Obituaries
Raymond McGee
Oct 9, 2016
Marion-Raymond Norvel McGee, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Some knew his as Ray, family knew him as Norvel and friends knew him as “Snapper.” Snapper was born in Williamson County on January 1, 1940 to Ray and Helen (Sanders) McGee. He married Karen Hearn. Snapper was preceded in death by...
Wanda Travelstead
Oct 7, 2016
Goreville-Wanda F. Travelstead, 78, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wanda was born on January 3, 1938 in Williamson County to Charles Lester and Lucy Irene (Blumenstock) Rodgers. She married Robert Wayne Travelstead in Pulley’s Mill Pentecostal Church on January 21, 1965. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2010. Wanda was a...
Robert "Bob" Ashe
Oct 6, 2016
Marion-Robert “Bob” Dale Ashe, child of God for 86 years, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Bob was born on June 26, 1930 in Harrisburg to Barney and Maude Ashe. He married Marilyn (Warburton) Ashe on June 7, 1951 and they remained a devoted couple until Marilyn’s death in 2010. Bob was a founding member of...
Veronica Womack Willis
Oct 5, 2016
Veronica Womack Willis, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Parkway Manor in Marion, IL. She was born September 20, 1923, in Silvis, Illinois, the daughter of Albert Karl Miller and Katie Mabel Rubey Quick Miller. Ronnie, as she preferred to be called, graduated from United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois, class of 1940. She...
Dustin Shane Bandy
Oct 1, 2016
Marion- DUSTIN SHANE BANDY, age 27, of Herrin passed away at 12:30 PM, Saturday October 1, 2016 at his home in Marion. Dustin was born on February 15, 1989, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Warren and Michelle (Heath) Bandy. He worked as a laborer in the construction business for various companies in the area. Survivors include- Mother- Michelle Heath and...
Stanley L. Ivy
Sep 30, 2016
Stanley L. Ivy, age 86, of Pittsburg, passed away at 9:30am on Friday, September 30, 2016 at his home in Pittsburg. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Roger Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery in Ozark,IL. Visitation will be held from 10am until noon...
Delena Sue Chamness
Sep 27, 2016
Pittsburg-Delena Sue Chamness, 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital. Sue was born on November 5, 1957 in Greenville, OH to James and Mary (Kelly) Simpson. She married Michael Chamness on December 27, 1995 in Ava. Sue enjoyed hunting and fishing. She loved going to church and spending time with her family. Sue is survived by...
George B. Johnson
Sep 27, 2016
Creal Springs- George B. Johnson, 66, of Creal Springs, passed away at 7:15 AM, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. George was born on August 4, 1950 in Chicago to George M. and Lorraine (Morran) Johnson. He fueled Jet airplanes for American Airlines for many years prior to his retirement. Survivors include- Son- Brad Johnson of Schaumberg, IL He...
John L. Grant
Sep 26, 2016
Marion-John L. Grant, 90, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in February 9, 1926 in Marion to Otto and Ora (Chamness) Grant. He married Leesa Stilley on December 25, 1951 in Herrin and they shared over 64 years of marriage. She survives. John served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman during WWII...
Loudene Kelton-Dial
Sep 24, 2016
Marion- Loudene Kelton-Dial, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:58am on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Helia Healthcare of Benton. Loudene was born in Williamson County on May 24, 1921, the daughter of Oscar and Emma Hanks. She married Robert Dial on December 2, 1967 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1980. Mrs. Dial...
Bobby James Murray
Sep 24, 2016
Bobby James Murray, age 84, of West Frankfort, passed away at 2:25pm on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Bobby was born in Franklin County on January 20, 1932, the son of Carl Moore and Hazel (Swartzka) Murray. Before retirement, he worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker. He is survived by his brother- Edward Lee Murray of West...
Jeffrey S. Stone
Sep 21, 2016
Herrin- Jeffrey Scott Stone, 42, of Herrin, died at 1:00 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his home in Herrin. Jeff was born on April 27, 1974 in Herrin to Gary and Nancy (Jacobs) Stone. He worked as an auto body mechanic at various places throughout the area. In his spare time, he enjoyed listening to music, tinkering with cars...
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...
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