Obituaries

Phyllis Joan Scott

Phyllis Joan Scott

Jul 14, 2022

Phyllis Joan Scott (née Nevious), 83, of Marion, Illinois peacefully passed away on July 14, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was born on November 13, 1938, to Elizabeth & Lamon Nevious in Galatia, Illinois as the second of seven children. After she graduated from Galatia High School in 1956, she married Everett Scott, moved to Kankakee, Illinois, and...

Raymond Ronald Marek

Raymond Ronald Marek

Jul 12, 2022

Raymond R. Marek, 80 of Johnston City, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Herrin Hospital.  Raymond was born on January 22, 1942, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Arthur and Rose (Rocco) Marek.  He attended Morton Jr. College where he earned his Associates of Arts degree.  He also served in the United States Navy as...

Cari Lyn Skelton

Cari Lyn Skelton

Jul 11, 2022

Cari L. Skelton, age 48, of Carbondale, Illinois,  passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at her home.

Cari was born June 05, 1974 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of Bill and Carol (Kozelnik)  Danner. She married the love of her life, Bruce F. Skelton on July 16, 2019 in Murphysboro, IL.  Cari grew up in Kansas City, KS and...

June Dee Gregory

June Dee Gregory

Jul 7, 2022

June Dee Gregory, age 57, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. June was born October 06, 1964 in O'Fallon, Illinois, a daughter of Kay (Holifield) Phillips. She had worked as a home health caregiver. She is survived by one son, Nicholas Gregory of Sahuarita, AZ; life partner Timothy Smith of Herrin; her mother, Kay...

Cathryn Marie Ferketich

Cathryn Marie Ferketich

Jul 5, 2022

Cathryn Marie (Calliss) Ferketich, age 69, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:40pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. Cathryn was born December 20, 1952 in Metropolis, Illinois, a daughter of William and Agnes (Harris) Calliss. She married the love of her life, James R. Ferketich on February 22, 1992 in Herrin. Together they shared more than 30...

Robyn Lee Holland

Robyn Lee Holland

Jul 3, 2022

Robyn Lee Holland, age 59, of Bush, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home in Bush, Illinois.Robyn was born February 01, 1963 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Marvin and Pauline (Deason) Holland. He is survived by two children, Teresa Price and Eric Holland; eleven siblings, Elwood Holland, Nancy Charles, Paul Holland, Billy Holland, Tommy Holland, James...

Billy Wayne Pierce

Billy Wayne Pierce

Jul 3, 2022

Billy Wayne Pierce, age 79, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home in Creal Springs, Illinois.Billy was born April 27, 1943 in Caruthersville, Missouri, a son of Robert and Sudie Mae (Kirk) Pierce. He is survived by his spouse Joyce (West) Pierce; three children, Dawn Lawson, Dale Pierce, and Christopher Pierce; two sisters, Patsy...

JoAnn Nicholson

JoAnn Nicholson

Jul 2, 2022

JoAnn Nicholson, age 76, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away at 11:45am on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

JoAnn was born January 15, 1946 in Scottsboro, Illinois, a daughter of Sylvester and Roccile (Garris) Dalton. She married the love of her life, Edward Eugene Nicholson, Sr. on April 03, 1963 in the Scottsboro Church of God.  JoAnn proudly worked...

Phyllis A Peebels

Phyllis A Peebels

Jun 30, 2022

Phyllis A. Peebels, age 78, of Pittsburg, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Phyllis was born at home in rural Pittsburg, Illinois on August 08, 1943, a daughter of William J. and Edna M. (Bishop) Mocaby.  She married the love of her life, Rex G. Peebels on December 21, 1962 in Whiteash,...

Linda  Holman

Linda Holman

Jun 29, 2022

Linda L. Holman, age 71, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her home.

Linda was born May 20, 1951 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a daughter of Clifford and Louise (Jackson) Hart. Linda grew up in Creal Springs and graduated Creal Springs High School.  She worked briefly at Allen's in Herrin.  After her first marriage, she and...

George Walter Mathews

George Walter Mathews

Jun 29, 2022

George Walter Mathews, age 62, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.George was born June 28, 1960 in Rosieclaire, Illinois, a son of Allen and Beulah (Winters) Mathews. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Gool on September 05, 1981. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2021....

Barbara Joan Arnold

Barbara Joan Arnold

Jun 27, 2022

Barbara Joan Arnold, age 82, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June, 27, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion, IL.Barbara was born July 20, 1939 in Campbell, Missouri, the daughter of the late Ina Nickless and granddaughter of the late Clara (Sanders) Nickless of Campbell, Missouri.She married her faithful and loving...

Steven Benton

Steven Benton

Jun 26, 2022

Steven Benton, age 64, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Metropolis Rehab in Metropolis, Illinois.Steven was born November 19, 1957 in Metropolis, Illinois, a son of Freeman Neal and Freda Jean (Carnes) Benton. As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Blue Funeral Home is Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Baby William Noel Duckworth

Baby William Noel Duckworth

Jun 26, 2022

Baby William Noel Duckworth, stillborn infant son of Nikki Lynn (Simmons) Coffey and Logan Matthew Duckworth, was born silent into this world on June 26, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.He is survived by his parents, Nikki Lynn (Simmons) Coffey and Logan Matthew Duckworth; two big brothers, Wesson James Coffey and Dyson Matthew Duckworth; and his Paternal...

Linda Lou Adams

Linda Lou Adams

Jun 25, 2022

Linda Lou Adams, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Anchor of the Voyage Senior Living in Marion, Illinois.Linda was born December 05, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Earl and Louise (Cawthon) Parks. She married the love of her life, Danny Richard Adams on November 20, 1962 at the Arnold View Free...

Jacqueline R. Neikirk

Jacqueline R. Neikirk

Jun 25, 2022

Jacqueline R. Neikirk, age 88, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.Jacqueline was born May 06, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Jack and Marion (Winterberg) Gershon. She married the love of her life, Harley F. Neikirk on April 22, 1955 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on October...

Nancy Ann Eigenmann

Nancy Ann Eigenmann

Jun 24, 2022

Nancy Ann Eigenmann, age 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.Nancy was born May 25, 1947 in Watseka, Illinois, a daughter of Gaylord and Margaret (Wright) Hessing. Prior to her retirement, Nancy served as a teacher for the hearing impaired. She is survived by two sons, Doug (Laurel) Harris and Jerry...

Laverne Arthur Profitt

Laverne Arthur Profitt

Jun 24, 2022

Laverne Arthur Profitt, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Reflections Memory Care in Carterville, Illinois.Laverne was born September 19, 1927 in Clifford, Illinois, a son of John and Sara (Eagle) Profitt. He married the love of his life, Marian Francis on November 24, 1948 in Herrin, IL. Prior to his retirement, Laverne had worked...

Sharon K. Orman

Sharon K. Orman

Jun 22, 2022

Sharon K. Orman, age 73, of Carterville, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence.  

Sharon was born January 01, 1949 in Brazil, Indiana, a daughter of Bobby and Betty Jean (Robbins) Wallace.  She married Robert E Orman on January 14, 1967 in Harmony, IN.  Sharon grew up in Knightsville, IN and was a 1966 graduate of...

Louis Ryan Hayes

Louis Ryan Hayes

Jun 21, 2022

Louis Ryan Hayes "Ryan", age 40, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away tragically on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Heartland Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Ryan was born July 27, 1981 in Marion, Illinois, a son of William E. and Lisa D. (Reynolds)  Hayes Sr.   Ryan grew up in Marion and attended Marion High School.  He had moved to Memphis,...