Obituaries

John Barrett

John Barrett

Aug 25, 2013

John Patrick Barrett, 31, loving brother, kind and caring son, and loyal friend to hundreds, unexpectedly passed from this world on the afternoon of Sunday, August 25, 2013. John was born on January 9, 1982, just one minute after his identical twin brother, David. Affectionately known as "JB" to many who knew him, John's quick wit, sharp intellect, and kind...

Robert Vanstone

Robert Vanstone

Aug 24, 2013

Robert F. Vanstone, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 5:50 P.M. at his home in Tunnel Hill. Robert was born October 5, 1932 in Chicago the son of Frank and Renee (Kujawa) Vanstone.  He married Carol Kassman on November 18, 1978 in Chicago and together they have shared over 34 years of marriage. He was an Army...

Andrew Nathaniel McKinney

Andrew Nathaniel McKinney

Aug 21, 2013

Marion-Andrew Nathaniel McKinney, 24, passed away at 2:00pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at St. Louis University Hospital. Andrew was born on July 12, 1989 to Mark and Beth (Crawford) McKinney in Marion.  He married Brenda Denise Chapman on March 27, 2011 at Coal Bank Spring in Crab Orchard.  She survives of Marion. Andrew enjoyed spending time with friends and...

Eloise King

Eloise King

Aug 21, 2013

Mae Eloise King, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 5:03 A.M. surrounded by her family at her home in Marion. Eloise was born April 14, 1923 in Pittsburg the daughter of Herman and Lucy (Allen) Cline.  She married Arlie King on November 30, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri and together they have been blessed with over 72 years...

Adilene Allen

Adilene Allen

Aug 21, 2013

Adilene Allen, 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 3:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Adilene was born April 12, 1927 in Birch Tree, Missouri the daughter of Kellen Arthur and Nettie Mae (Houghton) Schneider.   She married Noel E. Allen on January 1, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until...

Mr. John Curtin

Mr. John Curtin

Aug 21, 2013

Herrin- John Curtin, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 10:10 AM, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. John was born on May 22, 1959 in Chicago to Francis and Alberta Curtin. He was catholic.  John was a good looking, happy man who loved all of life’s adventures and he touched the hearts of many.  John’s...

Sue Allyn Schroeder

Sue Allyn Schroeder

Aug 20, 2013

Pittsburg-Sue Allyn (Lee) Schroeder, 76, passed suddenly on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 into the eternal presence of her Savior at her childhood home where she and her husband have resided for the last seven years. Sue was born to Clyde W. and Lois (Walker) Lee on March 27, 1937 in West Frankfort.  She married Charles W. Schroeder on January 21,...

Skyler Jaxten West-France

Skyler Jaxten West-France

Aug 20, 2013

Marion-Skyler Jaxten West-France, 1, passed away at 10:44pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. Skyler was born on September 15, 2011 to Andrea West and Jeff France in Marion. Survivors include: his parents: Andrea West and Jeff France; maternal grandparents: April West and David West; maternal great grandmother: Lydia West; aunts, uncles and cousins....

Gary Wayne Barwick

Gary Wayne Barwick

Aug 17, 2013

Herrin- GARY WAYNE BARWICK, age 69, of Herrin, passed away at 4:55am on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Gary was born in Herrin on July 12, 1944, the son of Virgil Sylvester and Wilma Bell (Snyder) Barwick. Mr. Barwick was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Gary also spent...

Ronald "Ronnie" L. Emery

Ronald "Ronnie" L. Emery

Aug 17, 2013

Joliet-Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Emery, 64, died suddenly on August 17, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet.  He was a beloved father and grandfather, brother and uncle. Ronnie was born November 25, 1948 in Marion to Delbert and Vita Emery.  He graduated from Marion High School and from P.T.I. in Paducah, Kentucky.  Ronnie then moved to Joliet where he...

Ira Jean Walker

Ira Jean Walker

Aug 17, 2013

Ira Jean Walker, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 6:15pm on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Community Living Center at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Ira was born in Marion on May 21, 1923, the son of Ira Melvin and Grace Ann (McCalpin) Walker.  He married Dorothy Odum in Marion.  She survives in Marion. Mr. Walker...

Charles A. Holmes

Charles A. Holmes

Aug 16, 2013

Marion- Charles A. Holmes, age 38, passed away at 6:30pm on Friday, August 16, 2013 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Charles was born on September 27, 1974 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Tina (Ticer) Skiles and Nobel Holmes.  He liked old cars and trucks and enjoyed attending car shows. Mr. Holmes worked as a truck driver. Survivors include his father-...

Opal Bradley

Opal Bradley

Aug 12, 2013

Opal Bradley, 94, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 6:30 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Opal was born July 3, 1919 in Williamson County the daughter of William Levi and Ada (Teal) Miller.  She married Montie Bradley in January, 1943 and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Marion.  Opal was a loving...

Patricia Joan (Owen) Alumbaugh

Patricia Joan (Owen) Alumbaugh

Aug 10, 2013

Herrin- Patricia Joan (Owen) Alumbaugh, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 3:45am on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at her home in Herrin.  Patricia was born on August 8, 1933 in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Jack Arden and Lena Belle (Gibson) Owen. She married Eugene L. “Gene” Alumbaugh on October 12, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana. He survives in...

Judy Jones

Judy Jones

Aug 9, 2013

On August 9, 2013, Judy Jones, 74, left her earthly residence and took a glorious journey to join her husband Cicero in their Heavenly home. Judy was born August 24, 1938, at Herrin Hospital, the daughter of the late David and Anna (Abernathy) Hunter. She was working as an LPN at Herrin Hospital when she met her Cicero, who was...

Dennis Wayne Gooch

Dennis Wayne Gooch

Aug 8, 2013

Marion- Dennis Wayne Gooch, age 44, of Marion, passed away at 12:58am on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Dennis was born in Eldorado on May 16, 1969, the son of Virginia (Odom) and Dennis Gooch Sr.  A graduate of ITT Technical Institute in Paducah, Dennis had worked at Pleasant Ridge Water Plant and Tuck...

Cindy Mappin

Cindy Mappin

Aug 8, 2013

Marion- Cindy Mappin, age 53, of Marion, passed away at 5:45pm on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion with her loving family at her side. Cindy was born in Marion on May 31, 1960, the daughter of Lawrence Eugene “Gene” and Patricia “Pat” (Holman) McNeely.  She was united in marriage to Bill Mappin in Marion...

Danny Joe Avery

Danny Joe Avery

Aug 7, 2013

Goreville-Danny Joe Avery, 68, passed away at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Danny was born on September 12, 1944 in Johnson County to John and Mildred (Smith) Avery.  He married Debbie Farris on April 24, 2000, she survives of Goreville. Danny was a mail carrier for many years.  He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, working...

Melvin Leverne Haseker

Melvin Leverne Haseker

Aug 5, 2013

Lake of Egypt – Melvin Leverne Haseker, 80, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away on Monday, August 05, 2013 at 12:04 A.M. at his home. Mel was born July 11, 1933 in Marion the son of Troy and Charity Haseker.  He married Georgia Moore on October 25, 1989 in the Chapel of the VA Hospital.  She survives of the...

Nellie Goddard

Nellie Goddard

Aug 4, 2013

Nellie Goddard, 95, passed away at 7:40 A.M. Sunday, August 4, 2013, in her home. Nellie was born December 18, 1917 in Johnston City, the daughter of Nazaro and Angela Columbo.  She married Ralph Goddard on November 19, 1938 in Johnston City and together they shared over 71 years of marriage.  Ralph passed away on March 3, 2010. She was...