Obituaries

Nov 17, 2007

Richard L. Jordan MARION-Richard L. Jordan, 85, of Marion passed away at 6:01 PM, Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ron Orr and Dr. Jerry Ford officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to...

Nov 16, 2007

Herrin Faith & Hope Whitlock, the daughters of William Scott Whitlock and Teresa Marie Krasselt were stillborn on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. In addition to their parents they are survived by: Maternal Grandmother Judy Krasselt of Hurst Paternal Grandparents Jewel & Bill Whitlock of Johnston City Paternal Great Grandparents Irene Herring of Marion Three sisters; Jade M. Whitlock, Megan M....

Nov 15, 2007

Terry Allen MARION-Terry Allen, 64, of Marion passed away at 12:15 AM, Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home surrounded by family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Bruce Fox officiating. Visitation will be from Noon until 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 17,...

Nov 15, 2007

Rosa Wear MARION- Rosa Wear, 72, of Marion passed away at 7:30 PM, Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 20, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Keith Owens and Reverend Kenny Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, November...

Nov 14, 2007

Carterville- GARY DALE GREATHOUSE, age 68, of Carterville, passed away at 5:25am on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at his home in Carterville. Gary was born in Clifford, IL on June 13, 1939 the son of Edward Dale and Lela (Whitecotton) Greathouse. He married Betty Chitwood in Zeigler on August 24, 1957. Together, they have shared fifty years of marriage. Betty...

Nov 14, 2007

Nov 11, 2007

Herrin- Leona Inez (Martin) McPherson, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 7:35 PM, Sunday, November 11, 2007 at her home in Herrin. Leona was born in Wildorado, Texas on August 17, 1924, the daughter of James Thomas and Lannie B. (Crawford) Martin. She married Joel Watson McPherson, the love of her life, on April 22, 1942 in Elk City,...

Nov 10, 2007

Kenneth Earl Robinson MARION-Kenneth Earl Robinson, 67, of Marion passed away at 11:00 PM, Saturday, November 10, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Am, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Busby Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Goreville with Reverend Brent Schuetz officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the...

Nov 9, 2007

Carterville- Hershel Howell, Jr, 81, of Carterville, passed away at 5:11 AM, Friday, November 9, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Hershel was born on September 19, 1926 in Blairsville, the son of Herschel Lee & Vina Elsie (Copher) Howell. He married Wanda Maxine Hooker on January 28, 1950 in Piggott, Ark. She preceded him in death on June 12,...

Nov 8, 2007

Marion- OLLIE FLORENCE CLARK, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 1:50pm on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Ollie was born in Smithland, Kentucky on August 28, 1910, the daughter of Lorenzo and Emma (Stone) Potts. She married Jewel P. Cotton Clark on October 12, 1929 in Wason, Ohio. Together, they shared forty nine...

Nov 7, 2007

Shirley Jean Grissom MARION - 8220; Shirley Jean Grissom, 81, of Marion passed away at 8:40 AM, Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

Nov 6, 2007

Lois Dudley GOREVILLE-Lois Dudley, 85, of Goreville passed away at 3:41AM, Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Philip Jones and Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of the service on...

Nov 6, 2007

John E. Jack Giles, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 12:50 P.M. at his home in Carbondale. Jack was born March 10, 1918 in Hazelton, PA the son of John E. & Grace (Neifert) Giles, Sr. He married Bette Gleiser and she preceded him in death. On February 25, 1978 he married Frances Fran Nunley and she...

Nov 5, 2007

Goreville- HAROLD EDWARD RICH, age 76, of Goreville, passed away at 4:30pm on Monday, November 5, 2007, at his home in Goreville. Harold was born in Bellwood, Illinois on May 22, 1931, the son of Everett and Opal (Ralls) Rich. He married Betty Nunnery in Piggott, Arkansas on October 22, 1949. Together, they shared fifty-eight years of marriage. She survives...

Nov 5, 2007

Pauline West, 70, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 1:15 P.M. in Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. Pauline was born July 6, 1937 the daughter of James & Georgia (Kitchen) ONeal in Equality. She married Arvel West on February 23, 1956 in Shawneetown and together they were blessed with over 49 years of marriage until his death on...

Nov 5, 2007

Eric James Dagner CARBONDALE- 8220;Eric James Dagner, 27, of Carbondale passed away at 6:46 PM, Monday, November 5, 2007 at the home of his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tim Blankenship officiating, a graveside service will follow at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery in...

Nov 5, 2007

Herrin- BOBBY JOE WADE, age 45, of Herrin, passed away at 3:06pm on Monday, November 5, 2007 in Marion. Bobby Joe was born in Marion on January 15, 1962, the son of Barbara Ann Boles and the late Richard Wade. He was the fourth of eight children. Bobby is survived by his mother- Barbara Ann Boles of Marion, IL Two...

Nov 2, 2007

Herrin- Stephanie Lynn Sperry, 32, of Herrin, passed away at 6:09 AM, Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Stephanie was born on December 12, 1974, the daughter of Marvin Dale & Vickie Lynn (Browning) Sperry. Stephanie enjoyed all genres of music and had an enormous CD collection. She had a sunny disposition and always had a smile on her...

Nov 1, 2007

Herrin- HERBERT PHILLIPS, age 89, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at his home in Herrin. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 5, 2007 at Herrin City Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to gather directly at the cemetery. A eulogy will be given by Mr. Greg Phillips. Military honors will be performed...

Nov 1, 2007

Ricky Dale Lannom, Sr. HERRIN-Ricky Dale Lannom, Sr., 51, of Herrin passed away at 3:40 PM, Thursday, November 1, 2007 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. John Simpson officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of the service on Sunday at...