Obituaries

May 27, 2024

Betty Mann, age 93, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.Betty was born July 30, 1930 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of George D. and Jennie A. (Land) McCluney. She married Carl Mann and he preceded her in death.  Betty was a member at Gods House of Prayer in Carterville and a...

May 26, 2024

Michael Zimmerman, 59, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.  He was born on April 14, 1965, in Sells, Arizona.  He was soon adopted by his parents Elwyn Zimmerman and Carolyn (Vanderslice) Zee.

Michael was an avid motorcyclist and received his training as a mechanic in Phoenix AZ.  He was employed by Black...

May 26, 2024

Barbara (nee Finney) Beasley, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, with her two nieces Kathy and Debbie by her side.  Barbara was born on January 4, 1938, in Herrin, Illinois, the daughter of James and Lydia (nee Trout) Finney.

Barbara attended Kaskaskia College where she earned her degree to become a LPN.  She worked...

May 24, 2024

Ronald Dean Cullum, age 78, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Ronald was born May 19, 1946 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Claude and Avis (Jennings) Cullum. Ron graduated Crab Orchard High School in 1963. He worked as a Produce Manager at a grocery store before he joined the...

May 23, 2024

Toney P. Byars, age 63, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Toney was born November 19, 1960 in Royal Oak, Michigan, a son of Chesley and Willie M. (Edgil) Byars. He married Cherry L. Byars in Carbon Hill, AL. Toney grew up in Puryear, TN and worked at scrap yards,...

May 18, 2024

Jeffery L. Hendrickson, age 60, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home in Carrier Mills, Illinois.

Jeffery was born November 18, 1963 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Gary and Brenda (Terry) Hendrickson. Jeff grew up near New Dennison and graduated Marion High School in 1981. He worked at Hendrickson Body Shop for 3...

May 18, 2024

Harold Lynn Watkins, age 88, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Harold was born October 22, 1935 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Arthur and Claira (Sanders) Watkins. Harold grew up in rural Marion and attended LeMasters Grade School. Harold was known as a "Jack of All Trades". He had worked...

May 17, 2024

Bennie Ray Arrowood, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Bennie was born July 01, 1937 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a son of Tyrus and Muriel (Mede) Arrowood. He married the love of his life, Melva Hudgens on August 23, 1953 in Goreville, Illinois. Bennie moved to Marion when he was...

May 13, 2024

Jordan Wesley Green, 34 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home.  He was born on June 17, 1989, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Kevin Green and Jennifer Crespi.

Jordan received his high school diploma in 2007.  Jordan worked in construction for many years. He was currently employed at...

May 12, 2024

Tina L. Knight-Kelley, age 56, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home in Crab Orchard, Illinois.

Tina was born February 28, 1968 in DeKalb, Illinois, a daughter of Eddy and Juanita (Hairald) Knight. Tina grew up in DeKalb, IL until the age of 10 and her family moved to Wilmington, IL, where she graduated High School....

May 12, 2024

Donna L. Colyer, age 69, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Marion, Illinois.

Donna was born April 24, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of Robert and Angela (Krupinski) Colyer. Donna grew up and graduated high school in Baltimore, then attended college where she studied business. She later moved to Mt....

May 12, 2024

Robert J. Graham, age 84, of West Frankfort, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home in West Frankfort, Illinois.Robert was born October 20, 1939 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Havis and Elizabeth (Woodford) Graham. Robert grew up in Herrin, IL and was a 1959 graduate of Herrin High School.  After graduation he started working in the...

May 9, 2024

Allan E. Coumbe, age 79, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home at the Lake of Egypt.

Allan was born July 10, 1944 in Bath, New York, a son of Warren and Julia (Potter) Coumbe. He grew up in Bath, NY and attended Haverling School Systerm He joined the US Navy and after his discharge...

May 9, 2024

Jeffrey Don Mandrell, 57, of Marion passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 9, 2024.  He was born in Carbondale, Illinois on February 24, 1967, the son of Laurel and Wanda (Minton) Mandrell.

After high school, Jeff went on to pursue his associate degree at John A. Logan College. He was an avid reader, a wiz...

May 6, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Keim, age 71, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.Mary was born August 25, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Melko)  Presley. Mary moved to Southern Illinois in 1990.  She had previously worked at Salvation Army in Chester, IL and at Memorial Hospital in Chester.  She...

May 4, 2024

Patricia Ann Marie (Gasper) Feezor, 85, of Marion, Illinois passed away on May 4, 2024, surrounded by her family shortly after watching Mystic Dan cross the finish line during the Kentucky Derby. Pat was born on November 3, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the daughter of John and Anna (Phillips) Gasper.  Pat’s mother Anna passed away when...

May 2, 2024

Joan Marie Davis, age 67, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Joan was born August 31, 1956 in Benton, Illinois, a daughter of William and Lola (Kent) Burgess. She married the love of her life, Tim Davis on January 23, 1993. Joan was born in Benton, Illinois and graduated from Mt Carmel...

May 2, 2024

Dorothy L. Lee, age 96, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Parkway Estates in Marion, Illinois.

Dorothy was born December 27, 1927 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Stephen and Etta (Bradley) Hendrickson. She married the love of her life, Dean Lee on May 07, 1949 in Marion, IL. Dorothy worked several years in the office at...

Apr 30, 2024

Matthew Thomas Uzzle, age 31, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his friends and family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Matthew was born January 09, 1993 in Marion, Illinois, a son of John and Lisa (Leland) Uzzle. He went to many schools in Williamson County, but was a graduate of Herrin...

Apr 20, 2024

William Darryl Galloway, age 76, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home in Crab Orchard.

William was born May 07, 1947 in Crab Orchard, a son of Walter and Louise (McDonald) Galloway. He married Vickie Lynn Tolbert on July 03, 1981 in Pittsburg and they shared over 30 years of marriage until she preceded him in death...