Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

 

Herbert Preston Smith took his leave of absence from earth, at 1520, 20 October 2023.  He was born to John Henry Clinton Smith and Molly Jane (Price) Smith in Morganfield, KY on August 25, 1947.  He married the love of his life, Kimberly Ilene Melvin on June 14, 1995. 

His family moved from KY to Marion, IL when he...

Oct 18, 2023

Norma Joyce Peas, age 88, of Bonnie, Illinois, formerly of Marion, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Stonebridge Nursing Center in Benton, Illinois.

Norma was born August 25, 1935 in Grayville, Illinois, a daughter of Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover. She grew up in Enfield, Illinois and graduated Enfield High School in 1954. She married Robert F. Peas on December...

Oct 15, 2023

Carol Jenkins, age 80, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Carol was born September 5, 1943 in Danville, Illinois, a daughter of Jack Baldwin and Helen Elizabeth (Jones) Crays. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Jenkins on October 29, 1976 in Herrin. Carol proudly worked alongside her husband in...

Oct 14, 2023

JoAnn Pearce, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4:18 am.

JoAnn was born September 30, 1940 to Don and Mary (Evans) Elliott in Walla Walla, Washington. She married Don V. Pearce on October 15, 1958 in Fairfield, California. Together, they shared more than 47 years of marriage, until his passing on...

Oct 13, 2023

Marjorie Ann Zerbe, age 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Manor Court of Carbondale.

Marjorie was born May 26, 1948 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Sarah (Snavely) Bastian. She married the love of her life, Lamar William Zerbe, Sr. on July 19, 1963 in Sunbury, PA. He preceded her in death May...

Oct 6, 2023

 

Carl Ray Pritchett, age 90, of rural Marion, Illinois, bravely ended his journey here on earth at 5:00 AM, Friday, October 6, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. Carl was born February 16, 1933 in Marion, Illinois, the 6th child of William Claude Pritchett and Libby Helen (King) Pritchett. Carl attended Meneese School in Goreville. He...

Oct 2, 2023

Michael Todd Ford, Age 55 of Evansville, IN passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in Illinois.  He proudly and honorably served in the United States Army.  He enjoyed working as a blackjack and craps dealer in Las Vegas and loved to give any tips for winning. Todd enjoyed scenic drives in the countryside, motorcycles, and catching up with family....

Oct 2, 2023

Carmen Marie Prakel, age 58, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Carmen was born August 16, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois.

She is survived by three sons, Earl Byrley, Zach Alexander, and David Alexander; sister, Sharon (Fred) Buckingham; brother-in-law, Keith Stroud, and several Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews. She is...

Oct 1, 2023

Rose Mary Whitt, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Rose was born July 01, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Fred and Lillian (Branson) Hosna. She married the love of her life, Jerry Whitt on December 10, 1990 in Keokuc, IO. Rose retired from the Marion VA Hospital...

Sep 28, 2023

 

William Floyde Martin, age 94, formerly of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Good Samaritan Northwood Society Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana.

William was born March 27, 1929 in Equality, Illinois, a son of John and Millie (Pyles) Martin. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Riddle on July 30, 1948 in Corinth, Illinois....

Sep 25, 2023

Lelynna Marie Soldner Langdoc, age 74, of Clermont, FL, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2023, in Clermont, FL. She was born on July 27, 1949, to Leland and Wanda Horsley Soldner. After being raised in Marion, IL she attended Deaconess School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO.  It was while attending nursing school that she met and fell...

Sep 19, 2023

Connie Dodson of Marion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois surrounded by her family and closest friends.



Connie was born in Eldorado, Illinois, daughter of Robert Ottis and Doris Grace (Richardson) Gossett. Connie grew up in Anna, Illinois and graduated from Anna Jonesboro High School in 1962. She attended SIU Carbondale and earned...

Sep 14, 2023

Betty Ann Davis, went to her heavenly home on September 14, 2023. She was born October 03 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Harry and Gloria R. (Owen) Craig. She married the love of her life, John T. Davis on July 05, 1961 in Crab Orchard.



In 1969 she received her Licensed Practical nurse certificate. She worked as a...

Sep 14, 2023

Carolyn Sue Peppers, age 76, of Thompsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Carolyn was born July 12, 1947 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Sylvia M. (Saddler) Dalton. Carol had worked as a certified nurse's assistant at local nursing homes. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by two children, Darrell...

Sep 14, 2023

Charles Keith McKinnies, age 67, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Keith was born March 17, 1956 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Carl S. and Violet M. (Warren) McKinnies. Keith had been employed at Centerstone Community Day Services Program for 30 years and was a resident at Centerstone Taft...

Sep 11, 2023

Reva Maxine Melvin, 99, of Marion died at 7:25 am on Monday September 11, 2023 at Parkway Nursing Home in Marion.

Reva was born January 27, 1924 in Kirksville, Mo. to William Lloyd and Leona Britt.

She graduated from Kirksville High School in Kirksville, Mo. and attended college at St. Louis City Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo.

She...

Sep 11, 2023

Lois Imogene Edwards departed from this earthly life into the arms of God on September 11, 2023, surrounded by her daughters and family in her home.  Lois, known as “Imogene” by family and friends, was born in Saline County, Illinois, on November 13, 1933.  She was 89 years, 9 months, and 29 days old.  She was the youngest of...

Sep 10, 2023

Sandra Jean Walker- Cavitt, 83 peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 10, 2023, in Evansville, Indiana.  Born on November 13, 1939, in Marion, Illinois, Sandra was the beloved daughter of Oral and Norine Browning.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Alma Lee Browning and her brother John Browning.

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Sep 10, 2023

Helen Geniene (Anastasia) Hanson, 61 years old of Anna, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Geniene was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 17, 1962, the daughter of Gene and Peggy Mull.

Geniene married Stanley Hanson on April 23, 2004.  Together they shared 19 years of marriage.  She worked in hospitality services...

Sep 9, 2023

Joyce Louise Jack, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Joyce was born February 07, 1958 in Clinton, Massachusetts, a daughter of Donald LaFountaine and Margaret Ann (Hurley) Fergus.

She is survived by one son, Cory Jack; her father, Donald Joseph LaFountaine; four siblings, Gail (Bruce Haley) White, Dawn...