Obituaries
Robert Wayne Skelton
Sep 1, 2007
Carbondale- Robert Wayne Skelton, Jr, age 23, of Carbondale, passed away at his residence in Carbondale at 8:05am on Friday, August 31, 2007. Robert was born in Carbondale on October 6, 1983, the son of Robert Wayne Skelton, Sr. He loved to fish and enjoyed his fishing trips with his Uncle LeRoy. Survivors include his father- Robert Wayne Skelton, Sr....
Shirley L. Hill
Aug 29, 2007
Carterville- Shirley L. Hill, age 67, of Carterville, passed away at 8:45am on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Herrin Hospital with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born in Marion on October 10, 1939, the daughter of Albert Varner and Dorothy (Smith) Jones. Ms. Hill attended the Jubilee Tabernacle in DeSoto. She was an ordained minister and a...
Barbara Ann Nichelson
Aug 28, 2007
Marion Barbara Ann Nichelson, 67, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 4:30 P.M. at her sons home in Johnston City. Barbara was born November 23, 1939 in Marion to Gilbert & Mary June (Barnes) Jackson. She married William Paul Nichelson on August 17, 1961 in Marion and together they shared over 31 years of marriage until his death...
Norma L. Bowen
Aug 26, 2007
Herrin- Norma L. Bowen, 63, of Herrin, passed away at 1:27 AM, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at her home in Herrin. Norma was born on October 15, 1943 in Whiteash to Lester & Ester (Odle) Dodd. She married Stephen P. Bowen on June 8, 1974 in West Frankfort. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Bowen was a homemaker and of protestant...
Rose DeTomasi
Aug 25, 2007
Herrin- Rose DeTomasi, 95, of Herrin, died at 7:30 PM, Friday, August 24, 2007, at Herrin Hospital. Rose was born on March 3, 1912 in Fidelity, Arkansas to Tony & Seconda (Cometti) Lavezzi. She married Umbert C. DeTomasi on November 15, 1939 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1991. She worked until 1942 as an administrative...
Dennis M. Black
Aug 25, 2007
Marion Dennis Michael Black, 53, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 9:54 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born July 13, 1954 in Cook County to James M. and Theresa (Heydenman) Black, Sr. He married Judy E. Blumenstock on May 26, 1995 in Metropolis, IL, and she survives. He was a member of the First Church...
Harley Brush, Jr.
Aug 24, 2007
Marion Harley Brush, Jr., 77, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Harley was born July 28, 1930 in Williamson County. He married Daphene McGowan on September 14, 1952 in Marion and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. Daphene survives in Marion. Harley was a retired coal miner, working...
Bobby D. (Bob) Boyt
Aug 23, 2007
Marion Bobby D. Bob Boyt, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 5:37 A.M. in St. Louis University Hospital. Bob was born April 2, 1939 in Marion to Jack Boyt and Amy Haesker Barnett. He married Emily Sue Bishop on September 19, 1998, she survives in Marion. Bob graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in accounting....
Chester E. Wayman
Aug 23, 2007
Herrin- CHESTER E. WAYMAN, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 3:40am on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Chester was born in Marion County, Indiana on December 18, 1927, the son of Harold and Clara Wayman. He married Erma Polk in Herrin on April 15, 1994. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Wayman was one of Jehovahs Witnesses. He...
Anna Marie McCollum
Aug 23, 2007
Herrin- ANNA MARIE McCOLLUM, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 11:20pm on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Anna Marie was born in Herrin on January 14, 1927, the daughter of John and Eleanor (Waltz) Bione. She married Leslie McCollum, Jr. at the United Methodist Church in Herrin on November 25, 1947. Together, they shared fifty-eight years of...
Barbara Sue Pulley
Aug 22, 2007
Barbara Sue Pulley HERRIN-Barbara Sue Pulley, 65, of Herrin passed away at 8:15 PM, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 24,...
Robert P. Sullivan
Aug 21, 2007
Goreville Robert P. Sullivan, 74, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 11:25 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born September 6, 1932 in Chicago to Raymond & Emma (Engling) Sullivan. Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired plumber/pipe fitter and a member of Pipefitters Local #501. Survivors include: Son Michael...
Mary Ann "Nums" Lindsey
Aug 20, 2007
Herrin Mary Ann Nums Lindsey, 67, surrounded by her family, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 3:37 P.M. at Herrin Hospital following a short battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born June 6, 1940 to Jack D. & Ivy (Rae) Young in Carterville. She married Bart Ray Lindsey on August 17, 1962 in Carterville. Last Friday was their...
Violet M. Hock
Aug 17, 2007
Herrin- VIOLET MARIE HOCK, age 84, of Greenville, NC, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 1:00am onFriday, August 17, 2007 at Tar River Manor Nursing Home in Greenville, NC. Violet was born in Cambria, IL on May 9, 1923, the daughter of Charlie and Lillian Robinson. She married Raymond Hock in Jackson, MO on March 5, 1940. Together, they shared...
Don Micheal Nickens
Aug 17, 2007
Herrin- Don Micheal Nickens, 30, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 7:28 PM, Thursday, August 16, 2007 at The Fountains Care Center in Marion. Don was born on August 21, 1976 in Herrin to Donald Donnie & Barbara (Murray) Nickens of Freeman Spur. He married Tanya Jo Hernbeck at Oakwoods Park in Herrin on July 22, 2000. She survives of...
Kenneth E. Walker
Aug 16, 2007
Herrin- KENNETH E. WALKER, age 67, of Herrin, passed away in Wayne County, Illinois on Thursday, August 16, 2007 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Kenneth was born in Herrin on July 14, 1940, the son of Anna Mae (Whittington) Hampton and Frank Walker. He married Judy (Maze) Walker in Herrin on November 14, 1969 and together they...
Evelyn Marie Blake
Aug 15, 2007
Marion Evelyn Marie Blake, 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 9:27 p.m. at her home in Marion, surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born October 1, 1917 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Knute and Hilda Carlson. She married Roland Blake on December 22, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and he preceded her in death on August 29, 1982. Evelyn...
Helen Heck Chamness
Aug 15, 2007
Helen Heck Chamness Creal Springs- 8221;Helen Irene Heck Chamness went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 15, 2007. She lived a full life and will be missed by her numerous friends. Helen was born on March 21, 1924 to Raymond Andrew and Bertie (Dees) Heck in Franklin County. She married Carroll S. Chamness on April 5, 1939...
Helen Mae Atwood
Aug 13, 2007
Marion Helen Mae Atwood, 85, died Saturday, August 11, 2007 at 5:24 P.M. at Fountain Nursing Home. Helen was born July 13, 1922 to T.R. Ray & Lillian (Parks) Tanner in New Burnside. She married Lester Brooks Atwood on April 6, 1943 in Charleston, Missouri and together they shared over 59 years of marriage until his death on September 5,...
George William "Bill" Gooden
Aug 13, 2007
Herrin- George William "Bill" Gooden, age 73, of Herrin, passed away at 7:48pm on Monday, August 13, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. George was born in Herrin on May 19, 1934, the son of James and Zethal (Morgan) Gooden. He married Elizabeth Ann Yates on September 25, 1954. She passed away on August 20, 1968. He later married Darla Fern Kent-Hopkins...
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