Obituaries
Barbara Mathis
Apr 26, 2015
Pinckneyville-Barbara J. Mathis, 72, passed away at 10am on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Barbara was born on January 8, 1943 in Goreville to Clyne and Martha (Loyl) McNeely. She worked for Kroger for many years and was also a beautician. Barbara was a member of Eastern Star. She will be missed by all who knew...
Velma Lois Diamond-Lyell
Apr 24, 2015
Marion- Velma Lois Diamond-Lyell, age 88, of Marion, passed away at 3:55pm on Friday, April 24, 2015 at her home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until 2:00pm...
Galen Henderson
Apr 23, 2015
Goreville-Galen Lee Henderson, 42, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Galen was born on February 2, 1972 in Elgin to Carl and Jean (Stewart) Henderson. He was a member of the Pentecostals of Southern Illinois. Galen loved old cars, motorcycles and computers. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Parents-Carl and Jean Henderson...
Michael McNichols
Apr 22, 2015
Marion-Michael McNichols, 56, passed away at 3:27pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. It was Michael's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held.
Robert W. Mocaby
Apr 21, 2015
Robert W. Mocaby, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born June 26, 1935 in Franklin County the son of Terelius and Allie (Rice) Mocaby. He married Edna Hoppers and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. He was a retired coal miner. Robert was a member...
Grace Oliver
Apr 21, 2015
Grace Oliver, 91 took the first flight of her lifetime, she went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2015 at 1:15 AM. Grace was born March 4, 1924 to George and Amy (Hall) Bradley in Corinth Township. She married William “ Shorty “ Oliver on Sept. 27, 1942 in St. Charles, MO. Together they enjoyed 66 wonderful years...
Jack Simmons
Apr 20, 2015
Jack Simmons passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at his home in Carbondale. Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.
Jack E. Simmons
Apr 20, 2015
Carbondale- Jack E. Simmons, age 91, of Carbondale, passed away at 11:15am on Monday, April 20, 2015, at his home in Carbondale. Jack was born in Marion on October 8, 1923, the son of Chester A. and Zella (Norman) Simmons. He married Margaret F. Fietsam in Marion on October 25, 1942. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2006....
Michael Aaron Reed
Apr 20, 2015
Marion- Michael Aaron Reed, age 30, of Marion, passed away on Monday evening, April 20, 2015. Michael was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 19, 1984. He married Jacqueline Hyatt in Robinson, IL on February 25, 2013. At the time of his passing, Michael was engaged to Jacqueline Kahmke. Survivors include his mother- Nina (Reed) Moore of Marion Step-father- Patrick...
David M. Rady
Apr 19, 2015
David M. Rady, 83, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 2:33 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. David was born August 30, 1931 in Marion the son of Clarence and Grace (Zachery) Rady. He married Emma Lou Shadowens on December 24, 1952 in Scottsboro and together they shared over 49 years of marriage until her death...
Mary Kay Gibson
Apr 18, 2015
Mary Katherine J. Gibson known to her friends as Mary Kay of Goreville formerly of Collinsville, passed away at 1:45 am on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion, with her husband by her side. She was born April 12, 1938, in Collinsville to Albert (Bud) and Ethyl (Riley) Seiner. She married Gerald (Jerry) W. Gibson on...
Helen Lynn Hays
Apr 16, 2015
Herrin- Helen Lynn Hays, age 63, of Herrin, passed away at 3:00am on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Herrin Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Helen was born in Herrin on February 7, 1951, the daughter of Bill J. and Geraldine (Berry) Hays. After graduating from Herrin High School in 1969, she studied journalism at Columbia University, where she served as editor of the...
Eric Welker
Apr 15, 2015
Anna-Eric Welker, 45, passed away at 9:30pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his home. It was Eric's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Aileen Trexler
Apr 12, 2015
MARION-Aileen Martha Traxler, 78, passed away at 1:13pm on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Aileen was born September 17, 1936 in Wayne County, MI to Edward and Dorothy (Price) Walker. She married David Trexler on June 18, 1960 in Kankakee, Illinois; together they shared almost 49 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on June...
Yvonne Higginbotham
Apr 10, 2015
Marion – Yvonne Higginbotham, 81, passed away peacefully in her home Friday evening April 10, 2015 surrounded by two of her sons, Micheal Fletcher and Grady Higginbotham, and her friend and caregiver, Susan Tackitt. Yvonne was born to Muriel (Hearn) Fletcher and Delos Fletcher in Williamson County near Dillingham on November 17, 1933. According to Delos, the doctor was late...
John T. "J.T." Worthen
Apr 10, 2015
Carterville- John T. "J.T." Worthen, of Carterville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 8:42am on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in Murphysboro on September 20, 1972, the son of John Thomas and Lana (Baker) Worthen. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his son- Dylan Worthen of Herrin Son- Zach Worthen of Herrin Son-...
Katheryn Knight Hargan
Apr 9, 2015
Katheryn Louise Knight Hargan, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her sons, Mark Curtis Hargan and Keith Knight Hargan, in Marion, Illinois, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015. Katheryn was born in Rosiclare, IL November 10, 1920 the tenth of eleven children of E.A. Knight and Jennie Wood Knight. Education was extremely important to her, leaving for school at an early...
Richard Haught
Apr 8, 2015
Goreville-Richard L. Haught, 72, passed away at 9:35pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Richard was born on December 6, 1942 in Colp to Cleddis and Katherine (Fleck) Haught. He married Glenda in Athens, GA on September 2, 1966. She survives of Goreville. Richard served in the US Army. He was a member of Local 73...
Donna Wilson
Apr 7, 2015
Energy-Donna L. Wilson, 83, passed away at April 7, 2015 at her home. Donna was born to Rev. James Elmer and Jessie (Ellis) Grisham on November 21, 1931 in Raleigh, IL. She graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1949. She then moved to Springfield and worked in the Governor’s office. She moved to Marion in 1957 and was the...
Robert Avery
Apr 6, 2015
Marion- Robert Avery, 86, passed away April 6th 2015 at 9:55pm at his home. He was born September 9, 1928 to Joseph Avery and Cecil (Overstreet) in Marion. He married Ann Horn. She survives of Marion. Robert was a tool and dye maker, pipe fitter, carpenter and a mechanic. He was also a Master Mason of Lodge 89 AF and...
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