Obituaries
Christopher Hovenga
Nov 23, 2021
Christopher Harm Hovenga, age 38, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at Johnson Hughes with Rev. Ralph Brandon officiating. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Christopher...
Beverly J. "Bev" McClure
Nov 21, 2021
Beverly J. "Bev." McClure age 72, of Freeman Spur, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.
Bev was born August 12, 1949 in Elkville, Illinois, a daughter of Archie and Rachel A. (Creekmore) Fann. She married Jerry D. "JD" McClure on September 01, 2002.Bev was born in Elkville, IL and attended Hurst-Bush High School....
Roger Missavage
Nov 20, 2021
Roger Joseph Missavage, age 71, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with Father Mark Reyling officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 23,...
Carl E. "C.J." Garris III
Nov 18, 2021
Carl E. Garris III "CJ", age 40, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home.
Carl was born July 23, 1981 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Carl and Pamela R. Garris II. He graduated Herrin High School 1999. He attended John A. Logan College with a Associates Degree in Nursing. He worked as a LPN...
Anna Jane Sanders
Nov 18, 2021
Anna Jane Sanders, age 74 of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 12:25 pm at Herrin Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:00 AM at Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion.. Visitation will be Monday evening November 22, 2021, from 4:00 PM -...
Lilly M. Snider
Nov 16, 2021
Lilly M. Snider, age 84 of Hurst, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Herrin, Hospital.
Lilly was born October 28, 1937 in Desoto, Illinois, to Benjamin and Ethel (Barnett) Mezo. Her first marriage was to Donald G. Swanner, who lives in Scott City, MO. She later married Rex R. Snider. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1997.
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Robert "Bob" L. Jarvis
Nov 12, 2021
Robert "Bob" Louis Jarvis, age 89, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home in Carterville, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Tom Bevis officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will be Saturday, November 20, 2021...
Charles D. Fairbanks
Nov 12, 2021
Charles D. Fairbanks, age 85, of Energy, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home.Charles was born September 08, 1936 in Mill Shoals, Illinois, a son of James and Opal (Carter) Fairbanks. He married Sharon K. McHenry on May 22, 1965.
He is survived by his wife Sharon K. Fairbanks of Energy, IL; a son, Chad (Heidi) Fairbanks...
Timothy Lee Gualdoni
Nov 8, 2021
Timothy L. Gualdoni, age 76, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Helia Heathcare of Energy in Energy, Illinois.
Graveside Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at San Carlo Catholic Cemetery with Father Mark Reyling officiating. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin.
Timothy was born November 13, 1944 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of...
Troy L. "Bob" Miskelley
Nov 8, 2021
Troy L "Bob" Miskelley, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home.Troy was born January 10, 1928 in Nauvoo, Alabama, the son of Tim and Dottie (Dorsett) Miskelley. His family moved to Illinois when he was young. He served with the US Navy Sea Bees during WWII. He married Rose M. Arnold on January...
Russell Ray Bailey
Nov 6, 2021
Russell Ray Bailey, 72, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021 at his home inHerrin, IL. His final weeks were spent surrounded by loving family and friends.Russell was born on January 10, 1949 in Wayne City, IL to Homer and Rachel (Isaacs)Bailey.
He worked at Allen Industries/Sheller-Globe/Dayco Industries/United TechnologiesCorporation in Herrin for 25 years and Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon...
Mary Lou Ashby
Nov 5, 2021
Mary Lou Ashby, age 69, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:10am on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Mary Lou was born in Peoria on August 27, 1952 and raised the daughter of Arvel Nolen and Pauline (O’Neil) West. She married Paul Edgar Ashby II at Mt. Pleasant Poordo on November 20, 1971.
Mary Lou...
Gerald "G Man" Sandelski
Nov 2, 2021
Gerald "G Man" Sandelski officially became a member of "the band" on November 2, 2021. Gerald was a singer and a songwriter. He loved western movies and Johnny Cash. Gerald's favorite activities were singing, drinking coffee, gardening, and working jigsaw puzzles. He brought joy to the lives of everyone who met him. His smile lit up more than one room....
Fredia Terry
Nov 1, 2021
Fredia Bernice Terry, age 62, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 11:02 pm on Monday, November 01, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Fredia was born July 31, 1959 in Vincennes, Indiana the daughter of James Alvin Terry and Devedia Bernice (Cornwell) Terry.
She is the mother to:
Kenny Terry of Stiritz
Kathy Eckols and fiancé Michael Thomas of Marion
Kelly...
Junior Powell
Oct 31, 2021
Junior Powell, age 52, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Born Estel Lee Powell, Jr. in Marion on December 5, 1968, the son of Margie Ann (Bozarth) and the late Estel Lee Powell, Sr. He married Lori Samples. She preceded him in death.
Junior loved the outdoors. He was always happy with a fishing pole in one...
Phyllis Maxine Emery
Oct 26, 2021
Phyllis “Maxine” Emery, 86, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Maxine was born July 6, 1935, to parents William Aud Gower and Pearl Mae Owens in Marion, IL.Maxine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to...
Debbie Jo Anderson
Oct 23, 2021
Deborah (Debbie) Jo Anderson passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021, at age 70, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Herrin on September 27, 1951, the daughter of Robert Dean and Mary Helen (Houghlan) Anderson. Debbie lived life to the fullest and loved spending time with family and many friends while residing most of her life in...
Deanna Raye Lambert
Oct 21, 2021
Deanna Raye Lambert, 70, of Goreville, IL met her lord and savior with open arms on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2:45 pm at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Deanna was born September 22, 1951 in Metropolis, IL the daughter of Hartley Dale “Butch” and Betty Ruth (Meneese) Emery. She married Virgil Lambert and he survives in Goreville.
Deanna graduated Marion High School...
Fredia Dean Pickles
Oct 21, 2021
Fredia Dean Pickles, 86, of Cambria, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 9:54 pm at Herrin Hospital.
Fredia was born September 3, 1935 in Herrin the daughter of Charles and Lucille (Bowman) Hammontre. She was married to Paul Cletus Pickles and he precedes her in death.
Fredia was a homemaker who enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching westerns on...
Mary Cook
Oct 19, 2021
Marion- Mary Cook, age 69, of Marion, passed away at 7:10pm on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on November 23, 1951, the daughter of Peter Horlompovich and Olga Troyan. She married Carroll Gene Cook in Johnston City on October 30, 1970. Together, they have shared...
