Obituaries

Henry A. Fisher

Henry A. Fisher

Dec 6, 2006

Marion Henry A. Fisher, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 11:30 P.M. at his home in Marion. Henry was born June 25, 1909 to John Henry and Mary Claira (Zoller) Fisher in Marion. He married Madge Moore on August 29, 1931 in Marion, celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary this past August. Henry was a carpenter. He was...

Rose Mary Magyar

Rose Mary Magyar

Dec 6, 2006

Herrin- ROSE MARY MAGYAR, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 2:15am on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at her residence in Herrin. Rose Mary was born in Herrin on November 13, 1932 to Joseph and Jeanette (Ferguson) Martino. She married Joseph Magyar on April 15, 1992 in Herrin. He survives. Mrs. Magyar was a member of Our Lady Of Mount...

Janet Emery

Janet Emery

Dec 6, 2006

Janet S. Emery MARION-Janet S. Emery, 59, of Marion passed away at 11:54 AM, Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at St. Louis University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at The Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, December 8, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Sibyl Bramlet

Sibyl Bramlet

Dec 6, 2006

Sibyl Bramlet MARION-Sibyl Bramlet, 88, of Marion passed away at 6:00 AM, Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Sunday, December 10, 2006 at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg with Reverend Dewayne Jolly officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be from...

Allen R. Little

Allen R. Little

Dec 5, 2006

Allen R. Little CARRIER MILLS-Allen R. Little, 50, of Carrier Mills passed away at 9:15 AM, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. He fought a long brave battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 8, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Marion. Visitation will be held from 5:00...

Wilma Elizabeth Goodwin-Funkhouser

Wilma Elizabeth Goodwin-Funkhouser

Dec 4, 2006

Wilma Elizabeth Goodwin-Funkhouser MARION-Wilma Elizabeth Goodwin-Funkhouser, 87, of Kellyville, Oklahoma formerly of Marion passed away at 10:45 AM, Monday, December 4, 2006 at the home of her daughter. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tim Blankenship officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...

Jama King

Jama King

Dec 4, 2006

Jama King MARION-Jama King, 52, of Marion passed away at 10:48 AM, Monday, December 4, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion with her family by her side. Jama fought a long battle with small cell cancer. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ralph Brandon...

Eula Jean Stout

Eula Jean Stout

Dec 4, 2006

Herrin- Eula Jean Stout, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 1:00 PM, Sunday, December 3, 2006 at her home in Herrin. Eula Jean was born on August 13, 1930 in Herrin to LaVerne & Mildred Marie (Martin) Robertson. She married Harry F. Stout on September 24, 1949 in Murphysboro. He survives of Herrin. She was a member of Second Baptist...

Dixie Vickers

Dixie Vickers

Dec 4, 2006

Marion Dixie Vickers, 59, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 9:40 P.M. at her home in Marion. Dixie was born November 24, 1947 to Bill and Grace (Puls) Glaze in McDonough, County. She married Michael Vickers on June 19, 1979 in Bushnell, Illinois and together they have shared over 27 years of marriage. Dixie was a nurse at...

Ronald D. Yancey

Ronald D. Yancey

Dec 2, 2006

Herrin- RONALD D. YANCEY, age 75, of Lecanto, FL, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 10:27am on December 2, 2006 at Earl B. Hadlow Caring Center in Jacksonville, FL. Ronald was born on August 16, 1931 in Herrin, the son of Leo Yancey. He married Beverly Zook on May 31, 1956 in Herrin and together they shared 50 years of...

Robert E. Null, Sr.

Robert E. Null, Sr.

Dec 2, 2006

Robert E. “Eddie” Null, Sr. MARION-Robert E. “Eddie” Null, Sr., 69, of Marion passed away at 7:10 AM, Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at the Whiteash Free Will Baptist Church with Brother Jim Cockburn and Brother Deon Baker officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Leva Jeweldine Clark

Leva Jeweldine Clark

Dec 1, 2006

Herrin- Leva Jeweldine Julie Clark, 86, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 12:50 AM, Friday, December 1, 2006 at Angel Acres of Marion. Julie was born on September 19, 1920 in Herrin to Edward D. & Lucille (Long) Griffin. She married Rev. Frank B. Clark on September 19, 1936 in Cambria. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1996....

Martha Imogene Mitchell

Martha Imogene Mitchell

Nov 30, 2006

Martha Imogene Mitchell MARION-Martha Imogene Mitchell, 78, of Marion passed away at 12:55 AM, Thursday, November 30, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 4, 2006 at the Rose Hill Cemetery with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Monday, December 4, 2006 at...

William D. Conner

William D. Conner

Nov 29, 2006

Carterville- WILLIAM D. CONNER, age 46, of Carterville, passed away at 2:10am on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. William was born on July 12, 1960 in Robeson County, North Carolina to Josephine (Dowless) and Roy Conner Sr. He married Toni Childress in Bladenboro, NC on July 10, 1981. She survives in Carterville. Survivors include his wife- Toni...

Jack W,  Frasier

Jack W, Frasier

Nov 28, 2006

Jack W. “Jack Rabbitt” Frasier MARION-Jack W. “Jack Rabbitt” Frasier, 70, of Marion passed away at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 30, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home, Marion with Pastor Cindy Absher and Pastor Rick Dawson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...

Charles E. White

Charles E. White

Nov 28, 2006

Charles E. “Charlie” White HERRIN-Charles E. “Charlie” White, 74, of Herrin passed away at 3:25 AM, Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at the Illinois veterans Home in Anna. In accordance with Mr. White’s wishes the services will be private. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are...

Kathy Fitch

Kathy Fitch

Nov 27, 2006

Marion Kathy Fitch, 59, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 3:30 P.M. at her home in Marion. Kathy was born September 27, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Gail Fitch in Barnhardt, Missouri and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. Kathy was born and raised in Iowa. She spent 25 years in the St....

Earnest Anderson

Earnest Anderson

Nov 26, 2006

Earnest Gareld “Dobber” Anderson Creal Springs-Earnest Gareld “Dobber” Anderson, 79, of Creal Springs passed away at 2:35 AM, Sunday, November 26, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Reverend Ray Conley and Reverend Danny Gray officiating. Visitation will be held...

Estelle Lemmon

Estelle Lemmon

Nov 24, 2006

Estelle Lemmon MARION-Estelle Lemmon, 83, of Marion passed away at 9:05 AM, Friday, November 24, 2006 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 27, 2006 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion with Reverend Roger Perry and Reverend Joye Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, November 26, 2006 at...

Thomas G. Davis

Thomas G. Davis

Nov 24, 2006

Herrin- Thomas G. Davis, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 12:57 PM, Friday, November 24, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Thomas was born on November 28, 1935 in West Frankfort to Thomas & Nadine (Ollis) Davis. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Davis was a retired painter and a member of the painters union. He enjoyed...