Obituaries
Clara June Baker
Jan 2, 2017
Clara June Baker, 72, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 02, 2017 at 9:08 am at Parkway Manor in Marion surrounded by her family. June was born January 9, 1944 in Herrin the daughter of Sperlin and Macil (Cheatham). She married Frankie Baker on June 13, 1963 in Herrin and together they shared over 53 years of...
Stormye Leye Harding
Jan 2, 2017
Our precious little angel Stormye Leye Harding was born sleeping January 2, 2017 at 10:57 pm weighing 1 lb 8 oz and 13.5 cm long. Stormye is survived by loving Parents, Brody Lee and Angel Laree (Johnson) Harding and big sister Tymbar Jolynn Harding of Marion. Maternal grandparents, Larry and Angela Johnson of Marion, paternal grandparents, Jeff and Sarah Harding...

Venita M. Marks
Dec 30, 2016
Marion- Venita M. Marks, 91, of Marion, passed away at 8:20 PM, Friday, December 30, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Venita was born on February 21, 1925 in Marion to Cecil and Verna (Westmoreland) Ward. She married Lloyd Marks on June 28, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on 2003. She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

William "Will" P. Hess, Jr.
Dec 30, 2016
William “Will” P. Hess, Jr., 33, of Marion, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 8:58 am at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Will was born February 1, 1983 in Murphysboro the son of William, Sr. and Susan (Lukesh) Hess. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors...
Robert (Bob) Harris Reimer
Dec 30, 2016
Marion IL. - Robert (Bob) Harris Reimer, 81, of Marion, passed away at 3:55 PM, Friday December 30, 2016 at his home in Marion Illinois. Bob was born on January 20, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to parents Erwin H.C. and Rita V. (Burns) Reimer. Bob’s father passed in 1965 in Springfield MO followed by his mother in 1985 in...
Robert A. Owen
Dec 29, 2016
Marion- Robert A. Owen, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 3:55am on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home in Marion. Robert was born in Centralia on August 5, 1944, the son of Lucinda M. (Downen) Bondurant and Clair A. Owen. He had attended the First Pentecostal Church of Herrin. Survivors include his sister- Lorna Bryant of Marion Nephew-...

Vincent Joseph Talluto
Dec 27, 2016
Freeman Spur- Vincent Joseph Talluto, 102, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 9:15 AM, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at his home. Vincent was born on February 15, 1914 in Freeman Spur to Joe and Mary (Spuzzica) Talluto. He married Fern Waldron in 1937 in Illinois. She preceded him in death in 1989. He retired from Old Ben #26 coal mine. ...

Alma M. Gulley-Scarlett
Dec 26, 2016
Marion- Alma M. Gulley-Scarlett, 91, of Marion, passed away at 10:48 PM, Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home. Alma was born on June 26, 1925 in Jefferson County to Harley and Bertha (Phelps) Chambliss. She married Charles Gulley on January 31, 1942 in Jackson, TN. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1998. Later, she married Earl Scarlett...
Mrs. Mary Robertson
Dec 24, 2016
Marion- Mary L. Robertson, 93, of Marion, passed away at 8:45 PM, Christmas Eve at Marion Rehab and Care Center. Mary was born on February 23, 1923 in Mayfield, KY to Luther Elwood and Dola Ann (Lamb) Morris. She married Dorris “Robbie” Robertson on November 15, 1941 in Charleston, MO. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1984. Mary...

Marjorie Lampley
Dec 22, 2016
Herrin-Marjorie Ellen Lampley (née Coles) passed away peacefully on December 22, 2016 at the age of 84 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elsie & Floyd Coles, and her 2 brothers, Harold and Roy, and her beloved son Kenneth Lampley. She is survived by her 2 sisters, Helen Hucke & Reva Coles,...
Jennifer L. Finney
Dec 20, 2016
Jennifer Lee Finney, 59, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 9:43 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jennifer was born August 21, 1957 in Marion the daughter of Calvin and Virginia (Brush) Wilson. She was a graduate of Marion High School in 1975. At the age of 35, after starting her family, she returned to school...
Mary Ida "Jari" Jackson
Dec 19, 2016
Mary Ida “Jari” Jackson, 82, of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7:05 pm at Marion Rehab. Jari was born October 18, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri the only child of William and Aurora Jackson. She graduated from Marion High School and received a Williamson County scholarship to attend the University of Illinois, graduating with a degree...

Rhonda Lynn LeMay
Dec 19, 2016
Marion- Rhonda L. LeMay, 57, of Marion, passed away at 3:22 PM, Monday, December 19, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. Rhonda was born on January 16, 1959 in Marietta, Georgia to Fred Ray and Violet Wanita (Murphy) LeMay, Sr. She formerly worked as a waitress at Pulley’s in Marion and was a bartender at the Marion Eagles. Rhonda...
Glen Keith Newcom
Dec 17, 2016
Herrin- Glen Keith Newcom, 85, of Herrin, lost a courageous battle with cancer at 12:05 PM, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home in Herrin. He was born on March 7, 1931 in Herrin to Glen G. and Edith (Burklow) Newcom. He married his longtime girlfriend of 34 years, Loretta Brown, on August 8, 2015 at a special ceremony held...
Sandra Sue Jordan
Dec 17, 2016
Herrin- Sandra Sue Jordan, 73, of Herrin, passed away at 9:32 AM, Friday, December 16, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Sandra was born on November 7, 1943 in Herrin to John and Dorthella (Wade) McVey. She married Rowan Edward “Ed” Jordan on September 10, 1961 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1976. She was a retired bookkeeper...

Edward "Red" Kinley
Dec 14, 2016
Herrin – Edward “Red” Kinley, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 7:54am on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin with his family by his side. Edward was born May 17, 1930 in Freeman Spur, Il the son of Edward and Eva (Spagnoli) Kinley. Edward married Betty Joyce (Gossage) Kinley on November 1st 1951. She...
Shirley McKenzie
Dec 14, 2016
Marion-Shirley Jean McKenzie, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at her home. Shirley was born on March 9, 1937 in Johnson County to Melvin and Nadine (Cavitt) Gurley. She married Jimmy Dale McKenzie on August 30, 1953 in Vienna. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2013. Shirley worked over 25 years as a head cook for...

Lela Ivern Smith
Dec 14, 2016
Herrin- Lela Ivern Smith, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 10:55am on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Lela was born in Carbondale on April 24, 1936, the daughter of Ira and Ruby (Laffoon) Batson. She married A. Arlie Smith in Carbondale at the First Baptist Church on June 28, 1953. He preceded her in death on November...
Mildred "Millie" Cast
Dec 13, 2016
Harrisburg-Mildred “Millie” Cast, 92, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Millie was born on December 24, 1923 in Creal Springs to John and Kate (Renschler) Elkins. She married Eugene (Gene) Cast in October 1942. Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years; her parents; brothers, Edward and Robert; two sisters, Hazel...
Gladys Stokes
Dec 12, 2016
Grand Chain-Gladys Stokes, 89, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Hillview Healthcare. Gladys was born on December 16, 1926 in Carterville to William and Margaret (James) Hindman. She married Kenneth Stokes in Piggott, AR on December 16, 1948 and he preceded her in death. Gladys was the oldest living member of Shiloh Baptist Church in...
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