Obituaries
Bryce Eugene Antonacci
Jul 30, 2013
Coffeen-Bryce Eugene Antonacci, 54, passed away at 5:30 pm on July 30, 2013 at his home. Bryce was born on December 4, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois to Charles and Sheila (Corby) Antonacci. He proudly served in the US Navy. Bryce retired from a rewarding career with CIPS. He had many hobbies that he enjoyed, but loved waterskiing and spending time...
Virginia Wolaver
Jul 28, 2013
Creal Springs-Virginia R. Wolaver, 81, passed away at 10:24 am on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Virginia was born October 12, 1931 in Prescott, Arkansas to Raymond and Myrtie (Renfro) Buie. She married Billie G. Wolaver, he precedes her in death on August 31, 2006. She was a beautician for many years and owned her own...
Thomas J. Ridgeway, Sr.
Jul 24, 2013
Freeman Spur- Thomas J. Ridgeway, Sr., 51, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 1:35 PM, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his home. Thomas was born on January 28, 1962 in Herrin to Aaron and Peggy (Gentry) Ridgeway. He worked for more than twenty nine years in various positions at Bombardier Boats. More recently, he has worked the last several months...
Ruben Throgmorton
Jul 20, 2013
Goreville-Ruben John Throgmorton, 100, passed away at 6:18 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ruben was born on July 13, 1913 in Grassy Township, Illinois to John and Fletta (Goodman) Throgmorton. He married Margie Vaughn and together they had three children. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2010. Ruben worked several years as...
Rosemarie Shadowens
Jul 19, 2013
Marion—Rosemarie Shadowens, age 72, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at 10:00pm on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Rosemarie was born in West Frankfort on March 21, 1941 to John Foster and Myrtle McGrail. She married Charles “Gib” Shadowens on December 4, 1965 in Zeigler. He preceded her in death on January...
Gary L. Hendrickson
Jul 19, 2013
Marion- Gary L. Hendrickson, age 73, of Marion, passed away at 5:46pm on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Herrin on December 14, 1939, the son of Leo and Juanita (King) Hendrickson. He married Brenda L. Terry at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church on May 27, 1960. ...
Robert Lee Robertson
Jul 18, 2013
Creal Springs-Robert Lee Robertson, 80, passed away at 6:40 am on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home surrounded by family. Robert was born on April 23, 1933 in Johnson County to Audry and Gusta (Simmons) Robertson. He married Barbara Robertson on May 22, 1954. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2012. Robert retired from LaFarge...
Brenda Baker
Jul 17, 2013
Marion-Brenda K Baker, 60, passed away at 3:24 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Brenda was born July 13, 1953 in Johnston City to Kenneth and Dorothy Baker. She was a homemaker and worked as a bartender. Survivors include: Mother-Dorothy Baker Son-David and Wendy Baker of Marion Son-Ryan Emery of Marion Daughter-Felicia Hamberg of Marion...
Elda Janice (Berra) O'Neal
Jul 14, 2013
Herrin- Elda Janice (Berra) O’Neal, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 3:40pm on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Elda was born in Herrin on September 22, 1920, the daughter of George and Jennie (Calcaterra) Berra. She married Don O’Neal in Herrin on May 20, 1941. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1994. Mrs....
Clifford Eugene Trexler
Jul 14, 2013
Goreville- Clifford Eugene Trexler, 75, of Goreville, passed away at 6:30pm on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Clifford was born on January 19, 1938 in Johnson County to Roy and Willie (Sullivan) Trexler. He married Carol Ann Schenk on February 28, 1959 in Trenton, Michigan. She survives of Goreville. Clifford retired from the Ford Motor Company. ...
Samuel Eugene Baker
Jul 12, 2013
Creal Springs--Samuel Eugene Baker, 82, of Creal Springs, died on Friday, July 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sam passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born in Goreville on February 8, 1931 to James Samuel and Ruby (Short) Baker. Sam was a sheet rocker for 49 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...
Beulah Frey
Jul 12, 2013
Marion—Beulah R. Frey, 77, of Marion, passed away at 10:00 am on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Beulah was born on May 3, 1936 in Pittsburg to Loren Maynard and Maude Heath. Beulah worked at Marion Memorial Hospital for 35 years in the billing department. She will be missed and loved always by family...
Charles "Chuck" Tuggle
Jul 12, 2013
Mt. Vernon-Charles “Chuck” Tuggle, formerly of Goreville, 91, passed away at 7:30 am on July 12, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Health Care. Charles was born September 18, 1921 in Carmi to Lee Vincent and Tamsey (Buttry) Tuggle. He married Brenda Murphy on October 5, 1991. She survives of Dix. Together they shared 21 wonderful years of marriage. Mr. Tuggle was...
Vivian M. Rumsey
Jul 11, 2013
Herrin- Vivian M. Rumsey, age 94, of Herrin, went to be with the Lord at 2:22pm on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Vivian was born in West Frankfort on May 5, 1919, the daughter of Alsey and Ada (Williams) Jordan. She married Charles “Chick” Rumsey on April 16, 1938. He preceded her in death on June...
Jason Morton Weatherford
Jul 10, 2013
Jason Morton Weatherford, 35, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at his home. Jason was born November 17, 1977 in Marion the son of Ernest “Ernie” and Dorothy “Dotty” (McGinn) Weatherford. He enjoyed fishing, playing music and spending time with his friends. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jason is survived by his; Mother – Dorothy “Dotty” Weatherford of...
Shelby J. Tippy
Jul 10, 2013
Shelby J. Tippy, 76, slipped peacefully into Jesus’ arms on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 11:34 A.M. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Shelby was born December 20, 1936 in rural Kentucky the daughter of J.D. and Agnes (Dame) Shadowens. She married Clifford Tippy on June 14, 1955 in Carbondale and together they have shared over 58 years of marriage....
Lily Pearl Hill
Jul 10, 2013
Herrin- Lily Pearl Hill, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 3:50 AM, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lily was born on March 17, 1919 in Commerce, MO to Frank and Leva (Wright) Hale. She married Murle Hill on August 23, 1947 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2004. Lily worked as a cook...
Bobby D. Kirby
Jul 8, 2013
Marion-Bobby D. Kirby, 80, passed away at 12:59 pm on Monday, July 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bobby was born October 27, 1932 in Goreville to Lester Noel and Stella Mae (Lewis) Kirby. He married the love of his life, Jeanette Cox, on June 22, 1963 in St. Charles, Illinois. She survives of Goreville. Bobby retired as an...
Wayne Griffin
Jul 3, 2013
Herrin- WAYNE GRIFFIN, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 5:30am on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Helia Healthcare of Benton. Wayne was born in Anna on May 6, 1930, the son of Charles and Mary (Ice) Griffin. He had attended the Oasis Church in Marion and was the pianist in several gospel quartets over the years, among them the All...
William L. Harris
Jul 1, 2013
William L. Harris, 89, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at his home in Marion. Mr. Harris was born August 30, 1923 in Marion the son of Oscar R. and Estelle (Murphy) Harris. He married Anna L. Simpson in Cape Girardeau on September 19, 1941 and together they have been blessed with over 71 years of...
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