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Floyd Gerald White
Oct 29, 2023
Floyd Gerald White, age 95, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Floyd was born January 01, 1928 in Watson, Illinois, a son of Otis and Leta (Norris) White. He married the love of his life, Cornelia Cleo Matlock on April 27, 1972 in Newton, Illinois. Floyd raised and raced horses and...
Corey Gene Marshall
Oct 27, 2023
Corey Gene Marshall, age 54, of Karnak, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 in Karnak, Illinois.
Corey was born July 26, 1969 in Cairo, Illinois, a son of Billy Long and Susan Nottage (Carr). Corey grew up in Perks, IL and attended Century School System. He worked at Harrah's Casino, starting as a Security Officer then moved up to...
Linda Simmons
Oct 27, 2023
Linda Simmons, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Linda was born December 28, 1944 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Thelma (Smith) Minton. She married the love of her life, John David Simmons on August 15, 1965 in Spillertown.
She is survived by her husband John David...
Herbert Preston Smith
Oct 20, 2023
Herbert Preston Smith took his leave of absence from earth, at 1520, 20 October 2023. He was born to John Henry Clinton Smith and Molly Jane (Price) Smith in Morganfield, KY on August 25, 1947. He married the love of his life, Kimberly Ilene Melvin on June 14, 1995.
His family moved from KY to Marion, IL when he...
Marjorie Ann Zerbe
Oct 13, 2023
Marjorie Ann Zerbe, age 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Marjorie was born May 26, 1948 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Sarah (Snavely) Bastian. She married the love of her life, Lamar William Zerbe, Sr. on July 19, 1963 in Sunbury, PA. He preceded her in death May...
Carl Ray Pritchett
Oct 6, 2023
Carl Ray Pritchett, age 90, of rural Marion, Illinois, bravely ended his journey here on earth at 5:00 AM, Friday, October 6, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. Carl was born February 16, 1933 in Marion, Illinois, the 6th child of William Claude Pritchett and Libby Helen (King) Pritchett. Carl attended Meneese School in Goreville. He...
William Floyde Martin
Sep 28, 2023
William Floyde Martin, age 94, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Good Samaritan Northwood Society Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana.
William was born March 27, 1929 in Equality, Illinois, a son of John and Millie (Pyles) Martin. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Riddle on July 30, 1948 in Corinth, Illinois....
Carolyn Sue Peppers
Sep 14, 2023
Carolyn Sue Peppers, age 76, of Thompsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Carolyn was born July 12, 1947 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Sylvia M. (Saddler) Dalton. Carol had worked as a certified nurse's assistant at local nursing homes. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by two children, Darrell...
Joyce Louise Jack
Sep 9, 2023
Joyce Louise Jack, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Joyce was born February 07, 1958 in Clinton, Massachusetts, a daughter of Donald LaFountaine and Margaret Ann (Hurley) Fergus.
She is survived by one son, Cory Jack; her father, Donald Joseph LaFountaine; four siblings, Gail (Bruce Haley) White, Dawn...
Pamela Rageana Ann Donelson
Sep 1, 2023
Pamela Donelson, age 63, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Pamela was born July 25, 1960 in Benton, Illinois, a daughter of Cliff and Beverly (Lindsey) Carmon. Pam grew up in Benton and attended Rend Lake College and John A. Logan College training to be an LPN. She married...
Kathryn B. Black
Aug 29, 2023
Kathryn B. Black, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Angel Acres in Marion, Illinois.
Kathryn was born February 04, 1930 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Cecil and Estel (Swan) Fox. She married the love of her life, Curtis Black on October 02, 1947 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on August...
Matthew Lee Gilliam
Aug 25, 2023
Matthew Lee Gilliam, age 50, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Matthew was born November 04, 1972 in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother- Sarah Louise (Weyer) Dwyer and one sister- Camilla Dwyer. He is survived by his stepfather, Steven Dwyer of Marion, IL and his best friend...
Amy Nicole "Nicki" Meneese
Aug 21, 2023
Amy Nicole Meneese "Nicki" age 34 of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Nicki was born January 29, 1989 in Carbondale, Illinois, the daughter of Randy A. and Amy C. (Holup) Meneese. Nicki grew up in Marion was an avid softball player during her childhood and while in High School. She...
Roselyne June Dismore
Aug 8, 2023
Roselyne June Dismore, age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Roselyne was born July 26, 1941 in Feds Creek, Kentucky, a daughter of Don and Bessie (Ramey) Church. She married the love of her life, Raymond Dallas Dismore. He preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement, Roselyne had worked at...
Cecil Leroy Dollar
Aug 7, 2023
Cecil Leroy Dollar, age 71, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Cecil was born November 10, 1951 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Bill and Clara (Emery) Dollar. He married Dinah Groves and she passed away April 29, 2014. Cecil had been employed at McDonald's in Marion.
He is...
Bob Wall
Aug 3, 2023
Robert Ray "Bob" Wall, age 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Bob was born June 28, 1938 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Stella (McGuire) White-Wall and Omer C. Wall. He married the love of his life, Thelma (Loard) Wall on September 14, 1980 in Long Beach , CA....
David Alan Bittikofer
Jul 31, 2023
David Alan Bittikofer, age 73 of Marion, Illinois passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky.
David was born August 11, 1949 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son of Luis and Shirley (Carr) Bittikofer. David grew up in Florida and Nashville, TN. He joined the US Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam from 1968-1970. David worked several...
Delores Ann Adams
Jul 26, 2023
Delores Ann Adams, age 72 of Oologah, Oklahoma, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
Delores was born November 29, 1950 in Grafton, Illinois, a daughter of Noah and Grace (De Clue) Cain. She married William Douglas Adams on January 17, 1969 in Alton, IL.
She is survived by five children, Susie...
Lois Jean Burks
Jul 22, 2023
Lois Jean Burks, age 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.
Lois was born July 14, 1926 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Clarence and Sarilda (Parsons) Durall. She married the love of her life, William L. Burks on September 06, 1942 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death...
Lenora Dobbs
Jul 21, 2023
MARION - Lenora Badgley Dobbs, 83, of Jackson Missouri, formerly of Marion and Grand Chain, Illinois departed this life at 12:15am on July 21, 2023, surrounded by her children, to be reunited with her husband in the loving arms of Jesus.
Lenora was born July 30, 1939, in Cave in Rock Illinois, raised by the late Homer and Lela (Walter)...
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