Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

Marion-Ruth Irene Gurley, 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home.

Ruth was born on December 27, 1923 in Johnson County to Dolph and Della (Monroe) Walker Stokes. She married Lora J. Gurley on October 21, 1939.

Ruth spent most of her life as a homemaker. She loved gospel music and enjoyed going...

Jun 15, 2019

Marion-Donald Tisch, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Donald was born on January 30, 1930 in Johnston City to Raymond and Lena (Rains) Tisch. He married Betty Brewer on July 25, 1959. She preceded him in death on December 11, 2014.

Donald served in the U.S. Army during...

Jun 14, 2019

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Jun 13, 2019

Linda Vondane Cartner, age 73, of Carterville, passed away at 11:25am on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Energy.

Linda was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 4, 1946, the daughter of Bonard and Jewel (Jacobs) Cartner.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Hope Church; 7373 Old Highway...

Jun 12, 2019

West Frankfort-Debra Ferrel Angel Curry, 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Debra was born on October 8, 1958 in Benton to Ferrell Eugene and Geneva (Tucker) Curry.

Survivors include:

Sisters:

Rev. Naomi Edmonds and husband Richard of Nashville, IL

Leatta Baney and husband Wayne of West Frankfort

...

Jun 11, 2019

Goreville-Delores Ann Carey, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home.

Delores was born on August 9, 1941 in Johnston City to Elmer and Edna (Rodden) Dawes.

Delores was a hairstylist for 27 years at Hair Reaction in Goreville.

Survivors include: Sons-Jeff Carey (Michael Oschmyanec) of Goreville and Brian (Gina) Carey of St. Louis...

Jun 8, 2019

Selena R. Hancock, age 57 of Pittsburg IL passed away June 8th, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born April 13th, 1962 to Lavern and Sue Ellen Johnson. Her maiden name was Johnson and she was also known by her married last names Brozowski and Arnold. She left behind four wonderful children whom she raised alone....

Jun 8, 2019

Jun 7, 2019

Jun 7, 2019

 

Creal Springs- Our beloved mom, Rebecca “Sue” (McCuan) Bradley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:43 PM, Friday, June 7, 2019. She was born In Johnson Co., Illinois October 29, 1940. She was 78 years, 7 months, and 9 days old. She was the daughter of the late Guy and Mary (Crews) McCuan. Sue married...

Jun 7, 2019

Herrin- Michael W. Louden, age 64, of Marion, passed away at 4:10am on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home in Herrin.

Michael was born in Chicago on April 22, 1955, the son of William and Carol (Dallas) Louden. He worked as an electrical engineer for EMAC of Carbondale. Mike was a member of the Herrin VFW Auxiliary and...

Jun 6, 2019

Marion-Jayne Boaz, 59, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home.

Jayne was born on September 11, 1959 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO to Milton and Mary (Winchester) Boaz.

Jayne retired from the VA after working there for 35 years. She attended Grange Hall Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Survivors...

Jun 4, 2019

Dolly Irene Hudgens, 73, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7:34 pm at her home.

Dolly was born September 5, 1945 in Marion. She was the daughter of Carl L. and Ethel I. (Davis) Kelton. She married Carl B. Hudgens on May 21, 1987, who survives her.

In addition to her husband, Dolly is survived...

Jun 3, 2019

Jun 2, 2019

Johnston City-Roy Pierce, 59, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.

Roy was born on December 4, 1959 in Herrin to Ralph and Rosalie (Cheatham) Pierce. He married Pam Pierce on June 12, 2009.

Roy served in the U.S Army and was a military cook. He was a former employee of SIU.

Survivors include:...

May 30, 2019

May 22, 2019

Thomas Jefferson Throgmorton, age 95, of Marion, passed away at his home at 9:07am on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, with his loving family at his side.

Just a simple country boy, Thomas Jefferson Throgmorton – the son of Thomas Jefferson and Edith (Chitty) Throgmorton was born in Goreville, Illinois on November 4, 1923. Tom was a proud Army Air...

May 22, 2019

Goreville- Michael Dale Wise, 67, of Goreville, passed away at 11:28 AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Michael was born on May 10, 1952 in Mattoon to Dale and Betty (Miller) Wise. He was retired from the Village of Goreville where he worked many years in the water department. He also mowed lawns for various friends and neighbors....