Obituaries
Loren E. "Bud" King
Oct 6, 2007
Marion- Loren E. Bud King, 75, of Marion, passed away at 7:55 PM, Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion. Loren was born on July 30, 1932 in Blairsville to Charles Edward & Emma (Strunk) King. He married Marilyn Rose Masters on September 8, 1951 in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death on September 6,...
James A. Skeripski
Oct 5, 2007
James A. Skeripski OZARK-James A. Skeripski, 63, of Ozark passed away at 3:00 AM, Friday, October 5, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Father Bert Iffert officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until time of the service on Sunday at the funeral...
Irene Davis
Oct 4, 2007
IRENE DAVIS, age 81, of Creal Springs, passed away at 9:45am on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at her home in Creal Springs. Irene was born in Crab Orchard on March 25, 1926, the daughter of Lewis and Eunice (Motsinger) Blackwell. She married William A. Davis on February 22, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on October 6,...
Evan Joseph de Mello
Oct 4, 2007
Evan Joseph de Mello MARION-Evan Joseph de Mello, 4, of Marion passed away at 8:10 PM, Thursday, October 4, 2007 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital surrounded by his family, nurses and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dan Boyd and Reverend R. G. Walls...
James Ray Williams
Oct 3, 2007
Marion James Ray Williams, 64, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11:15 A.M. at his home. James was born July 12, 1943 in Urbana the son of Charles E. Williams & Katherine (McQueen) Wardlow. He married Janet Kobel on December 8, 1963 in Champaign and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. She survives in Marion. James...
Dorothy E. Jones
Oct 2, 2007
Pittsburg- DOROTHY EMMA JEAN JONES, age 82, of Pittsburg, passed away at 5:05am on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Dorothy was born in Marion on January 9, 1925, the daughter of Stella (Conley) and George Smith. She married Albert Leon Varner in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1944. She later married Lavern Jones...
Joan H. Farren
Oct 2, 2007
Joan H. Farren GOREVILLE - Joan H. Farren, 58, of Goreville passed away at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 4, 2007 at...
Mary I. Franklin
Oct 2, 2007
Marion- MARY IDA (MURROW) FRANKLIN, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 3:55pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mary was born in Marion on February 12, 1921, the daughter of Joseph Howard and Ruby Jane (Schafer) Murrow. She married Raymond Franklin in Marion on November 2, 1936. He preceded her in death on...
Kaey'den Layne Ray Jordan
Oct 1, 2007
Marion- Kaeyden Layne Ray Jordan, 35 weeks, of Marion passed away at 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Sparta Community Hospital. Kaeyden was born on September 27, 2007 at 7:00 PM in Sparta to Kacie Jordan of Marion. He was the love of her life and the apple of her eye. Survivors include- Mother- Kacie Jordan of Marion Maternal...
Gertie Caroline Craig
Oct 1, 2007
Marion Gertie Caroline Craig, 92, of Marion, formerly of Johnson County, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 10:05 A.M. at her home in Marion. Gertie was born September 4, 1915 in Tunnel Hill the daughter of Charles Edward & Nancy T. (Webb) Lamphere. She married William Dowell Craig on July 1, 1933...
William Kenneth Jenkins
Oct 1, 2007
Pittsburg William K. Jenkins, 77, peacefully passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the family farm. Kenneth was born in Williamson County the son of Winfield Scott & Gussie (Lollar) Jenkins. He married Wanda Jewel Sanders in Marion on June 3, 1955 and together they shared 43 years together, she passed away on March 23, 1999....
Clara L. Morris
Sep 30, 2007
Johnston City- Clara L. Morris, 86, of Johnston City, passed away at 12:30 PM, Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Clara was born on July 23, 1921 in Williamson County to Bertie & Minnie Mae (Hicks) Fox. She married Earl Morris on September 16, 1939 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on July...
Lyle Ray Copher
Sep 30, 2007
Lyle Ray Copher MARION-Lyle Ray Copher, 77, of Marion passed away at 11:15 AM, Sunday, September 30, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with his grandson, Tim Webb giving the eulogy. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday,...
Karen J. Belcher
Sep 28, 2007
Marion- KAREN J. BELCHER, age 61, of Marion, passed away at 10:15pm on Friday, September 28, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Karen was born in Herrin on December 15, 1945, the daughter of Oliver and Esther (Watson) Irwin. She married Frank Belcher in Benton, Kentucky on June 16, 1989 and together, they shared eighteen years of marriage....
Virginia L. Biggs
Sep 27, 2007
Virginia L. Biggs MARION- 8220;Virginia L. Biggs, 90, of Marion passed away at 6:50 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday September 30, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday September 29, 2007 at the funeral home. A graveside...
Jean M. Macri
Sep 25, 2007
Herrin- JEAN MARIE MACRI, age 47, of Herrin, passed away at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2007 at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy. Jean was born in Herrin on November 20, 1959, the daughter of Joyce (Chiodini) Nemeth and Joe Macri Jr. Jean was of Catholic faith. Survivors include her mother and step-father- Joyce and Joseph Nemeth of Marion, IL...
Byron Franklin Bullock
Sep 24, 2007
Byron Franklin Bullock TUNNEL HILL-Byron Franklin Bullock, 66, of Tunnel Hill passed away at 10:34 PM, Monday, September 24, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Brother Jim Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September...
Thomas Glenn
Sep 24, 2007
Herrin- Thomas Glenn, age 81, of Herrin, died in Springfield at 5:25am on Monday, September 24, 2007, from heart disease. Thomas was born June 4, 1926 in Clifford, IL. He was the son of Claude and Ruah (Swinford) Glenn. On August 29, 1952, he married his devoted companion, Rosemary Burgess, in Piggott, AR. Together, they shared fifty-four years of marriage,...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Payne
Sep 24, 2007
Herrin Jacqueline Jackie L. Payne, 76, died at 10:55 P.M. on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Friendship Care Center. Jackie was born March 4, 1931 in Carterville to Amos Curry & Margarite (Smith) Klumchik. She married Joe Payne on May 17, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Joe survives in Herrin. Jackie was...
Helen E. Mize-Inchcliff
Sep 22, 2007
Johnston City- HELEN E. MIZE-INCHCLIFF, age 82, of Johnston City, passed from this life at 4:54am on Friday, September 21, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Helen was born in Cambria on December 15, 1924, the daughter of Frank and Mattie Pierce. She married Paul Mize in Charleston, Missouri on August 18, 1941 and together, they shared thirty-five years of marriage, until...
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