Obituaries
James C. Strunk
Oct 31, 2008
Herrin- JAMES C. STRUNK, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 12:05am on Friday, October 31, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. James was born in Williamson County on March 26, 1925, the son of James and Etta (King) Strunk. He retired as plant manager from Midwest Brush in Marion. Mr. Strunk was a United States Army Veteran of World War II....
Akaya Marie Cain
Oct 30, 2008
Akaya Marie Cain, 17 days old passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7:04 A.M. at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Akaya was born October 12, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Ashley Owens and Timmy Cain. She was a gift from God that was with us for only a short time but will be loved and missed...
Barry McPheron
Oct 28, 2008
Barry McPheron, 46, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 3:15 A.M. at his home in Marion. Barry was born March 19, 1962 in Marion. The son of Norma (Beasley) Drone. He was a truck driver and an avid deer hunter. Barry is survived by his; Son Kody McPheron of Marion Sister Lou Ann McPheron & Jonny Powell of...
Mitzi Jean Hamlett
Oct 27, 2008
Mitzi Jean Hamlett, 78, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 10:19 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jean was born January 25, 1930 in Williamson County the daughter of Rosco & Fern (McInturff) Cox. She married Robert Wayne Hamlett on January 14, 1950 and together they shared over 47 years of marriage until his death on December 30,...
Raymond R. "Pappy" Hollingsworth
Oct 27, 2008
Marion- Raymond R. Pappy Hollingsworth, 55, formerly of Herrin and St. Louis, MO, died at 8:30 PM, Friday, October 24, 2008 at his home at the Lake of Egypt. Raymond was born on April 12, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to John Raymond & Rose (Dattoli) Hollingsworth. Mr. Hollingsworth was a jack of all trades and at one time worked...
Dean Morse
Oct 25, 2008
Dean Morse MARION–Dean Morse, 72, of Marion passed away at 10:35 AM, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Whispering Oaks Care Center in Marion. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion with Reverend Tim Ozment and Reverend Ken Burgard officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until the time...
Jeanetta R. Bays
Oct 25, 2008
Jeanetta R. Bays MARION-Jeanetta R. Bays, 76, of Marion passed away at 10:32 PM, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM, until the time of the service on Tuesday evening at...
David Burtt
Oct 25, 2008
David Burtt MARION–David Burtt, 69, of Marion passed away at 10:05 AM, Saturday, October 25, 2008 in Marion. In respect with David’s personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Burtt was born December 13, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts to Bryant and Phoebe Burtt. Survivors include his wife,...
Ruby Spraggs
Oct 25, 2008
Ruby Spraggs BUNCOMBE–Ruby Spraggs, 90, of Buncombe passed away at 6:00 PM, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Helia Heathcare Center in Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Brother Jim Shipley officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday...
Verneda Swann
Oct 24, 2008
Verneda Swann MARION–Verneda Swann, 82, of Marion passed away at 4:22 AM, Friday, October 24, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 27, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Tim Zuck and Reverend Eddie Donnelson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 26, 2008 at...
Jackie Mays
Oct 20, 2008
Herrin- JACKIE MAYS, age 59, of Herrin, passed away at 7:30pm on Monday, October 20, 2008 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Jackie was born in Herrin on April 13, 1949, the son of Howard and Eunice Mays. He worked as a machinist. Survivors include his four daughters- Eunice and Josh McRoy of Royalton, IL Crystal Mays of Belvedere, IL...
Terry Dawson Hughes
Oct 18, 2008
Herrin- Terry Dawson Hughes, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 12:29 AM, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Terry was born on October 4, 1938 in Herrin to Odus & Christine (Dawson) Hughes. He attended Herrin Unit Schools and graduated from Herrin High School in 1956. He earned his bachelors and masters degree in Educational Administration from...
Ronald Carl Lyell
Oct 17, 2008
Marion- RONALD CARL LYELL, age 65, of Marion, passed away at 1:40pm on Friday, October 17, 2008 at his home in Marion. Ronald was born in Johnston City on July 17, 1943, the son of Carl and Evelyn (White) Lyell. He married Diane Dunn in Herrin on August 27, 1995. Together, they shared thirteen years of marriage. Diane survives in...
Virginia Hudgens
Oct 17, 2008
Virginia Ruth Hudgens, 84, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 8:58 p.m. at Hospice of Dayton, Ohio. She was born on February 27, 1924 the daughter of Roy & Mable (Stanley) Mitchell in West Frankfort. She married Claude Ray Hudgens and together they shared 61 years of marriage until his death. Virginia and Claude loved hiking and danced...
Diane F. Kay
Oct 17, 2008
Herrin- Diane Frances Kay, 40, of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2008 at St. Louis University Hospital. Diane was born on October 30, 1967 in St. Louis, MO to Dennis & Janet (Ament) Kay. She was a teachers aid for the special education department at Herrin. She enjoyed spending time with friends and raising shih tzu...
Carl R. Vansaghi
Oct 17, 2008
Herrin- CARL ROBERT VANSAGHI, age 67, of Herrin, passed away at 10:55pm on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Carl was born in Herrin on July 26, 1941, the son of Charlie Carl and Helen (Brooks) Vansaghi. Mr. Vansaghi was a 1959 graduate of Herrin High School and attended John A. Logan College and Southern Illinois University. He was...
Carol Duswalt
Oct 17, 2008
Carol Duswalt MARION-Carol Duswalt, 68, of Marion passed away at 5:55 AM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Her body will be taken to All Faith Cemetery in Maspeth, New York for burial. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Duswalt was born...
Betty J. Gulledge
Oct 16, 2008
Betty J. Gulledge MARION-Betty J. Gulledge, 81, of Marion passed away at 10:35 PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 20, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tim Ozment officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the services on Monday at...
Lucille Brooks
Oct 16, 2008
Lucille Brooks MARION–Lucille Brooks, 92, of Marion passed away at 11:30 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Walter Allen officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of the service on Sunday at the funeral...
Robert L. Hudgens
Oct 15, 2008
Robert L. “Bob” Hudgens MARION-Robert L. “Bob” Hudgens, 55, of Marion passed away at 3:42 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Elks rites and eulogies from family and friends. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM...
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