Obituaries

Feb 20, 2024

Ronald Ryan Shepard, age 48, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Ron was born June 26, 1975 in Joilet, Illinois, a son of Ronald E. and Janet I. (Saxelin) Shepard. He grew up in Peotone, IL where he graduated high school. He had attended the University of Wisconsin.. He had worked several jobs in the Agriculture Industry...

Feb 20, 2024

Karen Lynn Watson, age 66, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Karen was born January 20, 1958 in Sumter, South Carolina, the daughter of G.W. and Gloria "Janie" (Phillips) Watson.  When she was young, her family moved to Herrin, IL.  She grew up in Herrin and graduated Herrin High School. She went...

Feb 19, 2024

Ruth Mae Evrard, age 90, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home in Pittsburg, Illinois.

Ruth was born May 26, 1933 in Pittsburg, Illinois, a daughter of George and Elva (Marks) Harris. Ruth grew up in Pittsburg and lived there her entire life. She married the love of her life, David Evrard on March 14, 1948...

Feb 19, 2024

Jerry Lee Cavitt, 82 of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Heartland Regional Medical Center on February 19, 2024.  Jerry was born on April 20, 1941, the son of John R. Cavitt and Bernita (Thompson) Cavitt.

Jerry enlisted in the United States Army where he honorably served his grateful nation. He later went on to work at...

Feb 18, 2024

Tia Chandon Loyd, 46, of Marion, Illinois passed away on February 18, 2024, at her residence.  Tia was born in Herrin on January 21, 1978.  She was the daughter of Keith Orso and Kendra Brewer.

She is survived by her son Cory Lee Allen Schmitt; her mother Kendra Brewer; and her life partner John Young and her...

Feb 16, 2024

Steve E. Knight, 69 of Marion, Illinois passed away at his residence, February 16, 2024.

Steve attended Marion High School. He worked many years at Mine Roof and Bolt Company, and retired from Menova. Steve enjoyed fishing, traveling, he loved going to Nascar races and was a big Cardinals Baseball fan.

He is survived by his wife Crystal (Scurlock) Knight, several...

Feb 16, 2024

Clarice E. Killman, age 95, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at Helia Healthcare in Energy, Illinois.

Clarice was born March 27, 1928 in Pulleys Mill, Illinois, a daughter of James and Ruby (Short) Baker. She married the love of her life, Rayburn E. Killman on November 14, 1946 in Osceola, Arkansas. Clarice was the Ulitmate Homemaker. She loved her children...

Feb 12, 2024

Jacob Ryan Banas, age 41, passed away Monday February 12, 2024, at his home in Marion, IL. He is survived by his wife, Lerin Banas and daughter, Emerson Banas, mother, Cindy (John) Thomas, father, Brian (Vergie) Banas, sister, Kendra (Dereck) King with nephews Elijah and Asher, mother-in-law Renee Shoot, brother-in-law Ty (Amanda) Shoot with nephews Emmett and Carter along...

Feb 8, 2024

Baby Annie Kate McCurdy was born into the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.  Annie is deeply loved by her parents Cameron and Maci (Kelley) McCurdy and big brother Walker.  Though her time with us was limited, our love for her is not.

The family will keep Annie’s remembrance service private.

Feb 7, 2024

Sherrie Lynn (Glodjo) Cash of Marion passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  Sherrie was born on January 13, 1966, the daughter of James “Pete” and Janet (Childers) Glodjo.

Sherrie was a 1984 graduate of Marion High School. She married Daniel “Danny” Cash on August 2, 1988.  She was a dedicated and proud United...

Feb 6, 2024

Harvey J. Anderson, age 91, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Harvey was born December 08, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona, a son of Melvin and H. Janet (Whelpley) Anderson. As a young child his family moved to Cobden, Illinois where he grew up and graduated high school. He joined the...

Feb 5, 2024

Donald Martin Huse, age 55, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Donald was born March 12, 1968 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, a son of Thomas Huse and Sandra Sue (Personius) Graves. Donald proudly served with the US Navy for 18 years.

He is survived by one son, Shawn Huse of AK; two...

Feb 5, 2024

Eugene L. Alumbaugh, age 91, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his residence.

Eugene was born February 20, 1932 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, a son of Chester and Grace (Herendeen) Alumbaugh.  Eugene was a graduate of Cumberland High School in Greenup, IL.  He joined the US Navy during the Korean War, training as Electronic Tech.  He was assigned...

Feb 3, 2024

Sally E. Jones, age 85, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Illinois.

Sally was born November 20, 1938 in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, a daughter of William and Celina (Bacon) Fischer. Sally was a military brat, and her family moved often as she grew up. She had worked as a...

Feb 2, 2024

Georgia (Bowden) Lockwood, 75 years old, passed away peacefully at Carbondale Memorial Hospital on February 2, 2024, with her husband and friends by her side. Georgia was born on October 29, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri to Cleata Sue Bowden and George Orville Bowden.

Georgia was a 1966 graduate of Herrin High School. At a young age...

Feb 1, 2024

Daryl Lyn Melvin, 65, of Marion died on Thursday February 1st 2024.

Daryl was born September 26, 1958 in Marion IL to Don and Reva Melvin.

He graduated from Marion high school 1976, he was a graduate of John A. Logan and SIUC. He was a Coal Miner at Old Ben Coal Co #25 for 15 years, and an auxiliary deputy with...

Jan 31, 2024

Tammie Sue Winkler, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at 11:50am in Barnes Jewish Hospital. Tammie was born November 7th, 1960 to Robert "Bob" Winkler and Shirley Mae (Boyt-Pike). She is survived by two children; Lauren Kae (Dallas) Rumsey and Clayton Austin Lacy. Three grandsons; Kaede Reynolds, Reid Rumsey, & Ridge Rumsey. And several nieces & nephews....

Jan 30, 2024

Joyce Rosine Anthony, age 93, formerly of Thompsonville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

Joyce was born December 22, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL, a daughter of Estel and Lola (Melvin) Bradley. She married the love of her life, Roscoe E. Anthony on December 21, 1947 in Benton, IL. He...

Jan 28, 2024

Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Durham, age 59, of Jonesboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home.

Jackie was born April 02, 1964 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Bill and Sherry (Parrish) Durham. Jackie grew up in Goreville, Illinois and suffered an accident at a young age, leaving her disabled for the rest of her life. She lived at...

Jan 24, 2024

Joyce Ann Rentfro, age 72, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Joyce was born October 04, 1951 in DeRitter, Louisiana, a daughter of Herman R. and Emma S. (Monger) Sears.  Joyce grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School, class of 1969.  She married Dale A. Rentfro on September 02, 1973...