Obituaries
Gregory Lynn Cockrum
Jun 13, 2016
Gregory Lynn Cockrum, 59, of Marion, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 3:30 pm at his home in Marion. Gregory was born December 4, 1956 in Ft Walton Beach, Florida the son of Harold L. and Maxine E. (Grove) Cockrum. He married Vickie Darlene Mofield on March 11, 1996 in Marion and she preceded him in death on...
Patricia Ann (Baker) Corder
Jun 11, 2016
Marion-Patricia Ann (Baker) Corder, 85, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 4:15 a.m. Patricia was born May 8, 1931, in Marion, Illinois, to James T. Jr. and Margaret E. (Voss) Baker. After the death of her parents, she was adopted by her paternal grandparents, James T. Sr. and Cora M. Baker in 1934. She married Bill...
Ilda Marlene Powell
Jun 9, 2016
ILDA MARLENE POWELL, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 4:09pm on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her home in Marion. Ilda was born in Crab Orchard on December 6, 1932, the daughter of L.D. “Jack” and Nona Elizabeth (Clarida) Norman. Ilda graduated from Crab Orchard High School in 1950. She later graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, obtaining...
Clyde L. Crawford
Jun 7, 2016
Clyde L. Crawford, 65, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 5:52 pm at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by his family. Clyde was born October 15, 1950 in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Clyde A. and Viola (Husher) Crawford. He married Patsy Kraemer on February 27, 1975 in Sikeston and together they have been blessed with sharing over...
Paralee Elizabeth Deaton
Jun 5, 2016
Paralee Elizabeth Deaton, 89, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her home. Paralee was born May 23, 1927 in Clifford, Illinois the daughter of Jacob and Rosa (Howard) Whitecotton. She married William E. “Bill” Deaton on June 16, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they shared over 63 years of marriage until his death on February...
Mark Anthony Newbolds
Jun 5, 2016
Herrin-Mark Anthony Newbolds, 30, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Mark was born on February 21, 1986 in Carbondale to Mark and Lecia (Profitt) Newbolds. Mark loved life to the fullest, he enjoyed many things in life. He really enjoyed going to football games “Da Bears” with his dad. Mark loved to go out shooting with his dad and...
Joe Elbert Palmer
Jun 3, 2016
Carterville- Joe Elbert Palmer, age 88, of Carterville, passed away peacefully at 9:43am on Friday, June 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Carterville. Joe was born in DeSoto on August 15, 1927, the son of William Virgil and Mary Edith (Vaughn) Palmer. He married Dora Catherine Bayles on February 26, 1949 at Our Lady of...
Timothy Michael McCall
Jun 2, 2016
Herrin- Timothy Michael McCall, 18, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Tim was born on January 14, 1998 in Carbondale to Thomas W. and Rita (Counce) McCall. He just finished his junior year at Herrin High School and was set to enlist with the United States Army Airborne Infantry Division on June 9, 2017...
Betty J. Maddox
Jun 2, 2016
Marion- Betty Jean Maddox, 84, of Marion, Ill., died Thursday afternoon, June 2, 2016, at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was an inspiration to many and will be greatly missed. The former Betty Henson was born July 15, 1931, in Creal Springs, Ill., to Oscar Henson and Fredith Henson Wilkins. She ushered at the old Orpheum Theater, graduated from Marion...
Lydia West
Jun 1, 2016
Marion-Lydia West, 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home. Lydia was born on October 18, 1931 in Puerto Rico to Ernesto Felipe and Rosalina (Rodriquez) Silen. She married Gerald West and he preceded her in death in 1995. Lydia enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with family and friends. She will be missed by all. Survivors...
Rev. Jack D. Huff
Jun 1, 2016
Herrin- Rev. Jack D. Huff, 57, of Herrin, passed away at 11:13 PM, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN, surrounded by his family. Jack was born on January 11, 1959 in Marion, IL to Ulysses and Emma Imogene (Hill) Huff, Jr. He married Billie Benz on June 9, 1979 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin....
Eris J. Knakmuhs
May 31, 2016
Pittsburg- Eris J. Bundren-Knakmuhs, 91, of Pittsburg, passed away at 2:13 PM, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Eris was born on August 2, 1924 in Avon, IL to Walker and Myrtle (Wilkins) Krahl. She married Laverne Bundren shortly after WWII in Abington, IL. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1983. ...
Timothy Dale Lindsey, Sr.
May 27, 2016
Marion- Timothy Dale Lindsey, Sr., 48, of Marion, passed away at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 27, 2016 at his home in Marion. Timothy was born on July 5, 1967 in Chicago to Floyd L. and Shirley (Dover) Lindsey. He married Kathy Bennett in Marion. Survivors include- Mother- Shirley Lindsey of Marion Wife- Kathy Lindsey of Marion Son- Timothy Dale Lindsey,...
Paul Pate
May 25, 2016
Marion- Paul C. Pate, 90, of Marion, passed away at 7:03 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Paul was born on October 30, 1925 in Marion to Carl and Lillian (Tanner) Pate. He married his loving wife of 69 years, Marvelene Norman, on November 9, 1946 at the First Methodist Church in Marion. She preceded him...
John "Pat" Smothers
May 22, 2016
Marion-John “Pat” Smothers, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Pat was born on June 28, 1948 in Carbondale to John Paul and Eva (Borum) Smothers. Survivors include: Sisters: Paula Risner and husband Tom Dana Hoffman and husband Terry Nieces: Gena Anderson and husband Tim Angi Albright and husband Dustin Nephew-Aaron Hoffman and wife Amber Many...
Jody Swisher
May 20, 2016
Goreville-Jody Swisher, 62, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jody was born on March 27, 1954 in Anna to Carl and Mildred (Hudgens) Lindsey. She married Kenny Swisher in Mt. Hebron on September 12, 1982. He survives of Goreville Jody was a member of First Baptist Church in Goreville. She loved photography, gardening and...
Donald E. VanOrmer
May 20, 2016
Donald E. VanOrmer, 76, of Marion, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11:51 pm at Parkway Manor. Donald was born June 22, 1939 in Hull, Illinois the son of Donald H. and Mary Catherine (Roberts) VanOrmer. He married Gail Powell on September 18, 1964 in Johnston City and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. He...
Melvin "Mel" Hill
May 20, 2016
Herrin-Melvin “Mel” Lee Hill, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, May 20, surrounded by his loving wife of 59 years, Nancy (Simmons) and family, in Herrin Hospital. Melvin was born November 1, 1931 to Simon and Lucille (Reel) Hill in Marion. He attended elementary and high school in Herrin graduating with the class of 1948. Melvin...
Donald Sowder
May 20, 2016
Marion-Donald Sowder, 84, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home. Donald was born on December 29, 1931 in Billett, IL to James and Alene (Crouch) Sowder. He married Deloris Curts on January 13, 1951 in Indiana. She survives of Marion. Donald was a retired electrical engineer from Alcoa Warrick Operators. He enjoyed spending time with family and...
William Henry Krantz
May 19, 2016
William Henry Krantz, 69, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:08 pm at Herrin Hospital. William was born April 1, 1947 in Johnston City the son of Richard and Catherine (Borchelt) Krantz. He married Debra Dorris on June 15, 1968 in Zeigler and together they have shared over 47 years of marriage. He was a Vietnam...
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