Obituaries

Mildred L. Anderson

Mildred L. Anderson

May 24, 2010

Mildred L. Anderson MARION-Mildred L. Anderson, 89, of Marion passed away at 8:45 PM, Monday, May 24, 2010 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Gordon Lantrip officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in...

Cecile P. Morgan

Cecile P. Morgan

May 23, 2010

Cecile P. Morgan GOREVILLE-Cecile P. Morgan, 81, of Goreville passed away at 9:45 AM, Sunday, May 23, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Curtis Craig officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the funeral home....

Lorraine Berra

Lorraine Berra

May 23, 2010

Herrin- Lorraine Berra, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 1:20 PM, Friday, May 21, 2010 in Herrin. Lorraine was born on September 16, 1923 in Carbondale to Henry & Edna (Reed) Young. She married Herman Charles Berra on March 28, 1955 in Chicago. They shared forty six years of marriage until he preceded her in death on April 21, 2001....

Edith Marie Little

Edith Marie Little

May 22, 2010

Marion Edith Marie Little, 85, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 2:35 P.M. at Saline Care Center. Edith was born August 20, 1924 in Marion the daughter of Alonzo & Mary (Klope) Hanks. She married William Bill Little on March 12, 1946 and together they shared over 42 years of marriage until his death on June 27, 1988....

Ella Mae Clark

Ella Mae Clark

May 22, 2010

Marion- Ella Mae Clark, 89, of Marion, passed away at 8:45 PM, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Ella Mae was born on May 21, 1920 in Williamson County to Clifton & Ella( Fry) Angel. She married John H. Clark on February 22, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2000....

Cheryl Dawson

Cheryl Dawson

May 20, 2010

Cheryl J. Dawson MARION-Cheryl J. Dawson, 63, of Marion passed away at 4:50 PM, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. There will be no public visitation or funeral.

Charles E. Berkel

Charles E. Berkel

May 19, 2010

Charles E. Berkel MARION-Charles E. Berkel, 80, of Marion passed away at 11:48 AM, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 of an apparent heart attack, while doing landscape work on a tractor at New Hope Church of God. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Derek Shaw officiating. Visitation...

Billie D Foster

Billie D Foster

May 19, 2010

Billie D. Foster MARION-Billie D. Foster, 76, of Marion passed away at 10:35 PM, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bob Nolen officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until the time of the service...

Wallace R Hughes

Wallace R Hughes

May 19, 2010

Wallace R. Hughes, 67, of Marion died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at his home. Wallace was the youngest of five children born to Lewis and Ruby (Butler) Hughes of Williamson County. He was united in marriage to Jill Eveland Malin on September 22, 1984 at Pleasant Valley Club. She survives in Marion A former coalminer, Wallace had worked for both...

Baby Leni Grace Campbell

Baby Leni Grace Campbell

May 18, 2010

Herrin- LENI GRACE CAMPBELL, infant daughter of Brad and Brandi (Derington) Campbell, was stillborn at 10:44am on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Survivors include her parents- Brad and Brandi Campbell of Herrin, IL Brother- Nate Campbell of Herrin, IL Maternal Grandparents- William and Marilyn Derington of Benton, KY Paternal Grandparents- Mary and Jim Green of Chester,...

Jessie L. Wilkie

Jessie L. Wilkie

May 16, 2010

Herrin- Jessie L. Wilkie, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 1:36 PM, Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. Jessie was born on New Years Day 1918 in Benton to Joe Harris & Ethel (Easley) Neal. She married Robert A. Wilkie, II in Benton. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1992. Jessie formerly worked at...

Wilma K. Barnes

Wilma K. Barnes

May 15, 2010

Marion- Wilma K. Barnes, 89, of Marion, passed away at 3:55 PM, Friday, May 14, 2010. Wilma was born on May 12, 1921 in Holland, MI to Joseph and Fanny (Kars) Klinge. She married Gareth B. Barnes, MD, on November 14, 1942 in Holland, MI. He preceded her in death on September 28, 1987. Wilma graduated from Holland High School...

Annie Marie Hill

Annie Marie Hill

May 11, 2010

Annie Marie Hill, 39, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Annie was born May 26, 1970 in Lepanto, Arkansas the daughter of Jesse & Christine (Corinth) Ferguson. She married Jason Hill on November 18, 1990 in Marion and together they have shared over 19 years of marriage. Annie was a waitress at Grandma Helens....

Melba L. Russell

Melba L. Russell

May 9, 2010

Herrin- Melba L. Russell, 86, of Herrin, died at 12:54 AM, Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Melba was born on November 15, 1923 in Wayne Co., IL to Fred & Cora (Grove) Blessing. She married Edward E.C. Russell on May 2, 1942 in Centralia. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2004. Melba worked for several years...

Misty Jo McClure

Misty Jo McClure

May 8, 2010

West Frankfort Misty Jo McClure, 37, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Josephs Hospital North in Tampa, Florida. Misty was born in Greenville, KY on January 20, 1973, the daughter of Sherry Lynn (Burch) Ude and Burke S. McClure. She was a member of the New Harmony Baptist Church in Bremen, KY. Misty worked as a waitress....

Roger Eastman

Roger Eastman

May 8, 2010

Roger "Bud" Eastman GOREVILLE - Roger "Bud" Eastman, 82, of Goreville passed away at 3:40 PM, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Parkway Manor surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at...

Phillip Stephen Headd

Phillip Stephen Headd

May 7, 2010

Phillip Stephen Headd GOREVILLE-Phillip Stephen Headd, 34, of Goreville passed away at 3:45 PM, Friday, May 7, 2010 at his residence. According to Phillip's wishes he will be cremated. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM, Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until the time of the service...

Lester E. Furlow

Lester E. Furlow

May 6, 2010

Marion- LESTER EUGENE FURLOW, age 95, of Marion, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 12:15am on Thursday, May 6, 2010. He departed this life surrounded by his family at his home. Lester was born in Hurst on June 2, 1914, the son of Sylvanus and Bessie (Shelton) Furlow. He married Wardena Gray in Benton,...

Amos Strobel

Amos Strobel

May 4, 2010

Marion Amos Strobel, 85, of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 9:16 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Amos was born April 14, 1925 in Marion the son of Amos O. & Mayme (Watkins) Strobel. He married Helen Wallace on November 7, 1948 in Harrisburg and together they were blessed with over 59 years of marriage until her death...

Daisy Wright-Swafford

Daisy Wright-Swafford

May 3, 2010

Daisy Wright-Swafford GOREVILLE–Daisy Wright-Swafford, 89, of Goreville passed away at 2:20 PM, Monday, May 3, 2010 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 7, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the funeral home....