Obituaries
Thomas G. Davis
Nov 24, 2006
Herrin- Thomas G. Davis, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 12:57 PM, Friday, November 24, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Thomas was born on November 28, 1935 in West Frankfort to Thomas & Nadine (Ollis) Davis. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Davis was a retired painter and a member of the painters union. He enjoyed...
Mildred I. Baker
Nov 23, 2006
Marion- MILDRED IRENE BAKER, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 12:30pm on Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Mildred was born in Pittsburg, IL on November 26, 1922 to Joseph L. and Pearl (Ramsey) Baker. Ms. Baker attended the Second Baptist Church in Marion whenever she could. She loved her family and helped her mother...
Evelyn I. Blankenship
Nov 22, 2006
Herrin- EVELYN IRENE BLANKENSHIP, age 75, of Herrin, passed away at 12:30pm on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at her residence in Herrin. Evelyn was born on May 21, 1931 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Joseph Hiram and Lyta Bernice (Zimmerman) Shoemaker. She worked as a proof operator for the Bank of Herrin for twenty years. Mrs. Blankenship was a...
Helen Imogene Johns
Nov 20, 2006
Creal Springs Helen Imogene Johns, 79, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10:40 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Imogene was born December 7, 1926 to Mont and Eva (Parton) Davis, Sr in Marion. She married James Kenneth Johns on August 16, 1953 at the home of her parents and together they have shared over 53 years of...
Leslie McCollum, Jr.
Nov 20, 2006
Herrin- Leslie McCollum, Jr., 81, of Herrin, passed away at 10:50 PM, Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Leslie was born on July 6, 1925 in Johnston City to Leslie & Ethel (Simpson) McCollum. He married Anne Marie Bione at the United Methodist Church in Herrin on November 25, 1947. She survives of Herrin. Mr....
Grace Glaze
Nov 19, 2006
Marion Grace Glaze, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 10:10 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Per Graces wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion will be handling the arrangements.
Evelyn C. Cooksey
Nov 18, 2006
Marion- Evelyn Catherine Cooksey, 88, of Marion, passed away at 11:50 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2006 at The Fountains Nursing Center of Marion. Evelyn was born on January 28, 1918 in Metropolis to Oscar Lee & Effie Lee (Green) Reed. She married Troy Cooksey on June 7, 1936 in Benton. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Cooksey owned & operated...
Lola A. Grider
Nov 17, 2006
Marion- Lola Ann Grider, 62, of Marion, passed away in the company of her children, grandchildren and friends at 6:40 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Lola was born on November 26, 1943 in Marion to Edward Boots & Imogene (Chamness) Grider. Lola was best known for her ownership of the Red Baron Airport Restaurant and her management...
John Anthony (Tony) Hudgens
Nov 15, 2006
Marion John Anthony (Tony) Hudgens, 57, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:05 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was born in Marion on August 12, 1949 to Betty Ruth and Butch Emery. Butch passed away in 1954. Betty Ruth remarried Carl Hudgens who formally adopted Tony and his sister Deanna....
Vickie Darlene (Penny) Cockrum
Nov 14, 2006
Marion Vickie Darlene Penny Cockrum, 53, lost her battle with cancer but won eternal life thru victory in Jesus on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 5:38 A.M. Penny was born September 1, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana to Ernest B., Sr. and Leona (Hill) Mofield. She married Gregory Cockrum on March 11, 1996 in Marion and he survives. Penny was a...
Emmett Erston Cockrum
Nov 13, 2006
Marion Emmett Erston Cockrum, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 4:23 A.M. at his home in Marion. Emmett was born February 13, 1912 in Sesser to Edgar Erston & Katherine (Winthrop) Cockrum. He married Mary Schuman on January 1, 2002 in Marion and she survives. A native of rural Southern Illinois, Emmett received his early education in...
Glendora Winklepleck
Nov 12, 2006
Marion- Glendora Glen Winklepleck, 69, of Marion, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away at 3:20 AM, Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Glendora was born on September 21, 1937 in Marion to Leo & Azalene (Edwards) Warren. She was a homemaker who, despite losing her eyesight, raised seven children. She enjoyed taped correspondence with others and listening...
Mattie M. Murray
Nov 11, 2006
Bush- Mattie M. Murray, 97, of Bush, passed away at, 10:50 AM, Friday, November 10, 2006 at her home. Mattie was born on August 8, 1909 in Hurst to John & Liza (Shaw) Harper. She married Thomas Murray on August 14, 1926 in DeSoto. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1953. She was an active member and former...
Herschel E. Ward
Nov 10, 2006
Herrin- Herschel E. Junior Ward, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 11:50 PM, Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Herschel was born on June 17, 1919 in Herrin to Hershel E. & Lena (McNeil) Ward, Sr. He was married to Olive I. Petty on June 18, 1937 by the Justice of the Peace in Benton. She survives...
Juanita Farthing
Nov 10, 2006
Marion Juanita Farthing, 83, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 12:25 P.M. at Paradise Manor in Marion. Juanita was born June 22, 1923 in Crab Orchard to Clarence and Iva (Lollar) Travelstead. She married Stanton Farthing on April 12, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until his death on November...
Marilyn Sue Lindsey
Nov 7, 2006
Marion Marilyn Sue Lindsey, 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 8:15 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Marilyn was born April 29, 1935 to Buck and Nellie (Lawill) Childers in Herrin. She married Rodney L. Lindsey on January 1, 1978 in Herrin and together they have shared over 28 years of marriage. He survives in Marion. Marilyn was retired...
William Franklin Stephenson
Nov 7, 2006
Herrin William Franklin Stephenson, 88, passed away at 1:20 A.M. on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at the VA Hospital in Marion. William was born July 31, 1918 in Carterville to Thomas and Dorcia (Lambert) Stephenson. He married Addie Sisk on February 7, 1946 in Marion and together they have shared the last 60 years of marriage. She survives in Herrin....
Hester Mae Salvo
Oct 29, 2006
Herrin- Hester Mae Salvo, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 5:21 PM, Saturday, October 28, 2006 at The Fountains Care Center of Marion. Hester was born on October 29, 1924 in Clifford, IL to Joseph & Victoria (Gollihur) Brandon. She married Angelo Salvo on March 15, 1946 in Marion. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1987. Mrs. Salvo...
Doris E. Holland
Oct 28, 2006
Bush- Doris E. Candy Lady Holland, 83, of Bush, passed away at 12:28 PM, Friday, October 27, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Doris was born on October 6, 1923 to Doss & Maggie (Wilkes) Pinkston. She married her husband of 65 years, James Earl Holland, at 12:15 PM on December 6, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He survives of Bush. Mrs....
Ethel Patton
Oct 24, 2006
Marion Ethel I. Patton, 88, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 1:30 A.M. at Canterbury Ridge in Urbana, Illinois. Ethel was born November 16, 1917 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to George and Daisy (Gray) Tennyson; she was the last of 5 children surviving. She married Floyd James Patton on June 15, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri and together they shared...
