Obituaries

Robert Morris Radford

Robert Morris Radford

Jun 2, 2013

Carterville- Robert Morris Radford, age 64, of Carterville, passed away at 1:10pm on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Robert was born in Herrin on September 9, 1948, the son of Paul and June (Crain) Radford.  He married Joy Lynn English in Herrin on August 6, 1969. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Radford proudly served in the United States...

Wilma Dudley

Wilma Dudley

May 30, 2013

Marion-Wilma J. (Baccus) Dudley, 80, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:58 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wilma was born on April 11, 1933 in Karnak to Clifford and Tressie Baccus. She married Jack Dudley in Karnak on September 30, 1955; he preceded her in death on June 25, 2007. She was a Christian and longtime member...

Dianna Szabo

Dianna Szabo

May 30, 2013

Marion-Dianna J. Szabo, 52, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 9:59 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dianna was born July 7, 1960 in Geneva, Illinois to Dean and Rosemary (Cowell) McKinney. She married George Szabo, he preceded her in death. She was employed at MetLife Insurance in Aurora for 27 years. She loved her cat Ceica and...

Lillian Grimes

Lillian Grimes

May 26, 2013

Lillian Eileen Grimes, 86, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 12:45 AM, Sunday, May 26, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 30, 1927 in Cambria, the daughter of Albert and Grace (Kelley) Palmer.  She was united in marriage to Lester Don Grimes on September 28, 1957 in Energy.  He preceded her in death on...

Baby Boy White

Baby Boy White

May 21, 2013

Marion- Baby Boy White, son of Cassandra (Groves) Seagle and Brandon White, was stillborn at 2:02am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Survivors include his mother and father- Cassandra (Groves) Seagle and Brandon White of Marion; Two brothers- Herschel and Peyton Seagle; Two sisters- Emma Seagle and Miranda Elders; Maternal Grandmother- Bonnie Sizemore of...

Lena J. Rhoades

Lena J. Rhoades

May 19, 2013

Carterville- Lena J. Rhoades, age 67, of Carterville, passed away at 4:00am on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home in Carterville. Lena was born in Arkansas on February 17, 1946, the daughter of Loraine Barnett.  She married Bobby Rhoades. He preceded her in death on October 31, 2011. Survivors include her son- Gary Rhoades of Carterville and her daughter-...

Kathleen Fuller

Kathleen Fuller

May 18, 2013

Crab Orchard- Kathleen (Shaw) Fuller, 92, of Newburgh, IN, formerly of Crab Orchard, went home to be with the Lord at 9:00 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at her son’s home in Newburgh. Kathleen was born on January 30, 1921 in Crab Orchard to Howard and Ollie (Tanner) Shaw.  She married Rudolph Fuller on February 10, 2011 in Jackson, MO. ...

Mary Evelyn Brown

Mary Evelyn Brown

May 17, 2013

Makanda- Mary Evelyn Brown, 82, of Makanda, formerly of Thompsonville, passed away at 6:55 PM, Friday, May 17, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mary was born on June 4, 1930 in Tuthill, South Dakota to H. and Lottie (Phelps) Vaught.  She married James Altern Brown in November of 1959.  He preceded her in death on August 5,...

Brett T. Harkrider

Brett T. Harkrider

May 16, 2013

MARION -- Brett Tyler Harkrider, 22, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. Brett was born Nov. 29, 1991, in Herrin, the son of Chasity Harkrider and Charles Burnett Jr. He was employed by Subway restaurant. Brett loved the outdoors, skateboarding and listening to music. He also enjoyed drawing, reading and writing and was very environ-mentally friendly. Brett will be sadly...

Darrell Phillips

Darrell Phillips

May 16, 2013

JOHNSTON CITY -- Darrell Wayne Phillips, 56, formerly of Marion, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his residence. Darrell was born to Dean and Wilma (Edwards) Phillips on July 6, 1956. He married Lisa Coulson on Jan. 11, 1991. They recently celebrated their 22nd anniversary. He was a real estate agent and worked for Heartland Realty...

Lois Mae Clark

Lois Mae Clark

May 15, 2013

Marion – Lois Mae Clark, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:30 A.M. at her home surrounded by her family. Lois was born March 20, 1923 in Williamson County the daughter of Walter and Lora (Swafford) Kelton.  She married James H. Clark on March 11, 1939 and they shared over 68 years together until his death on...

Janice A. Porter

Janice A. Porter

May 14, 2013

MARION - Janice A. Porter, known to everyone as "Aunt Janice," 69, passed away at 2:01 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Janice was born July 31, 1943, in Jackson County, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Johnson) Fox. Her father passed away in World War II in 1944. Her mother then married Leon Webb, who...

Virginia L. Whitehead

Virginia L. Whitehead

May 14, 2013

MARION - Virginia L. Whitehead, 68, passed away at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2013, at her home. Virginia was born May 7, 1945, in Marion, the daughter of Arlie and Genevieve (Tucker) Jack. She married Leo A. Whitehead on Feb. 7, 1964, in Marion. She was a longtime member of Spillertown Baptist Church and enjoyed caring for the elderly....

Donald L. Escue

Donald L. Escue

May 12, 2013

MARION - Donald L. Escue, 72, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Donald was born Oct. 8, 1940, in Peoria, the son of Homer and Vivian (Hudgens) Escue. He married Frances Rendleman on Aug. 1, 1959, in Marion. She survives in Marion. Donald worked as a carpenter. He loved to...

Samuel Thomas

Samuel Thomas

May 12, 2013

MARION - Samuel Staley Thomas, 95, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, in VA Medical Center in Marion. Samuel was born in Mount Vernon, Ind., the son of Arch LeRoy and Iva Beulah (Lockwood) Thomas. He married Virginia Shelby Hoy on April 26, 1941, in Clayton, Mo. He served in the U.S. Army-Air force as Corporal. Samuel...

Frances Joan McCall

Frances Joan McCall

May 11, 2013

Energy- Frances Joan McCall, age 78, of Energy, passed away at 5:10am on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at The Arch of Helia Healthcare in Energy.  Joan was born on September 17, 1934 in Beardstown to John Henry & Elda Elizabeth (Kleinschmidt) Saylor.  She was Lutheran and attended TrinityLutheranChurch in Herrin.  She retired in 1987 after working twenty two years in...

Mary Alice Barnes-Martin

Mary Alice Barnes-Martin

May 10, 2013

Herrin- Mary Alice (Coleman) Barnes- Martin, age 98 years, 7 months and 1 day, of Herrin, passed away at 4:15am on Friday, May 10, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Mary Alice Coleman was born October 9, 1914 in Fordville (now Energy), the daughter of David Moses and Lura Ann (Gallemore) Coleman, during the time that her father was the...

Jula "Judy" Kent

Jula "Judy" Kent

May 10, 2013

MARION - Jula "Judy" Kent, 78, of Joliet, passed away May 10, 2013, in Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born Dec. 25, 1934, in Marion to Claude and Della Barwick. Survivors include daughter, Paula and Frank Medlin; son, Steve and Jill Kent; grandchildren, Brittany Medlin, Carlos Wilda, Amber and Kevin Chester,...

Jackie Dean "Jack" Tanner

Jackie Dean "Jack" Tanner

May 8, 2013

MARION -- Jackie Dean "Jack" Tanner, 79, formerly of northwest Indiana, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Herrin Hospital. Jack was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Dykersburg to Troy and Marbye (Mounce) Tanner. He married Diane Felts on Feb. 13, 1960, at Assembly of God in Creal Springs. She survives of Marion. Jack worked for 43...

Mildred Ruby Newell

Mildred Ruby Newell

May 8, 2013

Marion- Mildred Ruby Newell, 94, passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2013 at 7:18 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mildred was born July 1, 1918 in Marion, Illinois the daughter of Henry E. and Alice (Youngblood) Newell.   She was a presser at Monroe Cleaners for 31 years and following her retirement she did alterations in her home. Mildred was...