Obituaries
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....
Mardell M Scheibler
Dec 16, 2012
Marion- MARDELL M. SCHEIBLER, age 90, of Marion, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 8:50pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Mardell was born in Chicago on November 4, 1922, the daughter of Charles and Mary Mae (Adas) Emerson. She married Herbert Scheibler, who preceded her in death in 1995. Mrs. Scheibler spent her...
James Doron
Dec 13, 2012
Creal Springs James L. Doron, 82 of Creal Springs, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM at Heartland Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Funeral services for Mr. Doron will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. John...
James C. Lingle
Dec 13, 2012
James Lingle, 85, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:23 A.M. at Parkway Manor. James was born May 6, 1927 in Marion the son of Orea and Alice (Brush) Lingle. He married JoAnn Ellen Christy on March 10, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they have shared over 61 years of marriage. He was an Army...
Carol Romans
Dec 10, 2012
Carol A. Romans, 65, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 3:18 P.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. Carol was born February 12, 1947 in Herrin the daughter of William E. and Paralee E. (Whitecotton) Deaton. She married Steve L. Romans on March 18, 1983 in Marion and together they have shared over 29 years of marriage. She was...
Bobbie Jean Miner
Dec 10, 2012
Bobbie Jean Miner, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 5:23 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bobbie was born December 7, 1927 in Williamson County, the daughter of Oscar & Nancy (Taylor) Strunk, Sr. She married Paul Miner on September 26, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and together they shared over 41 years of marriage. He preceded...
Roger Ferguson
Dec 8, 2012
Marion- Roger Ferguson, 70, of Spillertown, passed away at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Roger was born on November 20, 1942 in Spillertown to Jewell M. and Mabel (Klope) Ferguson. He served his country honorably while enlisted in the United States Army. Once honorably discharged, he worked for many years as the...
Linda Byrn
Dec 7, 2012
Marion—Linda L. Byrn, 63, of Marion passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:10 PM. According to Linda’s wishes her body will be cremated. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting her family with her final wishes. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 11, 2012...
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