Obituaries
Ailene Ramsey
Jun 27, 2012
Ailene Ramsey, 86, of Herrin passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:43 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Ailene was born October 19, 1925 in Carterville the daughter of Earl and Nellie (Smith) Rhea. She married Thomas Franklin Ramsey on March 22, 1947 and together they shared over 55 years of marriage until his death on November 18, 2002. She...
Lawrence Blumburgh
Jun 25, 2012
Goreville Lawrence Blumburgh, 60, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 9:25 A.M. at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Lawrence was born October 30, 1951 in Chicago. He attended East Liberty Baptist Church. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with following the wish of Mr. Blumburgh to be cremated.
Earl Marshall
Jun 24, 2012
Goreville Earl E. Marshall, 89, of Goreville passed away in Herrin Hospital at 3:20 AM on Sunday, June 24, 2012 with his family by his side. Funeral services for Earl will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverends CE Sullivan, Robert Schierbaum & Howard Strunk officiating. Interment will follow...
Iva Dell Summers
Jun 24, 2012
Marion Iva Dell Summers, 90, of Marion passed away at 11:15 AM on Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Funeral services for Iva are scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Noon in Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverends Gilbert Craig & Ivan Ryan officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until Noon Wednesday at...
Twila Kay Hiller
Jun 22, 2012
Herrin- TWILA KAY HILLER, age 42, of Herrin, passed away at 2:35pm on Friday, June 22, 2012 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Twila was born in Herrin on July 11, 1969, the daughter of Bobby Gene and Alice June (Jelley) Hiller. Survivors include her mother- Alice June (Jelley) Hiller of Herrin Sister- Allegra Hiller of Herrin Brother-...
Helen Virginia Fly
Jun 21, 2012
HELEN FLY, age 95, of Marion, passed away at 10:47pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home. The daughter of Charles and Edna (Pritchett) McInturff, Helen was born on the family farm south of Marion on July 13, 1916. On October 21, 1933, she married Dallas B. Fly in Marion and he preceded her in death on...
Sue Labotte
Jun 20, 2012
SUE LABOTTE, age 71, of Marion, passed away at 4:30pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at St Joes Health Center in St. Charles, MO. Sue was born in Harrisburg on March 7, 1941, the daughter of Eurie and Zena (Buckner) Bryan. She married Don Labotte in Marion on March 23, 1963. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Labotte was a member...
Julia Allene Vehon
Jun 19, 2012
Julia Allene Vehon, 99, of Rolling Meadows, Illinois formerly of Marion passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at her home. Julia was born June 23, 1912 in Marion the daughter of Allen and Julia (Chamness) Surratt. She married Ben Vehon and he precedes her in death. Julia was a seamstress. She is survived by her Granddaughter Deanna Brightwell (Bill)...
Reathel Nicholson
Jun 19, 2012
Reathel Nicholson, 92, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 10 P.M. at her home in Marion. Reathel was born September 29, 1919 in Williamson County the daughter of Troy and Rozetta (Smith) Williams. She married Joe Henry Nicholson in Jackson, Missouri on December 6, 1938 and together they shared over 53 years of marriage until his death on...
Ginger Droge
Jun 19, 2012
Marion Ginger Lee Droge, 56, of Marion passed away at 9:17 AM on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at home with her husband by her side. A memorial service in Ginger’s honor will be held at Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM with Dale King officiating. A time of gathering for family and friends...
Jack Martin Yarbrough
Jun 18, 2012
Marion Jack Martin Yarbrough, 84, of Flossmoor, Illinois passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 4:40 A.M. at his home. Jack was born March 1, 1928 in White County, Illinois. He was the son of Dorsey Fiels. His mother was Verse (Martin) Yarbrough, Robert Yarbrough was the father who raised him. He married Delores McKinnies on November 13, 1961...
Joe Payne
Jun 18, 2012
Marion Joe “JH” H. Payne, 78, of Marion, went to be with his Lord at 6:15 PM on Monday, June 18, 2012 with his wife, Winnie by his side. Funeral services for J.H. will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Glen Aulgur officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant...
Ellen Burd
Jun 16, 2012
Goreville Ellen Lorraine Burd, 81 of Goreville, went to be with Jesus Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11:00 PM at home with family by her side. According to Ellen’s wishes, her body will be cremated and an Inurnment ceremony will be held by the family at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family with arrangements....
Myra Lynn Finney
Jun 14, 2012
Centralia- MYRA LYNN FINNEY, age 56, of Centralia, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 2:07pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Bryan Manor in Centralia. Myra was born in Herrin on January 2, 1956, the daughter of Donald Lee and Frances Joan (Saylor) Finney. She was of Lutheran Faith. Myra enjoyed watching television, petting animals, and blowing kisses to attractive...
Mary Lou Roberts
Jun 14, 2012
Marion Mary Lou Roberts, 85, of Marion, passed away at 9:00 AM on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts are scheduled for Noon, Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Jack Hill, Mayor Bob Butler and Elaine Hancock officiating. Interment will...
Stephen R. Mitchell
Jun 14, 2012
Stephen R. Mitchell, 55, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 6:53 P.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Stephen was born July 10, 1956 in Marion the son of Richard and Margaret (Plauskey) Mitchell. He has worked as a coal miner and at Dillards in Receiving. He is survived by his; Three sisters; Debbie McKnight and husband...
Donald Wayne Ticer
Jun 13, 2012
Carterville Donald Wayne Ticer, 61, of Carterville, passed away at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. According to Donald’s wishes his body will be cremated and a gathering for family and friends is set for Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion....
Mary Ann Godbey
Jun 8, 2012
Goreville Mary Ann Goodbey- of Goreville, passed away June 8th, 2012 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville on Tuesday, June 12 at 10am. Burial will follow at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Goreville. There will be a time of visitation at the funeral home on Monday, June 11,...
Juanita Albright
Jun 5, 2012
Herrin- Juanita Albright, 83, of Herrin, formerly of Energy, passed away at 1:35 PM, Monday, June 4, 2012 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Juanita was born on June 19, 1928 in Chicago Heights, IL to Wilbur and Hattie F. (Watson) Vance. She married Earl Albright, Sr. in the late 1960s in Herrin and he preceded her in death...
Bobby Dean "Bob" Minter
Jun 2, 2012
Herrin- Bobby Dean (Bob) Minter passed away at 1:15 am, Saturday June 2, 2012 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born January 29, 1927 in Marion, Il , to Raymond and Pearl Minter. He married Hilda Reiger on July 19, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky. She survives in Herrin. Bob proudly served his country during WWII in...
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