Obituaries
Loy Ray Smith
Mar 26, 2013
Loy Ray Smith, 89, passed away at 1:13 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2013 in Plymouth, MI with family by his side. Loy Ray was born in Williamson County to Lacy and Lucille (Roper) Smith on November 15, 1923. On February 3, 1946 he married Juanita Ozment at Crab Orchard Methodist Church. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Mr....
Cecilia G. "Jerry" Maulding
Mar 25, 2013
Herrin- Cecilia G. “Jerry” Maulding, 81, of Herrin, formerly of Murphysboro, passed away at 10:25 AM, Monday, March 25, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Jerry was born on November 17, 1931 in Williamson County to Lloyd and Anna (Jurgaitis) Penland. She worked many years as an accountant for Southern Illinois University in Carbondale before retirement in 1998. Before that,...
Ruth Ann Ramey
Mar 24, 2013
GOREVILLE -- Ruth Ann Ramey, 65, died peacefully at home Sunday, March 24, 2013. Born Aug. 14, 1947, in Middleburg, Vt., she was the daughter of Dewitt C. Dickson and Anna Grant Dickson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Nora L. Dickson; and a brother, David C. Dickson. Ruth Ann is survived by...
Betty Deaton
Mar 20, 2013
MARION - Betty Alice Deaton, 87, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in Marion Rehab and Nursing Center with family by her side. There will be private graveside services, with the Rev. Shorty Alsip officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Passages Hospice and may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box...
Lyle Dee Ozment
Mar 16, 2013
PITTSBURG - Lyle Dee Ozment, 71, passed away at 6:55 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013, at his home with his wife by his side. Services for Mr. Ozment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Heartland Christian Church in Marion, with the Revs. Tim Ozment, Jim Lambert and Gary Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery...
Joyce A. Davie
Mar 15, 2013
Herrin- Joyce A. Davie, age 73, of Herrin, passed away at 5:51pm on Friday, March 15, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Joyce was born in West Frankfort on July 24, 1939, the daughter of Leslie “Hess” Watkins and Vivian “Billie” (Welch) Watkins. She married Dennis E. Davie on April 15, 1967 in Carterville. He preceded her in death in...
Ella Browning
Mar 15, 2013
GOREVILLE - Ella Browning, 74, passed away at 2:23 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013, at her home. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville. A private burial will follow. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America....
Charles A. Smith
Mar 14, 2013
MARION -- Charles A. Smith, 74, passed away at 1:25 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, in Third Baptist Church of Marion. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. A time of gathering for family and friends will be from...
Gregory Eastman
Mar 13, 2013
MARION - Greg was born Thursday, April 28, 1955, in Marion, to Earl and Lucille (Thorpe) Eastman. He passed away peacefully at 4:18 a.m. March 13, 2013, at home. Greg worked in several gas stations in the area as well as at Bud's and WalMart. Most recently, he worked for the Marion Daily newspaper. He was a hard worker and...
Edmund Frank Utsch
Mar 11, 2013
CREAL SPRINGS - Edmund Frank Utsch, 79, died at 3 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, in Marion VA Medical Center. According to his wishes, Mr. Utsch will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Vern R. Goode
Mar 11, 2013
Marion – Vern R. Goode, 62, of Marion passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Vern was born November 26, 1950 in Elkhart, Indiana the son of James and Phyllis (Anders) Goode. He married Sharon Lee Jackson on November 12, 1969 in Marion and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2002. On July...
Virginia M. Legan
Mar 10, 2013
Herrin- Virginia M Legan, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 3:40am on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Virginia was born in Herrin on January 19, 1927, the daughter of Samuel and Lillian (Schaubert) Hunsaker. She married Ray Legan on June 19, 1943. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Legan worked at Smoler Brothers...
Julian H. White
Mar 10, 2013
Marion – Julian H. White, 97, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 12:41 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mr. White was born August 24, 1915 in Creal Springs the son of Edgar and Lizzie (Borum) White. On March 30, 1935 he married Geneva Parks and together they were blessed with 72 years of marriage, until her death...
Sharon "Sammie" Dierksen
Mar 10, 2013
Lake of Egypt – Sharon “Sammie” Dierksen, 70, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at her home at the Lake of Egypt. Sammie was born May 20, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Lester and Harriett (Wyatt ) Samuelson. She married Larry “Dirk” Dierksen on November 4, 1961 in Minneapolis and together they have shared over 51 years...
Neva Naomi "Na" Davis
Mar 8, 2013
Herrin- NEVA NAOMI “NA” DAVIS, passed away at 12:45pm on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Helia Healthcare of Carbondale. Neva Naomi was born in BlairsvilleTownship on September 21, 1924, the daughter of John and Mary (Trull) Priddy. She retired from Olin Matheison where she worked as a quality control inspector. Survivors include her son- Harold Eugene Davis of Herrin Daughter-...
Dorothy Pearl Hauser
Mar 7, 2013
TUNNEL HILL - Dorothy Pearl Hauser, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, in Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Services for Mrs. Hauser will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Interment will be Tuesday, March 12, in...
Victoria Grace Barrass
Mar 6, 2013
JOHNSTON CITY - Victoria Grace Barrass, 1 year and 7 months old, passed away at 4:38 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Herrin Hospital with her parents by her side. Victoria was born to Jerry M. and Kenna (Eyestone) Barrass Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Marion. Services for Victoria will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in Pittsburg Freewill...
Rickey Brimm
Mar 4, 2013
ANNA -- Rickey Deon Brimm, 66, passed away at 6:43 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Services for Mr. Brimm will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with the Revs. Ron Reynolds and Richard Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Hall Cemetery in Lick Creek. Visitation...
Helen Marie Stokes
Mar 4, 2013
GOREVILLE - Helen Marie Stokes, 76, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with her husband by her side. Services for Mrs. Stokes will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 8, in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, with Pastor Tim Woodard and Preacher Ronald Null officiating. Interment will follow in Busby Cemetery in...
Anna Mae Sims
Mar 1, 2013
Creal Springs- Anna Mae Sims, age 78, of Creal Springs, passed away at 12:17pm on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Anna was born in Crab Orchard on November 15, 1934, the daughter of Louis and Eunice (Tanner) Blackwell. She married Paul Sims in Creal Springs on December 22, 1953. He preceded her in death....
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