Obituaries
Connie Livesay
Sep 8, 2013
Marion-Connie May Livesay, 85, passed away at 4:30pm on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at her home. Connie was born March 18, 1928 to Martin and Eileen (Dolan) Wintermantel in Marion. She married Darrell Livesay on May 1, 1987 in Decatur. He survives of Marion. Connie loved nature and all of God’s creatures. Her great loves were her children and grandchildren....
Geraldine Griffith-Lefler
Sep 7, 2013
Herrin- Geraldine Griffith-Lefler, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 4:47pm on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. Geraldine was born in Carterville on August 16, 1933, the daughter of Ernest and Eva (Edwards) Brasher. She married William D. Griffith in Herrin on May 12, 1950. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1995. ...
Ruby L. McGill-Beavers
Sep 6, 2013
Goreville- Ruby L. McGill-Beavers, age 99, of Goreville, passed away at 12:45am on Friday, September 6, 2013. Ruby was born in Saline County on September 14, 1913, the daughter of Samuel Edward and Pearl Mae (Percifield) Staffey. She married George Washington McGill on May 14, 1936. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1947. She later married Clarence Beavers...
Harold "Pee Wee" Krantz
Sep 3, 2013
Marion-Harold “Pee Wee” Krantz, 81, passed away at 9:50pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at his home. Harold was born on January 1, 1932 in Marion to Lloyd and Julia (Simmons) Krantz. He married Mary Jo Jack on November 10, 1952. She preceded him in death on July 12, 2012. Harold served in the Korean War. He was a member...
Angela Wright
Sep 3, 2013
Angela Wright, 28 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 6:37 p.m. at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Angela was born October 28, 1984 in Carbondale the daughter of Eddie Wright and Rebecca Stone. She attended Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include;Father – Eddie Wright and wife Sharon of the Lake of Egypt Mother – Rebecca Stone and husband...
Wilma June Hilliard
Sep 2, 2013
Marion-Wilma June Hilliard, 84, passed away at 7:55pm on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wilma was born on November 24, 1928 in Marion to Robert and Dorothy (Merrell) Hilliard. Survivors include: cousins, Nancy and Clyde Hickey of Marion and Leo and DeLynda Whitehead of Marion and other family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at...
Mrs. Gayle Clark
Sep 1, 2013
Mrs. Gayle Clark, 91, of Pittsburg, went to be with the Lord at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013, at her home surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Oasis Community Church of the Nazarene, 2101 McHaney Road, Harrisburg, Illinois at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013, with Dr. James Flanagan officiating, assisted by...
Wendel R. Stokes
Aug 31, 2013
Goreville-Wendel R. Stokes, 73, passed away at 4:24am on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home. Wendel was born on February 14, 1940 in Goreville to Rolla and Eva Vern (Davis) Stokes. He married Helen Rankin in Kane County on Thursday, October 16, 1958. She preceded him in death on March 4, 2013. Wendel was part owner of the Goreville...
Virgibelle Poole
Aug 31, 2013
Virgibelle Poole, age 94, of Marion, passed away at 12:30am on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Jackson County Rehabilitation and Care Center. Vergi was born in Macedonia on July 3, 1919, the daughter of Harvey and Dora (Cremeens) Dungey. She married William C. Poole in Marion on June 8, 1935. He preceded her in death in 1969. Mrs. Poole was a...
Jewell Frey
Aug 30, 2013
Denver, CO-Jewell Frey, 98, formerly of Herrin, passed away on August 30, 2013. Jewell was born April 16, 1915 in Energy to Herman and Carrie Bales. She married James Carl Frey on September 26, 1940. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: nieces, Jonell Blue, Shirley Eason and husband Gary and nephew, Mike Darter and wife Bonnie. She was preceded...
William Rossdeutcher
Aug 30, 2013
Buncombe-William Rossdeutcher, 68, passed away at 7:28am on Friday, August 30, 2013 at his home. William was born on September 3, 1944 to Joseph and Mable (Myer) Rossdeutcher in Lake County, Illinois. It was his wishes to be cremated. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting with arrangements.
Roy Kenneth "Shorty" Clendenin
Aug 30, 2013
Herrin- Roy Kenneth “Shorty” Clendenin, age 77, of Herrin, went to be with the Lord at 1:30pm on Friday, August 30, 2013, surrounded by his family at his home. Shorty was born in Marion on October 11, 1935 to Earl and Velma (Fletcher) Clendenin. He married Sue (Rumsey) Murphy on September 1, 1967. They would have been celebrating their 46th...
Billie Buckner
Aug 28, 2013
Marion-Billie Wayne Buckner, 84, passed away at 8:48 pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the VA Medical Center. Billie was born on June 20, 1929 to Everett Ray Buckner and Lillie Mae (Rush) Risner. He was raised by his mother and step father, Zanna Risner. Billie was a member of the Marion Elks and DAV. Survivors include: his sister,...
William E. "Bill" Drake
Aug 28, 2013
Herrin- William E. “Bill” Drake, age 95, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 3:49pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion with his loving daughter at his side. A proud native of Herrin, Bill was born April 16, 1918, the son of Luther E. and Lillie (James) Drake. He married Evelyn J. Gosnell on January...
Horace Edward "Ed" Annable
Aug 28, 2013
Goreville-Horace Edward “Ed” Annable, 76, passed away at 5:25 am on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at his home. Ed was born on December 21, 1936 in Lone Oak, Arkansas to Samuel and Cora Lee (Woodside) Annable. He married Shirley Marie Penrod on August 19, 1955 in Mounds City, Illinois. She survives of Goreville. Ed was a member of Abundant Life...
Deann Wiseman
Aug 27, 2013
Marion-Deann Wiseman, 74, passed away at 5:45pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at her home. Deann was born on December 2, 1938 in Marion to George and Mary (Whiting) Fergus. She married Mike Wiseman on February 16, 1956. He survives of Marion. Survivors include: her husband, Mike Wiseman of Marion; daughter, Ranae Denney and husband Robert of Monticello, Kentucky; son,...
Mrs. Lela Fern Wade
Aug 27, 2013
Herrin- Lela Fern Wade, 90, of Herrin, passed away at 1:06 PM, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lela was born on January 12, 1923 in Corinth to Lonzo and May (Baker) Edwards. She married James “Jimmy” Wade on November 21, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1993. Prior to retirement, Lela...
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
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
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...
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