Obituaries
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...
Sheri E. Payne
Aug 12, 2016
Crab Orchard- Sheri E. Payne, 46, of Crab Orchard, passed away at 7:47 AM, Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. Sheri was born on November 20, 1969 in Marion to Clarence E. and Verna Lee (Edwards) Payne. She was a member of Mt. Moriah General Baptist Church in Creal Springs. She enjoyed craftwork like embroidery and sewing and working...
Teresa Ann Dunn
Aug 11, 2016
Marion- Teresa Ann Dunn, 64, of Marion, passed away at 2:52 PM, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Teresa was born on July 5, 1952 in Harrisburg to Robert I. and Dolores (Beal) Dunn. She worked several years for General Telephone in Marion and then most recently as a home healthcare aid for Addus...
Shirley Ann Jones
Aug 11, 2016
Shirley Ann Jones, age 79, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:40pm on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at her home in Pittsburg. Shirley was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on August 17, 1937, the daughter of James and Irene (Groves) Raglin. She married Bill Jones on May 28, 1960 in Pittsburg. He survives. Shirley was a homemaker. Survivors include her loving...
Billy Butler
Aug 11, 2016
Marion-Billy Joe Butler, 81, passed away at 9:46pm on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Billy was born on September 17, 1934 in Franklin, IL to Joe and Lee (Phillips) Butler. He married Phyllis Butler and she preceded him in death. Billy was in the US Navy serving on the “Allagash.” He was a member of the...
Glen Gilbert Leeper
Aug 11, 2016
Herrin- Glen Gilbert Leeper, age 77, of Herrin, passed away at 9:27am on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home in Herrin. Glen was born in East Moline on September 27, 1938, the son of Carl Oliver Anthony and Eula Lucille (Jeralds) Leeper. He married Judith Berry on June 18, 1960 at Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church in Herrin. She preceded...
Sandra Elaine Stevenson
Aug 10, 2016
Goreville-Sandra Elaine Stevenson, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Sandra was born on December 5, 1946 in Fredericktown, MO to Willie Lloyd and Juanita (Parson) Filer. She married Rev. O. Dean Stevenson on October 9, 1963 in Madison and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2009. Sandra loved spending time with her family...
Ruby Evelyn Connett
Aug 10, 2016
Ruby Evelyn Connett, 94, of Marion, passed away on 10 Aug, 2016 at 11:55 pm at the Liberty Village Nursing Home. Ruby was born January 5, 1922 in Herrin, the daughter of Guy Chamness Ice and Maggie (Beltz) Ice. She married C.E. “Chuck” Connett on September 15, 1940 in Paris, Tennessee and were happily married for over 67 years. Ruby...
Randall Tyson Parker
Aug 10, 2016
Randall T. Parker, 72, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 4:30 pm at his home in Marion. Randy was born May 14, 1944 in Marion the son of Joseph and Adris (Ingram) Parker. He married Patti Dungey on February 3, 1979 in Marion and together they shared over 37 years of marriage. He retired from Amax...
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