Obituaries

Jacqueline "Jackie" Taylor
Oct 1, 2014
Jacqueline “Jackie” Taylor, 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 01, 2014 at 10:00 am at Kindred Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Jackie was born December 11, 1951 in Marion the daughter of William “Doodle” and Alma Jean (Shadowens) Nicholson. She married William Taylor on March 23, 1970 and together they have shared over 44 years of marriage. She attended New...
Doris Beggs
Sep 30, 2014
Carrier Mills-Doris (McIntosh) Beggs, 80, passed away at 3:05pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Doris was born on May 30, 1934 in Marion to William and Bonnie (Penrod) McIntosh. She married Hale Beggs and he preceded her in death. Her hobbies included cross word puzzles and fishing. She loved going to church and visiting with...
Harold Russell Crain
Sep 29, 2014
Energy- Harold R. Crain, 86, of Energy, passed away on Monday, September 29, 1014 at his son’s home in Smyrna, TN. Harold was born on May 28, 1928 in Energy to William E. and Nannie (Evans) Crain. He married Peggy Gene Emery on July 24, 1948 in Arkansas. She preceded him in death on September 16, 2002. Mr. Crain was...
Valline Loucks
Sep 28, 2014
Herrin-Valline Loucks, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Valline was born on March 2, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to Tracey and Anna (Washburn) Currey. She loved spending time with her dog “Taterbug” and enjoyed watching tv and playing hand held video games. Survivors include: Daughter-Tracey Jackson and husband David of Marion...
L. Marie Hunter
Sep 26, 2014
Marion- Lena Marie Hunter, age 89, of Marion, passed away at 6:04pm on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Parkway Manor in Marion after a long fight with Alzheimers. Lena Marie, known as Marie to family and friends, was born in Golconda on December 13, 1924, the daughter of James Arlie and Lela Cloe (Robinson) Stephens. She married Lack “L.B.” Hunter...
Ralph S. Bradley, III
Sep 26, 2014
SeptembeMarion- Ralph Sydney Bradley, III, 59, of Marion, passed away at 4:29 PM, Friday, September 26, 2014 at Deaconess-Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Ralph was born on February 21, 1955 in Anna to Ralph Sydney Bradley, II and Mary L. (Wiggs) Bradley. He was a 1973 graduate of Marion High School. Ralph was a self-employed painter who was very professional...
Donald Eugene Ragain
Sep 25, 2014
Creal Springs- Donald Eugene Ragain, 77, of Creal Springs, passed away at 10:00 PM, Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Marion V A Medical Facility with his loving and caring wife, Shirley Ann Ragain, by his side. Donald was born on October 30, 1936 in Williamson County, Illinois to Lindell Dane and Lucy Ellis (Dalton) Ragain. He married Shirley Ann...
Mikey Boaz
Sep 22, 2014
Marion-Robert “Mikey” Boaz, 19, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. Mikey was the son of William T. Boaz III and Tammy (Tegtmeier) Franklin. He was born on August 14, 1995 in Marion. He is survived by his parents; step father, Patrick Franklin; three sisters, Chelsea Boaz, Andrea Stout and Kiley Boaz all of Marion; Nana Cindy Tegtmeier of Marion;...
Ralph "Junior" Vinson
Sep 22, 2014
Chester-Ralph “Junior” Vinson, 79, passed from this life to the next on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, IL, surrounded by family and his extended family at the nursing home. Ralph was the son of Ralph W. Vinson, Sr. and Hazel Frances (Johnson) Vinson. He was united in marriage to Anna Lavonna (Deere) Vinson on July...
Patricia Hart
Sep 22, 2014
Herrin-Patricia Hart, 31, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Herrin Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born on December 9, 1982 in Palm Beach, Florida. She is survived by her children, Leland and Bethany. The family wanted to say thank you to everyone who has touched Patricia and her children’s life. A memorial service will...
Fern Long
Sep 20, 2014
Fern Long, 76, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 1:30 pm at Herrin Hospital. Fern was born November 20, 1937 in Paulton the daughter of Raymond Henry and Maude Mae (Walker) Dawson. She married Edward L. Long in Pittsburg and he preceded her in death in 1991. She was a homemaker and attended Walnut Hill Baptist...

Mr. David Michael Church
Sep 11, 2014
DeSoto- David Michael Church, 67, of DeSoto, formerly of New Jersey, passed away at 9:15 PM, on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. David was born on December 26, 1946 in Decatur, IL to Glenn and Jean Eileen (Drake) Church. He married Judith Ann Alparone on August 7, 1978 in Denver, CO. She survives of DeSoto. He...
Jimmy Neber
Sep 11, 2014
Marion-Jimmy Lee Neber, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jimmy was born on October 9, 1935 in Williamson County to Howard Lee and Nora Ann (Bulliner) Neber. He married Alma Lavon Boyer on September 7, 1962 in Marion. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2011. Mr. Neber was a member of...
Pauline Saliba
Sep 11, 2014
Herrin– PAULINE SALIBA, age 86, of Mitchell, Indiana, formerly of Herrin, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford, Indiana. Born June 24, 1928, in Marion, Illinois, she was the daughter of Webb and Emma (Sims) Burleson. She married Tammer Saliba June 15, 1948, and he preceded her in death, September 9, 2007. Pauline was a homemaker,...
Charles R. Shostrom
Sep 8, 2014
Charles R. Shostrom, 89, of Indiantown, Florida, formally of Marion, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2014 in Stewart, FL. Charles was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on May 24, 1925 to Raymond and Florence (Jones) Shostrom. He married Karlee Collins Delia in 1971 and enjoyed 43 of years of marriage. She survives. Charles was a graduate of...
Mario "Mike" Mira
Sep 6, 2014
Herrin- After 99 years, 8 months and 18 days, Mario "Mike" Mira, passed away peacefully at his home in Herrin on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 4:00 PM. Mario was born in Herrin on December 19, 1914, the son of Louis and Giovannia (Gualdoni) Mira. He served in the US Army from September 5, 1942 until November 2, 1945. During...
Lisa Uzzle
Sep 6, 2014
Marion-Lisa Uzzle, 53, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Lisa was born on January 16, 1961 in Harvey, IL to Paul Leland and Peggy (Dudek) Leland Lacy. She worked for the post office for 25 years. Lisa was in the NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) and the Union Steward of the Marion office. She was a member of...

Doris Evelyn Beasley
Sep 6, 2014
Doris Evelyn Beasley, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11 pm at Herrin Hospital. Doris was born January 25, 1927 in Pittsburg the daughter of Lynnworth and Grace (Elliott) Fox. She married William Leon Beasley on November 25, 1944 in Paducah and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until his death on January 12, 1996....

Gale J. Olson
Sep 5, 2014
Marion- Gale J. Olson, 70 of Johnston City, formerly of Marion, died at 4:55 PM, Friday, September 5, 2014 at her home. Gale was born on January 11, 1944 in Chicago to Frank J. and Doris (Kellogg) Beecher. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for others. She was an active member of The Church on the Way on Morgan...
Lucille Ray Beasley
Sep 4, 2014
Crab Orchard – Lucille Ray Beasley, 92, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 5:52 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Lucille was born May 10, 1922 in JohnstonCity the daughter of Scott and Eunice (Ray) Smith. She married Harry Lee Ray and he preceded her in death in 1986, she then later married...
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