Obituaries
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....
Jackie D. Smith
Mar 1, 2013
Herrin- Jackie D. Smith, age 81, of Herrin, passed away at 3:30am on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Jackie was born in Johnston City on June 30, 1931, the son of Obid and Ione (Seyler) Smith. He married Loudema “Sandy” Smith and she preceded him in death. He later married Betty (Robertson) Culbreath on June 26, 1999 at...
Faye Fox
Mar 1, 2013
MARION - Faye Maurine Fox, 77, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at her home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Grange Hall Church in Marion with the Revs. Kevin McNeely and Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Burial will be in East Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Grange...
Mona Steward
Feb 28, 2013
MARION - Mona Steward, 86, died at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, with family by her side. With respect to Mona's wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Steward was born Sept. 17, 1926, in Terre Haute, Ind., to Willard and Hazel (Small)...
Carlos N. Wright
Feb 27, 2013
ANNA - Carlos N. Wright, 87, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, with family by his side. Services for Mr. Wright will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with the Revs. Scott Cody and R.W. McAllister officiating. Entombment will be in Egyptian...
Charles Bradley McCoskey
Feb 25, 2013
Marion – Charles Bradley McCoskey passed away in the loving arms of his wife, Lorin, February 25, 2013 at the Boca Raton Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. Brad, as he was known by his friends and family was born October 27, 1956 in Marion to Sue Carter McCoskey and the late Robert McCoskey. He is survived by his wife Lorin...
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