Obituaries

Dec 20, 2020

Marion- Donald Ray Newton, age 64, of Marion, passed away at 6:24am on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Donald was born in Marion on June 5, 1956, the son of Howard and Mary (Rice) Newton. He married Pamela Sue Null in Marion on October 10, 1997. She survives in Marion.

Prior to his retirement, Don had worked as...

Dec 19, 2020

Lacey Denise Havlicek, 35, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:14am at her home.

Lacey was born in June 30, 1985 in Walworth, WI to Frank Havlicek and Jo Ann Zimmerman.

Lacey is survived by her husband, Kevin Peebels; step daughter, Elizabeth Gentry; brother, Mike Zimmerman; aunt, Traci Smith; cousins, Cera Zimmerman, Matthew Smith, Alayna Beoth...

Dec 18, 2020

Marion-Maxine Atkisson, 97, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.

Maxine was born on March 3, 1923 in Cambria to Lee and Agnes (Aldridge) Modglin.

Maxine was a member of Third Baptist Church and the Marion Senior Citizens Center.

Survivors include:

Sisters-Betty Atkisson and Peggy Rendleman

Brother-Richard Modglin

Sons-Gary Atkisson and Rick (Debbie) Atkisson,...

Dec 18, 2020

Marion- Robert Donald Johnson, age 79, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 7:10pm on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Lourdes Hospice in Paducah, Kentucky with his loving family at his bedside.

Robert was born in Dexter, Missouri on June 14, 1941, the son of Donald Gibson and Melba (Weigel) Johnson. He married Sandra Jane Ozment in Lebanon, Illinois on August...

Dec 17, 2020

William "Bill" Lester Harris, 84 years old of Marion, IL, passed away on December 17, 2020 at the VA Medical Center, Marion, IL. He was born March 27, 1936, in Watseka, IL. Bill was the son of James Clarence Harris and Anna nee, Butzow Harris.

Bill worked nine years as an electrician and technician for the United...

Dec 17, 2020

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Johnny Leach passed away at his home at the age of 78.  

Johnny was born on February 3, 1942 in Eastern Kentucky as Johnny would say “to a coal miner’s daughter”. 

Growing up he did not attend school; he had an instructor come to his home and provided an education until he was 17...

Dec 16, 2020

Leroy L. Brueckman, 84, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 6:55 am at Carrier Mills Nursing Home.

Leroy was born April 8, 1936 in Chicago the son of Leonard and Edith (Weisse) Brueckman.  He married Joan Fleebe on April 12, 1958 in Chicago and together they shared over 59 years of marriage until her death on...

Dec 15, 2020

Ann Tanner, age 81, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 4:00am on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her home in Marion.

Ann was born in Stewart County, Tennessee on April 30, 1939, the daughter of Sperlin and Macil (Cheatham) Robertson. She married Lyman Tanner in Herrin on June 21, 1963. He survives in Marion. Together, they have shared more than...

Dec 15, 2020

Betty Lee Ralls (Blackwell), 84, of Creal Springs went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020 at 4:06 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center with her children by her side.

Graveside services for Betty will be on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 3pm at Creal Springs Cemetery.  Reverend Jeff Morrow and Reverend Ben Taylor will be officiating. ...

Dec 13, 2020

Marion- Dorcas R. Miller, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 2:55am on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorcas was born in Ina, Illinois on September 8, 1936, the daughter of Harry and Della (House) Dunbar.  She married Robert E. “Gene” Miller on July 2, 1954 in Ina. He preceded her in death on...

Dec 11, 2020

June Eleanor Kersten was called to spend Christmas with Jesus on December 11, 2020. June may have had many titles and worked many places, but what truly describes her occupation is “Mother,” “Grandmother,” and “Great Grandmother.”

June was preceded in death by her parents, Helge Edwin Lundberg and Hannah Victoria Lundberg, a brother, Roy Lundberg, and one granddaughter, Lori Rachael Zukas.

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Dec 10, 2020

Betty Ramsey, 96, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Brookdale West End, in Richmond, Virginia.She was born on November 7, 1924 in Metropolis, Illinois to George R. and Gula (Hedden) Ditterline.  She married The Rev. Hubert Eugene (Gene) Ramsey on April 16, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1983.Mrs. Ramsey was a gifted musician who employed her...

Dec 10, 2020

Betty Ramsey, 96, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Brookdale West End, in Richmond, Virginia.She was born on November 7, 1924 in Metropolis, Illinois to George R. and Gula (Hedden) Ditterline.  She married The Rev. Hubert Eugene (Gene) Ramsey on April 16, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1983.Mrs. Ramsey was a gifted musician who employed her...

Dec 9, 2020

Pauline Norman, 84, passed away at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at The Anchor of The Voyage Senior Living in Marion, surrounded by love.

Pauline was born June 20, 1936, in Johnston City, the daughter of Paul and Sylvia (Robertson) Dascotte.

After graduating high school, she worked for the E. Blankenship & Co. in Marion before marriage.

She married...

Dec 9, 2020

Charles Louis Dismore, 70, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:17 am at Herrin Hospital after a long illness.

Charles was born December 10, 1949 in Fort Knox, Kentucky the son of James C. and Fay (Black) Dismore.

Because Charles was born while his father was in the military, they lived in several places including Germany. ...

Dec 9, 2020

Shirley Ann Barlow, age 74, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.

Shirley was born on April 27, 1946 in Marion, a daughter of William Pete and Lorraine (Cooksey) Hindman. She married Michael L. Barlow in Paducah, Kentucky on February 14, 1996, and he survives. She worked as a dental assistant...

Dec 7, 2020

Marion- Carmeline "Carmie" Antoinette Hill, age 89, of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Sunshine Gardens in Marion.

Carmeline was born in Johnston City on May 18, 1931, the daughter of Santo “Sam” Lo Bue and raised by her loving mother and beloved step-father- Aleene (Racine) and Mario J. Carnaghi.  She married Floyd Lee Hill. He preceded...

Dec 5, 2020

Marion- Jade Marie Beasley, age 11, of Marion, passed from this life on to her Heavenly home on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

The daughter of Jessica Marie (Mandrell) Bradley and Gregory Michael Beasley, Jade was born in Marion on August 3, 2009.  She was a sixth grader at Marion Junior High School.

Funny, smart, and sassy, Jade liked playing outside...

Dec 4, 2020

Imogene Graves, 92, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Manor Court of Carbondale.

Imogene was born on the family farm in Williamson County on March 25, 1928, the daughter of Roy and Helen (Chase) Roper. She married Charles C. Graves on July 17, 1946 in Morganfield, Kentucky. Together, they shared 72 years of marriage. He...

Dec 2, 2020

Gene Hankins, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home.

Gene was born on March 10, 1937 in Harco to Lyman and Lillian (Schwartz) Hankins.  He married Linda Thompson on December 24, 1956 in Brookport.

Gene worked in sales at Napa Auto parts for 45 years.

Survivors include:

Wife-Linda Hankins of Marion

Daughter-Darla and John Abney of...