Obituaries
Roberta Sue Reynolds
Jan 13, 2017
Marion-Roberta Sue Reynolds, 78, went to be with the Lord January 13, 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Born May 14, 1938, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Charles W. Reynolds. Together they raised two children, Rob Reynolds of Lake Saint Louis MO, and Renee Reynolds Coody of Hilltop Lakes, TX. They were fortunate...
Geneva Mays
Jan 12, 2017
Freeman Spur- Geneva Mays, 99, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 12:30 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Geneva was born on August 10, 1917 in Freeman Spur to Rome and Maude (Davis) Keeler. She married Valley D. Mays on January 10, 1936 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1977....
Georgia Henshaw
Jan 10, 2017
Carbondale-Georgia Henshaw, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by her family. Georgia was born on April 11, 1936 in Pinckneyville to George and Agnes (Goldman) Roethe. Georgia has always been a hands-on mom. Our memories include her sewing our holiday clothes and being involved in our childhood activities. She was the original Do-it-your-selfer. We...
Jeanne L. Lerch
Jan 9, 2017
Marion- Jeanne L. Lerch, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 12:42pm on Monday, January 9, 2017, in Parkway Manor. Jeanne was born April 15, 1940 to Muriel (Corrin) Thorley in Canton, OH. She was united in marriage to Harrel S. Lerch on April 22, 1960 in Coldwater, Michigan. He proceeded her in death May 24, 2013. They were married...
Emale E. Albright
Jan 9, 2017
Energy- Emale Albright, age 70, of Energy, passed away at 12:50pm on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Helia Healthcare of Benton. Emale was born on November 8, 1946 in Louisiana, Missouri, the daughter of Walter Lee and Esther Bernice (Couch) McCarty. She married Jerry Albright. He preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Albright was a homemaker. Survivors include her...
William Gene Gibbs
Jan 6, 2017
William Gene Gibbs, 61, of Johnston City, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 6:49 am at his home. He was born in Alton, Illinois the son of Charles and Lucille (Gibbons) Gibbs. He married Genie Runion on March 24, 1973 in Meadowbrook, Illinois. Together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. He was a veteran, proudly answering...
Martin Neil Heisler
Jan 6, 2017
Martin Neil Heisler, 79, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 12:50 pm at his sister’s home. In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated and no services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family.
Marvin Pulley
Jan 6, 2017
Marvin Pulley, 81, of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, January 06, 2017 at Mount Vernon Health Care Center with his son, Jeff Pulley, and granddaughter Kaci Dunn at his side. Born on August 1, 1935 in Marion, IL to Guy and Sylvia Pulley, he lived his entire life in the Marion, Illinois area. He grew up on a...
Gary Wayne Culbreth, Sr.
Jan 5, 2017
Gary Wayne Culbreth, Sr., 71 of Swansea formerly of Pittsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 6:46 pm. Gary was born February 15, 1945 in Pittsburg, the son of Clyde “Blue” and Virgie Lee (Pulley) Culbreth. Gary was born and raised in the Pittsburg area. As young adult, he moved with his family to the greater Chicago area. ...
Wanda Marie George
Jan 5, 2017
Cambria- Wanda Marie George, 85, of Cambria, passed away at 3:37 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Wanda was born on January 8, 1931 in Bush to Charlie and Lillian (Collier) Myers. She married Ben George, Jr on March 12, 1948 and together they have shared 68 wonderful years together. She was a homemaker who cared...
Donald Lee Reynolds
Jan 5, 2017
Herrin- Donald Lee “Don” Reynolds, 65, of Herrin, passed away at 1:37 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his home. Don was born on April 6, 1951 in Harrisburg to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodside. At the age of 9, he was adopted by Carl and Phyllis Reynolds. He was a former corrections and police officer for local departments. He...
George Davis Barnett
Jan 4, 2017
Marion- George Davis Barnett, 90, retired US Army Master Sergeant, passed away at 11:30 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the CLC Building of the VA Hospital in Marion. George was born on September 11, 1926 in Moberly, MO to George D. and Marguerite (Davis) Barnett. He graduated from Marion High School class of 1944. He was a member of...
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...
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