Obituaries

Grace Wallace
Jul 13, 2006
Grace L. Wallace Herrin-Grace L. Wallace, 86, of Herrin passed away at 3:45 AM, July 13, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, July 14, 2006 at the funeral...
Clara M. Cannon
Jul 12, 2006
Marion Clara M. Cannon, 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 8:10 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Facility. Clara was born February 1, 1925 in Williamson County to Alta & Alma (McDonald) Eckols. She married Joseph Cannon on August 12, 1946 in Marion and this year they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage. Clara was a homemaker...
Chance Thomas Stanley
Jul 7, 2006
Chance Thomas Stanley HURST-Chance Thomas Stanley, infant son of April and Thomas Stanley passed away at 5:11 PM, Friday, July 7, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City with Reverend Dan Whitfield officiating. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Bryan K. Campbell
Jul 7, 2006
HERRIN- Bryan K. Campbell, age 48, of Herrin, passed away at 9:33am on Friday, July 7, 2006 at his residence in Herrin. Bryan was born in Herrin on July 15, 1957 to Ronald G. and Alice (Glenn) Campbell. He married Joyce Davis in Herrin on June 24, 2006. She survives in Herrin. Bryan loved animals and was an accomplished artist....
Patricia (Pat) A. James
Jul 6, 2006
Marion Patricia Pat A. James, 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 3:10 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Pat was born May 3, 1938 in Johnston City to Benjamin Willoughby and Wanda Louise (Bearden) Long. She married Beed James on September 25, 1978 in Marion and he preceded her in death on October 19, 1997. Pat owned...

Paul Harold Wilson
Jul 5, 2006
Paul Harold Wilson MARION-Paul Harold Wilson, 85, of Marion passed away at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the V. A. Medical Center in Marion. In respect of Mr. Wilsonâs personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Private services will be held with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of...

Peter Detomatis
Jul 5, 2006
Peter Detomatis GOREVILLE-Peter Detomatis, 88, of Goreville passed away at 10:33 AM, Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at St. Louis University Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, July 8, 2006 at St. Johnâs Cemetery in Collinsville with Reverend Roger Wright officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, July 7, 2006 at the Blue...

Kathryn Phillips
Jul 4, 2006
Kathryn Craig Smoot Phillips MARION-Kathryn Craig Smoot Phillips, 86, of Marion passed away at 5:45 AM, Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 7, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill McDonald officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Thursday,...
Delores J. Brandon
Jul 3, 2006
Hurst-Delores J. Brandon, age 76, of Hurst, passed away at 8:25 P.M., on Monday, July 3, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her family. Delores was born in Hurst on April 4, 1930 to Ralph and Beaulah (Holland) Dryden. She married Kenneth Brandon on November 11, 1982 in Colp. He survives in Hurst. Mrs. Brandon was a member of the...
Michael P. Delaney
Jul 3, 2006
Herrin- Michael P. Delaney, 69, of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 AM, Monday, July 3, 2006 at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Michael was born on January 13, 1937 in Wood River, IL to James & Florence (Paul) Delaney. He married Charlotte Jun on January 9, 1960 in Alton, IL. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Delaney was a credit...
Carl Edwards, Jr.
Jun 30, 2006
Marion Carl Edwards, Jr., 84, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at home. Carl was born February 23, 1922 in Williamson County the only son of Carl & Hattie Mae (Grenney) Edwards, Sr. He married Vivian L. Newlin on November 7, 1945 in Marion and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until her death on February 6,...

Bobby Joe McRoy
Jun 30, 2006
Bobby Joe McRoy MARION-Bobby Joe McRoy, 46, of Marion passed away at 7:30 PM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at Red Bud Hospital in Red Bud, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the...
Eugene Mayer
Jun 30, 2006
Eugene Mayer MARION-Eugene Mayer, 84, of Marion passed away at 7:30 PM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family. In respect of Mr. Mayerâs personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Private services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice...
Hazel Craig
Jun 30, 2006
Hazel Craig GOREVILLE-Hazel Craig, 85, of Goreville passed away at 4:30 AM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend C.E. Sullivan and Reverend Richard Pearce officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM, Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the funeral...

James Alton Young
Jun 29, 2006
James Alton Young GOREVILLE-James Alton Young, 67, of Goreville passed away at 3:40 AM, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the Busby Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Sunday,...

Tamara Higginbotham
Jun 29, 2006
Tamara Higginbotham GOREVILLE-Tamara Higginbotham, 42, of Goreville passed away at 10:00 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Higginbotham was born on October 11, 1963 in Lapeer, Michigan to Leon and Carol Jane (Bristol)...
William J. Jackson
Jun 28, 2006
William J. Jackson MARION-William J. Jackson, 81, of Marion passed away at 7:45 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jeff Baker and Reverend Tim Blankenship officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until...
Ramona P. Smits
Jun 28, 2006
Marion Ramona P. Smits, 70, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 8:02 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ramona was born July 31, 1935 in Brookings, SD to Carl and Marie (Nielsen) Ikast. She married Darrel Smits on September 9, 1955 in Brookings, SD and together they have shared over 50 years of marriage. Ramona was a homemaker....
Pauline J. Scarbrough
Jun 28, 2006
Marion Pauline Scarbrough, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 2:40 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Pauline was born September 27, 1918 in Walnut Tree, Arkansas to Paul and Nancy B. (Phillips) Scarbrough. Pauline was a beautician. She was a member of Heartland Christian Church in Marion. Pauline especially enjoyed crocheting and sewing. Survivors include:...
Lillie Curto
Jun 27, 2006
Lillie Curto HERRIN-Lillie Curto, 79, of Herrin passed away at 10:15 AM, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. In respect with Lillieâs personal wishes her body will be cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Curto was born on July 21,...
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