Obituaries

Mildred Rice

Mildred Rice

Aug 10, 2003

Mildred (Billups) Rice, 93, of Carbondale, died at 9:35 AM, Sunday, August 10, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on Thursday, August 19, 1909, at her family home in Matthews, VA. to Ernest Linwood & Sarah James (Williams) Billups. She married George Albert Rice, Jr. on July 19,1937 in Norfolk, VA. He preceded her in death on June 11,...

Arthur P. Monolo

Arthur P. Monolo

Aug 9, 2003

Herrin-Arthur P. Archie Monolo, 81, died 8:00 P.M., Friday. August 8, 2003 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Archie was born June 29, 1922 in Herrin to Robert & Lena (Ruggeri) Monolo. He was a retired coal miner for Freeman United Coal, Orient #3 Mine in Waltonville. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in...

Willard B. Brafford

Willard B. Brafford

Aug 9, 2003

Herrin-Willard Brad Brafford, 78, died 8:25 A.M., on Friday, August 8, 2003 at his residence. Willard was born May 15, 1925 in Bush to Bruce & Viola (Haynes) Brafford. He married Venita (Cooley) on August 20, 1980. Venita survives. He was a retired Utility Foreman from CIPS with 32 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He served...

James E. Taylor

James E. Taylor

Aug 7, 2003

Herrin- James E. Taylor, 82, of Herrin, died at 8:45 AM, Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at his home. Jim was born on March 24, 1921 in Herrin to Edward N. & Nellie (Stewart) Taylor. He worked as a boilermaker in Columbus, OH until his retirement. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Herrin Eagles...

Faye J. Snider

Faye J. Snider

Aug 3, 2003

Energy-Faye Juanita Snider, 92, of Energy went to be with the Lord she loved and feared at, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 2, 2003 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Faye was born November 11, 1910 in Energy to Floyd & Minnie (Dunihoo) Walker of Fordville. She was united in marriage to Paul Snider who preceded her in death. She...

Mary R. Yattoni

Mary R. Yattoni

Jul 29, 2003

MARY ROSE YATTONI Belleville- Mary Rose Yattoni, 91, of Belleville, formerly of Herrin, died 8:13 P.M., Friday, July 25, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. Mary was born July 31, 1911 in Herrin to Joseph & Teresa (Antonini) Savoldi. She married Guy George Yattoni on April 23, 1936 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1998....

George S Steinmetz

George S Steinmetz

Jul 28, 2003

Herrin-George Steinmetz, 61, completed his transition from this life to his eternal home with Jesus Christ at 8:50 A.M., Sunday, July 27, 2003 at his home in Herrin surrounded by his loving family. George was born January 7, 1942 in Herrin to James Sylvester & Marie (Vickery) Steinmetz. He married Ruth Sisk on January 7, 1961 in Johnston City. Ruth...

Randy C. Schaubert

Randy C. Schaubert

Jul 27, 2003

Goreville- Randy C. Schaubert, 41, of Goreville, died at 5:20 AM, Saturday, July 26, 2003 at his home with his family. Randy was born on August 12, 1961 in Marion to Pola & Phyllis (Pentecost) Schaubert. He married Teri Turner on June 24, 1995 in Gatlinburg, TN. She survives of Goreville. Mr. Schaubert was a corrections officer at the United...

Billy Ray Hilliard

Billy Ray Hilliard

Jul 26, 2003

Marion Billy Ray Hilliard, 66, of Marion died at 10:28 A.M , Friday, July 25, 2003 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion Billy was born on October 12, 1936 in Marion to Willis & Anna (Wachter) Hilliard. He worked in the coal mines until his retirement. Mr. Hilliard was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the...

Lora E. Groves

Lora E. Groves

Jul 26, 2003

Marion- Lora E. Groves, 72, of Marion, died at 2:48 PM, Friday, July 25, 2003 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Mrs. Groves was born on August 4, 1930 in Metropolis to John L. & Hattie (Johnson) McDaniel. She married Morris Groves on August 4, 1946 in Metropolis. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1991. She worked as...

Gary Everett Sexton

Gary Everett Sexton

Jul 24, 2003

Chester- Gary Everett Sexton, 63, of Chester, formerly of Herrin, went to be with his Lord at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2003. Gary was born on January 25, 1940 in Herrin to William Howard & Eva (Stephens) Sexton. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Mr. Sexton married his former wife, Linda (Verga) Gray on July 23,...

Jerry Lee Russell

Jerry Lee Russell

Jul 24, 2003

Centralia- Jerry Lee Russell, 67, of Centralia, formerly of Herrin, died at 12:55 PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL. Jerry was born on September 12, 1935 in Herrin to Ed & Mabel (Rogers) Russell. He worked for forty years as a brick mason. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed fishing, golfing, woodworking, and gardening. He...

Esther Richey

Esther Richey

Jul 24, 2003

ESTHER RICHEY Marion Esther Richey, 93, Went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 8:10 P.M. at Parkway Manor in Marion. Esther was born April 04, 1910 in Williamson County to Pierce & Bertha Mae (Manier) Richey. Esther was a homemaker. Esther was a lifetime member of the Coal Bank Springs Church where she taught...

Jessie R. Draper

Jessie R. Draper

Jul 23, 2003

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Jessie Richardson Draper Herrin, Jessie Richardson Draper, 95, died 8:40 A.M., Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at her daughters residence in Herrin. Jessie was born February 22, 1908 in Plumfield to Elvis & Annie (Karnes) Appleton. She first married Earl Richardson he preceded her in death. She later married Robert B. Draper on October 12, 1947 in Mississippi....

Wanda Lorraine Stewart

Wanda Lorraine Stewart

Jul 18, 2003

Wanda Lorraine Winn Stewart MARION- Wanda Lorraine Winn Stewart, 82, of West Union South Carolina, formerly of Marion, passed away at 11:50 AM, Friday, July 18, 2003 at The Inn of Seneca. Private services will be held. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Stewart was...

Darrell L Gower

Darrell L Gower

Jul 18, 2003

Marion Darrell Lyn Gower, 41, died Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 9:10 P.M. in Marion. Darrell was born November 21, 1961 in Marion to R.J. & Barbara Gower. Survivors include: 1 Brother Gene Allen of Marion 2 Sisters Renee Gower Blackford of Marion Kathy Jo Allen of Carterville Step-Father Tim Clark of Creal Springs Several Nieces, nephews and cousins Uncle...

Becky Goss Spiller

Becky Goss Spiller

Jul 18, 2003

Marion Becky Goss Spiller, 48 died Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 9:10 P.M. at her residence. Becky was born Feburary 21, 1955 in Marion to John L. & Rainie Howerton Goss. She married Gary Spiller in 1984, he survives. Becky was an electrologists and had worked with Gary in the Coal Mining Industry. Survivors include: 2 Daughters Kelly Dawn Spiller...

Louise F. Marlow

Louise F. Marlow

Jul 15, 2003

Herrin-Louise F. Marlow, 93, died Friday, July 11, 2003 at Applinwood Healthcare Center in Cordova, Tennessee. Louise was born July 1, 1910 in Herrin to Ceasar & Josephine (Calcaterra) Marlow. She was an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. She was retired. She had worked at Sears as a catalogue sales clerk for several years. She...

Celeste A. Marlow

Celeste A. Marlow

Jul 14, 2003

Herrin-Celeste A. Marlow, 88, died 1:30 P.M., Sunday, July 13, 2003 at her residence. Celeste was born February 14, 1915 in Herrin to Paul & Delena (Cassani) Merlo. She married Mario L. Mike Marlow on February 16, 1933 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1996. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic...

Donna Powenski

Donna Powenski

Jul 14, 2003

Herrin-Donna Powenski, 63, of Herrin, died at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, July 13th, 2003 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Donna was born on January 24, 1940 in Pittsburg, IL to Earl & Pansey (Jones) Slater. She married Leo Powenski on June 5, 1982 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1998. Mrs. Powenski retired from Williamson County...