Obituaries
Frieda M. Webb
Nov 10, 2017
Frieda Mae Webb, age 90, left this earth peacefully with her loving family at her side, Friday, November 10, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Born October 3, 1927, Frieda began her extraordinary life born on a farm near the village of Wolf Lake in southern Illinois. The eldest daughter of Mildred and Golbern Vincent, Frieda was one of twelve siblings and found...
Betty Ford
Nov 8, 2017
Marion-Betty Ford, 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Betty was born on October 18, 1922 in Marion to Jesse and Edith (Atwood) Adams. She married William Charles Ford in 1941 in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2015. Betty was of Protestant faith. She was active in the Marion Senior Citizens...
Joyce Bell
Nov 6, 2017
Marion-Joyce A. Bell, 68, was lovingly welcomed into her Lord and Savior’s outstretched hands on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 12:30am. She left this world peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family. Joyce was born on July 25, 1949 to John H. and Rosemary (Hudgens) Sims. She was united in marriage to Charles R. Bell on August 3, 1967...
Frank Huff
Nov 6, 2017
Goreville-Frank Huff, 102, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the CLC at the VA Medical Center. Frank was born on February 10, 1915, about 40 miles west of Nashville, TN to Mitchell and Lizzie (Keith) Huff. When he was two, the family moved to Southern Illinois, settling in the Goreville area. His parents had five more children; George,...
Mary Jane Riley
Nov 4, 2017
Zeigler-Mary Jane Riley, 80, of Zeigler, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 5:03am on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on March 17, 1937, the daughter of Clarence William and Lena Floella (Hunter) Emerick. She married James C. “Bud” Riley on November 3, 1956 in Elmwood, IL. They renewed their wedding vows on their 50th wedding...

Lindell E. Barrell
Nov 4, 2017
Lindell E. Barrell, 76 of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 4:45 pm at his home. It was his wish to be cremated with no services held. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jo Ann Williams
Nov 3, 2017
Herrin- Jo Ann Williams, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 1:20am on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Jo Ann was born in Herrin on October 19, 1945, the daughter of Christine (DeBose) Bailey. She had worked more than 35 years for Maytag in Herrin. Survivors include her daughter- Chris Williams of Sarasota, FL Son- Brent Horn of...
Ralph Devasier
Oct 31, 2017
Marion-Ralph Devasier, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his home.
Ralph was born on November 1, 1935 in Obion, TN to Lloyd and Virginia (Yates) Devasier. He married Sandra Mack on October 22, 1960 in Chicago. She survives of Marion.
Ralph served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the VA where he worked in computers. Ralph...
Reid Thomas Feldkirchner
Oct 31, 2017
Reid Thomas Feldkirchner, 51, died suddenly on October 27, 2017 in Energy, IL where he had lived for many years. Reid was born October 5, 1966 at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, to Harlan L. and Mary Ann Burdick Feldkirchner. Reid was born with physical and cognitive challenges, along with a great personality and caring heart. He was accepting...

Vicki Lynn Lamb
Oct 29, 2017
Carterville- Vicki Lynn Lamb, age 60, of Carterville, passed away at 10:30pm on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her home in Carterville. Vicki was born in Herrin on November 19, 1956, the daughter of Donna (Dawson) Rushing and the late Ronald Glenn Jeralds. She married Charles Lamb in Herrin at the Church of God on July 3, 1975. He survives...
Millie King
Oct 29, 2017
Herrin- Mildred Eileen (Millie) King, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 4:47 PM, Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Millie was born on February 18, 1938 in Hilltop, KY to Walter and Pearl (Ross) King. She was a hard working lady and worked 20 years as a supervisor for the Illinois Department of Employment Security. She was a member...

Timothy Wayne Moffatt
Oct 28, 2017
Timothy Wayne Moffatt, age 49, of Herrin, passed away at 9:37am on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his home in Herrin. Timothy was born in Joliet on July 29, 1968, the son of Charles W. and Beverly (Swanson) Moffatt. He married Kathy Upchurch in Royalton on September 7, 2001. Timothy had worked as a local truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the...
James Thomas Sparks
Oct 27, 2017
Johnston City-James Thomas Sparks, 94, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home. James was born on April 15, 1923 to Everett and Sallie Sparks in Logan, IL. Being raised in West Frankfort, he had two sisters and one brother; Louise Sparks Fleming, Robert E. Sparks and Nevella Sparks Donley, all of which preceded him in death. He...
Carl Thomas Holland
Oct 24, 2017
Bush- Carl Thomas Holland, age 81, departed this life at 7:47 AM, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Bush, Illinois. Carl was born in Elkton, Kentucky on July 5, 1936, the son of Henry (Ned) Holland and Jennie (Harrison) Holland. On August 7, 1954, Carl was united in marriage to Mary Lucille...
Sue E. Payne
Oct 23, 2017
Sue E. Payne, 81, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7:15 pm at her home. Sue was born December 17, 1935 in Marion the daughter of Cecil and Ethel (Gunter) Sullins. She married Charles Ray Payne on January 19, 1952 in Marion and together they shared over 41 years of marriage until his death on June...
Larry Duncan
Oct 23, 2017
Marion-Larry Joe Duncan, 69, passed away on October 23, 2017 in Herrin. Larry was born on August 17, 1948 in Williamson County to Orvil Loyd and Edna Lorraine (Avery) Duncan. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Roy, Harold and Donald Duncan. Larry is survived by his three children: Lisa Jo and Dr. Medha Suwanawongse of...
Cheryal Roxiene Gosnell
Oct 22, 2017
Herrin- Cheryal Roxiene Gosnell, 72, of Herrin, passed away at 12:35 AM, Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Cheryal was born on March 9, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL to Arthur and Demitra (Satterfield) Childers. She married Cliff Gosnell on September 10, 1983 in Herrin. He survives of Herrin. She was a dedicated and...
John L. Blumenstock
Oct 19, 2017
John L. Blumenstock, 74, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 3:30 pm at his home. John was born December 8, 1942 in Marion the son of Walter and Esther (Krumerey) Blumenstock. He married Judith K. Newman on October 21, 1967 at Marion 1st Baptist Church and Saturday, October 21st would have been their 50th Wedding Anniversary....
Robert Gilpin
Oct 17, 2017
Marion-Robert Gilpin, 90, passed away on October 17, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on October 17, 1927 in Crab Orchard to Cyrus and Dana (Ferris) Gilpin. He married Zelma Lorene Jones on October 24, 1947 in Bartonville, IL. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2016. Robert loved camping, boating and fishing. He enjoyed spending...
John Eastman
Oct 16, 2017
Marion-John “Jack” Arthur Eastman, 81, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. John was born on August 17, 1936 on the Eastman Fruit Farm in rural Johnson County in Tunnel Hill, IL. He was raised in Johnson County and attended Webb Town School through 8th grade in a one room school...
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