Obituaries
Eddie Mitchell
Jan 27, 2019
Marion-Eddie “Sidekick” Mitchell, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home. Eddie was born on August 19, 1953 in Saline County to Edward and Barbara (Lucas) Mitchell. He married Carol Bell on September 22, 1990 in Paulton. Eddie loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting his guns, arrowhead hunting, driving in the countryside and camping. Survivors...
Allen Ray Douglas
Jan 26, 2019
Marion-Allen Ray Douglas, 88, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the VA Medical Center. Allen was born on January 16, 1931 in Marion to Andy and Bessie (Geer) Douglas. He married Sharon (Joram) Middleton in 1976 and she survives. Allen served in the U.S. Navy during the Korea era. He was the former...
Patricia Ann Lawwill
Jan 25, 2019
Herrin- PATRICIA A. LAWWILL, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 10:54am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Patricia was born in Herrin on October 4, 1944, the daughter of John R. and Evelyn Joyce (Shoemake) Berra. She married Lindsey Clell Lawwill, Jr, in Herrin on December 19, 1965. Together, they shared forty-two years of marriage. He...
Charles Ice
Jan 22, 2019
Sebring, FL-Charles Ice, 89, formerly of West Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Sebring, Fl. Charles was born on August 6, 1929 in Murphysboro to Marion and Eula (Peterson) Ice. He married D. Madeline Winder and she preceded him in death on August 10, 1968. Charles was in the U.S. Air Force and served in Korea. He...
Shirley A. Marlow-Anderson
Jan 22, 2019
Shirley A. Marlow-Anderson passed away peacefully at 4:30am on Jan. 22, 2019 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion Illinois. Shirley was 95 years old. Shirley was born September 7, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Hobert and Eunice Givens. When Shirley was 4 months old, the family moved to Herrin to live and work. Shirley's father, Hobert, died...
Denise Sizemore
Jan 22, 2019
Herrin- Denise Sizemore, age 68, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Denise was born in Herrin on March 2, 1950, the daughter of Lum and Opal (Parmley) Clayton. Prior to her retirement, she had worked in dietary at Herrin Hospital. Survivors include: Daughter- Becky Wolf of...
LaDonna Stallons
Jan 22, 2019
Herrin- LaDonna Jean Stallons, age 78, of Herrin, passed away at 5:20am on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. LaDonna was born in Herrin on January 6, 1941. She married John Stallons, Jr. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2007. LaDonna was a homemaker, adored by many. She will be truly...
Jim Pursell
Jan 22, 2019
Herrin- James R. “Jim” Pursell, 75, of Herrin passed away at 11:57 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Jim was born on June 28, 1943 in Pinckneyville to Elmer A. and Maxine (Tucker) Pursell. He married Janet L. Gibner on April 27, 1963 in Du Quoin. She survives of Herrin. Jim was the longtime owner...
Loretta E. Lambert
Jan 20, 2019
Marion-Loretta Ellen Lambert, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Integrity Healthcare in Marion. Loretta was born on May 7, 1934 in Creal Springs to George and Bertha Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 45 years, Raymond Lambert; her husband of 13 years, Edward Jackson and brothers, Alva Odell Davis, Ronald Gene...
Catherine Jensen
Jan 18, 2019
Marion- Catherine M. Jensen, 65, of Marion, formerly of Millville, NJ, passed away at 9:10 AM, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Catherine was born on September 2, 1953 in Millville, NJ to John B. and Joan “Shirley” (Sparks) Porter. She was married and her husband preceded her in death. She was a hardworking woman...
Wanda A. McCabe
Jan 15, 2019
Creal Springs- Wanda A. McCabe, age 89, of Creal Springs, passed away at 12:25am on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Wanda was born in Harrisburg on April 20, 1929, the daughter of James B. and Clara Agnes (Speaks) Hancock. She married Allan L. McCabe on August 16, 1958 in Marion at St. Joseph’s Catholic...
Ruth Afton Blackburn
Jan 15, 2019
Ruth Blackburn went to meet her Lord on January 15, 2019 after a long, happy life of 107 years. Ruth Afton McKinney Blackburn was born in Creal Springs Illinois to Rev. and Mrs. J.W. McKinney on August 9, 1911. She was the sixth child and only daughter, having as brothers Harvey Leigh, Robert Edwin, Wendell Hubert, and two stillborn infants....
Curt Williams
Jan 13, 2019
Curtis Roger “Curt” Williams, 81, of Creal Springs, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born on November 14, 1937 in rural Creal Springs, the son of Orval & Betty (Hood) Williams. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Elaine Sue...
Bud Farley
Jan 13, 2019
Herrin- James Allen “Bud” Farley, 86 of Herrin, passed away at 8:30 AM, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home. Bud was born on March 7, 1932 in Herrin to Ed and Mabel (Hagler) Farley, Sr. He married Charlotte J. Willis on November 6, 1954 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. He was a US Army veteran and served his...
Sara E. Peters
Jan 13, 2019
Johnston City- Sara Elizabeth Peters, 98, of Johnston City, passed away at 7:42, AM, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Sara was born on October 25, 1920 in Hannibal, MO to Clarence and Mae (Nunns) Sandige. She was a hard working talented woman who loved the Lord. She was a member of the Baptist church in Shelbyville, MO. She...
Alan Miller
Jan 12, 2019
Marion-Alan Lynn Miller passed away at 11:05AM on Saturday January 12th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Manor Court of Carbondale. He was born in Marion, IL on December 8th, 1938 to the late George Miller and Virginia Louise (Powless) Miller. Alan graduated from Marion High School in 1956. He was a hard worker and spent his 20’s and...
Jenny McCluckie
Jan 11, 2019
Energy- Virginia Lee “Jenny” McCluckie, 84, of Energy, passed away at 4:25 AM, Friday, January 11, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Jenny was born on January 8, 1935 in Carterville to Carl William and Lillian Pauline (Chew) Bollinger. She married Michael G. McCluckie on June 26, 1982 in Marion. He survives of Energy. She was retired from the Marion Holiday Inn...
Frankie Poole
Jan 8, 2019
Tunnel Hill-Frankie Lee Poole, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Frankie was born on July 5, 1957 in Union County to Manford and Rosanna (Schierbaum) Poole. He married Penny Cathey on December 26, 2001 in Tunnel Hill. Frankie was a member of the NRA and worked for Robinson Construction in Perryville,...
Carolyn Fowler
Jan 7, 2019
Marion-Carolyn Fowler, 78, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born on April 26, 1940 in Marion to Leo and Pearl (Whitecotton) Followell. She married Loran Fowler on October 3, 1959 at First Baptist Church in Marion. Carolyn and Loran started and successfully ran Fowler Heating and Cooling since 1979. She...
James Leroy White
Jan 2, 2019
Marion- James Leroy White, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 11:42pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. James was born in Marion on March 26, 1936, the son of Joseph Elmer and Helen Marie (Whiting) White. He married Linda Sue Dillon in Marion on August 22, 1964. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2013. Prior...
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