Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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