Obituaries
James Michael Tolbert
Jan 1, 2008
Pittsburg- JAMES MICHAEL TOLBERT, age 55, of Pittsburg, passed away at 2:54pm on Sunday, December 30, 2007 at his home in Pittsburg. James was born on October 30, 1952 in Marion, the son of James W. and Wilma G. (Fox) Tolbert. He was self-employed and also worked at Anderson Warehouse. Mr. Tolbert was of Baptist faith. Survivors include his mother-...
David Michael Hopkins
Dec 31, 2007
Zeigler- David Michael Hopkins, 62, of Zeigler, passed away at 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 30, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by his family. David was born on June 28, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to Charles & Martha (Spinner) Hopkins. He married Kay (Laramore) Oshia in Patosi, MO on January in 1983. Mr. Hopkins retired from Vogler Ford...
Don R. Walker
Dec 30, 2007
Marion- Don R. Walker, 63, of Marion, passed away at 10:04 AM, Friday, December 28, 2007, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Herrin on August 2, 1944 to Robert & Eddybelle (Darnell) Walker Jones and was raised by his grandparents, Hubert & Ida Walker who dearly loved him. He married his loving wife Brenda...
Donald F. Head
Dec 30, 2007
Marion- Donald F. Head, 83, of Marion, passed away at 1:47 AM, Sunday, December 30, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Donald was born on January 17, 1924 in Evansville, IN to William & Rhoda (Barlett) Head. He married Josephine (Badje) Mayland on November 10, 1987 in Marion. She survives of Marion. Mr. Head served his country during WWII while enlisted in...
Jennifer Lynn Hoeller
Dec 28, 2007
Carbondale- Jennifer Lynn Hoeller, 41, of Carbondale, passed away at 7:42 AM, Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jennifer was born on August 28, 1966 in Blue Island, Illinois to Theodore & Jeannette (Bailey) Hoeller. The things that made Jennifer happy in life were her family, her friends and her dog Willow. She was a hard worker...
Mary Edna Harper
Dec 26, 2007
MARIONMary Edna Harper, 86, of Marion passed away at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Mary was born February 8, 1921 in Marion, the daughter of Kenneth D. and Julia (Crenshaw) Alexander. She was a great granddaughter of Robert and Jane Crenshaw, early settlers of Williamson County and founder of Crenshaw Crossing....
Phyllis Vinyard
Dec 26, 2007
Marion- PHYLLIS VINYARD, age 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 2:25am on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Phyllis was born on November 6, 1929 in Belton, Missouri, the daughter of C.L. and Dorethea (Palmer) Lawrence. She and her husband, Paul, shared fifty-eight years of marriage. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Vinyard was a member...
Nadine Louise Murrah
Dec 24, 2007
Herrin-Nadine Louise Murrah departed this life at 8:35 p.m., Sunday, December 23, 2007, with her family at her side. Nadine was born March 6, 1926, in Johnston City, the seventh of twelve children born to Thomas Edward and Annie (Hampsey) Hyden. Nadine attended school in Shakerag and Johnston City. At the age of seventeen, Nadine left southern Illinois for Ypsilanti,...
Charles R. Raglin
Dec 23, 2007
Marion- CHARLES RAYMOND Sonny RAGLIN, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:05am on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at his home in Marion. Charles was born on December 7, 1923 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Raymond and Pearl (Groves) Raglin. Raised in Marion, Charles later moved to Lockport. He was employed for many years by Signal Delivery, which...
Ralph L. Fox
Dec 22, 2007
Marion- RALPH L. FOX, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 6:45am on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his daughters home in Marion. Ralph was born in Dykersburg, IL on April 12, 1924, the son of Mood and Grace (Wymann) Fox. He married Leina Hill on July 9, 1950 in Pochahontis, Arkansas. They shared fifty-three years of marriage, until her...
Aletha King
Dec 14, 2007
Marion Aletha M. King, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 9:10 P.M. at Whispering Oaks. Aletha was born August 1, 1924 the daughter of Charles & Eva (Cooper) Jack. She married Earl King on May 6, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri and together they were blessed with over 58 years of marriage until his death on December...
Janet Kay
Dec 14, 2007
Herrin- Janet Clare Ament Kay, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 4:50 PM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Janet was born on April 20, 1939 in Herrin to Carlyle & Mae Kelly (Pace) Ament. Janet worked many years as a licensed practical nurse at various hospitals and nursing homes and for Dr. Fine in Herrin. She obtained her...
Roy King
Dec 12, 2007
Marion Roy J. King, 61, died on Monday December 10, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at his home. Roy was born September 11, 1946 in Urbana, Illinois the son of Roy James & Mary Aleen (Kimble) King. He married Elizabeth Thompson on August 23, 1982 in Marion and she preceded him in death on October 20, 1996. Roy proudly served during...
Kathleen Cash
Dec 8, 2007
Bush- KATHLEEN CASH, age 87, of Lancaster, CA, formerly of Bush, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster, CA. Kathleen was born in Bush on November 5, 1920, one of nine siblings. Her parents were Verbia and Jesse James Hester. Survivors include Two Sons and Daughters-In-Law- Richard L. and Dorothy Lathrop...
James H. Clark
Dec 2, 2007
Marion James H. Clark 87, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 12:28 P.M. at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. James was born December 1, 1920 the son of Hearsley and Margaret (Greeney) Clark in Pittsburg. He was raised by his grandfather John Greeney. James was united in marriage to Lois Mae Kelton on March 11, 1939 in Cape...
Rosemary Berkel Crisp
Dec 2, 2007
Marion Rosemary Berkel Crisp, a noted business leader, womens healthcare activist, philanthropist and mother of six children died Saturday, December 1, 2007, surrounded by her loving family, after a 12-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Crisp was recently honored by Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) with its prestigious Inspiring Women of Achievement Award in...
Wendell L. Rice
Dec 1, 2007
Johnston City- Wendell L. Rice, 74, of Johnston City, passed away peacefully after a short but courageous battle with cancer at 7:58 PM, Friday, November 30, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wendell was born on September 11, 1933 in Herrin to Clyde & Aileen (McNeill) Rice. He graduated from Herrin High School in 1951. He married...
William L. "Bill" Mason
Dec 1, 2007
Colp- William L. Bill Mason, age 64, of Colp, died at 3:35pm on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at his home in Colp. William was born in Herrin on July 30, 1943, the son of William and Marie (Yancy) Mason. He served his country while enlisted in the United States Army Reserve. After his discharge he came home and worked as...
Ronald D. Watson
Nov 27, 2007
Marion Ronald Duane Watson, 54, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 3:30 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ron was born January 12, 1953 in Gary, Indiana the son of Clayborn & Shirley (Johnson) Watson. He is survived by: Father Clayborn Watson of Las Vegas, NV Two Sons; Jeff Watson of Demotte, IN Matthew Watson of New Castle,...
David Dell Barlett
Nov 26, 2007
Carbondale- DAVID DELL BARLETT, age 60, of Carbondale, passed away at 2:25pm on Monday, November 26, 2007 at his home. David was born in Princeton, Indiana on January 30, 1947, the son of Harold J. and Donna Frances (Karr) Barlett. He married Rachael J. Ward on September 1, 1973, in Jackson County. Together, they have shared 34 years of marriage....
