Obituaries
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...
Violet Marie Eldridge
Oct 15, 2008
Violet Marie Eldridge MARION-Violet Marie Eldridge, 85, went to be with Jesus at 4:05 AM, October 15, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the services on Saturday...
Freda Salyers Porritt
Oct 13, 2008
Herrin- Freda (Salyers) Porritt, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 5:50 AM, Monday, October 13, 2008 at Stonebridge Care Center in Benton. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Terry Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow at Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until time...
Lowell R. Hale
Oct 12, 2008
Lowell R. Hale HARRISBURG-Lowell R. Hale, 59, of Harrisburg formerly of Marion passed away at 8:50 AM, Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Arthur Joplin officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...
Helen Almaroad
Oct 11, 2008
Helen Almaroad MARION–Helen Almaroad, 89, of Marion passed away at 5:55 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ken Burgard officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of the service on...
Afton Olsen
Oct 11, 2008
Afton Olsen VIENNA–Afton Olsen, 96, of Vienna formerly of Marion passed away at 4:00 PM, Saturday, October 11, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 16, 2008, at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Lee Wollard officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the...
Helen Gene Buckner
Oct 11, 2008
Helen G. Gene Buckner, 81, of Marion, passed away at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 10, 2008 at her home. Gene was born on July 24, 1927 in Williamson County to Rufus & Bertha (Capron) Sanders. She married Vernon Buck Buckner on July 11, 1947 in Marion. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Buckner was a homemaker and a member of...
George Ray Cash
Oct 9, 2008
George Ray Cash MARION–George Ray Cash, 92, of Marion passed away at 9:52 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 13, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with his nephew, Mike Cash officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of the service on Monday...
Harry Floyd Stout
Oct 6, 2008
Herrin- Harry Floyd Stout, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 7:15 AM, Monday, October 6, 2008 at his home. Harry was born on December 23, 1928 in Williamson County to Edward & Elsie Stout. He married Eula Jean Robertson on September 24, 1949. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2006. He was a retired maintenance man for General...
Mary E. Stephens
Oct 5, 2008
Mary E. Stephens MARION–Mary E. Stephens, 88, of Marion passed away at 2:40 PM, Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Earl Heberer officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at...
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