Obituaries
Albert Walker
Mar 10, 2009
Albert Walker Evansville, IN-Albert Walker, 61, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating military rites will be performed at the funeral home by the Marion V.F.W.,...
Billie Marie Hestand
Mar 10, 2009
Herrin- BILLIE MARIE (VAUGHN) HESTAND, mother of Dorothy (Vaughn) Lukens, passed away at 9:50am on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Frankfort Care Center in West Frankfort, at the age of 100. Billie was born on May 5, 1908 in Adamsville, AL to Lincoln & Drucilla (Nichols) Cooper. She married Adolf Vaughn in 1923 in Herrin. He preceded her in death...
Patricia Sue "Pat" Jarvis
Mar 9, 2009
Energy- Patricia Sue Pat Jarvis, 66, of Energy, passed away at 4:20 AM, Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Pat was born on April 1, 1942 in Herrin to Robert Henry & Amy (Laffoon) Jarvis. She worked many years at General Dynamics in the Ordill Area. Survivors include- Brother- Robert Bob Jarvis & wife Betty of Carterville Sister- Shirley...
Dannie Mae Pigg
Mar 7, 2009
Pittsburg- DANNIE MAE PIGG, age 78, of Pittsburg, passed away at 11:22am on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at her home in Pittsburg. Dannie Mae was born in Decatur County, TN on February 10, 1931, the daughter of Jerry and Vannie (Davidson) Walker. She married Rex Pigg in Mississippi on August 2, 1952. He preceded her in death on January 20,...
Jim Shotton
Mar 6, 2009
Marion- JIM SHOTTON, age 62, of Marion, passed away at 9:25pm on Friday, March 6, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jim was born April 22, 1946 in Carbondale, the son of John A. and Margaret (Odum) Shotton. He married Marsha Holmes in Marion on July 1, 1966. Together, they have shared forty-two years of marriage. She survives...
Charles Ivan Sloan
Mar 3, 2009
Bush- CHARLES IVAN SLOAN, age 60, of Bush, passed away at 3:30am on Monday, March 2, 2009 at his home. Charles was born on January 27, 1949, in Canton, MO, the son of Charles Lewis and Marjorie (Osborn) Sloan. He married Cathy Cornelius on July 26, 1991 in Corinth, MS. Together, they have shared seventeen years of marriage. She survives...
Mackie W. Richey
Mar 1, 2009
Marion- Mackie Wayne Richey, 67, of Marion, passed away at 6:15 am, Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. Mackie was born on June 18, 1941 in Pittsburg, IL to Clifford & Helen (Tanner) Richey. He married Joyce Boester on February 10, 1962 in Marion. She survives of Marion. Mackie was a US Army veteran...
Helen F. "Nan" Ashoff
Mar 1, 2009
Herrin- Helen F. Nan Ashoff, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 2:19 am, Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Parkway Manor Nursing Center in Marion. Helen was born on May 14, 1917 in Herrin to Andrew Sargeant & Carrie Amelia (Monroe) Sadler. She married Bob Ashoff in Arkansas on July 4, 1946. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1964....
Franklin D. Cooper
Feb 28, 2009
MARION-–Franklin D. Cooper, 67, of Marion passed away at 4:00 AM, Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. With respect with Frank’s own personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home is in charge. Frank was born October 10, 1941in Alabama to Melvin and Nora (Parrish) Cooper. He married Barbara Powell...
Edward Lee. McGee
Feb 27, 2009
Marion- EDWARD LEE McGEE, age 38, of Marion, passed away at 5:50am on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at his residence in Marion. Edward was born in Marion on June 26, 1970, the son of Cherokee McGee and Mary (Hart) Simpson. He graduated from Johnston City High School, where he played football all four years. Eddie had worked for Ingram Barge...
John David Stonum
Feb 27, 2009
Military services were held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and the National Guard conducting the services.
Anna E. Williamson
Feb 26, 2009
Crab Orchard- ANNA E. WILLIAMSON, age 90, of Crab Orchard, passed away peacefully at 6:50pm on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at her daughters residence in Marion. Anna was born November 27, 1918 in Bloomfield, IL, the daughter of Ward and Letha (Haden) Gray. She married William P. Williamson in East St. Louis on May 14, 1946. He preceded her in...
Kathleen Pape
Feb 26, 2009
Marion Kathleen Pape, long time educator and community servant, went to Heaven with the angels Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 5:30 P.M.. Those who know and love her have no doubt that she has already introduced herself to anyone there that she might not already know and is sharing some excellent stories with them. Kathleen was born on March 11,...
David Dwain Woolard
Feb 26, 2009
David D. Woolard MARION–David Dwain Woolard, 64, of Marion passed away at 12:40 AM, Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. A Graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM Monday, March 2, 2009 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Military Rites...
Velda Lorraine Weiss
Feb 25, 2009
LORRAINE WEISS Lorraine Weiss, 82, of Avon Park, Florida passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25 2009 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring Florida. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 2, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Harold Fleshman and Reverend Dr. Victor Long officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time...
Sally Jo Grimes
Feb 24, 2009
Sally Jo Grimes CARBONDALE-Sally Jo Grimes, 52, of Carbondale passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Caldwell County Hospital in Princeton, Kentucky. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Brad Harlow officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday. Sally...
Shirley Rose Brasher
Feb 22, 2009
Herrin- Shirley Rose Brasher, 69, of Herrin, passed away at 11:20 PM, Friday, February 20, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Shirley was born on June 30, 1939 in Herrin to Lester & Julia (Long) Clark. She married Leon Brasher in Herrin on September 1, 1956. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Brasher retired from Olin Industries and was a...
Flora Elizabeth Clayton
Feb 20, 2009
Flora Elizabeth Clayton MARION-Flora Elizabeth Clayton, 45, of Marion passed away at 8:55 PM, Friday, February 20, 2009 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Whiteash Freewill Baptist Church in Whiteash with Reverend Andy Lee and Reverend Paul Langan officiating. Visitation will be from 2:30 PM until the...
Ida Maxine Stewart
Feb 20, 2009
Marion Ida Maxine Stewart, 87, formerly of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 11:50 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. Maxine was born December 16, 1921 in Roseland, Kansas the daughter of John & Bessie (Wooten) Vilet. She married Jack Stewart on November 22, 1980 in Clearwater, Florida and he preceded her in death on...
Glen "Neal" Miller
Feb 18, 2009
Herrin- GLEN "NEAL" MILLER, age 76, of Herrin, passed away at 7:14am on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Glen was born in Springfield, IL on January 14, 1933, the son of Glen E. and Tressa (Tate) Miller. He married Barbara J. Timmons in Centralia on May 15, 1964. She survives in Herrin. Stationed in Germany, Glen was a...
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