Obituaries
Beverly Ann Hazelwood
Jan 17, 2022
Beverly Ann Hazelwood (Hopper) was born February 5, 1950, in Springfield, IL. She passed away on January 17, 2022, where she wanted to be, in her home with her family. Bev is greatly missed by her family and her many friends. Bev grew up in Modesto, IL where she graduated from Northwestern High School in 1968. She spent a short...
Herman Parks, Jr.
Jan 17, 2022
Herman Parks Jr., age 90, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Herman was born January 16, 1932 in rural Carrier Mills, Illinois, a son of Herman and Myrta (Reed) Parks. He married Julia Edith Johns on April 01, 1957 in Harrisburg, IL.
Herman graduated Crab Orchard High School, where he...
William Gene Williams
Jan 9, 2022
William Gene Williams, age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Herrin Hospital with his family by his side.
William was born September 12, 1938 in Herrin, Illinois, the only child of William and Mary Francis (Higdon) Williams. He married Patricia Gale Bush and she preceded him in death in 1995. He was blessed to have...
Charlie Garavaglia
Jan 8, 2022
Charles Domenick "Charlie" Garavaglia, age 69, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 5:52pm on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Herrin Hospital, with his loving family at his side.
Charlie was born November 30, 1952 in Herrin, a son of Jim Ross and Lois Mae "Missy" (Gentry) Garavaglia. He married the love of his life, Linda M. Smith on October...
William E. Cook
Jan 7, 2022
William E. Cook "Bill", age 89, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Bill was born March 11, 1932 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois, a son of Howard and Hazel (Terry) Cook. He married Donna J. Sussenbach on August 31, 1957 in Greenville, Illinois.
Bill joined the US Army from 1952 -...
Sheila Kay Baseden
Jan 4, 2022
Sheila Kay Baseden, age 59, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.
Sheila was born October 31, 1962 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Johnny Gordon Hess and Phyllis (Jarvis) Gulley.
She is survived by three children, Jeremy Hess, Michael Hess, and April Holtz; three grandchildren, Austin Hess, Journey Banks, and Brennen Hess;...
Tracey Lynn Alex
Jan 3, 2022
On January 3rd, 2022, Heaven welcomed a very special and beautiful woman, Tracey Lynn Alex nee Miller. A beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. Tracey was born in Champaign, Illinois on April 2, 1970 to Larry and Nancy (nee Humes) Vaughn. She graduated Champaign / Urbana High School in 1988. She worked as a Waitress in the...
Floyd Deon "Chick" Rich
Jan 3, 2022
Floyd Deon Rich "Chick", age 81, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, Illinois.
Chick was born April 13, 1940 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Everett and Opal (Ralls) Rich Sr. He married Joyce A. Vaughn in June of 1960 in Creal Springs, IL. Chick was a graduate of Marion...
Dorothy Oakley Clark
Dec 29, 2021
Dorothy Oakley Clark, age 99, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, formerly of Marion, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dorothy was born November 12, 1922 in Pittsburg, Illinois. She is survived by: Sons - James C. Oakley and wife Annette, Bryan D. Oakley; Daughter - Karen Oakley Patterson and husband Donald Nathe; Grandchildren - Michael Blair, David Blair,...
Timothy Allen Rich
Dec 27, 2021
Timothy A. Rich, age 50, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Tim was born January 26, 1971 in Melrose Park, Illinois. He is the son of James and Dolores M. (Trobiani) Rich Sr. He married Amy H. Garrison on February 11, 2006 in Marion, IL.
Tim grew up in Berkeley,...
John Deon Bennett
Dec 24, 2021
John "Deon" Bennett, age 83, of rural Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Deon was born April 14, 1938 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Hartsie and Vivian (Pritchett) Bennett. He married Norma L Edwards on December 07, 1957 in Marion, IL. He was a member of UMWA and Arnold View...
LeRoy Jack
Dec 12, 2021
LeRoy Jack, age 89, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
LeRoy was born January 26, 1932 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Arlie and Genevieve (Tucker) Jack. He married June Wollard on March 26, 1965 in Herrin, IL. He graduated Marion High School and joined the US Army, serving in Germany during...
Charles Ray McKenzie
Dec 11, 2021
Charles Ray McKenzie, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 5:56pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Charles was born December 02, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the son of Charles Paul McKenzie and Erma Floene (Smith) McKenzie-Dudley. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Belle Rentfro on December 21, 1968 at Crab...
Judith Mae Ballard
Dec 9, 2021
Judith Mae Ballard, age 80, of Bush, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:30pm at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Judith was born May 28, 1941 in Colp, Illinois. Judy was the daughter of Leslie and Lyda (Duke) Webb. She married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Ballard on December 23, 1960 in Bush, IL. Unfortunately December 14,...
Carol Ann Reed
Dec 4, 2021
Hot coffee in hand, positioned against the bait shop stove, Carol Reed was the first person you saw as you came into Cooksey’s, making sure you said hello to her two cats. For 42 years she fought to keep her husband Ronnie Reed in line, Cooksey’s Bait Shop clean, and the business profitable. After battling Alzheimer’s for 8 brave years,...
Andy L. Beasley
Dec 2, 2021
Andy L. Beasley, age 76, of rural Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Rev. Keith Owens officiating. Andy was born September 26, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a son of William L. and Doris E. (Fox) Beasley. He is survived by...
Ernest "Ernie" John Carnaghi
Dec 1, 2021
Ernest J. Carnaghi "Ernie", age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Helia Health Care in Energy, Illinois.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at San Carlo Cemetery with Father Mark Reyling officiating. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ernie was born November 07, 1938 in Herrin, Illinois,...
Bethana Marion Brixey
Nov 30, 2021
Bethana Marion Brixey, age 88, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.
As per her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Private inurnment will take place at Herrin City Cemetery at a later date.
Bethana was born November 15, 1933 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Howard...
Duane R. Rick Parks
Nov 28, 2021
Duane R. “Rick” Parks, age 63, of rural Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Herrin Hospital. Duane was born November 29, 1957 in Harvey, Illinois, a son of Carl D. and Kay F. (Wilt) Parks. He married Terri L. Hill on June 12, 1982.
When Rick was in the 10th grade, his family moved to Crab Orchard and...
Wanda Joy Palmer
Nov 26, 2021
Wanda Joy Palmer went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 26, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, in Clemont, Florida. She was born Wanda Joy Mausey to parents John B. & Mary Ellen Mausey in Creal Springs, and was formally from Marion, where she resided for many years. She passed away peacefully with her family by...
