Obituaries

Marie McNeill

Marie McNeill

Mar 13, 2011

Marie McNeill, 92, of Green Cove Springs, Florida formerly of Marion, passed away at 2:30 AM, Friday, March 11, 2011 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Marie was born on September 6, 1918 in Pope County, IL to August & Elzada (Smith) Schuchardt. She married Date McNeill, Jr. on May 7, 1955 in Marion. He survives of Green...

Billy Kirby

Billy Kirby

Mar 12, 2011

Billy G. Kirby Goreville-Billy G. Kirby, 82, of Goreville passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM at his home. Funeral services will be held for Billy on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend P.L. Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Cana Cemetery in Goreville where Military Rites will...

Arley Wayne Lay

Arley Wayne Lay

Mar 9, 2011

Wayne Lay Marion-Wayne Lay, 82, of Marion passed away at 8:15 AM on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. It was Mr. Lay’s wishes that his body be cremated. A memorial will be held by the family at Valhalla in Belleville at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with...

Inez Marie Jacques

Inez Marie Jacques

Mar 8, 2011

Herrin- Inez Marie The Flower Lady Jacques, 95, of Herrin, passed away at 11:59 PM, Monday, March 7, 2011 at her home. Inez was born on September 28, 1915 in Muhlenberg, KY to George Washington & Katie M. (Mount) Rone. She was a homemaker and cared for her family. She spent twenty one years as the Bar Manager at the...

Mary Lee English

Mary Lee English

Mar 8, 2011

Mary Lee English Herrin-Mary L. English, 84, of Herrin, passed peacefully surrounded by her family, at 9:10 PM on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Funeral services for Mary will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service...

Marjorie Erna Peebels

Marjorie Erna Peebels

Mar 7, 2011

Marjorie E. Peebels Marion- Marjorie Erna Peebels, 68, of Marion, passed away at 6:10 PM on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March, 9, 2011 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. A private burial will be held later at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Memorial...

Christy Lynn (Ruppel) Grob

Christy Lynn (Ruppel) Grob

Mar 7, 2011

Carbondale- CHRISTY LYNN (RUPPEL) GROB, age 51, of Carbondale, passed away at 8:40pm on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Saint Louis University Hospital. Christy was born in Carbondale on December 12, 1959, the daughter of Bill and Marilyn (Mattews) Ruppel. She married Dale Grob on August 20, 1997 at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. He survives...

Wilma Irene Ricamore

Wilma Irene Ricamore

Mar 5, 2011

Wilma Irene Ricamore Creal Springs-Wilma Irene Ricamore, 87, of Creal Springs went to meet her Lord at 7:10 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Herrin Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with Reverend Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. Visitation will be...

William E. McDonald

William E. McDonald

Mar 4, 2011

Reverend William E. “Bill” McDonald MARION – Reverend William E. “Bill” McDonald, 79, of Marion, passed away at 11:15 AM, Friday, March 4, 2011 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church in Pittsburg with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock and Reverend David Milburn officiating....

Stacey Rutledge

Stacey Rutledge

Mar 3, 2011

Stacey Renee Rutledge, 40, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 4:15 A.M. at her home surrounded by her loving family. Stacey was born July 22, 1970 in Marion the daughter of Charles and Sharon (McHenry) Fairbanks. She married David Christopher Rutledge on May 27, 1995 in Crab Orchard and together they have shared the last 15 years of...

Edward Brewer Mitchell

Edward Brewer Mitchell

Mar 3, 2011

Edward Brewer Mitchell Marion-Edward B. Mitchell, 80, born to Lawson Edward & Myrtle Irene (Morse) Mitchell went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, March 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara (Lucas) Mitchell; having just celebrated their 60th anniversary on February 4, 2011. They are the Proud Parents of 6 beautiful...

Goble Fogle

Goble Fogle

Mar 3, 2011

Herrin- Goble Fogle, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30 PM, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at his home in Herrin. He was born on February 23, 1932 in Weaver, IL to Samuel & Margaret (Sailing) Fogle. He married Anna Belle Hoover on February 4, 1955 at Bryan Street Baptist Church in Herrin. She survives in Herrin. During the Korean War...

Maxine Elizabeth "Betty" Beyers

Maxine Elizabeth "Betty" Beyers

Mar 3, 2011

Maxine Elizabeth (Betty) Beyers, 96, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 6:36 P.M. with her family at her side at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Betty was born January 10, 1915 in Cowden, Illinois the daughter of Wesley and Ruby (Stamper) Scovil. She attended grade school in Cowden. The family moved to Pana in 1929 and she...

Mary Jean Leech

Mary Jean Leech

Mar 3, 2011

Mary Jean Leech Marion- Mary Jean Leech, 86, of Marion passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 1:50 PM at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Funeral services for Mary will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion, where she faithfully attended, with the Reverend Ken Burgard officiating....

Larry B. Norman

Larry B. Norman

Mar 2, 2011

Herrin- Larry B. Norman, 70, of Herrin, went to join his Heavenly Father, parents and sister at 4:28 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Larry was born on September 29, 1940 in Harrisburg to Leslie Freeman & Sybol (Bryan) Norman. He married Carolyn K. Stanley in June of 1960 in Franklin County. She preceded him in death. He...

Maggie E. Robertson

Maggie E. Robertson

Mar 2, 2011

Johnston City-MAGGIE ELIZA ROBERTSON, age 76, of Johnston City, passed away at 3:12 PM on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Maggie was born in Williamson County on November 23, 1934, the daughter of Lemma Iverson and Edna (Conroy) Barnett. She married Clarence Ray Robertson in Marion on August 26, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 19,...

Helen L Massey

Helen L Massey

Mar 1, 2011

Helen L. Massey Goreville-Helen L. Massey, 81, of Anna, formerly of Goreville, went home to be with Jesus at 7:20 AM on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at her home in Anna. Funeral service will held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, with Reverend C.E. Sullivan officiating. Visitation will on Wednesday, March 2,...

Helen Moore

Helen Moore

Feb 28, 2011

Helen F. Moore, 90, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 5:33 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Helen was born July 1, 1920 in Herrin the daughter of Shellie and Anna (Nelson) Faughn. She married William E. Moore on March 20, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and together they shared over 63 years of marriage until his death on June...

Donald Holman

Donald Holman

Feb 28, 2011

Donald G. Holman, 77, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 7:26 A.M. at his home in Marion. Donald was born April 9, 1933 the son of Mark & Wilma (Dowdy) Holman. He married Linda Hart on February 26, 1995 in Marion, she survives in Marion. He attended Spillertown Baptist Church and was a lifetime member of the Eagles....

Angela Mae Smith

Angela Mae Smith

Feb 27, 2011

Herrin- ANGELA MAE SMITH, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 12:30am on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at her home in Herrin. Angela was born on August 8, 1948 in Herrin to Angelo & Hester (Brandon) Salvo. She married John Smith on January 18, 1973 in Knoxville, TN. He survives in Herrin. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for...