Obituaries
June M. Grear
Apr 16, 2005
Herrin- June M. Grear, 82, of Carbondale, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 12:30 AM, Saturday, April 16, 2005 at her daughters home in Carbondale. June was born on June 23, 1922 in St. Louis, MO to William & Marian (Sowman) Watson. She married Harold Eugene Grear in December of 1945 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death...
Linda W. Ayalla
Apr 15, 2005
Marion- Linda W. Ayalla, 49, of Marion, passed away at 8:25am on Friday April 15, 2005 at her residence in Marion. Linda was born on August 5, 1955 in San Francisco, CA to James T. and Roberta Maynard Ayalla. She was employed by Best Inns, where she worked at the front desk. Survivors include- Her mother- Roberta Maynard 1 son-...
G.W. Barekman
Apr 15, 2005
MARION-G.W. `Bud`, 78, of Marion passed away at 11:45 PM, Friday, April 15, 2005 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2005 at the Goddard Chapel in Marion with Mayor Robert Butler officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:30 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Goddard Chapel. Burial...
Justin R. Jordan
Apr 15, 2005
CRAB ORCHARD-Justin R. Jordan, 18, of Crab Orchard, passed away at 4:19 PM, Friday, April 15, 2005at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ivan Ryan officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2005...
Mildred I. Baker-Cahmness
Apr 13, 2005
MARION-Mildred I. Baker-Chamness, 96, of Marion passed away at 12:05 AM, Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Private graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Palm Cemetery in Rushville, Illinois with Pastor Paul Arnold officiating. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. As per Mildred`s personal wishes, there will be...
John W. Moulton
Apr 13, 2005
MARION- John W. Moulton, 83, of Marion passed away at 3:45 AM, Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 15, 2005 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Chaplain Glenn Sanders officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion....
Bernadine Mary Whiteside
Apr 12, 2005
Herrin- BERNADINE MARY WHITESIDE, 90, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2005 at 1:40pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL. Bernadine was born on May 9, 1914 to John and Theresa Miller Arnold. She married Fredrick Whiteside in Missouri. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Whiteside was a retired office worker at Sangmo Electric. Bernadine was...
Billy Joe Cooper
Apr 10, 2005
Energy- William J. Billy Joe Cooper, 51, of Energy, passed away at 6:37 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy. Billy Joe was born on April 20, 1953 in Fond Du Lac, WI to Dave & Nellie Lee (Dobbins) Cooper. He was an active, athletic energetic young man who excelled academically as well. He enjoyed playing...
Sharon R. Cockrum
Apr 9, 2005
Marion- SHARON R. (SHARI) COCKRUM, 53, of Marion, formerly of Rapid City, SD, passed away at 6:14pm on Thursday April 7, 2005 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL. Sharon was born in Hamlin, WV on April 16, 1951 to Dencil Ray and Mary Frances (Parker) Godby. She married Douglas Cockrum on November 19, 1988 in Rapid City,...
Charlene Handkins
Apr 6, 2005
Marion Charlene Handkins, 68, died Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 11:55 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Charlene was born June 12, 1936 to Charles Everett and Lorene (Beasley) Darnell in Creal Springs. She married Carl Ray Handkins on October 01, 1954 in Williamson County and he preceded her in death on April 20, 1991. Charlene attended Lone...
Bobby Joe Shelton
Apr 4, 2005
Herrin- Bobby Joe Shelton, 48, of Herrin, passed away at his residence in Herrin on Monday April 4, 2005 at 6:33am. Mr. Shelton was born on June 25, 1956 in South Bridge, Mass. to Joe and Shirley (Dailey) Shelton. He was a 1974 graduate of Herrin High School where he was a member of the Herrin High Football Team in...
Henry Howard Mattox
Apr 4, 2005
Marion Sunday, April 3, 2005, at 3:00 P.M., Henry Howard Mattox went to be with the Lord. After an exhausting illness, he had a gentle passing in his easy chair without distress. Howard was born in Marion on July 19, 1931 to Elmer and Beatrice (Nicholson) Mattox. He was the youngest of seven children. On November 11, 1949 he married...
Maxine M. Carter
Apr 3, 2005
April 3, 2005 Obituary Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home PLEASE USE PIC AND RUN AS WRITTEN MAXINE CARTER Herrin- Maxine M. Carter, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 11:40 PM, Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Maxine was born on October 2, 1918 in Harrisburg to Ralph L. & Beulah M. (Scroggins) Whitlock. She married Lloyd Carter on July 16, 1949...
Ed Herring
Apr 3, 2005
MARION-Ed Herring, 73, of Marion passed away at 11:47 AM, Sunday, April 3, 2005 at his residence. As per Ed`s personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Burial will be at a later date. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ed was born on February 13, 1932 in Marion, Illinois to Artie and Bertie...
Lawrence H. Herren
Mar 31, 2005
MARION-Lawrence H. Herren, 75, of Marion passed away at 10:20 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 4, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the Blue...
William Paul Kent
Mar 30, 2005
Marion William Paul Kent, 80, died Friday, March 25, 2005 at 3:10 A.M. in Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Paul was born September 10, 1924 to Fay Foster & Verna (Cummings) Kent in Williamson County. He married Orma Elizabeth Inman on July 13, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on March 24, 2004. Paul was a...
Mary A. Williams
Mar 29, 2005
Energy-Mary Ann Williams, 81, died 7:10 P.M., March 28, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born January 19, 1924 in Ferges to Herbert L. & Leona Sanders. She married Cloyde R. Williams on July 30, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1999. She was retired from Singer in Carbondale, where she was a...
Jerry Lee Murphy
Mar 29, 2005
Marion Jerry Lee Murphy, 64, died Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 3:45 P.M. at the VA Nursing Home in Marion. Jerry was born June 22, 1940 to Melvin & Cora McGuire Murphy in Creal Springs. Jerry was a welder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Jerry is survived by: One Son Chris Three Daughters: Cassandra Shannon Angela Three...
Sharon Lou Lowe
Mar 28, 2005
MARION-Sharon Lou Lowe, 68, of Marion passed away at 8:05 PM, Monday, March 28, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jim Wiseman officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the...
Dora Imogene Edwards
Mar 28, 2005
Marion Dora Imogene Edwards, 79, died Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 12:42 P.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born March 21, 1926 in Bloomington, Illinois to Albert & Velma Stevens Hacker. She married Kenneth Lavern Edwards on December 31, 1946 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1998. She was a homemaker....
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