Obituaries
Jennifer Rae Harris
Jan 8, 2013
Herrin- JENNIFER RAE HARRIS, age 67, of Herrin, passed away at 12:05am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Saint Louis University Hospital. Jennifer was born in Herrin on December 27, 1945, the daughter of Ray and Virginia (Hunsaker) Legan. She married Robert L. Harris, Sr. at the Herrin First Baptist Church on August 25, 1962. Together, they have shared over...
Jack Needham
Jan 8, 2013
Zeigler—Jack R. Needham, 55 of Zeigler, formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home. Funeral services are set for Thursday, January 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Marion, A time of gathering for family and friends will precede...
Glendell Dunbar
Jan 7, 2013
Glendell Dunbar departed this life on January 5, 2013 at 5:15 P.M. He was 86 years, 3 months, and 9 days old. Glen was born September 27, 1926 in Carrier Mills to John and Clemence Dunbar. On June 30, 1950, Glen married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Esther (Russell) Dunbar, and enjoyed 62 years of...
Lynn Rae Stephanou
Jan 5, 2013
Herrin- LYNN RAE STEPHANOU, age 57, of Herrin, passed away at 11:05pm on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lynn was born in Herrin on April 23, 1955, the daughter of Clarence Ray Bear and Maggie Eliza (Barnett) Robertson. She previously worked in retail sales. Lynn loved her cats and the special times she shared going out to eat...
Teddy Baker
Jan 5, 2013
Marion- Teddy R. Baker, 77, of Marion, formerly of Elgin, passed away as a result of respiratory failure at 4:50 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Teddy was born on December 22, 1935 in Eldorado to Clarence R. and Louise (Newman) Baker. He married Shirley Fairchild on December 7, 1957 in Elgin. Together they shared fifty...
Janie Shoemaker
Jan 5, 2013
Creal Springs—Janie Shoemaker, age 65, passed away at 8:00pm on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her home with her husband and daughters by her side. Funeral services for Mrs. Shoemaker will be on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jim Slone and Roger Rodd officiating. Interment will follow in Reynoldsburg Church...
Nancy Keyser
Jan 4, 2013
Nancy Jean Keyser, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at her home in Marion, with her family by her side. Nancy was born March 7, 1941, in Marion, the daughter of Riley Baynard Proctor and Mary Ruth (James) Proctor. Nancy enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family....
Brother Howard L. Strunk
Jan 3, 2013
Brother Howard L. Strunk Marion—Brother Howard L. Strunk, 76 of Marion, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:30 AM on Thursday, January 3, 2013 with his wife, Patsy by his side. Funeral services for Brother Strunk will be held at Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 1:30 PM with Reverends...
Jack L. Odom
Jan 2, 2013
Herrin- JACK LEONARD ODOM, age 68, passed away at 2:50pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home in rural Marion. Jack was born in Herrin on December 5, 1944, the son of Herschel and Aileen L. Odom. Jack retired from General Telephone- Robertson Vending. He proudly served in the United States Air Force Special Forces. While in the Air...
Patricia "Patti" Eckols
Jan 2, 2013
Herrin- PATRICIA ANN PATTI ECKOLS, age 57, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00am on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Patricia was born in Herrin on August 9, 1955, the daughter of Ralph Kenneth and Blanche Mary (Brown) Eckols. She had worked as a certified nurses aid at various nursing homes and had also received EMT Training. Patti enjoyed...
Cynthia McRoy
Jan 2, 2013
Cynthia L. McRoy Marion—Cynthia L. McRoy, 46 of Marion passed away at 9:45 AM on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Funeral services for Cynthia will be on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Joe McRoy officiating. Final disposition will be private. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the funeral...
Charlotte M. Painter
Dec 27, 2012
Herrin- Charlotte Marie Painter, 56, of Herrin, passed away at 1:40 PM, Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Charlotte was born on August 23, 1956 in Scott County, Tennessee to Charles and Sadie (Clark) Hill. She was a former manager at Shoneys restaurant in Georgia. She loved plants, animals, swimming, walking, and spending time with family and friends. She...
Lindell G. Osman
Dec 27, 2012
Lindell G. Osman, 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 12:29 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lindell was born June 2, 1938 in Hardin County the son of Loren and Verbal (Brown) Osman. He married Margaret Ellen Smothers on December 26, 1957 in Rudement, Illinois and they have been blessed with 55 years of marriage. He was...
Vernon Ray Barks, Sr.
Dec 25, 2012
Vernon Ray Barks, Sr. Goreville—Vernon Ray Barks, Sr., 63 of Goreville passed away at 10:05 AM, Christmas morning, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his home with family by his side. Funeral services for Mr. Barks will be on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in...
Delores Y. Casey
Dec 22, 2012
HERRIN - Delores Yvonne Casey (Aunt Doe), 91, of Herrin, passed away Saturday Dec. 22, 2012 at 6:48 AM in the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born in Bush the ninth of eleven children to Aarron and Emma (Brewster) Fulgham on October 10, 1921. She married Andrew Jackson Casey in Greenville, SC on June 18, 1947. He...
Shellie Hodson
Dec 19, 2012
Herrin- SHELLIE HODSON, age 41, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Shellie was born in Saint Charles, Illinois on June 6, 1971. She married Howie Hodson in Herrin on December 22, 1990. Together, they shared twenty-one years of marriage. He survives in Herrin. Mrs. Hodson was a member of the Second Baptist...
David McCourt
Dec 18, 2012
Goreville David C. McCourt, 73 of Goreville, passed away at 3:18 AM on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. RG Null officiating. Interment will follow at Cana Cemetery in Goreville. A time of gathering for family and...
Ruby L. Chapman
Dec 18, 2012
Ruby L. Chapman Marion—Ruby Lois Chapman, 82 of Marion passed away at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services for Mrs. Chapman will be on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:00 Am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Scott Kallem officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation...
Susan Ross-Gallier
Dec 17, 2012
Carbondale Susan Gallier, 79 of rural Carbondale, passed away at 1:15 PM on Monday, December17, 2012 at her home with family by her side. According to her wishes Susan's body will be cremated and private services will be held. The family requests that those wishing to make memorial donations do so to the Carbondale Women's Shelter. They may be sent...
Frieda Mae White
Dec 17, 2012
Frieda Mae (Ridlen) White Frieda Mae (Ridlen) White, 99, of Marion, passed away at 12:55 PM on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Carbondale Rehab and Nursing Center in Carbondale. A celebration of Frieda’s life will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Second Baptist Church in Marion (308 South Russell Street) with Dr. Judith Ridlen and Rev....
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