Obituaries
Mildred M. Rushing
Mar 19, 2004
Mildred M. Rushing, 79, died Friday, March 19, 2004 at 12:50 A.M. in her residence. Mildred was born December 30, 1924 to William and Louise (Foss) Moorman in Metropolis. She married Richard A. Rushing on July 05, 1952 in Metropolis and he survives in Marion. Mildred was retired from the Bank of Marion; she was a member of Zion United...
Jack Ray Jones
Mar 18, 2004
Jack Ray Jones, 48, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 5:35 P.M. in his residence. Jack was born March 18, 1955 to Lora Laverne & Dorothy (Smith) Jones in Marion. Jack was an over the road truck driver, a welder and mechanic. He was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include: Mother Dorothy Jones of Pittsburg One (1)...
Connie Curry
Mar 17, 2004
Carbondale-Connie Curry, 88, passed away Monday, March 15, 2004 at Rapides Regional Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana. Connie was born March 15, 1916 at Alto Pass, Illinois to John & Dora (Williams) Emery. She married Sherman Curry on August 28, 1937 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1991. She was retired having worked at the Good Luck...
Marjorie L. Richmond
Mar 17, 2004
Herrin-Marjorie Louise (Fisher) Richmond, passed away 5:02 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at Herrin Hospital after a brief illness. She was born December 10, 1920 in Marion, Illinois to John and Mary (Zoller) Fisher. She married John Richmond on December 23, 1939 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 3, 2000. Marjorie was a resident of...
Josie Lattuada
Mar 13, 2004
Herrin- Josephine Mary Louise Josie Lattuada, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 10:25 PM, Friday, March 12, 2004 at Herrin Hospital with her family by her side. Josie was born on September 11, 1912 in Freeman Spur to Louis & Josephine (Bandera) Pessina. She married Louis H. Lattuada; Sr. on September 2, 1936 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in...
Violet Minetta Holden
Mar 12, 2004
Minetta V. Holden CREAL SPRINGS-Minetta V. Holden, 74, of Creal Springs passed away at 9:17 PM, Friday, March 12, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Memorials services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tony Holley officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at...
Valice Smith
Mar 12, 2004
Valice W. Smith, 87, died Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 4:00 P.M. in his residence surrounded by his family. Valice was born August 15, 1916 to Rufus W. and Minnie (Hayes) Smith in Abernant, AL. He married Hilda (Wisek) Smith on August 01, 1946 in Johnston City and she survives in Marion. Valice was a retired coal miner, having worked...
LaWanda Lee Saunders
Mar 11, 2004
LaWanda Lee Saunders GOREVILLE-LaWanda Lee Saunders, 69, of Goreville, passed away at 11:23 AM, Thursday, March 11, 2004 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 13, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 12, 2004 at the First...
Floyd Switzer
Mar 10, 2004
Marion-Floyd Shorty Switzer-66, died 4:30 A.M., Monday, March 8, 2004 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Shorty was born June 28, 1937 in Herrin, Illinois to Jesse & Mary (Orr) Switzer. He married Gertrude (Killman) Switzer on December 21, 1957 in Energy, Illinois. She survives. He retired from CIPS in 1999 with 39 years of service where...
Janet K. Wade-Fisher
Mar 10, 2004
Herrin-Janet Kay (Wade) Fisher, 59, died 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 9, 2004 at her residence. Janet was born December 10, 1944 in Herrin to Jimmy & Fern (Edwards) Wade. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Herrin. She was also a member of the Herrin Eagles. She enjoyed bowling. Survivors Include: Mother: Fern Wade of Herrin Brother:...
John R. Willhite
Mar 9, 2004
Mr. Willhite was born on March 2, 1904 in Williamson County, Illinois to James Thomas and Martha Ellen (Harris) Willhite. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Joy Willhite of Johnston City; grandchildren, Stephen Willhite of Salem, Oregon and Mark and Julia Willhite of Cordova, Tennessee; great grandchild, Amanda Willhite of Cordova, Tennessee; sister, Mable Grisley of Marion; and...
Robert T. Thayer
Mar 9, 2004
Herrin-Robert Bob Thompson Thayer, 74, died 1:50 P.M., Monday, March 8, 2004 at his residence. He was born January 24, 1930 in Waltham, Massachusetts to Kenneth Thayer, Sr. & Dorothy (Black) Thayer. He married Linda (Turner) on December 21, 1979 in Desoto, Illinois. Linda survives. Bob was retired from Norge in Herrin where he worked for 23 years. He was...
Leslie Richard Murray
Mar 7, 2004
Herrin- Leslie Richard Murray, 88, of Herrin, died at 6:18 PM, Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Leslie was born on February 14, 1916 in Weaver, IL to Winfred & Ellen (Parrott) Murray. He married Mary Elizabeth Powers on September 27, 1934 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1988. Mr. Murray was a WWII Veteran,...
Brenda Sue Boles
Mar 7, 2004
Brenda Sue Boles, 48, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:40 AM, March 7, 2004 at her home. She was born on August 11, 1955 in Chicago to John & Marilyn Sue (Childers) Tippy. She married James Boles on June 11, 1980 in Marion. He survives of Pittsburg. She retired from Allen Industries and attended Hurricane Baptist Church. SURVIVORS- Husband- James...
Lindell R. Parks
Mar 5, 2004
Lindell R. Parks MARION- Lindell R. Parks, 74, of Marion, passed away at 11:40 AM, Friday, March 5, 2004 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 8, 2004 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Danny Gray officiating. Visitation will be held after 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 7,...
Lenora Loudene Webb-Sinks
Mar 4, 2004
Lenora Loudene "Dean" Webb-Sinks, 78 passed away at 9:50 P.M., Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. She was born June 28, 1925 in Pittsburg to Alpha & Cleon Ruth (Pierson) Burnett. She was indeed a great member of Americas greatest generation. She served her country well during WWII in the WAVES. After the war she...
Mamie Marks
Mar 3, 2004
Mamie Marks, 98, died Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 11:30 A.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mamie was born November 23, 1905 to Robert E. and Georgia Ann (Sisk) Brigham in Zeigler. She married Ira Marks on November 01, 1924 in Williamson County and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1969. Mamie was a homemaker and...
Flora Agnes Perry-Higdon
Mar 3, 2004
Flora Agnes Perry-Higdon GOREVILLE- Flora Agnes Perry-Higdon, 87, of Goreville passed away at 8:35 PM, March 3, 2004 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday at the funeral home....
Vivian Mae Edmonds
Mar 2, 2004
Mrs. Edmonds was born on March 31, 1915 in Williamson County, Illinois to Roy and Flossie (Franklin) Williams. She married James H. Edmonds on November 1, 1936 in Marion, he preceded her in death on December 3, 1991. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Don Orso of Herrin, and Shirley and John Harvel of Marion; grandchildren, Ivana Swan...
Naomi Oldham
Mar 1, 2004
Herrin- Naomi Bonnie (Hayes) Oldham, 92, passed away, Sunday, February 29, 2004, 5:30 p.m., at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born October 24, 1911, in Corinth Township, Williamson County, Illinois, to Geo. W. and Grace Ethel (Barlow) Hayes. She married Charlie Lillich in June of 1928 in Harrisburg. They had four children. He died November 4, 1950....
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