Obituaries
Gay Lynn Williams
Mar 20, 2017
Marion- Gay L. Williams, 60, of Marion, passed away at 10:51 PM, Monday, March 20, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Gay was born on January 23, 1957 in Johnston City to Robert and Esther (Eberhardt) Williams. She worked for many years as a clerk at Dollar General. She enjoyed playing bingo, walking her dog and talking with...
Carrie L. Tripp
Mar 19, 2017
Carrie L. Tripp, 82, of Marion, went home to her Lord and savior on March 19, 2017 at 6:50 am at home with her family beside her. Carrie was born March 23, 1934 in Hamilton County to Hallie Hungate and Gwen (Clark) Hungate-Arnold. She married Lawrence C. Tripp on June 9, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas. They shared 59 years together;...
Arlene Coffey
Mar 19, 2017
Goreville-Arlene Marie Delisle Coffey, 78, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Arlene was born on December 20, 1938 to Robert and Dorothy Delisle. She grew up in the Chicago, Roseland Area and attended Fenger High in Chicago. Arlene gave birth to two sons, Richard S. and Robert A. from a previous marriage. She moved to Oahu,...
Ruth C. Troutman Travelstead
Mar 18, 2017
Ruth C. Troutman Travelstead, 104, formerly of Marion, passed away at 8:35 pm on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal. Ruth was born June 23, 1912 in Spillertown to Napoleon and Mary Lula (Atwood) Cushman. She married John Donald Troutman in Marion in 1936. He passed away in September, 1958. She later married James Fred...
Frank Thompson
Mar 17, 2017
Marion-Frank Thompson, 96, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Frank was born on September 12, 1920 in Mt. Vernon to Henry and Lillie (Whitlock) Thompson. He married Donna Stullken on August 21, 1943 in St. Louis. She preceded him in death on January 23, 2004. Frank served in the U.S. Navy as a PBY pilot in...
Junior Sullivan
Mar 15, 2017
Goreville-Junior Yvonne Sullivan, 65, of Goreville, passed at 9:35 AM, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his home. Junior was born on May 17, 1951 in Johnson County to Louie and Daphene (Webb) Sullivan. He was a hardworking man who grew up running heavy machinery. His hobby became his work as he later became co-owner/operator of Sullivan Trucking and Backhoe in...
James Matthew McHargue
Mar 14, 2017
Herrin- James Matthew McHargue, age 89, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 5:28am on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, at Herrin Hospital. James was born in Herrin on March 10, 1928, the son of Alexander and Hattie (Woodward) McHargue. He married Edna Louise Young in Herrin on December 15, 1945. She preceded him in death on...
Mildred Chamness-Holmes
Mar 11, 2017
Marion-Mildred Chamness Holmes, 97, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on May 9, 1919 in Marion to Elmer and Luthary (Hill) Blackburn. Mildred was a waitress for several years around Marion. She was a school bus driver for 24 years for Marion Unit #2 and retired in 1977 Mildred was united...
Charles Lavern Davie
Mar 11, 2017
Stiritz- Charles Lavern Davie, 77, of Stiritz, passed away at 3:30 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Charles was born on June 4, 1939 in Hurst to Woodrow Wilson and Louise (Nava) Davie. He married Susan Lorraine Andrew on February 17, 1962 in Sanford, NC. Together, they shared fifty five wonderful years together. She survives of...
Nancy Sullins
Mar 10, 2017
Marion – Nancy S. Sullins, 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10:20 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born September 19, 1941 in Murphysboro the daughter of Walter Martin and L. Lucille (Jeter) Doty. She married Lloyd Sullins on June 13, 1959 in Cedar Grove “Dog Walk” and together they have shared over...
Nancy S. Sullins
Mar 10, 2017
Nancy S. Sullins, 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10:20 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born September 19, 1941 in Murphysboro the daughter of Walter Martin and L. Lucille (Jeter) Doty. She married Lloyd Sullins on June 13, 1959 in Cedar Grove “Dog Walk” and together they have shared over 57 years...
Vincent "Vinnie" Cosby
Mar 10, 2017
Marion-Vincent “Vinnie” Edward Cosby, 33, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Vinnie was born on February 21, 1984 in Madison, IN to Vincent Dixie and Angela Cosby. He was employed at Aisin Manufacturing and formerly worked at 17th Street for many years. Vinnie loved music. He enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh and...
Rose Marie Jensen
Mar 9, 2017
Herrin- Rose Marie Jensen, age 89, of Herrin, passed away at 5:45pm on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Rose Marie was born in Carterville on September 19, 1927, the daughter of Henry and Hannah (Phillips) Colp. She married George O. Jensen in Cairo on June 30, 1956. Together, they have shared sixty years...
James Earl Holland
Mar 9, 2017
James Earl Holland, age 95, of Bush, passed away at 2:05 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. James was born on June 23, 1921, the son of Milton and Uelah (Beshers) Holland. He married Doris E. Pinkston on December 6, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2006. Together they shared...
Wilma Jean Adams
Mar 8, 2017
Goreville- Wilma “Jean” Adams, 85, of Goreville, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:26am, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 30, 1931 in Evansville, IN to Clarence and Lola (Winebarger) Crowley. She married Rev. Wilburn Dean Adams on November 10, 1950 in Evansville, IN. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2007....
Paul Grady Higginbotham
Mar 7, 2017
Marion – Paul Grady Higginbotham, 55, passed away in his home on Tuesday the 7th of March 2017. Paul was born to Yvonne (Fletcher) Higginbotham and Paul Grady Higginbotham in Mildenhall, England on July 16, 1961. Paul is survived by his father Paul Grady (Phyllis A. Brenner) Higginbotham of San Antonio, Texas; brother Michael (Leslie Figge Chatillon) Fletcher of Newport...
Bill W. Boomer
Mar 4, 2017
Bill W. Boomer, 78, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10:20 am at Parkway Manor. Bill was born June 9, 1938 in Herrin the son of Cline and Hazel (Grimes) Boomer. He married Pam Carter and she survives in Marion. He proudly answered the call to serve to serve his country in the Army, where he...
Patricia Alexander
Mar 3, 2017
Creal Springs-Patricia A. Alexander, 84, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Patricia was born on June 4, 1932 in Palos Heights to Ralph and Molly (Stewart) Falconberry. She married Richard Alexander on March 14, 1957 in Chicago. He survives. Patricia was an RN for over 40 years. She loved gardening. Patricia was a beloved...
John Bozarth
Mar 2, 2017
Creal Springs-John W. Bozarth, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. John was born on July 23, 1940 in Stonefort to Herman and Olga (Campbell) Bozarth. He married Barbara Jones on October 21, 1960 in Marion. She survives. John’s hobbies included camping, gardening, hunting and fishing. He loved driving his tractor with the tiller on the...
Floyd "Pert" Jones
Mar 1, 2017
Floyd “Pert” Jones, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 01, 2017 at 4:35 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Floyd was born June 16, 1932 in Williamson County the son of George and Pearl (Welburn) Jones. He was a member of Angelville Freewill Baptist Church in Poordo and retired from Maytag after 33 years. In his retirement he enjoyed fixing...
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