Obituaries
Paul A. Wiggins
Mar 24, 2005
Colp- Paul A. Wiggins, 72, of Colp, passed away at 10:24 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. Paul was born on February 23, 1933 in Herrin to William Paul & Ruth Pauline (Burke) Wiggins. He married Eileen Bellinger on May 1, 1971 at the Methodist Church in Glen Park, IN. They were...
Bill Cadle
Mar 23, 2005
Marion Bill Cadle, 82, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 1:45 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. Bill was born September 15, 1922 to William Herbert Bill and Effie Faye (Parks) Cadle in Marion. He married Lowanda Johns on April 06, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas and she survives in Marion. Bill was a farmer and livestock dealer. He...
Irma Murphy
Mar 23, 2005
Marion Irma Joyce Murphy, 78, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 12:52 P.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Irma was born May 18, 1926 in Spillertown to Thomas and Rebecca (Bunting) Headean. She married William Wilford Murphy on September 18, 1946 in Johnston City and he survives in Marion. Irma was a homemaker. She was a member of The First...
Rosalie Harris
Mar 22, 2005
Marion Rosalie Harris, 72, died Monday, March 21, 2005 at 3:50 P.M. in Parkway Manor. Rosalie was born October 05, 1932 in Spillertown to Arlie & Gertrude (Crain) Stowers. She married Herbert Harris on Christmas Day in 1949 in Spillertown. He preceded her in death on December 06, 1978. Rosalie worked for National Transformer in Johnston City for a number...
Mary Madeline Shoemaker
Mar 21, 2005
Herrin- Mary Madeline (Margherio) Shoemaker, 88, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Herrin, passed away at Montrose Healthcare Center in Montrose, CA, on Friday, March 18, 2005. Mary was born on October 16, 1916 in Herrin to Charles & Domenica Margherio. She worked for Cannon Electric for eighteen years prior to her retirement. SURVIVORS: Son & Daughter in law- Charles...
Pearl M. Blaylock
Mar 19, 2005
Herrin- Pearl M. Blaylock, 90, of Herrin, passed away at 3:30 PM, Friday, March 18, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Pearl was born on July 30, 1914 in Hurst to Lorenzo Dal & Ella (Whitecotten) Hogg. She married Otis Edward Blaylock on March 3, 1934 in Colp. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1963. Mrs....
John H. Connell
Mar 18, 2005
Herrin- John Henry Connell, 73, of Herrin, passed away at 5:55am on Friday March 18, 2005 at the Herrin Hospital. Mr. Connell was born on May 29, 1931 in Adel, GA, the eldest of four siblings, to John C. and Vinnie (Sturdivant) Connell. He married Esther Mae Taylor in Carbondale on September 10, 1951. She preceded him in death on...
Lydia Jane Jackson
Mar 18, 2005
Marion Lydia Jane Jackson, 94, died Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 3:40 P.M. in Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. Lydia was born June 08, 1910 in Williamson County to Harmon & Emma (Meneese) Sellars. She married D. Wesley Phillips on August 20, 1932 in Murphysboro and he preceded her in death in November, 1954. She later married Doss Jackson...
Loretta Sue Bullington
Mar 17, 2005
Marion Loretta Sue Bullington, 65, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 3:28 A.M. after a long illness. Loretta died at home, surrounded by her family. Loretta was born January 16, 1940 to William F. & Ruth (Goff) Bullington in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Loretta was a hairdresser. Loretta is survived by: Her daughter Patricia & David Clewell of St. Louis, MO Grandson...
Dalton E. Cox
Mar 15, 2005
Herrin -Dalton Eugene Cox, 82, went home to be with his Lord at 3:50 A.M., Monday, March 14, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1922 in Herrin to Wilford & Winnie Jane (Bennett) Cox. He married Omedia Bradshaw on October 11, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Omedia survives. He was retired having worked at as...
Virgil Elmer Wells
Mar 14, 2005
Carbondale Virgil Elmer Wells, 86, died Monday, March 14, 2005 at 12:45 A.M. at his residence. Virgil was born February 19, 1919 to David Elmer & Lillie G. (Young) Wells in Carmi. He married Jewel Maxine Taylor on March 18, 1939 in Henderson, KY and together they have shared the last 66 years. Virgil worked as a farmer, truck driver,...
Violet M. Fields
Mar 13, 2005
Herrin- Violet Marie Fields, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 5:45 AM, Sunday, March 13, 2005 at her home. Violet was born on September 3, 1910 in Carterville to John & Clara (Thompson) Sullivan. She married Otis Fields on September 8, 1927 in W. Memphis, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1977. Mrs. Fields was a homemaker....
James Nelson Hudgens
Mar 11, 2005
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home James Nelson Hudgens Obituary Marion James Nelson Hudgens, 54, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 7:50 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nelson was born August 16, 1950 in Carbondale the son of Lloyd and Evelyn (Baine) Hudgens. Nelson spent his life in the vicinity of Marion and was known by many around town as generous...
Joseph P. Childers
Mar 8, 2005
Herrin-Joseph Paul (Joe) Childers, 90, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at home following a brief illness. The son of the late Monroe & Mattie Crain Childers, Joe was born on December 3, 1914 in Herrin, IL. He was the beloved husband of Velma Johnson Childers, whom he married on July 6, 1966 in Herrin. Following...
Rev. Kenneth McNeely
Mar 5, 2005
Marion- Rev. Kenneth L. McNeely, 83, of Marion went to be with the Lord at 3:06 am on Saturday March 5, 2005 at his residence with his family by his side. Rev. McNeely was born December 22, 1921 at Lake of Egypt, IL to Lawrence A. and Ruth Albright McNeely. He married Dorothy Harris on April 14, 1951 in Piggott,...
Leston Leo Ridlen
Mar 4, 2005
Marion Leston Leo Ridlen, 66, died Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 11:52 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Leston was born June 27, 1938 to Fred L. & Gladys (Pike) Ridlen in Williamson County. He married Nelda Allen on June 5, 1975 in Metropolis and she survives in Marion. Leston was a lineman for Ameren CIPS. He was a member...
Mary Jane Merrell
Mar 3, 2005
Marion Mary Jane Merrell, 82, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, March 02, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. at Hospice of West Alabama. Mary Jane was born March 21, 1922 to Robert & Alice Irene (Conroy) Mentz in Chicago. She married Dr. Hosmer Tryon Merrell on April 23, 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois and he survives in Tuscaloosa. Mary...
Billie D. Cawthon
Mar 2, 2005
Carrier Mills Billie D. Cawthon, 76, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at 10:10 P.M. at Harrisburg Medical Center. Billie was born May 24, 1928 in Williamson County to Bernie and Ada (Stone) Cawthon. He married Betty Beal on October 21, 1950 in Arkansas and she preceded him in death on May 25, 2003. Billie was a 37 year veteran of...
Beatrice Vernell Parrott Richardson
Mar 1, 2005
Marion Beatrice Nell Vernell Parrott Richardson, 82, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at 2:05 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Beatrice was born March 17, 1922 in New Edinburg, Arkansas to Hugh and Lennie (Little) Hopper. She married William J. Parrott of New Edinburg, Arkansas on October 06, 1939. He preceded her in death on March 01, 1973....
Marguerite Hampton
Feb 28, 2005
Herrin- Marguerite Hampton, 85, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00 AM, Sunday, February 27, 2005 at home. Marguerite was born on June 15, 1919 in Sesser to Oliver Shorty & Maggie (Brown) Walker. She married Virgil Hampton in 1938. They were married sixty-seven years. Prior to her retirement in 1982, Marguerite was co-owner/administrator of Hampton Nursing Manor (now known as...
