Obituaries

Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams

Aug 2, 2008

Marion- Andrew Williams, 51, of Marion, originally from West Frankfort, passed away at 9:10 AM, Friday, August 1, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Andrew was born on August 12, 1956in Benton to Raymond & Betty (Cooper) Williams. He married Debra E. Kirk on November 8, 1983 in West Frankfort. She survives of West Frankfort. He worked for many years as a...

Dorothy C. Dawes

Dorothy C. Dawes

Jul 31, 2008

Dorothy C. Dawes GOREVILLE-Dorothy C. Dawes, 70, of Goreville passed away at 3:30 AM, Thursday, July 31, 2008 at her residence surrounded by the family she loved and who loved her. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend R. G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from...

Matthew Macdonald Smothers

Matthew Macdonald Smothers

Jul 30, 2008

Matthew Macdonald Smothers, 46, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 8:30 P.M. at Barnes-Jewish Cancer Center in St. Louis. Matt was born April 28, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri the only child of Dr. Donald L. & Patricia L. (Fry) Smothers. Matt loved to spend time with his son and to ride his Harley Davidson. He worked as...

Mildred Juanita Odum

Mildred Juanita Odum

Jul 28, 2008

Mildred Juanita Odum MARION-Mildred Juanita Odum, 89, of Marion passed away at 11:14 AM, Monday, July 28, 2008 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion with her family by her side. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 1, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Cindy Bean. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the...

Dennis E. Davie

Dennis E. Davie

Jul 28, 2008

Herrin- Dennis E. Davie, 68, of Herrin, died at 11:41 AM, Sunday, July 27, 2008. Dennis was born on May 9, 1940 in Colp to Woodrow & Louise (Nava) Davie. He married Joyce Watkins on April 15, 1967 in Carterville. She survives of Herrin. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He retired from Orpak after working...

Vivian C. "Betty" Jarvis

Vivian C. "Betty" Jarvis

Jul 28, 2008

Herrin- Vivian C. Betty Jarvis, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 7:35 AM, Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Vivian was born on December 14, 1921 in Herrin to Andrew & Mary Ann (Solomon) Jarvis. She married Lloyd Sherrard and then Albert Dziavas, both preceded her in death. Betty was a homemaker and a member of the Herrin First...

Sara M. Barnard

Sara M. Barnard

Jul 28, 2008

Sara M. Barnard MARION – Sara M. Barnard, 48, of Marion passed away at 11:15 PM, Monday, July 28, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of...

Deborah K. (Grimes) Stone

Deborah K. (Grimes) Stone

Jul 27, 2008

Deborah K. (Grimes) Stone MARION –Deborah K. (Grimes) Stone, 55, of Marion passed away at 10:42 AM, Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the...

Virginia Ripley

Virginia Ripley

Jul 23, 2008

VIRGINIA MAE RIPLEY, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 6:28am on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Marion. Virginia was born on May 25, 1926 in Dahlgren, IL, the daughter of James Albert and Lelen Simon (Goin) Edens. She was the last of nine children. Virginia married Clifford E. Ripley in Gibson City on November 3, 1947. Together, they shared...

Viola C. Cox

Viola C. Cox

Jul 23, 2008

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Full Obituary Marion- VIOLA C. COX, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 6:20pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Viola was born in Williamson County on July 25, 1925, the daughter of William and Katie (Hendtleman) Issler. She married James Cox in Harrisburg on July 23, 1950. She passed away...

Carmela Teresa Aloffo

Carmela Teresa Aloffo

Jul 21, 2008

Herrin- Carmela Teresa Aloffo, 91, of Herrin, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ at 8:20 PM, Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by her adoring family. Carmela was born on May 23, 1917 in Cimini, Italy to Fillippo & Maria Antonia (Monteleoni) Romano. After the death of her mother, Phillip came to America to work...

Judy Gail Newson

Judy Gail Newson

Jul 21, 2008

Judy Gail Newson, 60, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 4:40 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Judy was born October 26, 1947 in Herrin the daughter of Clarence Hudgens & Lucille (Grigson) Hudgens. She was a member of Shiloh Christian Church. Judy had worked as a cook and a waitress. She is survived by; Mother Lucille Hudgens Little of...

Wendell E. Kent

Wendell E. Kent

Jul 20, 2008

WENDELL E. KENT, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 11:30am on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Wendell was born on June 11, 1925 in Marion to Ralph & Leona (Stanley) Kent. He married Mary Ola King on May 27, 1950 at the Marion First Baptist Church. She survives of Marion. Mr. Kent was...

Bill McCratic

Bill McCratic

Jul 20, 2008

Marion- William Bill McCratic, 62, of Marion, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 3:14 am, Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Bill was born on July 10, 1946 in Chicago to Edward & Jacqueline (Schon) McCratic. He married Gail (Padderud) Drewes on December 17, 1993 in Arlington Heights, IL. Mr. McCratic was a Vietnam Navy...

Cliva McRoy

Cliva McRoy

Jul 19, 2008

Cliva McRoy MARION-Cliva McRoy, 92, of Marion went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ at 7:10 PM, Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM...

Audrey M. Haynes

Audrey M. Haynes

Jul 15, 2008

Marion- AUDREY M. HAYNES, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 1:58pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Audrey was born in Zeigler, IL on November 24, 1917, the daughter of Clarence and Lillian (Bristoe) Grounds. Mrs. Haynes was a member of the Ferges Free Methodist Church. She retired from Smoler Brothers, where she...

Mary L. Davis

Mary L. Davis

Jul 15, 2008

Mary L. Davis CARRIER MILLS-Mary L. Davis, 72, of Carrier Mills passed away at 12:04 PM, Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Robert Hutson, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time...

Robert D.  Wiseman

Robert D. Wiseman

Jul 13, 2008

Robert D. “Bob” Wiseman MARION–Robert D. “Bob” Wiseman, 75, of Marion passed away at 3:50 AM, Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the...

Violet Margerett Phillips

Violet Margerett Phillips

Jul 9, 2008

VIOLET MARGERETT PHILLIPS, age 93, of Marion, passed away at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Violet was born in Marion on November 1, 1914, the daughter of Harvey and Jennie (Cash) Phillips. Her mother passed away ten months later and she was raised by her Uncle Burney and Aunt Dora (Cash)...

Norma Fay Gordon

Norma Fay Gordon

Jul 8, 2008

Norma Fay Gordon MARION–Norma Fay Gordon, 82, of Marion passed away at 12:15 PM, Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 11, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jeff Wiggs officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the funeral...