Obituaries
Charles "Chuck" Luckett
Aug 4, 2016
Charles A. (Chuck) Luckett 83 of St. Cloud, FL formerly of Marion passed away August 4, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Chuck was born in Ridgway, IL on June 10, 1933 to Laura and Joe Luckett. He graduated from University of Notre Dame (Class of 55) with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Chuck served his country in...
Thomas J. Kern, Sr.
Aug 3, 2016
Herrin- Thomas J. Kern, Sr., age 66, of Herrin, passed away at 4:01pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at his home in Herrin. Thomas was born on October 17, 1949 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and Mary (Olejar) Kern. He married Cynthia Greenwood in Cambria on September 12, 1990. Thomas was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He...
Audrey Elaine Jenkins
Aug 2, 2016
Goreville-Audrey Elaine Jenkins, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Audrey was born on February 16, 1939 in Metropolis to Herbert and Marjorie (Jackson) Davis. She married Herman Jenkins on June 19, 1955. He survives of Goreville. Audrey worked at the Egyptian Drive-In and the Goreville Food Market. She enjoyed painting, working on arts and crafts...
Jackie Don Clark
Aug 1, 2016
Marion-Jackie “Jack” Don Clark, 76, was taken from his worldly home on August 1, 2016 to be with his mom, dad and two sisters in his new heavenly home. Jack was born to Raymond and Iva (Perry) Clark on October 2, 1939 in Marion. He is survived by: Thomas Lewis, husband of Jack’s deceased sister Mary Louise Clark Lewis. Many...
Ronald Percy Wade
Jul 29, 2016
Herrin- Ronald Percy Wade, 72, of Herrin, died at 1:00 AM, Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 30, 1943 in Herrin to Glen and Mildred (Hall) Wade. He married Phyllis S. Summers on January 14, 1967 in Plumfield. She survives of Herrin. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he...
Bill Murrie
Jul 28, 2016
Marion-Bill Murrie, 85, passed away at 3:58pm on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Bill was born on May 3, 1931 in Cypress to William and Vada (Goodman) Murrie. He married Mary Day on May 15, 1953 in Anna. She survives of Marion. Bill was in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict serving on air craft carriers in...
Hollie "Poncho" Tanner
Jul 28, 2016
Creal Springs-Hollie “Poncho” Tanner, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2016 at Fountains in Marion with his family by his side. Poncho was born in Creal Springs on October 27, 1937 to Hollie and Elsie (Davis) Tanner. He married Helen Smith in November 1965. She preceded him in death. Poncho was a member of the American Legion Post 147,...
Timothy Roger Latham
Jul 27, 2016
Timothy Roger Latham, 68, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at his home in Marion. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 1 pm at Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. Paul Lee officiating, family and friends are asked to meet directly at the cemetery. Military rites will be presented by members of the V.FW. Post #1301,...
Loraine V. Akins
Jul 27, 2016
Loraine V. Akins, 95, of Marion, formerly of Aurora, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10:28 am at Herrin Hospital. Loraine was born September 27, 1920 in Elgin the daughter of Harold and Irma (Wells) Jacobs. She married George Oros, he preceded her in death, she later married Carl Akins and he precedes her in death. She was...
Violet Lee Johns Jeter
Jul 21, 2016
Marion-Violet Lee Johns Jeter, 95, went to be with her Lord at 7:15am on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Violet was born on Easter Sunday, March 27, 1921 in Scottsboro to Charlie and Bertie (Hudgens) Johns. She married Loren C. Jeter on January 13, 1940 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death in 1996. Violet was a...
Betty Lou Jarvis
Jul 21, 2016
Carterville- Betty Lou Jarvis, age 82, of Carterville, passed away at 11:03am on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Betty was born in Johnston City on October 16, 1933, the daughter of John and Estella (Mathis) Oliver. She married Robert “Bob” Jarvis in Johnston City on July 3, 1952. Together, they have shared sixty-four years of marriage. Mrs....
Danny Britt Adams
Jul 20, 2016
Danny Britt Adams, 51, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at his home. Britt was born February 16, 1965 in Lancaster, California, the son of Danny and Linda (Parks) Adams. He was a heavy equipment operator and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his; Three daughters; Brittany Simmons and husband Justin of Marion Lyndsee Adams...
Angie Bergin
Jul 18, 2016
Herrin- Mary Angelina (Branca) Bergin, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 8:10 PM, Monday, July 18, 2016 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Angie was born on December 29, 1921 in Herrin to Robert and Louise (Merlo) Branca. She married Emmett Robert Bergin on August 22, 1950 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He preceded her in...
Mary Jean (O'Hara) DeMattei
Jul 17, 2016
Mary Jean DeMattei, 85, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 9:55 pm in her home. Mary Jean was born in her home in Benton, Illinois, on December 17, 1930, to James G. and Marie (Huelbig) O’Hara. She graduated from Benton High School in 1948 and attended Bethel Women’s College from 1948 to 1950. She then earned her bachelor’s degree...
Rosetta Kay Gillespie
Jul 16, 2016
Johnston City- Rosetta Kay Gillespie, age 72, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 5:42pm on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at The Bridge at Rockwood, Tennessee. Rosetta was born in Muhlenberg County, KY on September 3, 1943, the daughter of J.D. and Agnes (Dame) Shadowens. She married Roy Gillespie on August 2, 1963. He preceded her in...
James A. "Catfish" Choate
Jul 16, 2016
Marion- James A. “Catfish” Choate, 71, of Marion, passed away at 6:10 AM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. James was born on February 23, 1945 in Tunnel Hill to Levi and Marie (Boner) Choate. He formerly worked at Sambo’s Truck stop in Marion. He was a member of Scottsboro...
Larry Baysinger
Jul 14, 2016
Marion- Larry D. Baysinger, 72, of Marion, passed away at 7:40 PM, Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Larry was born on November 21, 1943 in Marion to Kirby Everett and Dorothy F. (Rush) Baysinger, Jr. He married Phyllis Feurer on New Year’s Eve 1965 at Zion United Church of Christ in Marion. Larry was a hardworking man who...
Warren K. Willis
Jul 12, 2016
Marion – Warren K. Willis, 78, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home in Marion. Warren was born September 18, 1937 in Eldorado, the son of Wayne and Fern (King) Willis. He married Barbara Graham on December 28, 1977 in Brooklyn, Iowa, and together they shared over 32 years of marriage until her death on...
Arthur Craig "Art" Disney
Jul 9, 2016
Arthur Craig “Art” Disney passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter at his side at their home in Marion, Illinois , at 10:17 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born on March 24, 1924 in Muddy, Illinois to Charles V. and Rosa Lee (Mahaffey) Disney. Arthur graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1942 and enlisted in...
Hazel Wheeler
Jul 8, 2016
Marion-Hazel D. Wheeler, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Hazel was born on August 29, 1924 in Johnston City to George and Ester (Moses) Davis. She married Robert D. Wheeler on September 5, 1942 in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1981. Hazel worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at the...
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