Obituaries
Steve Wyatt
Nov 27, 2017
Herrin- Steve Wyatt, age 75, of Herrin, passed away at 9:10am on Monday, November 27, 2017 at his home in Herrin. Steve was born on July 7, 1942, the son of Meredith and Juanita (Agden) Wyatt. Prior to this retirement, Steve was the owner of the Fairway Golf Course in Marion. He was a member of the Herrin First Baptist...
William "Joe" Elliott
Nov 27, 2017
William “Joe” Elliott passed away peacefully Monday, November 27 at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO after a brief battle with cancer with his loving wife and daughters by his side. Joe was born February 22, 1949 in Watseka, Illinois to Cecil and Elsie Elliott. He married his grade school sweetheart Marcia Clement on June 8,...
Loudine Newton
Nov 26, 2017
Goreville- Loudine Newton, 70, of Goreville, passed away at 5:03 AM, Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Loudine was born on November 18, 1947 in Marion to James Audie and Lacine (Varner) McGuire. She married Rick J. Newton on July 20, 1972 in Harrisburg. He survives of Goreville. She was retired having worked several years as a...
Jeff Richardson
Nov 24, 2017
Johnston City- Jefferson Ernest William “Jeff” Richardson, 76, of Johnston City, passed away at 2:30 PM, Friday, November 24, 2017 at his home. Jeff was born on August 9, 1941 in Burr, MO to Ernest and Bertha (Sisco) Richardson. He was a hardworking man who owned and operated “Richardson’s Foreign Cars” in Johnston City. He was a skilled mechanic and...
Larry Colboth
Nov 22, 2017
Benton-Larry Colboth, 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Franklin Hospital. Larry's wishes were to be cremated. Private services will be held.
Deborah Ann Flanigan
Nov 22, 2017
Marion- Deborah Ann Flanigan, age 56, of Marion, passed away at 7:58am on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Deborah was born in Rochelle, Illinois on June 24, 1961 and was lovingly adopted by Graydon and Beverly Hoover. She was devoted to her church- the Apostolic House of Worship in Marion. Survivors include her son-...
Michael Banks
Nov 19, 2017
Sesser-Michael Ray Banks, 66, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Eldorado Rehab. Michael was born on October 18, 1951 in Carbondale to David and JoAnne (Kelly) Banks. Michael was formerly employed at a steel mill and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include: Aunt-Sharon Holmes Uncle-Richard Banks Several cousins and close friends He was preceded in death by his...
George Dean Mays
Nov 18, 2017
Herrin- George Dean Mays, 71, of Herrin, passed away at 7:28 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Select Hospital in Evansville, IN. George was born on September 25, 1946 in Herrin to Valley D. and Geneva (Keeler) Mays. He married Tammy Smith in 1992 in Freeman Spur. George worked many years as a truck driver for Shawnee Express and also...
John Hancock
Nov 14, 2017
Marion-John D. Hancock, 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. John was born on September 16, 1952 in Harrisburg to Edgar and Esther (Pankey) Hancock. He married Linda Albright. John was a retired coal miner. He enjoyed weight lifting, fishing, spending time in nature and animals including his five cats. John was a...
Todd Simer
Nov 12, 2017
Herrin- Chrystapher Todd Simer, 46, of Herrin, passed away at 4:48 AM, Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by loved ones. Todd was born on October 4, 1971 in Sterling, IL to John and Susan (Abbey) Simer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He courageously transported Marines to different areas...
Paulette McPhail
Nov 11, 2017
Paulette McPhail, 66, of Hurst, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 5:49 am at her daughter’s home. It was Paulette’s wish to be cremated. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gertrude "Joyce" Cornwell
Nov 11, 2017
Gertrude “Joyce” Cornwell, 67, of Goreville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 7:55 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joyce was born January 26, 1950 the daughter of Mondel and Helen (Richards) Mixon in Charleston, South Carolina. She married Steven Cornwell on December 27, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina and would have celebrated 49 years of marriage next...
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...
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