Obituaries
Jay Merchant
Mar 25, 2014
Goreville-Jay Merchant, 57, passed away at 7:14pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jay was born on October 17, 1956 in Cape Girardeau, MO to James and Marilyn (Harris) Merchant. He worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 30 years. Jay was currently running for Johnson County Sheriff. His hobbies included playing pool, shooting his...
Ruby Mae Fogle
Mar 25, 2014
Herrin- Ruby Mae Fogle, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 9:24 PM, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Ruby was born on May 2, 1921 in Bluff City, IL to Charles W. and Martha (Pope) Hatfield. She married Jesse Noel “Jess” Fogle on September 1, 1940 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1996. Ruby...
Charles Kovach
Mar 23, 2014
Herrin- Charles Kovach, 86, of Herrin, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 3:05 AM, Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Kovach was born on August 23, 1927 in Royalton to Charles and Julia (Kudzei) Kovach. He bravely served his country while enlisted in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. Once honorably discharged, he began a forty year...
Myrtle M. (Huff) Boaz
Mar 22, 2014
Myrtle M. (Huff) Boaz, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 3:19 pm at Herrin Hospital. Myrtle was born January 11, 1926 in Johnson County the daughter of Mitchell C. and Lizzie (Keith) Huff. She married William Thomas Boaz, Sr. on July 16, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his...
Kolby Thomas Jeffro
Mar 22, 2014
Marion-Kolby Thomas Jeffro, infant son of Brittany Pierce and Damian Jeffro, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Survivors include: Mother-Brittany Pierce Father-Damian Jeffro Sister-Reagan Jeffro Maternal grandparents-Sam & Sue Stilley Paternal grandparents: Tim Jeffro Holly & Kevin Marshall A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Blue Funeral Home...
Alta June Smith
Mar 21, 2014
Energy- Alta June Smith, of Energy, passed away at 1:30pm on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Alta was born in Johnston City on September 1, 1930, the daughter of John L. and Fay (Murrie) Becker. She married Eldon Smith in Johnston City on May 6, 1951. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1963. Before...
Carl Jeff Stokes
Mar 21, 2014
Stonefort-Carl Jeff Stokes, 71, passed away at 1:23am on Friday, March 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Jeff was born on June 13, 1942 in Williamson County to Carl Ralph and Violet (Marks) Stokes. He was raised by his mother and step father Nople Segers. He married Deloris Beasley on November 7, 1962 in Marion, Kentucky....
Bill D. Chaney
Mar 20, 2014
Bill D. Chaney, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 10:34 pm surrounded by his family at his home in Marion. Bill was born April 30, 1933 in East St. Louis, Illinois the son of Rufus and Frankie (Hall) Chaney. He married Jeri Fitts on November 3, 1962 in Marion and together they have shared over 51 years...
James Krumrey
Mar 19, 2014
Marion-James Earl (Blumenstock) Krumrey, Jr. left this life on March 19, 2014 with his loving wife, Margaret and sister Terra Hill at his side. James was born on March 19, 1965 in Marion, Illinois. He graduated from Marion High School, Class of 1983. Jim was a gifted artist, especially with freehand sketching. His passion for “Nascar” racing and Harley Davidson...
Bettie E. Smith
Mar 19, 2014
Herrin- Bettie E. Smith, age 90, of Herrin, passed away at 1:05pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at her home in Herrin. Born Beatrice Elizabeth Davies on January 4, 1924 in Herrin, Bettie was the daughter of David “Dye” and Beatrice Elizabeth (Hanson) Davies. She married Edward Smith in Perryville, Missouri on December 7, 1941. He preceded her in death...
Judy (Branche) Bailey
Mar 16, 2014
Judy (Branche) Bailey, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 9:55 am on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Judy was born in Marion on January 18, 1940 the daughter of Eloy and Pauline (Gold) Branche. Survivors include Daughter—Paula White and husband Jerry of Pittsburg Daughter—Renee Mangrum and husband Bobby of Mulkeytown Son—Rickey Lee Branche of Hobart, IN Son—Shane Allen...
Lindell Keith Horn
Mar 14, 2014
Herrin- LINDELL KEITH HORN, age 68, of Herrin, passed away at 1:30pm on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Ridgeway Rehab and Care Center in Ridgeway. Lindell was born in Herrin on April 20, 1945, the son of Theodore and Fay (Ervin) Horn. He received an Associates Degree from John A. Logan College and loved his work as a pipefitter for...
Maxine Cornelius
Mar 10, 2014
Herrin- Maxine Cornelius, 89, of Herrin, passed away at 9:20 AM, Monday, March 10, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Maxine was born on June 7, 1924 in Herrin to Ed and Nettie (Durham) O’Neal. She married Leon “Bones” Cornelius on September 19, 1942 in Vincennes, IN. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1980. Maxine was retired after working for...
Maxine A. Montgomery
Mar 10, 2014
Herrin- Maxine A. Montgomery, 90, of Herrin, passed away at 1:26 PM, Monday, March 10, 2014 at her home in Herrin. Maxine was born on June 9, 1923 in Herrin to Fred and Myrtle (Perrine) Aduddell. She married Harvey J. Montgomery on October 4, 1941 in Jackson, MO. She and Harvey enjoyed travelling together and had been to each state...
Una Lee Juvers
Mar 9, 2014
Carterville- Una Lee Juvers, 86, of Carterville, passed away at 11:10 AM, Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Una was born on October 7, 1927 in Cobden, IL to Curtis and Leta (Kelly) Smith. She married Bobby E. “Skeeter” Juvers on December 7, 1948 in Clay County, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1998. Una loved...
Charles Thetford
Mar 7, 2014
Marion-Charles Grover Thetford, 79, passed away at 2am on Friday, March 7, 2014 at his home. Charles was born in Williamson County on May 14, 1934 to Roy and Etha (Nell) Thetford. He was in a family of four other children, Ruth, Carl, Myrl Ann and Retha. Charles married Nancy Patterson in 1974 and was married for 33 years before...
John Milligan
Mar 7, 2014
Marion- John Milligan, age 96, of Greenfield, Indiana, formerly of Marion, passed away at 12:50pm on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the MorningPointAssistedLivingCenter in Franklin, Indiana. John was born in Marion on June 14, 1917, the son of Frank and Nettie (Williams) Milligan. He married Esther Thompson-Beasley in Marion on June 30, 1950. She preceded him in death on April...
Patricia "Pat" Dallape
Mar 7, 2014
Patricia “Pat” Dallape, age 71, of Marion, passed away at 3:20pm on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Pat was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 15, 1942, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Manno) Calamia. She married Richard Dallape. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1982. Mrs. Dallape was a member of...
Janet Hellberg
Mar 6, 2014
Thompsonville-Janet Kay (Wisek) Hellberg, 65, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at her home. Janet was born on June 6, 1948 to Herman and Lena (Roberts) Wisek. She married Wayne Hellberg on May 31, 1985 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2011. Janet was retired from Three Angels Broadcasting. She was a member of...
Joe Gray
Mar 5, 2014
Joe Gray, 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 11:35 pm at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his family. Joe was born September 24, 1941 in Williamson County the son of Josh and Angeline (Barter) Gray. He married Carolyn S. Kelly on November 10, 1962 in Marion and together they have been blessed with over 51 years. He was...
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