Obituaries

Raymond Lee Odle

Raymond Lee Odle

Feb 24, 2019

Dr. Raymond Lee Odle, “Ray”, 87, departed this earthly life Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois. Ray was born April 2, 1931 in West Frankfort to Charles and Edith (Lawrence) Odle. He was united in marriage to Mildred Peebles on October 14, 1951 at the Baptist Foundation at SIU in Carbondale. Mildred...

Sue Nell Cooper

Sue Nell Cooper

Feb 22, 2019

Herrin- Sue Nell Cooper, age 83, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 1:47pm on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her daughter’s home, with her loving family by her bedside. Sue was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on December 28, 1935, the daughter of Jessie and Sybal Pauline (Harp) Carter.  She married Joseph Melvin Cooper in Marked Tree, Arkansas on September...

Geraldine "Gerry" Hays

Geraldine "Gerry" Hays

Feb 20, 2019

Geraldine “Gerry” Hays, of Herrin, died at Herrin Hospital on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:35pm, just two days after her 93rd birthday. Gerry was born in Zeigler, Illinois, on the 18th of February, 1926, the first-born of three daughters for Olin and Agnes Berry. She spent her childhood as most Southern Illinoisans at that time did, being shielded from...

Alex Eugene "Butch" Connell

Alex Eugene "Butch" Connell

Feb 19, 2019

Marion-Alex Eugene “Butch” Connell, 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the CLC at the Marion VA. Alex was born on July 2, 1945 in Marion to Alex and Ethel (Blue) Connell. He was a graduate of Marion High School and graduated from SIU with a degree in forestry. Alex served in the U.S. Army. He worked as...

Josephine Prewitt

Josephine Prewitt

Feb 18, 2019

Herrin- Josephine H. Prewitt, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 6:31 PM, Monday, February 18, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Josephine was born on April 13, 1944 in Simpson to William David and Beulah Mae (Holbrook) Lovall. She married Richard L. Prewitt on January 9, 1966 in Litchfield. He resides in Herrin. She was a hardworking woman who began her career...

Lela M. "Granny" Terry

Lela M. "Granny" Terry

Feb 15, 2019

Marion- Lela M. “Granny” Terry, age 98, of Marion, passed away at 3:30am on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Lela was born in Williamson County on December 31, 1920, the daughter of Raymond and Hulda (Harris) Talley.  She married Guy E. Terry in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on December 10, 1939. He preceded her in...

Rickey Lee McReynolds

Rickey Lee McReynolds

Feb 10, 2019

Rick was born January 27, 1964 and lost his battle with cancer February 10, 2019. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1989 to 1991, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He is survived by his mother – Beverly Mahan, father – Kenneth McReynolds, children Brandon Craig and Derrick McReynolds, siblings – Scott (Pam) McReynolds, Kim (Dennis)...

Margaret E. Sipe

Margaret E. Sipe

Feb 9, 2019

Lake of Egypt- Margaret E. Sipe, age 91, of Lake of Egypt, passed away at 10am on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Margaret was born in Harvey, Illinois on December 2, 1927, the daughter of Dewey and Emma (Buddenbaum) Goot. She married Paul Sipe and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2017....

Rhonda Jo Triplett

Rhonda Jo Triplett

Feb 8, 2019

Rhonda Jo Triplett, of Herrin, IL, lost her battle to breasts cancer and passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 08, 2019. Rhonda was born to Paula Jo Severs (Dunning) and Garry Curtright on October 4, 1969, she was raised in Herrin, Illinois by Paula and stepfather Danny Severs. Rhonda was a joyous, loving...

James Murphy

James Murphy

Feb 8, 2019

Marion-On Friday, February 8, 2019 the good Lord called another angel home, James Marshall Murphy. James was born on April 26, 1978 in Herrin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Orpha Murphy and his grandparents, Ray and Anna Mae Murphy. James is survived by his wife, Tayelea Murphy; father, Taft Murphy; grandma, Lou Dean Ellison; daughters, Dorothy Nicole...

Kathy J. (Allen) Raudenbush

Kathy J. (Allen) Raudenbush

Feb 8, 2019

Kathy J. (Allen) Raudenbush, 58, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 1:15 pm at her home in Marion. Kathy was born November 7, 1960 in Carbondale the daughter of William and Barbara (Clark) Allen. She married Richard Raudenbush. She enjoyed crocheting. Kathy was always helping others in any way she could.  She was a loving mother...

Perry L. "P.L." Montgomery

Perry L. "P.L." Montgomery

Feb 8, 2019

Marion- Perry L. “P.L.” Montgomery, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 3:12pm on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Perry was born in Williamson County on March 11, 1928, the son of H.D. and Inez (Albright) Montgomery. He married Betty McGee in Osceola, Arkansas on November 2, 1946. She survives in Marion. Mr. Montgomery was a retired minister,...

Marsha Holmes

Marsha Holmes

Feb 5, 2019

Marion-Marsha Holmes, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Marsha was born on April 5, 1948 in Williamson County to Lloyd and Alma (Cardwell) McKinney.  She married Bill Holmes in Williamson County on October 7, 1966. Marsha was a longtime secretary for Roberts Insurance in Marion.  She was a member of First Baptist Church...

Lloyd Sullins, Jr.

Lloyd Sullins, Jr.

Feb 4, 2019

Marion – Lloyd L. Sullins, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, February 04, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lloyd was born on December 23, 1939 in Marion to Lloyd and Ruth Ann (Roberts) Sullins, Sr. He married Nancy Doty on June 13, 1959 in Cedar Grove “Dog Walk” and together they shared over 57 years of marriage. Lloyd worked...

Donda K. Coomes

Donda K. Coomes

Feb 4, 2019

Christopher- Donda K. Coomes, age 52, of Christopher, passed away at 9:47am on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.   Donda was born on May 31, 1966 in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of James Edward and Sandra Sue (Brown) Hensley. She was a homemaker.   As per her wishes, Donda will be cremated. Private memorial services will be held...

Warren Neil Buescher

Warren Neil Buescher

Feb 3, 2019

Warren N Buescher of Carbondale, formerly Chester, passed away Sunday, February, 3, at age 84. Warren dedicated his life to the education of children, beginning as an elementary school teacher, then as an educational administrator following the completion of his Masters in Education Administration from SIU-C, and to his family with wife Ruth Buescher.  He was an active member in the...

David A. Quinn

David A. Quinn

Feb 3, 2019

Herrin- David A. Quinn, 46, of Herrin, passed away at 11:45AM, Sunday, February 3, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital. David was born on April 24, 1972 in Stanford, KY to Roger Allen and Beverly Carol (Taylor) Quinn. He has worked the last several years as an estimator for A-1 Buildings in Pittsburg. He was protestant and enjoyed spending time...

Cedrick Lemar Marshall

Cedrick Lemar Marshall

Feb 3, 2019

A Life Remembered

Cedrick Lemar Marshall was born at Herrin Hospital, in Herrin, IL on Wednesday March 18, 1987. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2019 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. He received his GED. Cedrick loved hosting cookouts for his family and friends he actually thought he was The Master Chef...

Edward Miller, Sr.

Edward Miller, Sr.

Feb 2, 2019

Marion-Edward E. Miller, Sr., 83, passed away on February 2, 2019 at his home. Edward was born on August 18, 1935 in Saline County to Everett and Pauline (Graves) Miller. He attended Cain Country School, Harrisburg High School and received his Civil Engineering Degree from Oklahoma State.  Edward married Linda Hayes and they shared over 27 years of marriage. Edward...

Adra Kennedy

Adra Kennedy

Jan 29, 2019

Marion-Adra Kennedy, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Adra was born on April 17, 1950 in Carbondale to Bill and Patricia (Baker) Corder. She married Conard Kennedy and they shared 42 years of marriage. Adra retired from the Federal Prison in Marion after working there for 27 years. She was a member of First Baptist...