Obituaries

Alekxos "Patti" Regan

Alekxos "Patti" Regan

Jun 28, 2015

Mt. Vernon-Alekxos “Patti” Regan, age 77, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully at 9:15pm on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Mt. Vernon Health Care following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on January 22, 1938, the only child of Oscar “Jake” and Wilda (Turner) Fife. Patti worked in the food service industry most...

Daniel Frey

Daniel Frey

Jun 27, 2015

Marion-Daniel Frey, infant son of Kami and Eddie Frey passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his parents, Kami and Eddie Frey; brothers, Dax and Caden Frey; maternal grandfather, Darrell Marshall; maternal grandfather, Mark Richard; maternal great grandfather, Leo A. Whitehead; maternal great grandfather, Dwight Marshall; paternal grandparents, Steve and Beverly Frey; paternal...

Mary Bloodworth-Stacy

Mary Bloodworth-Stacy

Jun 27, 2015

Energy- Mary Bloodworth-Stacy, age 83, of Energy, passed away at 3:54 am on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born in Stiritz on January 7, 1932, the daughter of John and Mary Bobka.  She was retired from Allen Industries after more than 35 years of service. She is survived by her two daughters- Deborah Johnson of Herrin and...

Charles Ford

Charles Ford

Jun 26, 2015

Carterville- William Charles Ford, Jr., age 95, of Carterville, passed away at 8:30pm on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion.  William was born in Creal Springs on August 29, 1919, the son of William Charles and Minnie (Taylor) Ford. He married Betty Adams in Cape Girardeau in 1941. She survives.  Charles was a proud United...

Betty Richey

Betty Richey

Jun 24, 2015

Marion-Betty Lou Richey, 87, passed away at 6:52am on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born on August 18, 1927 in Marion to Guy and Katherine (Lowe) Key.  She married Vernon Richey on January 24, 1946 and he preceded her in death. Betty volunteered at Heartland Regional Medical Center, she loved working there and the people loved...

Kimberly Johnson

Kimberly Johnson

Jun 22, 2015

Goreville-Kimberly Kay Johnson, 49, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at her home. Kimberly was born on September 22, 1965 in Herrin to Jerry and Darla (Hinckle) Johnson. Kimberly had a wonderful personality and loved people.  She was very musically inclined and loved any beach.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially enjoyed being a good grandmother...

Gladys Reiter

Gladys Reiter

Jun 20, 2015

Marion-Gladys Reiter, 91, passed away at 4:10pm on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at her home. Gladys was born on August 27, 1923 in Chicago to Fred and Jenny (Lian) Madsen.  She married Frank “Bud” Deursch and he preceded her in death and then she married Alfred Reiter and he also preceded her in death. Gladys was Christian by faith; a...

David West

David West

Jun 19, 2015

Marion-David L. West, 58, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at his home. David was born on October 18, 1956 in Rock Island to Gerald and Lydia (Martinez) West.  David was employed as an auto technician.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include: Mother-Lydia West of Marion Children: David Haught Eric Haught Veron Haught Andrea...

Jackie Lee "Jack" Bloodworth

Jackie Lee "Jack" Bloodworth

Jun 19, 2015

Marion- Jackie Lee “Jack” Bloodworth, 84, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 10:50 PM, Friday, June 19, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Jack was born on May 31, 1931 in Williamson County to Lloyd and Letha (Tanner) Bloodworth.  He married Shirley James on October 28, 1950 in Piggott, AR.  She survives of Marion. ...

Pansy L. "Pam" Jacobs

Pansy L. "Pam" Jacobs

Jun 18, 2015

Herrin- Pansy L. “Pam” Jacobs, age 56, of Herrin, passed away at 11:15am on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at her home in Herrin. Pansy was born in Herrin on March 24, 1959, the daughter of Verdell William and Marcella Rose (Riley) Jacobs.  She worked at Aisin in Marion. Survivors include her son- Kyle Lynn Toth of Omaha, Nebraska Granddaughter- Kyla...

Linda Dianne Wright

Linda Dianne Wright

Jun 16, 2015

Herrin- Linda Dianne Wright, 46, of Herrin, formerly of Paducah, KY, passed away at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at her home in Herrin.  Linda was born on January 30, 1969 in Marion to Junior and Glendora (Warren) Newbolds.  She married Scott Wright on July 9, 1994 in Paducah, KY.  He survives of Paducah.  Linda worked fifteen years as...

Lewis Lamphere

Lewis Lamphere

Jun 15, 2015

Marion-Lewis Lamphere, 84, passed away at 12:55pm on Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home. Lewis was born on April 29, 1931 in Johnson County to Charles Edward and Nancy (Webb) Lamphere.  He married June Sullivan and she preceded him in death and then married Shirley Dempsey and she also preceded him in death. Lewis was in the U.S. Army. ...

Marvelene Pate

Marvelene Pate

Jun 13, 2015

Marion- Marvelene Pate, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:15 PM, Saturday, June 13th, 2015 at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Marion. Marvelene was born on October 3rd, 1928 in Marion to Fred and Dorothy (Sanders) Norman.  On November 9th, 1946 she married Paul Pate at 1st Methodist Church in Marion.  They shared sixty-eight years of marriage together. Marlene...

Marie A. Simmons

Marie A. Simmons

Jun 12, 2015

Marion- Marie A. (DeFrank) Simmons, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 8:29 AM, Friday, June 12, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Marie was born on February 13th, 1931 in Marion, the daughter of Francis (Macaluso) and Joe De Frank, Sr.  She was united in marriage to John B. Simmons on January 31st, 1953 in Marion.  He preceded her...

Dr. Richard T. "Mike" Sokol

Dr. Richard T. "Mike" Sokol

Jun 12, 2015

MARION- Dr Richard T. (Mike) Sokol, age 60, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 PM on Friday June 12th, 2015 in his home surrounded by his entire loving family. Dr Mike was in control until the end.  He has battled health issues for a very long time.  He said what comforted him most was closing his eyes and listening...

Afton Faye Collier

Afton Faye Collier

Jun 12, 2015

Marion- Afton Faye Collier, 97, of Marion, passed away at 12:06 AM, Friday, June 12, 2015 at Angel Acres in Marion. Afton was born on July 22, 1917 in WilliamsonCounty to William and Alice (Dorris) McKinney.  She married Truman Collier in 1939 in Paducah, KY.  He preceded her in death on December 14, 1971. She was a homemaker who cared...

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell

Jun 10, 2015

Creal Springs – Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell, age 2 days, passed away peacefully in her Mothers’s arms on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 4:21 am at Barnes Hospital.  Khloe was born on June 8, 2015 in St. Louis to Daniel Campbell and Talina Brewer of Creal Springs.  Survivors include:  Father-Daniel Campbell Mother-Talina Kay Brewer Sister-Nevaeha Campbell Sister-Elizabeth Cambell Maternal Grandparents-Bob and...

Evelyn Jack

Evelyn Jack

Jun 9, 2015

Herrin-Evelyn R. Jack, 89, passed away at 9:42pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Evelyn was born on November 16, 1925 in Williamson County to Edward and Gladys (Simmons) Shadowens.  She married Murle Jack on January 22, 1947 in Williamson County.  He preceded her in death. Evelyn was a member of Scottsboro Church of God.  She enjoyed preparing...

Jimmy Dale Kinley

Jimmy Dale Kinley

Jun 8, 2015

Herrin- Jimmy Dale Kinley, age 61, of Herrin, passed away at 12:45am on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Jimmy Dale was born in Herrin on December 8, 1953, the son of Betty (Gossage) and Ed Kinley, Jr.  He was a member of the Fin and Feather Club of Freeman Spur and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local...

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell

Jun 8, 2015

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell, age 2 days passed away peacefully in her Mothers’s arms  on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 4:21 am at Barnes Hospital. Memorial services will be Monday, July 6, 2015 at 6 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Reynolds officiating.  A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 5 pm until the time...