Obituaries
Jackie Boles
Aug 29, 2017
Marion-Jackie Laverne Boles, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jackie was born on June 27, 1941 in Marion to Jack and Ruby Faye (Emery) Boles. He married Sue Lukens in Herrin on October 20, 1962. Jackie served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Enterprise from 1960-1964 during the Cuban Crisis. He was...
Dormand Cole
Aug 28, 2017
Marion-Dormand Cole, 86, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy. Dormand was born on September 27, 1930 in Paragould, Arkansas to Chester and Beatrice (Rogers) Cole. He married Barbara Ross on December 23, 1950 in Senath, Missouri. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2014. Dormand served in the U.S. Army during...
Tommie R. Cole
Aug 26, 2017
Herrin- Tommie R. Cole, age 60, of Herrin, passed away at 11:16pm on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Tommie was born in Chicago Heights on June 13, 1957, the son of Vernon and Mary (Hill) Cole. He married Pam Triplett in Herrin on July 28, 1978. She survives in Herrin. Tommie worked at AISIN...
Janet Marie Baize
Aug 26, 2017
Herrin- Janet Marie Baize, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 9:00pm on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her home in Herrin. Janet was born in DuQuoin on December 14, 1934, the daughter of Wayne and Georgia (Youngman) Carter. She married William Gene Baize in DuQuoin on November 14, 1953. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2007. Mrs....
Norman "Ray" Turner
Aug 26, 2017
Norman “Ray” Turner, 92, of Pittsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 7:28 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ray was born March 14, 1925 in Williamson County the son of Norman and Orpha (Horn) Turner. On August 24, 1962 he married Earlene Dudley in Marion and together they shared over 53 years of marriage until her death...
Robert C. English
Aug 24, 2017
Marion- Robert Cabble “Bob” English, 83, of Marion, passed away at 10:29 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bob was born on December 21, 1933 in Sacramento, KY to Perry and Beulah (Worthington) English. He married Cheryl Tague on May 26, 1984 at Marion Second Baptist Church. She survives of Marion. He was a...
Doris Lucille Kenley
Aug 24, 2017
Doris Lucille Kenley, 90, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1:50 am at Integrity Health Care. She was born February 26, 1927 in Decatur the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Glasco. She married Stewart Wayne Kenley, he survives of Marion. Doris retired from the Vandalia Correctional Center after 30 years. It was her wish to be...
Harold Worthen
Aug 20, 2017
Marion-Harold Worthen, 99, passed away on Sunday evening, August 20, 2017 in his home with his family by his side. Harold was born on October 15, 1917 in Marion to Harold and Mable (Logan) Worthen Sr. He married Lois Spiller on July 31, 1938. They had two sons. Harold was loved by everyone who knew him and was a kind,...
Emma Maxine Crossley
Aug 20, 2017
Emma Maxine Crossley, age 91, of Lamar, Missouri and formerly of Joplin, Missouri, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Truman Healthcare Center. Maxine was born August 8, 1926 in Marionville, Illinois to Jean and Opal (VanVeer) Girtman. After she graduated high school and pursued her career in special education, she ultimately earning her Doctorate of Education. She was a speech...
John M. Carnaghi
Aug 18, 2017
Herrin- John M. Carnaghi, age 48, of Herrin, passed away at 4:52pm on Friday, August 18, 2017 at his home in Herrin. John was born on May 2, 1969 in Herrin, the son of Louis C. and Shirlene (Gray) Carnaghi. He worked for the Carterville School District as the groundskeeper at Tri-C Elementary School. John was a member of Our...
Joan B. Brueckman
Aug 17, 2017
Joan B. Brueckman, 81, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2:35 pm at Herrin Hospital. In accordance with Joan's wishes she will be cremated and no services held. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements
Joan Clark
Aug 15, 2017
Joan Clark, 69, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 4:49 pm at Herrin Hospital. Joan was born January 20, 1948 in Herrin the daughter of William and Margaret (Ford) Keeling. She married Oscar Clark on October 1, 1966 in Herrin and together they shared over 45 years of marriage until his death on August 18, 2012....
James "Jim" Phillips
Aug 14, 2017
Marion-James (Jim) Phillips, 70, formerly Carbondale, passed away at 10:02 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2017 in Herrin Hospital due to complications following surgery. Jim was born January 27, 1947 in Carbondale to John Henry Phillips and Reba Blonn (Frey) Phillips. Survivors include a sister, Doloris Jean Page of Marion and brother Jerry L. Phillips of Carbondale. Nephews Randy and Rick...
Judith Ramona Dunaway
Aug 14, 2017
Judith Ramona Dunaway, 68, of Christopher, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 8:48 am at her home. Judith was born December 5, 1948 in Johnston City the daughter of Leon and Beverly (Baker) Wall. She married Tom Dunaway on January 12, 1968 in Johnston City and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage. She was a...
Paul Carr
Aug 14, 2017
Marshall, KY-Paul Edward Carr, 69, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his home. Paul was born on January 19, 1948 in Cairo to James and Lela (Abney) Carr. He was a retired captain on a tugboat. Survivors include: Sons: Brad Carr and Tim Carr of Calvert City, KY Grandchildren: Zachary Carr Sarah Carr Ariel Carr Johnathon Carr Brothers-Willie...
Raymond Lee Tartt
Aug 11, 2017
Herrin- Raymond Lee Tartt, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 8:34am on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Raymond was born in Missouri on May 5, 1945, the son of Sue and Louis Tartt, Sr. He married Lisa Tartt in Herrin on October 28, 1994. She survives in Herrin. Prior to his retirement, Ray worked as a semi-truck...
Tracy Gillum
Aug 8, 2017
Goreville-Tracy Lynn Pedigo Gillum, 49, passed away Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Tracy was born November 21, 1967 in Herrin to Joan (Stacy) Beadle and Kenneth Pedigo. Tracy was employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Marion. She enjoyed gardening, writing, reading, and spending time with the light of her life, her granddaughter, Summer. Tracy is...
Jimmy Haseker
Aug 8, 2017
Creal Springs- Jimmy L. Haseker, 54, 0f Creal Springs, passed away at 2:32 PM, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his friend’s home in Johnston City. Jimmy was born on June 19, 1963 in Chicago to Melvin and Agnes (Dempsey) Haseker. He married Tammy Jennings on July 12, 2003 at Marion Third Baptist Church. He and Tammy owned and operated Absolute...
Dennis Whitehead
Aug 7, 2017
Harrisburg-Dennis Whitehead, 63, passed away on August 7, 2017 at his home. Dennis was born on November 18, 1953 in Williamson County to Leo and Arlene (Singleton) Whitehead. He married Kim Cross on June 1, 1997 in Raleigh. Dennis served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, serving in Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom. He worked as a correctional officer at...
Billy Jo Penrod
Aug 7, 2017
Buncombe-Billy Joe Penrod, 77, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at his home. Billy was born on May 7, 1940 in Cypress to Fate and Mary (Jones) Penrod. He married Jane Williams on April 19, 1958. She survives of Buncombe. Billy worked at S.I. Rock Quarry for 45 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include: Wife-Jane Williams...
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