Obituaries
Viola Laverne Guy
Apr 11, 2009
Herrin- Viola Laverne Guy, 76, of Herrin, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Viola was born on January 22, 1933 in Michigan to Wilford & Dorothy (Mitchel). She married Clarence M. Guy on November 11, 1977 in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1997. Mrs....
Wilma Lee Gothard
Apr 10, 2009
Herrin- Wilma Lee Gothard, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 2:50 AM, Friday, April 10, 2009 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Wilma was born on October 2, 1929 in Herrin to Carl & Dessie (Smith) Cannon. She married Paul E. Gothard in Pocahontas, Arkansas on September 16, 1946. Together they shared more than 57 years of marriage until...
Rachel Kella Rancilio
Apr 8, 2009
Energy- Rachel Kella Rancilio, 95, of Energy, formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:30 AM, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Rachel was born on March 24, 1914 in Herrin to Charles & Emma (Cislaghi) Marlow. She married Eugene Jim Rancilio on October 3, 1941 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1977. She...
Charles M. Stephenson
Apr 5, 2009
Marion- Charles M. Stephenson, 86, of Marion, passed away at 2:15 AM, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at his home. Charles was born on August 19, 1922 in Harrisburg to Louie M. & Nona (Wier) Stephenson. He married Opal R. Lollar on August 19, 1944 in Marion. She survives of Marion. Mr. Stephenson began his career teaching grade school in Williamson...
Herbert L. "Burr" Hill
Apr 5, 2009
Herbert L. Burr Hill, 71, of Carterville, formerly of Marion, passed away at 3:50 AM, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Burr was born on September 16, 1937 in Marion to Herbert & Lorene (McDannel) Hill. After his parents untimely passing, he was raised by his uncle & aunt- Orville & Alberta Hill. He married Shirley Milton...
Pete D. Cassulo
Apr 4, 2009
Herrin- Pete D. Cassulo, 97 of Herrin, passed away at 7:15 PM, Friday, April 3, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Pete was born on October 24, 1911 in Seatonville, IL, the son of Dominic & Louise (Benedetto) Cassulo. When Pete was one year old, his family moved to Herrin where he lived throughout his life. He was married by Fr. DeGaspri...
Peggy Ford
Apr 2, 2009
Peggy A. Ford, died on April 2, 2009 at 9:58 A.M. after a long illness with multiple myeloma. Peggy was the daughter of Leslie Merrill and Myrtle (Simpson) Clark. She was born October 14, 1926 on South 13th Street in Lawrenceville, Illinois. On December 20, 1947 she married Marion C. Ford in Robinson, Illinois. To this union two sons and...
Henry "Hank" Curl
Mar 30, 2009
Marion- Henry Hank Curl, 85, of Marion, passed away at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Hank was born on July 5, 1923 in Dallas, TX to Thomas and Charley (Maner) Curl. He married Margaret Huth on April 8, 1949 in Savannah, GA. She preceded him in death on December 13, 1999. He...
Abbie Adams
Mar 30, 2009
Abbie Danielle Adams, 6, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Abbie was born September 30, 2002 the daughter of Donald and Jamie (Browning) Adams in Marion. Abbie, a precious creation of God, has blessed the lives of every spirit that she has touched. She was truly loved since the day of her birth into...
Lindell Crosson
Mar 26, 2009
Lindell Crosson, 87, formerly of Creal Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 4:10 P.M. at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Lindell was born November 1, 1921 in Williamson County the son of Martin Crosson. He was raised by his Aunt Ida Radford after his Mother passed away when he was two and his Father the following...
Robert L. Mannie, Sr.
Mar 25, 2009
Herrin- ROBERT L. MANNIE SR, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 12:25pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Robert was born in Helena, Arkansas on July 22, 1936, the son of Tony and Sylvia (Rupert) Mannie. He married Jennet Thornton in Chicago on December 31, 1959. She survives in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm...
Wanda Marie Vodak
Mar 20, 2009
Wanda Marie Vodak, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:35 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Wanda was born September 11, 1924 the daughter of Ray & Mae (Boles) Newlin. She married Edward Vodak on February 21, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until his death on May 7, 2005....
Woodrow Wade
Mar 19, 2009
Johnston City Woodrow Wade, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:13 A.M. at Rehab and Care Center in Murphysboro. Woodrow was born in Johnston City on February 23, 1920, the son of Walter George and Nellie (Shrum) Wade. He married Dorothy Doerr in Marion. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2007. Woodrow was a member...
James R. Simmons
Mar 17, 2009
Desoto- James R. Simmons, age 61, of DeSoto, passed away at 5:36am on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion. James was born in Murphysboro on August 4, 1947, the son of James E. and Virginia Simmons. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in DeSoto and a United States Navy Veteran. He...
Clarence L. (Corky) Smith
Mar 16, 2009
Clarence L. Corky Smith, 50, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 2:08 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1958 the son of Gordon & Patricia (McComb) Smith in Rock Island County, Illinois. Corky attended Scottsboro Baptist Church and had worked as a mate for Ingram Barge Corporation. Corky is survived by; Son Gordon...
Gary A. Burke
Mar 15, 2009
Herrin- Gary A. Burke, 57, of Herrin, passed away at 1:22 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. As per Mr. Burkes wishes, his body will be cremated and private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial arrangements were made by Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association and...
Edna Pauline Spiller
Mar 14, 2009
Marion- With tender sadness we bid a fond farewell to Edna Pauline Spiller, 93, who passed away March 12, 2009, 11:20 PM, at the Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Pauline was born on December 3, 1915 in Simpson to Henry & Texas (Smart) Waters. She married Clyde R. Spiller in Golconda. On April 26, 1966, she and Clyde, were involved in...
Shirley Reynolds Wagy
Mar 11, 2009
Shirley Reynolds Wagy, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 4:25 A.M. at her home. Shirley was born February 14, 1936 in Troy, Tennessee the daughter of William and Clarabelle (Lintz) Owens. She married Lloyd Jim Reynolds in August, 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1992. Later she married Roger Wagy and he preceded her in...
Perry Hilliard
Mar 11, 2009
Perry Albert Hilliard, 84 passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 8:45 A.M. at Helia Healthcare of Carbondale. Perry was a lifetime resident of Marion, born August 10, 1924 the son of Robert and Dorothy (Merrell) Hilliard. He married Betty Jane Phillips on June 29, 1976 in Murphysboro and together they have shared over 32 years of marriage. Perry...
Billie Marie Hestand
Mar 10, 2009
Herrin- BILLIE MARIE (VAUGHN) HESTAND, mother of Dorothy (Vaughn) Lukens, passed away at 9:50am on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Frankfort Care Center in West Frankfort, at the age of 100. Billie was born on May 5, 1908 in Adamsville, AL to Lincoln & Drucilla (Nichols) Cooper. She married Adolf Vaughn in 1923 in Herrin. He preceded her in death...
