Obituaries

Carl E. Garris

Carl E. Garris

Jul 28, 2017

Marion- Carl Eugene Garris, Sr. , 82, of Marion, passed away at 5:51 AM, Friday, July 28, 2017 at Integrity of Marion. Carl was born on August 16, 1934 in Williamson County to Beckford and Ruth (Shadowens). He married Alice Jackson. He was a retired mechanic and car salesman. Survivors include- Son- Carl Garris , Jr and wife Pam of...

Donald Orien Vinson

Donald Orien Vinson

Jul 26, 2017

Herrin- Donald O. Vinson, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 5:49 PM, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Don was born on September 5, 1948 in Herrin to James Carl and Lorene A. (Williams) Vinson. He worked for 20 years at Freeman # 6 Mine as a roof bolter. He was a hardworking man who once saved a man’s...

Donald "Curly" Francis

Donald "Curly" Francis

Jul 26, 2017

Goreville-Donald “Curly” Francis, 74 died at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Curly was born in Johnson County, a home delivery, to Almus and Vivian (Kelley) Francis. He is survived by his children; Chris and Tina Francis of Goreville, IL, Sammy Francis of Marion, IL and Eric and Chrissy Francis of Crestone, CO, seven grandchildren;...

Ruth Raines Suchocki

Ruth Raines Suchocki

Jul 25, 2017

Ruth Raines Suchocki, 90, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 8:16 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Ruth was born in Cairo on May 10, 1927 to Lon and Minnie (Hesson) Raines. She was united in marriage with George J. Suchocki on November 27, 1954, in Cairo.  They were married for 32 years before...

Gabriel Alexander-Lee Shelby

Gabriel Alexander-Lee Shelby

Jul 25, 2017

Herrin- Gabriel Alexander-Lee Shelby, infant son of Dakota Allen and Alyssa Dee (Wilson) Shelby, was stillborn at 9:45am on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Survivors include his mommy and daddy- Alyssa and Dakota Shelby of Herrin Big Brother- Cameron Shelby of Herrin Paternal Grandparents- Jason Shelby of Warrenton, MO Rhonda Combs of West Frankfort Maternal Grandparents-...

Virginia Vinson

Virginia Vinson

Jul 24, 2017

Marion-Virginia Vinson, 93, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Integrity Healthcare. Virginia was born on July 20, 1924 in Marion to Jesse Ray and Edith (Atwood) Adams. Survivors include: Daughters-Patricia Ann Stewart of Harrisburg and Sharon Sue Jones of Forest, VA Brother-Charles Wayne Adams Sisters: Donna Jean Jones of Marion Barbara Gail Brock of Geneseo, IL Betty Marie...

Zoe Hampton

Zoe Hampton

Jul 23, 2017

Marion-Zoe Kay Hampton, 15, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Carbondale. Zoe was born on February 1, 2002 in Carbondale to Shannon Manson and Malissa Hampton. Zoe attended Marion Jr. High School. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was loved by everyone. Survivors include: Mother-Malissa Hampton of Marion Father-Shannon Manson of Madison Brother-Christian Jones of...

Sean Scott Vinyard

Sean Scott Vinyard

Jul 22, 2017

Sean Scott Vinyard, 58, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:44 am at his home. Sean was born November 11, 1958 in Eldorado the son of Paul and Phyllis (Lawrence) Vinyard. He was an electrical lineman retiring from Ameren. Survivors include his: Daughter – Rachel Vinyard of Marion Two grandchildren; Makhi House of Marion Hyson House...

Charles Ray Grimes

Charles Ray Grimes

Jul 22, 2017

West Frankfort-Charles Ray Grimes, 76, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Herrin Hospital. Charles' wishes were to be cremated. A memorial services will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion.   Charles was born in Marion, Illinois to Dolphus Woodrow Grimes and Samelda Imogene (Presley) Grimes....

Alta Leona Evans Eckols

Alta Leona Evans Eckols

Jul 19, 2017

Alta Leona (Evans) Eckols, 87, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 3:50 pm at her home in Marion. Alta was born July 3, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana the son of John William and Minnie (Whetstone) Evans. She married Ralph Eckols on November 1, 1969 in Benton and he preceded her in death in 1977. She...

Rosemary Burns

Rosemary Burns

Jul 18, 2017

Stonefort-Rosemary (Groves) Burns, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 4:10pm surrounded by her loving family; husband, Robert Burns, daughter Rosemary Burns and her fiancé Justin Bagley, at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Rosemary was a 1964 graduate of Marion High School. After high school she attended Lockyears Business College in Evansville.  After graduating college she came back to...

Jerrie Frances Riley

Jerrie Frances Riley

Jul 16, 2017

Herrin- Jerrie Frances Riley, age 71, of Herrin, passed away at 11:29am on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home in Herrin. Jerrie was born in Chicago on April 17, 1946, the daughter of Jerry Lee and Mary Frances (Dawson) Harper.  She had worked at Norge, but also worked with the elderly as a private in-home care provider. Survivors include...

Dolores Wilson

Dolores Wilson

Jul 16, 2017

Oxford, MS-Dolores Nadine Wilson, 89, formerly of Marion, died at 3:30pm on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home in Oxford. Mrs. Wilson was born on September 28, 1927 in Morehouse, MO to Clyde C. and Nellie O. (Jones) Hostler. She married Doyle S. Wilson, Jr. on September 28, 1944 in Piggott, AR. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the...

Steven Ray Hess

Steven Ray Hess

Jul 11, 2017

Harrisburg- Steven Ray Hess, 53, of Harrisburg, formerly of Herrin and Energy, died tragically at 2:30 AM, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Steven was born on June 24, 1964 in Herrin to Phyllis (Jarvis) Gulley of Energy. He formerly worked at Aisin in Marion. He was Baptist. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time...

Guy Emery

Guy Emery

Jul 9, 2017

Guy Emery, 89, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 11:50 am at his home in Marion. Guy was born April 7, 1928 the son of Guy and Ethel (Rogers) Emery. He married Betty Jo (Green) Emery and she preceded him in death. He was a veteran, proudly serving in the Army Air Corps. Guy retired from...

Joyce June Stacy

Joyce June Stacy

Jul 7, 2017

Herrin- Joyce June Stacy, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 7:39 PM, Friday, July 7, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Joyce was born on August 2, 1933 in Herrin to Elsie King. She was a homemaker and cared for her family, but worked many years as a caregiver for Mattingly’s Nursing Home in Energy and the Williamson County Programs on Aging....

Everett Henshaw, Jr.

Everett Henshaw, Jr.

Jul 6, 2017

Everett Henshaw, Jr., 82, of Carterville, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 4:15 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. “Junior” was born May 15, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Everett, Sr. & Edith (Hogue) Henshaw. He married Connie Fetters on July 29, 1983 in Marion and together they...

Nicholas Timothy Smith

Nicholas Timothy Smith

Jul 4, 2017

West Frankfort- Nicholas Timothy "Nick" Smith, 28, of West Frankfort, died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident at 10:18 PM, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Herrin. Nick was born on February 14, 1989 in LaGrange, IL to Scott and the late Elizabeth Anne (Steinlicht) Smith. He was engaged to be married to Tiffany Minton of West Frankfort. He currently...

Tilden Parks, Jr.

Tilden Parks, Jr.

Jul 3, 2017

Marion- Tilden Parks, Jr., 95, of Marion, died at 9:35, AM, Monday, July 3, 2017 at Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehab. Tilden was born on September 1, 1921 in Williamson County, IL to Tilden and Margaret (Allen) Parks. He married Rosalie Roberts on April 14, 1945 in Harrisburg. She preceded him in death on February 24, 2005. He was retired...

Adam Mays

Adam Mays

Jul 2, 2017

Johnston City-Adam R. Mays, 39, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Owensboro, KY. Adam was born on June 7, 1978 in Herrin to Kenneth and Gwen (Finney) Mays. He married Casey Haught in Williamson County on September 15, 2013.  She survives Adam worked for Pepsi. He loved to fish, work on cars and spend time with his family....