Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

Derrick Lee Lewis, 46 years old of Herrin, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Derrick was born to Jerry Lee Lewis and Sharon Faye Lewis on April 9, 1974 in Herrin, Illinois. Derrick was a man who loved his children and family. He had a heart so big that he was always friendly to everyone and helped...

Jan 25, 2021

Loren Ray Lemasters, 80, of Pittsburg, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 8:05 am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Loren was born September 6, 1940 in Creal Springs, the son of Floyd and Cynthia (Lamphere) Lemasters.  He married Barbara Jean Buckner on April 16, 1971 in Murphysboro and together they shared over 38 years of marriage. ...

Jan 24, 2021

Melanie Lynn Smith, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Melanie was born on October 17, 1959 in Marion to Orville Eugene and Shirley Fern (Grimes) Hill.  She married Charles Leonard Smith on January 11, 2011 and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Melanie worked in home care as a CNA.

Survivors include:

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Jan 23, 2021

Frank Engram, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 6:20pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Frank was born in Mt. Vernon on February 28, 1934, the son of Rube and Inez (Beckman) Engram. He married Marilyn Lockler in Herrin on February 14, 1985. She survives.

Frank was a member of the Harvest Time Worship Center in Herrin....

Jan 19, 2021

Reverend Mary L. Rodgers, 80, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

Mary was born on May 8, 1940 in Williamson County, Illinois to the late Lester and Lucy (Blumenstock) Rodgers.

Mary was a member of the Pulley’s Mill Pentecostal Church, north of Goreville. She helped the pastor at the...

Jan 17, 2021

Peggy Ann Borum-Wolaver, 58, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home.

Peggy was born on March 14, 1962 in Chicago Heights to William McCarty and Sandra (Personius) Graves.

Survivors include:

Best friend of 35 years-Ronnie Borum of Marion

Daughter-Amanda Jackson of Marion

Son-Justin Wolaver of Marion

Daughter-Kristen Wolaver of Marion

Daughter-Amber Huse of Marion

Grandchildren:

Daishen Williams...

Jan 16, 2021

Herrin- Ben Joseph Emery, age 71, of Herrin, passed away at 1:07pm on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in New Burnside.

Ben was born in Herrin on September 18, 1949, the son of Harold Dean and Frances (Tauro) Emery. He married Dianna Simmons in Herrin on September 22, 2001.

Ben had retired from Maytag and had worked as...

Jan 14, 2021

Arthur “Butch” Boatright, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Butch was born on July 20, 1939 in Marion to Joseph and Madge (Lanthrum) Boatright.  He married Lilly Stewart on May 25, 1963 in Marion.

Butch served in the U.S. Marine Corp.  He worked as a cable splicer for GTE and a...

Jan 14, 2021

Phyllis A. Frey, 80, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion.

Phyllis was born July 10, 1940 in Marion the daughter of Lawrence and Aline (Farmer) Radcliffe.  She married Kenneth L. Frey on February 23, 1957 in Marion and together they shared over 62 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 12, 2021

James Ronald “Ron” Joyner, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Ron was born on September 23, 1947 in Carbondale to Paul M. and Nita Jo (Webb) Joyner. He married Jean Ann Hunt at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in DuQuoin on September 23, 1978.

Ron was Treasurer for the City of Marion and was...

Jan 12, 2021

Randy Lee Dunn, 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Randy was born on August 12, 1961 in Marion to Joe and Susan (Douglas) Dunn.  He married Cathy Hoy on March 13, 2017 in Paducah and she survives.

Randy was a service tech for Ike Honda.  He was of Christian faith and loved motorcycles.

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Jan 11, 2021

Delores “Faye” Clayton, 76, of Carbondale, Illinois, formerly of Carterville, passed away at 10:41 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Faye was born on October 16, 1944 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter to the late Walter Ray and Harriet Alberta (Robertson) Smith. Faye married Danny Clayton on December 27, 1997 in Marion, Illinois and he survives.

Faye...

Jan 11, 2021

Herrin-Geraldine Briggance, 86, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Voyage Senior Living Center in Herrin.

Geraldine was born on March 11, 1934 in St. Louis to Harry and Margaret (Meister) Codori.  She married James Briggance on August 7, 1952 in Lenzburg, IL and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2000.

Geraldine worked as a sales...

Jan 6, 2021

Tom Wayne Christy, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on August 24, 1933 in Chicago to Franklin Wayne and Helen (Rosenwinkle) Christy.  He married Shirley Tersinor on April 24, 1976 in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.

Tom was a custom cabinet maker and a business rep for the Carpenters...

Jan 6, 2021

Lana Faye Emery, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Lana was born on October 23, 1949 in Harrisburg to Kenneth and Faye Marie (Hester) Thomas. Lana worked as a caregiver with the elderly. She was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle and loved the Lord and showing his love to people in need.

Survivors...

Jan 5, 2021

Rocky Emerson Cain entered this life and left this life in the same way, with his mom and dad by his side. Rocky was born to Robert E. and Debra L. Cain on July 6, 1982 and passed away January 5, 2021. Rocky was a simple man who loved his children and family. He was a talented artist who...

Jan 4, 2021

Nancy Ann Henley, 86, passed away peacefully Jan 4, 2021 in Clarksville, TN due to complications from Covid -19 coronavirus.

Born February 22, 1934 to Alice ‘Fern’ (nee Green) and William ‘Bill’ Howerton in Creal Springs, IL. Nancy and her siblings grew up in Creal Springs before moving to Marion, IL and Nancy attending Marion High School, class of...

Jan 3, 2021

Roberta R. (Odum) Castellano, 89 years old, died January 3, 2021. She passed peacefully under the care of St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Roberta was born January 20, 1931 to Daniel Barton and Eva (Rendleman) Odum. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 68 years, Marion J. Castellano, her toddler...

Jan 3, 2021

Kathleen Marie Buckingham, age 76, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen was born in Belleville on November 4, 1944, the daughter of Wesley William and Maude Rosamonde (North) Beimfohr. She married Ronald Dean Buckingham at the Bridal Cave in Camdenton, Missouri on September 10, 1966. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 2, 2021

Creal Springs- Harold Gene Smith, age 79, of Creal Springs, passed away at 10:02am on Saturday, January 2, 2020 at his home.

Harold was born in Creal Springs on July 7, 1941, the son of Rosa Belle (Mandrell) and George Elvis “Red” Smith.  He married Joan Carver on September 4, 1965 in Mauckport, Indiana. They have shared fifty-five years of...