Obituaries
Holly Lynn Baker
Jul 11, 2005
Marion Holly Lynn Baker, 19, died Monday, July 11, 2005 as a result of injuries she received in an automobile accident. Holly was born July 16, 1985 in Herrin to David DeWayne & Melanie (Gulledge) Baker. Holly is survived by: Her Daughter Makiah Baker of Marion Parents David DeWayne & Melanie Baker of Marion Sister Sarah Baker of Marion Half-Sisters:...
Jerry Alan Purnell
Jul 11, 2005
Marion Jerry Alan Purnell, 43, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 2:30 A.M. at his residence. Jerry was born April 16, 1962 in Kankakee, Illinois to Robert & Patricia Ann (Hurley) Purnell. He married Treva Mandrell on August 29, 1989 in Marion and she survives in Marion. Jerry was a heavy equipment operator. He attended Grange Hall Baptist Church,...
Nellie Crites
Jul 10, 2005
Nellie Crites Lake of Egypt-Nellie Crites, 90, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away at 3:15 AM on Sunday, July 10, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at the McKinney Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements....
Ida Marie Boester
Jul 10, 2005
Marion- Ida Marie Boester, 88, of Marion, passed away at 8:15 PM, Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Center in Marion. Ida was born on February 12, 1917 in Williamson County to Rudolph Henry & Louise (Pape) Boester. She retired from Cox Hardware & Gifts in Marion. She was an active member of Zion United Church of Christ. SURVIVORS:...
Donna Norris Carlson
Jul 8, 2005
Paulton Donna Norris Carlson, 56, of OFallon, Missouri formerly of Paulton, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. at her home in OFallon. Donna was born October 6, 1948 to Clyde & Virginia (Buhl) Norris in Paulton. She married Jack Ed Carlson on February 14, 1975 in Paulton and together they have shared over 30 years of...
William Ryan `Billy` Taylor
Jul 7, 2005
William Ryan `Billy` Taylor MARION-William Ryan `Billy` Taylor, 24, of Marion passed away at 9:10 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2005 at his residence after a long illness. Billy will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Billy was born on February 11, 1981...
John Baker
Jul 5, 2005
Marion-John S. Baker, 91, died 6:50 A.M., Monday, July 4th at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. John was born April 20, 1914 to George & Lucy Jane (Blades) Baker in Marion. He married Mary Virginia Collins on October 09, 1933 in Murphysboro and together they shared almost 69 years of marriage until her death on June 26, 2002. John...
Bruce D. Murray
Jul 5, 2005
Herrin- BRUCE D. MURRAY, 58, of Herrin, passed away at 10:49pm on Tuesday July 5, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Bruce was born in Chicago, IL on May 4, 1947 to Lucille (Bergguist) and John D. Murray. Surviving are: Mother- Lucille Murray Guardian- Karen Krause of Manhattan, IL Guardian- Jo Stafford of Anna, IL Preceded in death by- Father- John D....
Russell Spitzner
Jul 5, 2005
Marion Russell Spitzner, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 6:20 P.M. at Royal Care of Avon Park, Florida. Russell was born May 7, 1915 to Percy & Viola (Vinson) Spitzner in Carrier Mills. He married Betty Lee Norman on June 9, 1941 in Bennettsville, South Carolina and together they have shared the last 64 years of marriage. Russell...
Mary Lou Witherspoon
Jul 3, 2005
Herrin- Mary Lou Witherspoon, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 1:10 AM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the home of her daughter Debbie. Mary Lou was born on July 12, 1934 in Carbondale to Ray & Sarah Faye (Smith) Rushing. She married Fred Morris on Valentines Day 1953. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1957. She later married...
Earl V. Kelley
Jun 30, 2005
Marion Earl V. Kelley, 97, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 11:58 P.M. at Harrisburg Medical Center. Earl was born October 20, 1907 in Williamson County to James Tippy & Susie Kelley. He married Velma Garner on December 24, 1931 in Benton and together they shared almost 51 years of marriage until her death on November 10, 1982. He...
Tina L. West
Jun 30, 2005
Tina L. West MARION-Tina L. West, 42, of Marion passed away at 6:20 AM, Thursday, June 30, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 3, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 3, 2005. Burial will be...
Thelma S. Lannom
Jun 30, 2005
Thelma S. Lannom MARION-Thelma S. Lannom, 93, of Marion passed away at 10:56 AM, Thursday June 30, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, July...
Patricia (Pat) Eastman
Jun 29, 2005
Patricia (Pat) Eastman GOREVILLE-Patricia A. Eastman, 76, of Goreville passed away at 8:40 PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Goreville United Methodist Church with Reverend Alan Milligan and Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday, July 1,...
Angelo Paul Marlow
Jun 29, 2005
Johnston City- ANGELO PAUL MARLOW, 81, of Johnston City, passed away at 5:27 am on Wednesday June 29, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Angelo was born October 2, 1923 in Johnston City to Paul and Adelia (Cassina) Marlow. He married Genevieve Pate in 1946 at Union City, TN and together they shared 49 years of marriage. She survives in Johnston City....
Betty A. Rodgers
Jun 28, 2005
Betty A. Rodgers MARION-Betty A. Rodgers, 67, of Marion passed away at 3:30 AM, Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Robby Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at the funeral...
Jared David Alinger
Jun 27, 2005
Jared David Alinger MARION-Jared David Alinger, 16, of Marion passed away at 3:30 AM, Monday, June 27, 2005, southeast of Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Cornerstone Community Church, ½ mile south of Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion with Reverend Eddie Pullen officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to...
Kip D. Gooch
Jun 25, 2005
Herrin-Kip Duane Gooch, 11, died Saturday, June 25 in Massac County as a result of an automobile accident. He was born May 1, 1994 in Herrin, Illinois to Kelli (Brewer) & Kip Duane Gooch, Sr. Kip was a very good boy. He loved to serve the Lord and his family and was a very giving person, always thinking of others...
Kelisha C. Gooch
Jun 25, 2005
Herrin-Kelisha Cleveland Gooch, 6 weeks old, died Saturday, June 25 in Nashville, TN as a result of an automobile accident. Kelisha was born May 10, 2005 in Carbondale, Illinois to Kelli (Brewer) & Kip Duane Gooch, Sr. He was a gift from God that was here for only a short time, but he will be loved and missed deeply by...
James Harold Woolard
Jun 24, 2005
Marion James Harold Woolard, 75, of Huddleston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Benton on March 31, 1930 the son of the late Clyde and Madge (Edwards) Woolard. Jim fell in love with Smith Mountain Lake 20 years ago while living in DeWitt, New York and...
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