Obituaries
Amara Divine Simpson
Jan 28, 2007
Herrin- Amara Divine Simpson, 7 months, infant daughter of Artie Simpson & Crystal Johnson passed away at 12:45 AM, Friday, January 26, 2007 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Amara was born with a full head of hair on June 18, 2006 in St. Louis, MO to Artie Simpson of St. Louis and Crystal Johnson of Herrin. Amara enjoyed smacking her...
Charles W. Denosky
Jan 27, 2007
Charles W. “Charlie” Denosky MARION-Charles W. “Charlie” Denosky, 57, of Marion passed away at 6:47 PM, Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother Jon Pickens officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2007...
Farrow Mack Johnson
Jan 27, 2007
Farrow Mack Johnson PITTSBURG-Farrow Mack Johnson, 63, of Pittsburg passed away at 2:00 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Gaylon Parks, Reverend J. W. Merrell and Reverend Matthew Troxel officiating. Visitation will be from...
Dorothy J. Patton
Jan 27, 2007
Marion- DOROTHY JANE PATTON, age 68, of Marion, passed away at 8:00AM on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home, after a rather short bout with cancer. Dorothy was born in Evansville, Indiana on May 25, 1938 the daughter of Gilbert R. and Stella I. Schofield. She was united in marriage to Jon L. Patton on March 4,...
Mildred A Meracle
Jan 26, 2007
Marion Mildred Alene Meracle, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 3:50 P.M. in Paradise Manor. Mildred was born June 11, 1925 in Pittsburg to Benjaman & Lois (Mifflin) Owens. She married Bruce Aaron Meracle on December 28, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they shared over 47 years of marriage until his death on January 28, 1994....
Joyce Arlene Paul
Jan 26, 2007
Joyce Arlene Paul GOREVILLE-Joyce Arlene Paul, 81, of Goreville passed away at 5:35 PM, Friday, January 26, 2007 at Union County Hospital in Anna. Joyce fought a long and courageous 12 year battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Lick Creek with Reverend...
Alda Lee White
Jan 26, 2007
Alda Lee “Bunny” White MARION- Alda Lee “Bunny” White, 61, of Marion passed away at 5:53 AM, Friday, January 26, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Lee officiating and Bill White will give the eulogy. Visitation will be held from...
June Watson
Jan 23, 2007
Marion June Watson, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 11:20 A.M. at her sons residence in Parker, Colorado. June was born May 26, 1923 in Marion to Clarence M. and Edna Agnes (Whitley) Armes. She married Thomas William Watson on October 18, 1941 and together they shared over 58 years of marriage until his death on January...
Linnea Harris
Jan 23, 2007
Herrin- FRANCES LINNEA HARRIS, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 8:50am on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Frances Linnea was born on January 9, 1913 in Herrin, the oldest child of John Henry and Dollie Marie (Davis) McKenzie. She married George Tiffin Harris in Crown Point, Indiana in 1937. He preceded her in...
Gilbert E. Smothers
Jan 22, 2007
Herrin- Gilbert E. Smothers, 80, of Herrin, passed away at 6:30 AM, Monday, January 22, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Gilbert was born on January 25, 1926 in Herrin to Lawrence & Irene (East) Smothers. He married his loving wife Sara Ann Balder on May 5, 1961 in Herrin. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Smothers was a US Navy veteran having...
Edward Parrish
Jan 21, 2007
Edward Dale Parrish Marion-Edward Dale Parrish, 80, of Marion passed away at 8:45 PM, Sunday, January 21, 2007. at the Fountains Nursing Home Care Facility in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at The Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Oral Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday...
Raymond R. Switzer
Jan 20, 2007
Herrin- Raymond Ray Switzer, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00 PM, Saturday, January 19, 2007 at his home with his family. Raymond was born on March 1, 1932 in Pittsburg, IL to Jesse & Mary (Orr) Switzer. He married Juanita Jane Baldwin on November 9, 1951 in Herrin. She preceded him on death on June 19, 2003. Mr. Switzer...
Theodore Loeh, Jr.
Jan 19, 2007
Theodore Loeh, Jr. MARION-Theodore Loeh, Jr., 77, of Marion passed away at 12:45 AM, Friday, January 19, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Military services will be conducted by VFW Post 1301 and American Legion Post 147 at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 AM,...
Kenneth Wayne Thomas
Jan 18, 2007
Kenneth Wayne “Chalk” Thomas Marion-Kenneth Wayne “Chalk” Thomas, 65, of Marion went to be with the Lord at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 PM,...
Evelyn J. Drake
Jan 18, 2007
Herrin- EVELYN JANE DRAKE, age 86, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 6:30am on Thursday, January 18, 2006 at her home with her loving husband at her side. Evelyn was born on March 23, 1920 in Herrin, the daughter of Harry and Mona (Wilson) Gosnell. She married Bill Drake on January 1, 1939 in Jackson, MO and together they shared...
Wesley Dean Deaton
Jan 17, 2007
Wesley Dean Deaton MARION-Wesley Dean Deaton, 69, of Marion passed away at 7:52 AM, Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at his home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend David Hancock officiating and Dr. Ray Hancock will give the eulogy. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...
Katheryn L. Allshouse
Jan 17, 2007
Katheryn L. "Kay" Allshouse of Thompsonville, IL, born October 16, 1930 in Orient, IL passed away peacefully at her son and daughter-in-law's home, Michael and Jody Herrell, in Phoenix, AZ, December 16, 2006, at the age of 76 years. Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband, C. Donald Allshouse; her daughter- Sandra Kay Herrell; her sister- Pearl Ezell;...
Odas Brasher
Jan 17, 2007
Odas Brasher MARION-Odas Brasher, 79, of Marion passed away at 8:59 PM, Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the VA Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ralph Brandon and Reverend Terry Griffith officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday,...
Edith B. Groves
Jan 16, 2007
Edith B. Groves MARION-Edith B. Groves, 81, of Marion passed away at 8:42 AM, Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Scott Kallem officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 18,...
Geneva Ruth Sellars
Jan 15, 2007
Marion- Geneva Ruth Sellars, 76, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 5:32 P.M. Geneva was born on March 26, 1930 in Crab Orchard to Loren & Iva (West) Angel. She married Bill L. Sellars on September 20, 1951 in Marion. Together they shared over 50 years of marriage until his death...
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