Obituaries

Cecelia J. Adelsberger

Cecelia J. Adelsberger

Nov 2, 2011

Freeman Spur- CECELIA J. ADELSBERGER, age 95, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 10:40am on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Cecelia was born on October 16, 1916 in Franklin County, the daughter of Hypolite and Mary Anna Surgalski. She married Ralph Adelsberger in Piggott, Arkansas on April 24, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1993....

Mary Marlene Calhoon

Mary Marlene Calhoon

Nov 2, 2011

Goreville-Mary Marlene Calhoon, 73, of Goreville, passed away at 12:36 AM on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home with her husband by her side. Funeral services for Mary will be on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM at McKinney Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverends Kenny Blumenstock & Dale Billingsley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM –...

Anna V. Hindman

Anna V. Hindman

Nov 2, 2011

Herrin- ANNA V. HINDMAN, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 6:55am on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home in Herrin. Anna was born on November 14, 1923 in Reggio Calabria, Italy, the daughter of Peter and Dominica (Canale) Viterisi. Anna immigrated, with her mother, to America, in 1924, when she was six months old. Anna married Paul Hindman...

Peggy Louise Deaton

Peggy Louise Deaton

Nov 2, 2011

Sparta—Peggy Louise Deaton, 63, of Sparta passed away at 8:20 PM on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home. Per her request, there will be no visitation and a burial service will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Trammel Cemetery in Stonefort with Reverend Jeff Downard officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the...

Daniel Shelby

Daniel Shelby

Oct 31, 2011

Herrin- DANIEL A. SHELBY, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at his home at 10:05am on Monday, October 31, 2011. Daniel was born in Sikeston, MO on December 8, 1945, the son of Frank and Margaret (Mifflin) Shelby. Mr. Shelby had retired from his custodial positions at the Herrin American Legion and the West Frankfort Elks, where he was a...

William David Griffith

William David Griffith

Oct 30, 2011

Herrin- William David Griffith, 60, of Herrin, passed away at 3:34 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. David was born on October 17, 1951 in Possum Trot, KY to William D. & Geraldine (Brasher) Griffith. He married Mary E. Pearson on March 3, 1973 in Hurst. She survives of Herrin. David was a Veteran of the...

HIlda Marie Johnson

HIlda Marie Johnson

Oct 28, 2011

Herrin- Hilda M. Johnson, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 8:35 AM, Friday, October 28, 2011 at her home. Hilda was born on May 22, 1918 in DuQuoin to Herman John and Mary Anna (Woll) Hirsch. She married Elmer E. Johnson on May 20, 1930 in DuQuoin. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1996. She was employed as...

Mildred King

Mildred King

Oct 28, 2011

Mildred L. King, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7:35 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Mildred was born September 1, 1927 in Creal Springs the daughter of Oscar and Fredith (Parks) Henson. She married LaVern King on June 8, 1945 in Marion and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his death on April 12, 2000....

Shirley Yost

Shirley Yost

Oct 26, 2011

Shirley A. Yost, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 8:49 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born January 15, 1939 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Woodrow and Juanita (Williams) Cobb. She married Bobby Yost on August 15, 1958 in Johnston City and together they have shared over 53 years of marriage. She was a...

Alfred Bradley

Alfred Bradley

Oct 23, 2011

Creal Springs Alfred Bradley, 81 of Creal Springs passed away at 9:30 AM on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his home. Memorial services for Alfred will be on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Noon at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. A time of gathering for friends and family will precede the services on Thursday at...

Ryan M. Pike

Ryan M. Pike

Oct 22, 2011

Johnston City- Ryan Mitchell Pike, 20, of Johnston City, died at 11:30 PM, Friday, October 21, 2011 at his home. Ryan was born on January 30, 1991 in Herrin to Danny Keith & Brenda Gale (Ferguson) Pike. He was a Brewer Family Scholarship Recipient and a graduate of Auto/Diesel Mechanics School. Ryan worked the past several months as an Auto/Diesel...

Douglas Gilbert Holmes

Douglas Gilbert Holmes

Oct 21, 2011

Douglas G. Holmes Marion- Douglas G Holmes, 75, of Marion, passed away October 21, 2011 at 1:25am at River to River Assisted Living. Funeral services for Mr. Holmes will be held Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 1pm at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. There will be a visitation from 11-1pm the day of the service at the funeral home....

Ruth Parker

Ruth Parker

Oct 18, 2011

MARION Ruth M. Parker, 82, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted for Ruth on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Creal Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. A time of gathering for friends and family is to be held on Thursday, October...

Paula Chaney

Paula Chaney

Oct 17, 2011

Paula Chaney Marion-Paula A. Chaney, 64, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 4:48 AM in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Memorial services for Paula will be held Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Gilbert Evans officiating. A time of gathering for friends and family preceding the service starts...

Harold Dean Pulley

Harold Dean Pulley

Oct 17, 2011

Harold Dean Pulley Herrin-Harold Dean Pulley, 78, of Herrin, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 1:30 PM at his home with his wife Thelma by his side. Memorial services to honor Mr. Pulley’s life will be on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial donations are suggested to TIP...

Melba Moorman

Melba Moorman

Oct 15, 2011

Marion- Melba Moorman, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 2:15pm on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at her home. Melba was born in Pittsburg, IL on February 3, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Jewell (Hartwell) Adams. Melba attended the First Christian Church in Herrin. She was a volunteer at Heartland Regional Hospital for over twenty...

Christopher L. Campion

Christopher L. Campion

Oct 14, 2011

Herrin- Christopher L. Campion, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 11:42 AM, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Christopher was born on December 22, 1926 in Clayton, MO to John Leo and Rose Mary (Long) Campion. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a retired production engineer for Perfect Circle Pistons and Boeing in St. Louis. His wishes were...

Rosemary Rice

Rosemary Rice

Oct 13, 2011

Rosemary Rice Marion- Rosemary Rice, 83, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM in Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services for Rosemary will be held on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM at 3rd Baptist Church of Marion with Pastor Scott Kallem officiating; interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will preside on...

Dixie Lee Garrett

Dixie Lee Garrett

Oct 12, 2011

MARION-Dixie Lee Garrett, 46, of Marion passed away at 5A:42 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother R.J. Woods officiating. Visitation will precede starting at 9:00 AM on Friday at the funeral home; interment will be in...

Connie Allen

Connie Allen

Oct 11, 2011

Herrin- CONNIE SUE ALLEN, age 51, of Herrin, passed away at 6:22am on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Connie was born in Herrin on January 1, 1960, the daughter of Roger and Donna (Lockler) Yates. Survivors include her caregivers- her Uncle and Aunt- Frank and Marilyn Engram of Herrin Step-father- Roger and Ritha Yates of Carterville Brother- Paul...