Obituaries

Opal L. Malcolm

Opal L. Malcolm

Oct 11, 2006

Opal L. Malcolm PITTSBURG-Opal L. Malcolm, 98, of Pittsburg passed away at 11:20 PM, Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill McDonald officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, October 13,...

Lillie M. Guined

Lillie M. Guined

Oct 11, 2006

Lillie Guined ANNA-Lillie M. Guined, 75, of Anna passed away at 8:24 AM, Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Sunday, October 15, 2006 at the First Apostolic Church in Marion with Reverend R. G. Walls officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 14,...

Lottie M Boner

Lottie M Boner

Oct 11, 2006

Marion Lottie Mae Boner, 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 12:30 A.M. at her granddaughters home. Lottie was born October 13, 1921 in Williamson County to F.M. and Myrtle M. (Edwards) Hastings. She married Clifford Boner on May 7, 1987 in Marion and together they have shared the last 19 years of marriage. Clifford survives in Marion....

Phillip D. Harris

Phillip D. Harris

Oct 10, 2006

Herrin- PHILLIP D. HARRIS, age 54, of Herrin, passed away at 9:23pm on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Phillip was born on December 1, 1951 in Bonifay, FL, the son of Lester and Lavada (French) Harris. He married Wendy Lynn Fuentes on December 16, 1979 in Gritney, FL and together they shared 26 years...

Reverend Daniel Swan, Jr.

Reverend Daniel Swan, Jr.

Oct 10, 2006

Reverend Daniel Swan, Jr. STONEFORT-Reverend Daniel Swan, Jr., 79, of Stonefort passed away at 5:30 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at home surrounded by his loving wife of 58 years and nine children. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will...

David Lee Teal

David Lee Teal

Oct 9, 2006

David Lee Teal STONEFORT-David Lee Teal, 51, of Stonefort passed away at 3:50 PM, Monday, October 9, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 13, 2006 at blue funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jeff Odom officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the funeral...

Charles Cottone

Charles Cottone

Oct 8, 2006

Charles Cottone LAKE OF EGYPT-Charles Cottone, 81, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 1:35 AM, Sunday, October 8 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial...

James Allen Burgess

James Allen Burgess

Oct 7, 2006

Herrin- James Allen Bass Burgess, 65, of Herrin, passed away at 10:12 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2006 at his home. James was born on March 4, 1941 in Herrin to James W. & June Maxine (Rich) Burgess. He married Linda L. Leeper on July 11, 1961 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. He served with the Seventh Fleet of the...

Martha C. Deem

Martha C. Deem

Oct 7, 2006

Marion- Martha Catherine Toots Deem, 81, of Marion, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away at 6:55 PM, Friday, October 6, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Martha was born on May 12, 1925 in Gallatin County to Oscar & Flora (Morehead) Pinkston. She married her husband of forty nine years, William Bill Deem, on July 19, 1958 in...

Lawrence E. Marks

Lawrence E. Marks

Oct 6, 2006

Marion Lawrence E. Marks, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 10:15 A.M. at his home in Marion aurrounded by his family. Lawrence was born January 18, 1916 in Williamson County to Oscar and Clara (Reighl) Marks. He married Margaret E. Rex on August 10, 1941 in Benton, Missouri and together they shared over 38 years of marriage...

Max Martin Lewis

Max Martin Lewis

Oct 5, 2006

Max Martin Lewis MARION-Max Martin Lewis, 85, of Marion passed away at 2:05 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 8, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the...

Bill C. Ingram

Bill C. Ingram

Oct 4, 2006

Bill C. Ingram GOREVILLE-Bill C. Ingram, 69, of Goreville passed away at 11:16 AM, Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend R. G. Null officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Saturday,...

Dorothy M. Crawford

Dorothy M. Crawford

Oct 2, 2006

Dorothy M. Crawford MARION-Dorothy M. Crawford, 88, of Marion passed away at 9:30 PM, Monday, October 2, 2006 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Allen T. Speer officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM,...

Judith A. Haney

Judith A. Haney

Sep 30, 2006

Herrin- Judith A. Haney, 64, of Herrin, passed away at 10:00 PM, Friday, September 29, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Judith was born on November 12, 1941 in Herrin to John & Marjorie (Graham) Anderson. She married Thomas W. Haney on June 7, 1962 at the Church of St. Michael in Chicago. He survives of Herrin. Mrs....

Joe D. Darling

Joe D. Darling

Sep 27, 2006

Joe D. Darling MARION-Joe D. Darling, 65, of Marion passed away at 6:59 PM, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Art Donley officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 30,...

Beatrice Sneddon

Beatrice Sneddon

Sep 26, 2006

Marion Beatrice M. Sneddon, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 7:45 A.M. at the Eastern Star Home in Macon, Illinois. Beatrice was born May 5, 1916 to Norman and Daisey Kirkham in Equality. She married David W. Sneddon on December 25, 1937 in Harrisburg and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1974. Beatrice was a...

Howard W. Norris, Jr.

Howard W. Norris, Jr.

Sep 25, 2006

Howard W. Norris, Jr. MARION-Howard W. Norris, Jr., 70, of Marion passed away at 7:30 AM, Monday, September 25, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Joe McRoy officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at...

Phillis Patton

Phillis Patton

Sep 24, 2006

Phyllis Anne Patton Marion-Phyllis Anne Patton, 63, of Marion passed away at 9:42 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Herrin City Cemetery. With Reverend Todd Greiner officiating. All those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery. Mrs. Patton was...

Joseph E. Swatsell, Sr.

Joseph E. Swatsell, Sr.

Sep 24, 2006

West Frankfort- JOSEPH EDWARD SWATSELL, SR, age 84, of West Frankfort, passed away at 11:55am on Sunday, September 24, 2006 at his residence in West Frankfort. Joseph was born on January 10, 1922 in Herrin, the son of John Raymond and Flora Mae (Lane) Swatsell. Mr. Swatsell was a US Army Veteran of World War II, having served in the...

Roberta E. Russell

Roberta E. Russell

Sep 23, 2006

Spillertown- ROBERTA E. RUSSELL, age 89, of Spillertown, passed away at 5:45AM on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at her residence in Spillertown. Roberta was born on October 29, 1916 in Spillertown, the daughter of William Pop and Amelia (Richards) Stroud. Mrs. Russell was retired from housekeeping at Marion memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Corner Stone Worship Center...