Obituaries
Gerrard "Gerry" Noonan
May 28, 2017
Herrin- Gerrard “Gerry” Noonan, 80, of Herrin, passed away at 10:46 PM, Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Sunshine House on Weaver Road in Herrin. Gerry was born on June 28, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Thomas V. and Opal T. (Smith) Noonan, Sr. He worked in the maintenance department for the Franklin-Williamson County workshop prior to his retirement. He was...
Nancy L. Smith
May 27, 2017
Marion- Nancy Lyn “Nancy Noodle” Smith, 71, of Marion, passed away at 9:40 AM, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Nancy was born on May 4, 1946 in Aurora, IL to Edward and Mary O. (Gray) Smith. She worked as entertainment director and greeter at Helen Honey’s in Herrin. She was catholic. Nancy Noodle was...
Georgianna J. Richey
May 23, 2017
Georgianna J. Richey, 64, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 1:40 am at her home in Marion. Georgianna was born April 4, 1953 in Metropolis, Illinois the daughter of George and Doris (Hamby) Jenkins. She married James K. Richey on June 15, 1974 in Johnston City, Illinois and together they have shared over 42 years of...
Vera Lenora Fowler
May 23, 2017
Herrin- Vera Lenora Fowler, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 2:37pm on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Vera was born on January 29, 1929 in Blairsville, Illinois to the late Ruby (Snider) and Adolph Welch. She joined Bert G. Fowler in marriage on July 22, 1949 in Hurst, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 30,...
Helen Wright
May 21, 2017
Marion — Helen Wright, age 84, of Marion, IL, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Helen was born on July 17, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of Eric and Estella (Anderson) McKee. She married Leland Wright in December 1950 and traveled with him while he was in the U.S. Air...
Julia A. Hennig
May 21, 2017
Herrin- Julia A. Hennig, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 3:15 AM, Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Julia was born on September 19, 1930 in Herrin to Dr. Ernest L. and Johnnie B. (Sides) Hennig. She had attended the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Marion. She was a Herrin High School graduate and then went on...
Charles E. Beard
May 19, 2017
Marion- Charles E. Beard, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 6:10pm on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Charles was born on December 20, 1935 in Perry County, Illinois, the son of Harley and Myrtle (Rackley) Beard. He married Anita Dillow in Old DuQuoin on August 11, 1973. She survives in Marion. Prior to...
James Richard Cavitt
May 19, 2017
Carbondale-James Richard Cavitt, 55, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11:30am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Nathan Cherry and Racheal Puckett officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday at 10:30am at the funeral home.
Minnie Jane Lamphere
May 18, 2017
Minnie Jane Lamphere, 90, of Creal Springs moved peacefully to her mansion in Heaven on May 18, 2017 at 11:10 am at Integrity Health Care with her family by her side. Minnie was born April 20, 1927 in Johnson County the oldest child of Ray and Afton (Craig) Hart. She married Charles L. Lamphere on June 7, 1943 and together...
Albert Turner
May 16, 2017
Vienna-Albert Turner, 42, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Albert was born on January 16, 1975 in Chicago to Albert Allen and Rosemary Turner. He is survived by mom, Rosemary Turner; dad, Albert Lee Allen; brother, Quentin Lavon Turner; sister, Alphia Marie Nuccio; half sister, Kornika Allen; nephews, Quentin Lavon Turner 2nd and Marcus...
Dorothy LaBotte Lupkey
May 15, 2017
Dorothy LaBotte Lupkey, 89 of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10:24 am, in the loving arms of Jesus at Herrin Hospital. Dorothy was born May 7, 1928 in Marion the daughter of Angus and Attla (Morse) Barger. She married Cecil LaBotte who preceded her in death. Dorothy later married Charles Lupkey who preceded her in death...
Viola Jeanette Banfield
May 15, 2017
Viola Jeanette Banfield, 86, of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 4:47 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Viola was born September 14, 1930 in Bloomfield, Indiana the daughter of George D. & Garcie (Yoho) Gallian. She married William Banfield on April 25, 1947 in Gary, Indiana and together they shared over 61 years of marriage until...
Marion Kennell
May 14, 2017
Thompsonville-Marion E. Kennell, 80, passed away on May 14, 2017 at his home. Marion was born on January 8, 1937 in Woodford Co. to Peter and Sarah (Keller) Kennell. He married Barbara Miller on September 6, 1987. Marion was a member of Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. He retired from the Farm Bureau Board and the Southern F.S. Board. He was...
Cynthia West
May 11, 2017
Marion-Cynthia West, 60, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Cynthia was born on October 7, 1956 in Naperville to Fred and Ann (Horen) Anderson. She married Donald West. Cynthia retired from being a registered nurse after many years of service. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Husband-Donald West Sons-Ryan...
Linda F. Vinyard
May 11, 2017
Marion- Linda F. Vinyard, age 69, of Marion, passed away at 4:17pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Linda was born in Benton on September 2, 1947, the daughter of Ray E. and Helen (Gostowski) Poole. She married Kevin Vinyard in Sturgis, Kentucky on April 9, 1988. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Vinyard was a...
Louetta "Granny" Colp
May 11, 2017
Herrin- Louetta Colp, age 100, of Herrin, passed away at 4:58pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Louetta was born in Martwick, Kentucky on June 19, 1916, the daughter of Harry and Hettie (Hudson) Suthard. She married William Harvey Colp in Herrin on July 9, 1934. He preceded her in death in June of...
Robert Clark
May 10, 2017
Marion-Robert Rae Clark, 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on May 30, 1930 in Williamson County to Raymond and Iva (Perry) Clark. He married Peggy Holiday at Warder Street Baptist Church on September 3, 1955 and together they shared 62 years of marriage. Robert served in the US Army during...
Robert H. Irvin
May 10, 2017
Robert Henry Irvin passed away on May 10, 2017. He was born on May 23, 1928 on the Irvin family farm in rural Dale, Illinois, the son of Henry Irvin and Effie Williams Irvin. He married Laura Rose (Lee) Irvin on June 24, 1950 in Dale, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Laura Rose of Carterville, and by his...
Naomi Turner
May 9, 2017
Marion-Naomi Rose Turner, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at South Gate Nursing Home in Metropolis. Naomi was born on October 17, 1929 in Marion to Arthur and Clara Watkins. She married Francis Moody Turner on March 26, 1946. He preceded her in death on November 22, 1988. Naomi was a member of Community Chapel in Marion. She...
Thomas Gabriel
May 7, 2017
Marion-Thomas Gabriel, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Thomas was born on September 28, 1943 to Thomas and Billie (Boyd) Gabriel. Thomas retired from Banterra Bank after many years of service. He enjoyed flying his radio controlled air plane and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include: Daughter-Kelly and Roy Ross of...
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