Obituaries
Ruth Jent
Feb 8, 2015
Harrisburg-Ruth Jent, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Saline Care Center. Ruth was born on June 10, 1920 in Johnston City to Henry and Katherine (Biehl) Daub. She married Harry Jent and he preceded her in death. Ruth was a homemaker and formerly worked at Smoler’s in Herrin. She attended Williams Prairie Baptist Church. Her hobbies...
Rose Julia Turner
Feb 4, 2015
Herrin- Rose Julia Turner, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 1:40pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Rose was born in Muddy, Illinois on December 9, 1921, the daughter of John and Margaret (Veigh) Andras. She married Howard S. Turner in Benton on November 28, 1946. He preceded her in death on June...
Kathryn "Kathy" Price
Feb 4, 2015
Marion-Kathryn “Kathy” Rae Price, 62, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Kathy was born on December 13, 1952 in Carbondale to Ray & Reathel (Morris) Griffin. Kathy was an excellent waitress for many years and was very proud of opening her own restaurant. She enjoyed Elvis music and keeping a tidy home. She believed cleanliness was next...
La Dora Deaton
Feb 2, 2015
Marion-La Dora Deaton, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:20PM on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Heartland Regional Hospital with her family by her side. La Dora was born on January 19, 1933 to Dow and Grace (Pritchett) Deaton. She married Joe Deaton on February 3, 1955. He preceded her in death in August 1999....
Lyle D. Draper
Feb 1, 2015
Lyle D. Draper, 79, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 3:22 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lyle was born July 17, 1935 in Creal Springs the son of Benjamin Franklin and Mable (Rushing) Draper. He married his high school sweetheart, Frances Meadows in Kennett, Missouri on March 16, 1953 and together they have shared almost...
Mrs. Peggy June Mattingly
Jan 30, 2015
Energy- Peggy June Mattingly, 86, of Energy, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 AM, Friday, January 30, 2015 at Helia Health Care Center in Energy. Peggy was born on April 4, 1928 in Illiopolis, IL to George Thomas and Rachel (Plumlee) Branum. She married James Mode Mattingly on February 5, 1950 in Tamaroa. He preceded her in death on...
William Dale Whitehead
Jan 28, 2015
Goreville-William Dale Whitehead, 68, passed away at 1:58pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. William was born on September 30, 1946 in Herrin to William “Bill” Allen and Ruby Louise (Presley) Whitehead. He married Judy Nordmeyer. She survives of Goreville. William was a member of Spillertown Baptist Church; he attended Apostolic House of Worship in...
Bruce Antonacci
Jan 26, 2015
Marion-Bruce G. Antonacci, 50, passed away at 12:09pm on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Bruce was born on June 9, 1964 in Marion to Charles “Bucky” and Sheila (Corby) Antonacci. Bruce attended Marion schools and graduated Marion High School in 1982. He worked at several auto parts stores in Marion; he last worked for JF...
Chad Cagle
Jan 25, 2015
Marion-Chad Cagle, 37, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 Chad was born on October 27, 1977 in Fairbanks, AK to Ernest and Marjorie (Trudea) Cagle. Chad was a tattoo artist and loved to draw. His hobbies included painting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, camping, swimming, watching movies and playing games. Chad was the founding president of the Street Hornets. He...
Tamera "Tammy" (Gayer) Simmons
Jan 24, 2015
Marion- Tamera “Tammy” Sue (Gayer) Simmons, 57, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully at 4:41 PM, Saturday, January 24, 2015 with her family by her side at St. Louis University Hospital. Tammy was born on January 14, 1958 in Benton to Benny Carl and Shirley Ann (Grizzell) Gayer. She graduated from Zeigler-Royalton...
Jessie Kay Hartman
Jan 23, 2015
Hurst- JESSIE KAY HARTMAN, age 39, of Hurst, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at her home in Hurst. Jessie Kay was born in Orangeburg, SC on August 25, 1975, the daughter of Jesse Price and Beverly (Warren) Spond. As per her wishes, she will be cremated. Graveside memorial services will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, January 29,...
Barbara Wolaver
Jan 22, 2015
Creal Springs- Barbara Dean Wolaver, 85, of Marion, went home with Jesus at 8:50 AM, Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on July 8, 1929, in Detroit, MI to Loyd Ray and Agatha Dean (Graves) Hudgens. She married Elmer Wayne “Jack” Wolaver on October 5, 1946 in Marion, IL. She was a homemaker and cared dearly...
Margaret Lee Killman
Jan 17, 2015
Marion- Margaret Lee Killman, age 79, of Marion, passed away at 11:30am on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Margaret was born in Eldorado on February 27, 1935, the daughter of Floyd and Velma (Braddock) Greer. She married Charles Kinsall in Piggott, Arkansas in 1954. He preceded her in death in 1990. She later married Edward Killman...
Dennis Dean Gooch
Jan 16, 2015
Marion- Dennis Dean Gooch, age 80, of Marion, passed away at 10:45pm on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born in Marion on November 3, 1934, the son of Lyle V. and Lillian L. (Stroud) Gooch. He married Virginia Odom in Spillertown on February 4, 1961. She survives in Marion. Mr. Gooch was a member...
Shirley Alfreda Spiller
Jan 16, 2015
Herrin- Shirley Alfreda Spiller, 73, of Herrin, passed away at 9:25 AM, Friday, January 16, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Shirley was born on September 28, 1941in Herrin to George Washington and Eva Mae (Walker) Atterberry. She married Leland Ray Spiller on April 26, 1961 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2013. Mrs....
Russell Gale Darby
Jan 14, 2015
Russell Gale Darby, 51, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 12:05 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Russell was born December 2, 1963 in Marion the son of Richard and Nancy (Mabry) Darby. He was a member of 1st United Methodist Church of Marion. Russell graduated from Marion High School and SIU with a degree in...
Edward Davis
Jan 12, 2015
Creal Springs-Edward Lee Davis, 85, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home. Edward was born on June 13, 1929 in Stonefort to Harrison and Elsie (Barwick) Davis. He married Ileta Harris in Creal Springs on March 29, 1955. She survives of Creal Springs. Edward served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a...
Vicki Lynn Ayers
Jan 12, 2015
Herrin- Vicki Lynn (Browning) Ayers, age 61, of Herrin, passed away at 7:54pm on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Vicki was born in Christopher on June 7, 1953, the daughter of Robert Martin Browning and Nora (Farmer) Harris. She married Raymond Frederick Ayers in Mayfield, KY on September 7, 2007. He survives in Herrin. Mrs. Ayers was a...
Grant Stanley
Jan 11, 2015
Mt. Vernon-Grant Stanley, 38, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis. Grant was born on December 14, 1976 in Carbondale to Charles and Irma (Burns) Stanley. He married Brandi Watts on May 5, 2007 at Walnut Hill Church in Crab Orchard. She survives of Mt. Vernon. Grant attended the University of...
Cornelia Allgaier
Jan 10, 2015
Marion-Cornelia Sue Allgaier, 59, passed away peacefully at 8pm on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was a Christian and looked forward to meeting her Savior. Connie was born September 22, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Everett and Julie (Testa) Allgaier. Connie took care of everyone she came...
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