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was a Christian and looked forward to meeting her Savior. Connie was born September 22, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Everett and Julie (Testa) Allgaier. Connie took care of everyone she came...
Mary Louella Horn
Jan 6, 2015
Herrin-Mary Louella Horn, 85, passed away at 10:59am on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Herrin Rehab & Nursing. Mary was born on August 23, 1929 in Carbondale to Lowell and Ruth (Smith) Casey. She married Dewie W. Horn and he preceded her in death in 1970. Mary later married Leon Chamness and he preceded her in death in 1993. Mary...
Roger Thornton
Jan 5, 2015
Goreville-Roger Allyn Thornton, 71, passed away at 6:21pm on Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home. Roger was born on December 28, 1943 in Goreville to Willallyn and Estle (Green) Thornton. He married Sallie Slowik-Paugh on April 5, 2009 in Goreville. She survives of Goreville. Roger served in the U.S. Air Force in England. He was a Mason at the...
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