Obituaries

LaDonna Marlow

LaDonna Marlow

May 21, 2007

Herrin - LaDonna Marlow (nee Craig) of Herrin passed away peacefully at 10:10pm on May 21, 2007 in Parkway Manor at Marion. LaDonna was born in Marion on May 29, 1927 to Howard and Bernice (Edwards) Craig. She married James (Jimmie) Marlow of Herrin in Arkansas on October 14, 1949. Jimmie preceded her in death on February 10, 1998. She...

Ralph A. "Swede" Larson

Ralph A. "Swede" Larson

May 21, 2007

Herrin- RALPH A. SWEDE LARSON, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 5:20pm on Monday, May 21, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Ralph was born in Chicago on August 31, 1912 the son of Ernst and Alice (Larson) Larson. He married Hester Fulton in Chicago on October 15, 1933. She preceded him in death on May 31,...

Clyde Stevenson

Clyde Stevenson

May 21, 2007

Clyde “Arky” Stevenson MARION-Clyde “Arky” Stevenson of Marion passed away at 11:40 AM, Monday, May 21, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at the...

Daniel L. Davis

Daniel L. Davis

May 20, 2007

Daniel L. Davis CREAL SPRINGS-Daniel L. Davis, 49, of Creal Springs passed away at 8:24 AM, Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend David Hancock officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May...

Addie Mae Lewis

Addie Mae Lewis

May 19, 2007

Addie Mae Lewis MARION-Addie Mae Lewis, 82, of Marion passed away at 10:04 PM, Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Steve Higgs officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Ms. Lewis was...

Dick Taylor

Dick Taylor

May 19, 2007

Herrin- John Richard Dick Taylor, 72, of Herrin, passed away at 5:30 PM, Friday, May 18, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Dick was born on July 23, 1934 in West Frankfort to Richard Jacob & Grace A. (Odum) Taylor. He married Betty June Cunningham on Christmas Eve 1953 in West Frankfort. She preceded him in death on New Years Day 2001....

Royal J. Lane

Royal J. Lane

May 18, 2007

Royal J. Lane GOREVILLE-Royal J. Lane, 83, of Goreville passed away at 6:20 AM, Friday, May 18, 2007 at his home. Private services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Chester with Pastor Mark Willig officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are...

Derek Massengill

Derek Massengill

May 16, 2007

Herrin- DEREK MASSENGILL, age 23 of Herrin, passed away at 2:30pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Derek was born on July 13, 1983 in Herrin, the son of Mary (Corder) Street and Joel Lynn Massengill. Derek loved to spend time with his daughter, Faith Ann. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and grilling out with his friends. Survivors...

Robert O. Taylor

Robert O. Taylor

May 16, 2007

Robert O. Taylor MARION-Robert O. Taylor, 67, of Marion passed away at 12:30 PM, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 18, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Charles Curry officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM, Friday, May 18,...

Stefen Hill

Stefen Hill

May 14, 2007

Herrin- STEFEN HILL, age 56, of Herrin, passed away at 5:28pm on Monday, May 14, 2007 at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stefen was born in Cape Girardeau, MO on October 7, 1950, the son of Murle Mack and Lily Pearl (Hale) Hill. Stefen was a truck driver for Pilot Express. He graduated from SEMO University with a...

Justin R. Merritt

Justin R. Merritt

May 14, 2007

Herrin- Justin R. Merritt, 17, of Herrin, died tragically at 7:20 PM, Sunday, May 13, 2007 at South Sandusky Beach at Rend Lake. Justin was born on September 13, 1989 in Carbondale to Byron Merritt & Sharon (Whitaker) Owens. Mr. Merritt worked the last five months in production at Hardees in Herrin. Survivors include: Mother- Sharon Owens & fianc Nick...

J.O. Hudgens

J.O. Hudgens

May 14, 2007

Marion James J.O. Hudgens, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 10:20 P.M. at the VA Medical Center. J.O. was born May 27, 1926 in Marion to Henry Tine and Allean (Evans) Hudgens. He married Lodema Parrish on May 30, 1947 in Marion and together they shared over 57 years of marriage until her death on July 25,...

Gregory Marlow

Gregory Marlow

May 12, 2007

Carterville- George Gregory Marlow, 57, of Carterville, died at 8:15 PM, Thursday, May 10, 2007 at his home in Carterville. Gregory was born on October 24, 1949 in Herrin to George J. & Phyllis (Parigi) Marlow, Jr. Gregory was a graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and was a member of the Kappa Psi fraternity. He was a...

Reverend Wilburn Dean Adams

Reverend Wilburn Dean Adams

May 12, 2007

Reverend Wilburn Dean Adams GOREVILLE-Reverend Wilburn Dean Adams, 79, of Goreville passed away at 3:11 AM, Saturday, May 12, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 14, 2007 at McKinney Chapel Church, Lake of Egypt with Reverend Robert Patton officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, May 13, 2007 at...

Carolyn S. Barnett

Carolyn S. Barnett

May 12, 2007

Marion- Carolyn S. Barnett, 69, of Marion, passed away at 5:20 PM, Friday, May 11, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Carolyn was born on July 9, 1937 in Jefferson County to Rube & Inez (Beckman) Engram. She married Donnie Barnett on June 16, 1963 in Marion. He survives of Marion. She was a homemaker and a member of Jesus...

Dr. James M. D'Amico

Dr. James M. D'Amico

May 10, 2007

West Frankfort James M. DAmico DDS, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 1:00 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dr. DAmico was born September 15, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Jim and Stella (Racine) DAmico. Dr. DAmico graduated from St. Louis University in 1958. Following graduation from dental school he practiced dentistry for 2 years as...

Verbal Wesley Barnett

Verbal Wesley Barnett

May 8, 2007

Marion Verbal Wesley Barnett, 82, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 5:10 A.M. at the VA Nursing Home in Marion. Verbal was born February 19, 1925 in Marion to Verbal Wayne & Myrtle (Phillips) Barnett. He married Betty June Robinson on June 23, 1944 and together they have shared over 62 years of marriage. Mr. Barnett proudly answered...

Theresa Ann Kirby

Theresa Ann Kirby

May 8, 2007

Marion Theresa Ann Kirby, 41, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 7:18 A.M. at her home. Theresa was born August 27, 1965 in Marion to William T. & Doris (Kent) Brewer. She married Craig Kirby on June 30, 1989 in Johnston City. Theresa has worked for the last 14 years as a waitress at Ryans Steakhouse. She loved...

Rose Dunning

Rose Dunning

May 7, 2007

Herrin- Rosanna Dunning, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 9:25 AM, Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Rosanna was born on January 25, 1928 in Massac Co to Cody & Mary Denison. She married Paul Bunk Dunning on January 29, 1949 in Osceola, AR. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1980. She was a homemaker. Survivors include-...

Lola Reams

Lola Reams

May 7, 2007

Herrin- Lola Reams, 85, of Marion, IN, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 10:28 PM, Friday, May 4, 2007 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Wabash, IN. Lola was born on September 9, 1921 in Makanda to Edgar & Dolly Williams. She married John Reams on May 10, 1958 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on September 18,...