Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Gibbs
Sep 18, 2016
Marion-Robert “Bob” Lee Gibbs, 67, passed away at 1:20am on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the VA Medical Center. Bob was born on August 9, 1949 in Marion to Ezra and Geneva Lucille (Robertson) Gibbs. He married Cindy Murphy in 1982 in Whiteash. She survives. Bob served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked for Herrin Hospital for 20...
Juanita M. Bloodworth
Sep 16, 2016
Marion- Juanita M. Bloodworth, age 78, of Marion, passed away at 10:29pm on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Juanita was born in Williamson County on September 18, 2016, the daughter of Claude and Della McCormick Barwick. She married Donald L. Bloodworth in Marion on May 25, 1955. He survives. Survivors include her loving husband- Donald Bloodworth...
Bradley Hopkins
Sep 16, 2016
Herrin- Bradley Hopkins, 63, of Herrin, passed away at, 7:50 AM, Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home. Bradley was born on December 18, 1952 in Herrin to Billy Ray and Betty Ruth (Sowman) Hopkins. He married Christine Kedziolka on December 21, 1979 in Pittsburg, IL. She survives of Herrin. He worked as a supervisor in the housing department of...
Eric Smart
Sep 16, 2016
Goreville- Eric Lynn Smart, age 37, of Goreville, passed away at 7:45pm on Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home in Goreville. Eric was born in Carbondale on April 9, 1979, the son of Richard and Debbie (Deaton) Smart. He married Brenda Schuetz at the Goreville United Methodist Church on July 7, 2001. She survives. Eric enjoyed fishing, listening to...
Darian Ashe Hayes
Sep 15, 2016
West Frankfort- Darian Ashe Hayes, age 17, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his grandmother’s house in West Frankfort. Darian was born in Carbondale on January 11, 1999, the son of Louis Ryan Hayes and Sarah McDonnell. He was a member of Coal Bank Springs Baptist Church and a student at West Frankfort High School. Darian loved to...
June Owens
Sep 10, 2016
Mrs. June Owens, 90, formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Rockledge, Florida. Mrs. Owens was the daughter of the late Iva and Kurby Sniderwin of Marion. She was born June 13, 1926, in Akin, IL. She married Sam Owens on February 9, 1946. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandson,...
Kenneth R. King
Sep 10, 2016
Kenneth R. King, 85, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 1:05 pm at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Ken was born on March 26, 1931, in London, where his father James was serving as Sergeant-Major in the Grenadier Guards, the most senior infantry regiment in the British Army. He was one of three children to James...
Judy Somers
Sep 8, 2016
Marion-Judy V. Somers, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale following a brief illness. Judy was born on August 13, 1939 in Tupelo, MS to Mitchell and Marjorie Bynum. She married John W. Somers on September 4, 1960. They shared 45 years of marriage until his death on August 6, 2005. Judy loved...
John "J.C." Garavalia
Sep 7, 2016
Herrin- John “J.C.” Garavalia, age 85, of rural Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. John was born in Pinckneyville on April 9, 1931, the son of Angelo and Wilma (Runion) Garavalia. He married Carol Gatewood on March 10, 2000 in Carbondale. She survives. J.C. retired from Southern Illinois University, where he worked...
Freda Yow
Sep 7, 2016
Vienna-Freda Elizabeth Mary Yow, 91, formerly of Carbondale, passed away at 10:47am on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Hillview Healthcare Center. Freda was born on March 20, 1925 in London, England to Fred and Elizabeth Mary (Hill) Bailey. She was a war bride and married Robert Yow. He had a Mohawk when they met. Robert preceded her in death in...
John C. "J.C." Garavalia
Sep 7, 2016
Herrin- John C. “JC” Garavalia of Herrin, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Arrangements are incomplete at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.
Bettie Mayer
Sep 7, 2016
Marion-Bettie June Lannom Mayer, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bettie was born on August 24, 1929 in Marion. She was the daughter of Howard Tapley Lannom and Juanita Marie Nelson. Bettie had one brother, Howard Lavern Lannom. She married Gene Mayer in 1946 in Piggott, AR. They shared nearly 60 years of...
Mavis Claire McDonough
Sep 5, 2016
Mavis Claire McDonough, 74, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 5:30 pm at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Mavis was born December 15, 1941 in West Frankfort the daughter of Clair and Esther (Cox) McKenzie. She married David McDonough on August 23, 1963 in Evanston, Illinois and together they have shared over 53 years of marriage. She...
Dortha Williams
Aug 27, 2016
Marion-Dortha D. Williams, 94, passed away at 1:05pm on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dortha was born on December 18, 1921 in McRae, AR to William and Sarah (Mizell) Gregory. She married Henry Williams and he preceded her in death. Dortha was of Methodist Faith. She formerly worked at Sangamo and Allen Industries. Dortha enjoyed crocheting...
Donnie Gene Odom
Aug 26, 2016
Marion-Donnie Gene Odom, 66, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at his home. Donnie was born on September 4, 1949 in Kutuwa, KY to Eugene and Lucy Ruth (Timmins) Odom. He married Dorothy Stone on October 15, 1997 in Paducah, KY. She survives of Marion Donnie worked at Freedonia Rock Quarry for 37 years. He loved to fish and...
Lillian Marlene Bailey
Aug 22, 2016
Marion-Lillian Marlene Bailey, 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Marlene was born on July 18, 1947 in Williamson County to William “Bud” and Mildred (Hastings) Wharry. She married Jerry Bailey on August 6, 1966 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Paulton. He survives of Crab Orchard. Marlene was...
Wilma Ruth Johnson
Aug 20, 2016
Herrin- Wilma Ruth Johnson, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 7:39pm on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her home in Herrin, surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born in Centralia on May 27, 1942, the daughter of Wilvey and Maxcene (Creed) Veller. She married Carl Dean Johnson in Mount Vernon on June 12, 1959. Together, they have shared...
Mr. Bobby Johnson
Aug 16, 2016
Freeman Spur- Bobby G. Johnson, 66, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 8:45 AM, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his home. Bobby was born on September 4, 1949 in Herrin to Howard Eugene and Evelyn (Green) Johnson. He graduated high school, went to college and then entered the United States Army and served his country overseas during the Vietnam War....
Bobby Lee Murphy
Aug 15, 2016
Bobby Lee Murphy, 88, of Marion, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 5:35 pm at his home. Bobby was born September 30, 1927 in Poordo the son of Troy and Gazell (Parks) Murphy. He married Betty Louise Tillitson on November 29, 1947 and together they shared over 32 years of marriage until her death in June, 1980, he...
Priscilla McGee Mireles
Aug 14, 2016
Marion-Priscilla McGee- Mireles, 64, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at her home. Priscilla was born on September 12, 1951 to Corum and Loudean McGee. She married Francisco Mireles, Jr on April 14, 2002. He survives of Corpus Christi, TX. Priscilla was a 1969 graduate of Marion High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, camping and metal...
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