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Harold Croft
Oct 14, 2014
Marion-Harold Croft, 91, passed away at 1:35pm on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Harold was born on September 11, 1923 in Water Valley, KY to Olive and Willie (McClain) Croft. He married Kathleen Fuller “Jackie” on March 19, 1945 in Mayfield, Ky. She survives of Marion. Harold loved his country and proudly served in the US...
Ora Thomas
Oct 11, 2014
Goreville- Ora A. Thomas, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Ora was born on November 14, 1929 in Elvira,IL to W.M. Frank and Gladys (Johnson) Thomas. He married Marjorie Blank in Springfield in January 1952. She survives of Goreville. Ora served his country in the Army Air Corp in Japan and Korea. He...
James D. Stout
Oct 10, 2014
October 13, 2014 Buncombe- James D. Stout, 67, of Buncombe, passed away at 6:19 PM, Friday, October 10, 2014 at Fulton County Hospital in Wauseon, OH. Mr. Stout was born on December 24, 1946 in Anna to Lois Ord and Elsie (Baker) Stout. He married Joyce Hickam on July 15, 1977 at Ferne Clyffe State Park. She survives of Anna....
Norma Lee Durham
Oct 6, 2014
Goreville-Norma Lee Durham, 89, passed away at 1:28pm on Monday, October 6, 2014 at her home. Norma was born on January 24, 1925 in Mt. Vernon to Roger and Gladys (Burnett) Eastman. She married Bobbie Joe Durham in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1996. Norma loved hair and flowers, spending time in her yard. She...
Donna Sue Russell
Oct 3, 2014
Johnston City-Donna Sue Russell, 78, departed this life on Friday, October 3, 2014 at her home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. Donna was born October 31, 1935 in Harco, IL, the daughter of William and Beulah Brodell. She was united in marriage with Willis (Butch) Russell on September 3, 1959 in Herrin. He preceded...
Doris Beggs
Sep 30, 2014
Carrier Mills-Doris (McIntosh) Beggs, 80, passed away at 3:05pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Doris was born on May 30, 1934 in Marion to William and Bonnie (Penrod) McIntosh. She married Hale Beggs and he preceded her in death. Her hobbies included cross word puzzles and fishing. She loved going to church and visiting with...
Valline Loucks
Sep 28, 2014
Herrin-Valline Loucks, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Valline was born on March 2, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to Tracey and Anna (Washburn) Currey. She loved spending time with her dog “Taterbug” and enjoyed watching tv and playing hand held video games. Survivors include: Daughter-Tracey Jackson and husband David of Marion...
Ralph S. Bradley, III
Sep 26, 2014
SeptembeMarion- Ralph Sydney Bradley, III, 59, of Marion, passed away at 4:29 PM, Friday, September 26, 2014 at Deaconess-Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Ralph was born on February 21, 1955 in Anna to Ralph Sydney Bradley, II and Mary L. (Wiggs) Bradley. He was a 1973 graduate of Marion High School. Ralph was a self-employed painter who was very professional...
Donald Eugene Ragain
Sep 25, 2014
Creal Springs- Donald Eugene Ragain, 77, of Creal Springs, passed away at 10:00 PM, Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Marion V A Medical Facility with his loving and caring wife, Shirley Ann Ragain, by his side. Donald was born on October 30, 1936 in Williamson County, Illinois to Lindell Dane and Lucy Ellis (Dalton) Ragain. He married Shirley Ann...
Mikey Boaz
Sep 22, 2014
Marion-Robert “Mikey” Boaz, 19, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. Mikey was the son of William T. Boaz III and Tammy (Tegtmeier) Franklin. He was born on August 14, 1995 in Marion. He is survived by his parents; step father, Patrick Franklin; three sisters, Chelsea Boaz, Andrea Stout and Kiley Boaz all of Marion; Nana Cindy Tegtmeier of Marion;...
Ralph "Junior" Vinson
Sep 22, 2014
Chester-Ralph “Junior” Vinson, 79, passed from this life to the next on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, IL, surrounded by family and his extended family at the nursing home. Ralph was the son of Ralph W. Vinson, Sr. and Hazel Frances (Johnson) Vinson. He was united in marriage to Anna Lavonna (Deere) Vinson on July...
Patricia Hart
Sep 22, 2014
Herrin-Patricia Hart, 31, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Herrin Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born on December 9, 1982 in Palm Beach, Florida. She is survived by her children, Leland and Bethany. The family wanted to say thank you to everyone who has touched Patricia and her children’s life. A memorial service will...
Jimmy Neber
Sep 11, 2014
Marion-Jimmy Lee Neber, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jimmy was born on October 9, 1935 in Williamson County to Howard Lee and Nora Ann (Bulliner) Neber. He married Alma Lavon Boyer on September 7, 1962 in Marion. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2011. Mr. Neber was a member of...
Lisa Uzzle
Sep 6, 2014
Marion-Lisa Uzzle, 53, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Lisa was born on January 16, 1961 in Harvey, IL to Paul Leland and Peggy (Dudek) Leland Lacy. She worked for the post office for 25 years. Lisa was in the NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) and the Union Steward of the Marion office. She was a member of...
Gale J. Olson
Sep 5, 2014
Marion- Gale J. Olson, 70 of Johnston City, formerly of Marion, died at 4:55 PM, Friday, September 5, 2014 at her home. Gale was born on January 11, 1944 in Chicago to Frank J. and Doris (Kellogg) Beecher. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for others. She was an active member of The Church on the Way on Morgan...
Mary Benton
Sep 2, 2014
Marion-Mary Evelyn Benton, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on May 19, 1929 in Pittsburg to Adolph and Elizabeth (Douglas) Zoeller. She married James W. Benton in Johnston City in 1946. Together they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Mary was formerly employed at Marion Memorial Hospital and later she and her...
Wanda C. Brookmyer
Aug 30, 2014
Herrin- Wanda C. Brookmyer, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 5:15am on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at FriendshipCareCenter in Herrin. Wanda was born in Carbondale on January 22, 1934, the daughter of Charles C. and Gertrude (Margraves) Daniels. She married Galen Brookmyer. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Brookmyer was a homemaker. She was of Protestant faith. Wanda liked...
Robert "Bob" Wilson
Aug 25, 2014
Goreville-Robert O. Wilson, 87, known to his friends and family as “Bob” or “R.O”, of Lake of Egypt, IL, and formerly of Cape Girardeau, MO, died August 25, 2014 at his home. Bob was born in Wyandotte County, KS on January 19, 1927 to Robert Orville Wilson, Sr. and Alice (Corrigan) Wilson. On June 24, 1950 he married Patsy Ruth...
Edward Manier
Aug 23, 2014
Goreville- Charles Edward Manier, age 51, of Goreville, passed away at 2:00am on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his home in Goreville. Charles was born in Belleville on May 29, 1963, the son of Carl and Alona (Cavins) Manier. Mr. Manier was very active in the Goreville United Methodist Church. He had attended Marion High School, graduating in 1963. He...
Terry L. Gill
Aug 17, 2014
Marion- Terry L. Gill, age 62, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at his home in Marion. Terry was born in Carbondale on January 6, 1952, the son of James and Mildred (Creal) Gill. He married Wilma Leonard in Marion on September 8, 1979. She survives in Marion. Mr. Gill attended the MarionFirstFreewillBaptistChurch. He loved spending time...
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