Obituaries
David D, Hancock
Aug 20, 2010
Reverend David D. Hancock MARION–Reverend David D. Hancock, 70, of Marion went to be with the Lord at 4:45 AM, Friday, August 20, 2010 after a year long battle with a brain tumor. He passed away peacefully at home on his 49th wedding anniversary. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, August 22, 2010 at John A. Logan...
Terry M. Pennell
Aug 19, 2010
Marion- TERRY MICHAEL PENNELL, age 56, of Marion, passed away at10:33am on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Terry was born in Eldorado on October 12, 1953, the son of Thurman E. (Jarg) and Veldene D. (Dutton) Pennell. He married Glenda J. Jearlds in Carbondale on August 8, 1981. She survives in Marion. Mr. Pennell...
DeLora Penny
Aug 16, 2010
DeLora Mae Penny MARION-DeLora Mae Penny, 79, of Marion passed away at 7:46 AM, Monday, August 16, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Reverend Dr. Ray Long officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until the time of the service on Thursday at...
Ralph Price
Aug 16, 2010
Ralph “Sonny” Price JOHNSTON CITY-Ralph “Sonny” Price, 53, of Johnston City passed away at 10:25 AM, Monday, August 16, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brandon Sims and Joshua Price officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the...
Laura Belle Parks
Aug 15, 2010
Marion- Laura Belle Parks, 79, of Marion, passed away at 1:45 PM, Saturday, August 14, 2010 at St. Louis University Hospital. Laura was born on September 27, 1930 in Williamson County to Clyde & Eva (Jackson) Chamness. She married Gerald Parks on October 23, 1959 in Spillertown. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1977. Laura was a homemaker...
Gloria Dean Violett
Aug 15, 2010
Gloria “Dean” Violett MARION-Gloria “Dean” Violett, 80 of Marion passed away at 8:45 AM, Sunday, August 15, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Private graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers Dean requested that memorials be made...
Joann Heltsley
Aug 15, 2010
Marion- JOANN HELTSLEY, age 79, of Marion, passed away at 5:20pm on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at St Louis University Hospital. Joann was born in West Frankfort on July 1, 1931, the daughter of Harmon and Hazel (Wood) Smith. She married S. Dale Heltsley who preceded her in death on May 25, 2010. Mrs. Heltsley was a member of the...
James C. Cox
Aug 14, 2010
Marion- JAMES C. COX, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 6:48am on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. James was born in Marion on January 31, 1920, the son of George W. and Ada (Clutts) Cox. He married Viola Issler in Harrisburg on July 23, 1950. She preceded him in death on July 23,...
Terry I. Persman
Aug 13, 2010
Carterville- Terry I. Persman, 64, of Carterville, formerly of Waukegan, passed away at 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 12, 2010 at his home. Terry was born on April 27, 1946 in Albertville, AL to Donald & Beulah Allene (Bell) Persman. He married Rebecca Chancy on December 5, 1964 in Zion, IL. She survives of Carterville. Terry recently worked as a salesman...
Bessie M. Osborne
Aug 10, 2010
Marion- BESSIE M. OSBORNE, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:05am on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bessie was born in Johnston City on September 26, 1917, the daughter of Albert and Eva (Sutton) McMullen. She married James B. Osborne in Jonesboro on January 4, 1936. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1984....
Andrew Francis Blus
Aug 9, 2010
Andrew Francis Blus MARION-Andrew Francis Blus, 41, of Marion passed away at 1:14 PM, Monday, August 9, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kevin McNeely officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service on Thursday at the...
Jimmie Bahre
Aug 8, 2010
Herrin- Jimmie Bad News Bahre, age 75, of Herrin passed away at 3:51 PM, Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at his home in Herrin. Jimmy was born in DuQuoin on April 23, 1935, the son of Ruben William Bahre. He was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in Okinawa in 1953. An avid bowler, he was proud of his...
John Foy
Aug 6, 2010
Marion John S. Foy, 52, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 1:45 P.M. at his home in Marion. John was born January 17, 1958 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Robert & Nadine (McCaherty) Foy. He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ and was a self-employed carpenter. John is survived by his; Mother Nadine...
Norman "Pappy" Younkin
Aug 6, 2010
Herrin- Norman Pappy Younkin, 94, passed away at 8:45 Am, Friday, August 6, 2010 at South Gate Health Care Center in Metropolis, IL. Norman was born September 13, 1915 to Terry and Ada Younkin. He was married to Nellie Walker Jan. 11, 1943 and she preceded him in death in 1985. They had two children, Linda Hargan and husband Virgil...
Donald Lee Taylor
Aug 6, 2010
Hurst- Donald Lee Taylor, 56, of Hurst, passed away at 2:15 AM, Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Don was born on October 10, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to Chester & Hazel (Williams) Taylor. He worked many years until his retirement as a roofer and was employed by Baines Roofing Co., prior to that he worked for...
Robert N Throgmorton
Aug 5, 2010
Benton- ROBERT N. THROGMORTON, age 52, of Benton, passed away at 2:45pm on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at his home in Benton. Robert was born in Detroit, MI, the son of Geraldine (Snider) and Norman Throgmorton, Jr. He worked as a truck driver. Survivors include: Sister and brother-in-law- Linda and Richard Ratzloff of Farmington Hills, MI Close friend- Rosemary Stroud...
Frank L Davis
Aug 4, 2010
Frank L. Davis CREAL SPRINGS-Frank L. Davis, 69, of Creal Springs passed away at 8:16 PM, Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. In accordance with Frank’s wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to St Jude’s...
Martha "Ruth" Deaton
Aug 3, 2010
RUTH DEATON Marion- Martha Ruth Deaton, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 7:48pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Ruth was born in Cobden on April 23, 1918, the daughter of Delbert H. and Leona (Weiss) Cast. She married Chester Deaton in Cape Girardeau on October 12, 1940. Together, they shared forty three years of marriage, until...
Joseph S. Foster
Aug 3, 2010
Joseph S. Foster GOREVILLE– Joseph S. Foster, 91, of Goreville passed away at 2:20 PM, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend R.G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Friday...
Gary D. Stone
Aug 2, 2010
Herrin- Gary D. Stone, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 6:05 AM, Sunday, August 1, 2010 at his home. Gary was born on November 30, 1955 in St. Louis, MO to James & Georgia (Kennedy) Stone. He married Nancy Jacobs on May 5, 1974 in Energy. She survives of Herrin. He was a veteran of the US Army and served...
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