Obituaries
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....
Cheryl Ann (Waldron) Furr
Mar 28, 2005
Herrin- Cheryl A. Waldron, 46, of Herrin, passed away at 2:05 PM, Sunday, March 27, 2005 at Herrin Hospital.
Cheryl was born on May 10, 1958 in Herrin to Joseph E. & Mary (Bailey) Waldron. Cheryl was a homemaker and formerly worked as a cook for various area restaurants. When she was able, Cheryl enjoyed arts and crafts and quilted blankets...
Frederick R. Miller
Mar 28, 2005
MARION-Frederick R. Miller, 78, of Marion passed away at 2:08 PM, Monday, March 28, 2005 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Full military honors will be bestowed upon him with burial at sea. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Miller was born on February 13, 1927 in Maine. He married Jewell Tison and she survives. Other survivors...
Retha James
Mar 28, 2005
MARION-Retha James, 73, of Marion, passed away at 4:30 PM, Monday, March 28, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Marlin Otte officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial will...
Leonard Earl Graves
Mar 25, 2005
Marion Leonard Earl Graves, 71, died Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 6:20 A.M. at West Side Care Center in West Frankfort. Leonard was born May 27, 1933 to John Arvel and Lola (Milan) Graves in Johnston City. He married Sandra Personius on April 21, 1989 in Paducah, Kentucky and she survives in Marion. Leonard was a landscaper. He attended Whiteash...
Faye Ellen Roberts Chase
Mar 25, 2005
Marion Faye Ellen Roberts Chase, of Birmingham, Alabama formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 9:30 P.M. at St. Vincents Hospital in Birmingham. Faye was born October 4, 1917 to Edward & Bertie McGowan. She married Lowell C. Roberts and they lived in Marion. Lowell precedes her in death. She later married D.C. Chase and he survives in...
Paul A. Wiggins
Mar 24, 2005
Colp- Paul A. Wiggins, 72, of Colp, passed away at 10:24 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. Paul was born on February 23, 1933 in Herrin to William Paul & Ruth Pauline (Burke) Wiggins. He married Eileen Bellinger on May 1, 1971 at the Methodist Church in Glen Park, IN. They were...
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