Obituaries
Mrs. Imogene "Genie" Prudent
May 9, 2015
Zeigler- Imogene “Genie” Prudent, 90, of Zeigler, passed away at 4:50 PM, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Genie was born on April 30, 1925 in Valier to Domy and Vida Fern (Giles) Giacoma. She married William Anthony “Bill” Prudent on December 2, 1942 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on May 11....
Samuel A. Jackson
May 7, 2015
Carterville-Samuel A. “Sam” Jackson died unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2015 in Carterville at the age of 75. Sam is survived by his wife, Diana of Carrier Mills; his sister, Ruth Black of Tyler, TX; four children, Bobby Miller, James Miller, Christopher Miller and Sammie Miller and grandchildren, David, Kathryn and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his...
Elaine Foster
May 6, 2015
Goreville- Elaine Foster passed from this earth on Wednesday afternoon, May 6, 2015. She was 93 years old. She entered this life on August 5, 1921 in Salem, Richland County, IL being the daughter of Lafayette Ivan McCarty and Edna Evelyn Bowers McCarty. On June 4, 1944, she married Joseph Simpson Foster whom she was married to for over 66...
Lorene Nora Henry
May 5, 2015
Marion-Lorene Nora Henry, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Lorene was born on September 15, 1930 in St. Louis to Earl and Eathel (Tubbs) Fisher. She married Walter Henry and he preceded her in death. Lorene retired from Wagner Electric. She was a member of the First Church of God in Marion. Her...
Mrs. Margaret A. Boren
May 5, 2015
Herrin- Margaret Ann Boren, 61, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at her home in Herrin. Margaret was born on January 25, 1954 at Scott Air Force Base to Truman and Giesla Graves. She married Gregory R. Boren on November 8, 1974 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2011. Margaret worked many...
Mrs. Ruth Geneva Levan
May 4, 2015
Herrin- Ruth Geneva Levan, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 10:50 PM, Monday, May 4, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Geneva was born on May 13, 1923 in East St. Louis, IL to Ernest and Mary Lou (Lacy) Stephens. She married Herman John Levan on September 21, 1946 in East St. Louis. He preceded her in death...
William Robert Templeton
May 4, 2015
Marion-William Robert Templeton, 84, passed away on May 4, 2015 at his home with his beloved wife of 57 years, Louise, by his side. William “Bill” was born in Tamaroa on March 19, 1931. He was the son of Dr. William Robert and Marguarite Templeton. When their mother died suddenly in Alton when Bill and his sister Norma were three...
Donnie Allen
May 3, 2015
Marion-Donnie E. Allen, 65, passed away at 2:10pm on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home. Donnie was born on September 24, 1949 in Williamson County to Edgar Allen and Margaret (Swann) Wade. He retired from Terminix after being an exterminator for many years. Donnie enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Marion Garden Club where he won Garden...
Mr. Steven McNeill
May 1, 2015
Marion- Steven McNeill, 54, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 while travelling in Mexico. Steven was born on December 30, 1960 in Herrin to Donald Henderson and Elizabeth Lorraine (Witzel) McNeill. He married Teresa Ensinger on June 30, 2012 in Mexico. She survives of Marion. Steven was a longtime area jeweler who has owned...
Lewis Milo Turner
Apr 30, 2015
Marion- Lewis M. Turner, age 75, of Double Oak, Texas, formerly of Marion, passed away at 3:13pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Presbyterian Medical Center in Denton, Texas. Lewis was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, the son of William Carl and Grace E. (Munn) Turner. Mr. Turner had attended the First Baptist Church. He was previously employed at...
Opal R. Stephenson
Apr 28, 2015
Opal R. Stephenson, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 4:05 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Opal was born April 13, 1925 in Williamson County the daughter of Segal and Ava (Beers) Lollar. She married Charles M. Stephenson on August 19, 1944 in Marion and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until his death on...
Joshua Alan Green
Apr 28, 2015
Marion- Joshua Alan Green, 27, of Marion, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Marion. Joshua was born on April 2, 1988 in Carbondale to Jeffery Alan and Brenda K. (Morrison) Green. He enjoyed spending time outdoors bow hunting for deer or fishing for whatever was biting. He was Baptist faith and will be dearly missed by those that knew...
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....
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