Obituaries

Harold Croft

Harold Croft

Oct 14, 2014

Marion-Harold Croft, 91, passed away at 1:35pm on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Harold was born on September 11, 1923 in Water Valley, KY to Olive and Willie (McClain) Croft.  He married Kathleen Fuller “Jackie” on March 19, 1945 in Mayfield, Ky.  She survives of Marion. Harold loved his country and proudly served in the US...

Theodore S. McNeill

Theodore S. McNeill

Oct 13, 2014

Herrin- Theodore S. McNeill, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 11:00am on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.  Theodore was born in Herrin on February 17, 1922, the son of John B. and Mollie (Stern) McNeill. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran having served in World War II.  Mr. McNeill was a member of...

Ora Thomas

Ora Thomas

Oct 11, 2014

Goreville- Ora A. Thomas, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Ora was born on November 14, 1929 in Elvira,IL to W.M. Frank and Gladys (Johnson) Thomas.  He married Marjorie Blank in Springfield in January 1952. She survives of Goreville. Ora served his country in the Army Air Corp in Japan and Korea. He...

Calvin Glenn, Jr.

Calvin Glenn, Jr.

Oct 11, 2014

Calvin Walter Glenn, Jr., 74, of Marion, passed away at 6:00 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2014 at his home. Calvin was born on July 24, 1940 in Creal Springs to Calvin Glenn Sr. and Daisy McGuire.  He married June Meyers- Simmons on June 27, 1988 in Wingo, KY.  She survives of Marion.  Calvin proudly served his country as a member...

James D. Stout

James D. Stout

Oct 10, 2014

October 13, 2014 Buncombe- James D. Stout, 67, of Buncombe, passed away at 6:19 PM, Friday, October 10, 2014 at Fulton County Hospital in Wauseon, OH. Mr. Stout was born on December 24, 1946 in Anna to Lois Ord and Elsie (Baker) Stout.  He married Joyce Hickam on July 15, 1977 at Ferne Clyffe State Park.  She survives of Anna....

Eileen Wiggins

Eileen Wiggins

Oct 9, 2014

Colp- Eileen Wiggins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, 83, of Colp, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away at 11:32 AM, Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Eileen was born on July 29, 1931 in Hobart, IN to Merle and Goldie (Martin) Bellinger.  She married Paul Wiggins on May 1, 1971 in Glen Park, IN. ...

Faye Marie Farner

Faye Marie Farner

Oct 8, 2014

Faye Marie Farner, age 77, of Marion, passed away at 7:58am on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Herrin Hospital.  Faye was born in Marion on September 17, 1937, the daughter of Lindsey of Mary (Burnett) Morris. She married Larry Farner in Marion on April 2, 1952. He preceded her in death on November 30, 2008.  Mrs. Farner was a homemaker. ...

Norma Lee Durham

Norma Lee Durham

Oct 6, 2014

Goreville-Norma Lee Durham, 89, passed away at 1:28pm on Monday, October 6, 2014 at her home. Norma was born on January 24, 1925 in Mt. Vernon to Roger and Gladys (Burnett) Eastman.  She married Bobbie Joe Durham in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1996. Norma loved hair and flowers, spending time in her yard. She...

Tom Horn

Tom Horn

Oct 6, 2014

Herrin- Thomas D. Horn, age 72, of Goreville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 3:02pm on Monday, October 6, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.  Thomas was born in Carterville on December 20, 1941, the son of Lewis and Leta (Threlkeld) Horn.  Tom had served for many years as the Chief of Police in Herrin.  Survivors include...

Fred William Stotlar

Fred William Stotlar

Oct 4, 2014

Fred William Stotlar passed away at 3:00 pm Saturday, October 4, 2014 in Evanston, Illinois, where he was attending a Northwestern football game.   Fred was born in New London, Connecticut, on July 16, 1943, the son of Warder and Helen B. Stotlar.  Fred was a lifelong resident of Marion, Illinois and attended Marion Schools.  Upon graduating from Marion High School...

Evelyne E. Baker

Evelyne E. Baker

Oct 3, 2014

Evelyne E. Baker,  91, of Marion passed away on Friday, October 03, 2014 at 5:40 am at the Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. Evelyne was born October 19, 1922 in Scottsboro the daughter of Benton R. and Ila P. (Groves) Davis.  She was first united in marriage to Robert James Eairheart and he preceded her in death, she then married...

Donna Sue Russell

Donna Sue Russell

Oct 3, 2014

Johnston City-Donna Sue Russell, 78, departed this life on Friday, October 3, 2014 at her home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. Donna was born October 31, 1935 in Harco, IL, the daughter of William and Beulah Brodell.  She was united in marriage with Willis (Butch) Russell on September 3, 1959 in Herrin. He preceded...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Taylor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...