Obituaries
Mr. Mack Lannom
Nov 2, 2013
Carbondale- Mack T. Lannom, 89, of Carbondale, passed away at his home after a short illness Saturday morning, November 2, 2013. Mack was born July 27, 1924 in New Virginia, IL to William J. and Pauline (Gamblin) Lannom, he was raised by his grandfather- Mack “Pop” Gamblin. Mack worked 29 years as a pressman at the Southern Illinoisan, then a Maintenance...
Mark A. Patton
Nov 1, 2013
Mark A. Patton, 50, of Metropolis, passed away on Friday, November 01, 2013 at 1:45 am at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri. Mark was born January 11, 1963 in Mattoon the son of Jon and Dorothy (Schofield) Patton. He married Melanie Williams on March 4, 1989 in Herrin and together they have shared over 24 years of marriage. He...
Charles Basham
Nov 1, 2013
Charles William Basham, 81, of Marion, passed away on Friday. November 1, 2013 at 8:45 am at his residence. Charles was born November 23, 1932 in Wheeling, West Virginia the son of George and Anna (Williams) Basham. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the Air Force. Charles was a member of the Elks and was a...
Lenore Saxon Doyle
Oct 31, 2013
Marion-Lenore Saxon Doyle, 74, passed away at 9:38pm on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lenore was born on February 8, 1939 in Johnston City to Haywood and Jessie (Hopper) Batey. She loved to travel and was very proud of having traveled to all 50 states. Lenore loved to sew and enjoyed spending time with her dogs. Survivors include:...
Baby Braysen Michael Vaughn
Oct 30, 2013
Johnston City- Braysen Michael Vaughn, 3 months, went to be with the heavenly angels at 1:02 PM, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Braysen Michael was born on July 21, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale to Brandon Vaughn and Courtney Marshall. He was a loving baby with a sweet disposition and smile. He will be dearly missed by...
Mary Ellen Carlson
Oct 29, 2013
West Frankfort-Mary Ellen Carlson, 83, passed away 5:12am on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born to George and Marie in Williamson County. She enjoyed poetry and fishing and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include: Four sons: Rickey and Anna Terry and Roberta Charles and Janet Darrell Timothy Two grandchildren: Tommy and Tammy Five step...
Michael Joseph Amoroso
Oct 29, 2013
Michael Joseph Amoroso, 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7:03 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mike was born August 28, 1928 in Donora, Pennsylvania the son of Guiseppe “Joseph” and Luisa (DeLembo) Amoroso. He married Mary Lou Hostert on May 2, 1953 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, celebrating 60 years of marriage this year. He was member of...
Anna Lavonna Vinson
Oct 28, 2013
Chester-Anna Lavonna (Deere) Vinson, 72, passed from this life at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, Illinois on Monday, October 28, 2013 surrounded by family and friends who loved her. She was born on December 28, 1940 to Raphael and Sadie (Jenkins) Deere. Lavonna married Ralph “Junior” Vinson on July 11, 1958 and had two children; Pamela Schuchert and Bradley Vinson. She...
Doris J. Mandrell
Oct 26, 2013
Marion-Doris Mandrell, 75, passed away at 2:10am on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Doris was born on May 9, 1938 in Paulton to Dixon and Jean (Hastings) Roberts. She married Hubert Mandrell on August 4, 1957 at Arnold View Church south of Crab Orchard. He survives of Marion. Doris attended Harbor Church of Lake of Egypt. ...
Mr. J. O. Hays
Oct 25, 2013
Herrin- James Okley “J.O.” Hays, 66, of Herrin, passed away at 7:30 AM, Friday, October 25, 2013, at his son’s home in Herrin. J.O. was born on September 23, 1947 in Herrin to Bill and Geraldine “Gerry” (Berry) Hays. He served his country while enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Once honorably discharged, he worked several years...
Lorene Dunaway
Oct 23, 2013
Marion-Lorene Dunaway, 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Care Center in Herrin. Lorene was born on November 15, 1922 in Williamson County to Jeff and Cora (St. Johns) Bradley. She married Fred Eugene Dunaway on August 12, 1941 in Charleston, Missouri. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1998. Lorene was a housewife and...
Brantley Michael Jones
Oct 23, 2013
Brantley Michael Jones, infant son of Bianca Michelle Shadowens, passed away at 7:21am on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in the arms of his mommy with a special friend, Thomas Speakman, by her side. Baby Brantley lived a precious one hour and thirty-seven minutes, surrounded by his loving family. Brantley is the Little Brother to Nevaeh...
Connie Ruth Wall
Oct 22, 2013
MARION - Connie Ruth Wall died October 22, 2013 at her home in Marion, Illinois. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
Robbie Nannie
Oct 22, 2013
Goreville-Robbie Nannie, 83, passed away at 5:05pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Robbie was born on July 22, 1930 in Spring Hill, Tennessee to William and Nell (Dalton) Kinnard. She married Charles “Bud” Nannie February 19, 1991 at Methodist Church in Goreville. He survives of Goreville. Robbie graduated from Spring Hill High School and attended Columbia Business...
Linda Samples-Beard
Oct 21, 2013
Dongola-Linda Samples-Beard, 65, passed away at 8:05am on Monday, October 21, 2013 at her home. Linda was born on August 15, 1948 in Marion to Charles Randolph and Lula Mae (Cook) Samples. She was formerly married to Earl King and Tony Beard. Linda worked at Norge in Herrin for many years. She loved to rescue dogs. Linda liked to play...
Mrs. Mildred J. Swan
Oct 18, 2013
Stonefort- Mildred J. Swan, 85, of Stonefort, passed away at 9:30 PM, Friday, October 18, 2013 with her children by her side at her home in Stonefort. Mildred was born on October 10, 1928 in Bolton, IL to Aldon and Velma (Jones) Shadowens. She married Daniel Swan, JR. on February 9, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 10,...
Violet Richey
Oct 17, 2013
Poordo-Violet L. Richey, 91, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at her home. Violet was born on June 7, 1922 in Poordo to George and Pearl (Welborn) Jones. She married Chester Richey in 1938 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1974. Violet was a homemaker and loved to cook. She enjoyed working in the...
Clydell Chamness
Oct 17, 2013
Clydell Chamness, 86, of Marion went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Clydell was born February 9, 1927 in Spillertown to Clyde and Eva (Jackson) Chamness. He married Phyllis Marks on November 25, 1945 in Marion. This year they would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. Clydell...
Mrs. Marjorie Ann Borum
Oct 17, 2013
Marion- Marjorie Ann (Moore) Borum, 87, of Springfield, IL, died at 6:24 PM, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Springfield. Marjorie was born on April 27, 1926 in Marion to Charles J. and Clara Belle (Basham) Moore. She married Henry Lowell Borum on December 19, 1945 in Kentucky. She and Henry celebrated over 52 years of marriage before...
Jordan Robert Lewis
Oct 17, 2013
Jordan Robert Lewis, age 15, of Carterville, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at his home in Carterville. Jordan was born in Carbondale on June 11, 1998, the son of Tina (Green) Lewis and Bradley Lewis. He was a sophomore at Carterville High School. Survivors include his Father- Bradley Lewis of Collinsville Mother- Tina Lewis of Carterville Brother- Kyle...
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