Obituaries
Eddie G. Barber
Mar 22, 2004
Eddie Gene Barber, 69, formerly of Harrisburg, died Sunday March 21, 2004 at 12:08 P.M. riding in the saddle of his horse while fox hunting. Eddie was born March 15, 1935 to Ed and Pearl (Rhodes) Barber in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He married Evelyn Carlton on June 1, 1958, Jonesboro, Arkansas and she survives in Creal Springs. Eddie was retired...
Oral D. Jackson
Mar 22, 2004
Oral D. Jackson MARION-Oral D. Jackson, 88, of Marion passed away at 8:45 AM, March 22, 2004 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 25, 2004 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Eddie Donnelson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the...
Katie Rose Gualdoni
Mar 21, 2004
MHerrin- Katie Gualdoni, 97, of Herrin, died at 7:40 AM, Saturday, March 20, 2003 at her home with her family. Katie was born on September 17, 1906 in Herrin to Louis C. & Louise (Merlo) Gualdoni. She never married and retired as an assemblyman at Norge Co. in Herrin. She was an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
Murle Mack Hill
Mar 20, 2004
Herrin- Murle Mack Hill, 82, of Herrin, formerly of Scott City, MO, died at 8:45 AM, Saturday, March 20, 2004 at the Marion Veterans Administration Hospital. Murle was born on December 14, 1921 in Perkins, MO to Oliver & Mary (Knupp) Hill. He married Lily Pearl Hale on August 23, 1947 in Piggott, Ark. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Hill...
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...
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