Obituaries
Larry J. Taylor
Apr 1, 2021
Larry J. Taylor, 69, of Marion passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:31 am.
Larry was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 23, 1951 the son of James Floyd and Ella (Tucker) Taylor.
He was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in Okinawa, Japan. Larry worked at Norge in Herrin.
Larry is survived by his daughter,...
Rev. Randall Keith Grace
Mar 29, 2021
Rev. Randall “Randy” Keith Grace, age 63, of Herrin, passed away at 2:17pm on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Randall was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on July 9, 1957, the son of Sherman Lee and Betty Mae (Jones) Grace. He married Paula Hall in Eldorado on December 13, 1997. She survives.
Rev. Grace had retired from ministry. He...
Thomas Keith Wright
Mar 25, 2021
Thomas Keith Wright, 63, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home in Cambria, Illinois, surrounded by family. Tom was born on May 12, 1957, and grew up in Marion.
Tom thrived on hard work. He began working as a young boy, mowing lawns and doing odd jobs at Bainbridge Jewelers on the square in Marion. At 15, Tom moved...
John L. Jackson
Mar 24, 2021
John Jackson, 83, died Wednesday evening March 24, 2021 at his home with his family by his bedside.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Shelba (Evrard) Jackson. His sons Mark Dismang, Donnie (Sandy) Dismang, Ronnie (Angie) Dismang and a daughter Christina Brookshire Albright.
John was the proud grandparent of his three grandchildren, Travis Beck, Zachery Brookshire and Jennifer Pratt. ...
Betty L. Tyler
Mar 22, 2021
Betty L. Tyler, 90, of Pittsburg, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:48 am at Parkway Manor.
Betty was born June 1, 1930 in Williamson County the daughter of Orval and Marie (Browning) Fowler. She married John Robert Tyler on February 9, 1950 in Benton and together they shared 60 years of marriage until his death on February...
Lois Orendoff
Mar 21, 2021
Lois Orendoff, 89, of Marion, passed away on March 21, 2021 at 10:27am at Helia Healthcare of Energy.
Lois was born on October 11, 1932 in Marion Illinois. She is the daughter of Cecil Charles Sullins and Ethel Mae (Gunter). She married Allie Orendoff in 1957, they spent 24 happy years together, until Allie passed away in 1981.
Survivors include...
Richard Gordon Lambert
Mar 18, 2021
Richard Gordon Lambert, 86, of Marion passed away at 5:50 a.m., Thursday, on March 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.
Gordon was born in Marion on March 9, 1935, to Richard and Elsie (Stratman) Lambert. He married Jo Ellen Ray of Goreville on November 9, 1963, and together they shared more than 57 wonderful years of marriage. She...
Peggy Jo Dotson
Mar 15, 2021
Peggy Jo Dotson, 90, went to be with her Savior on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:55 pm at Helia Healthcare of Energy, Illinois.
Peggy Jo was born June 20, 1930 in Dayton, Tennessee the daughter of Wilse Archibald and Gladys Leona (Bridges) Austin. On August 9, 1947 in Hopewill, Virginia she married Thomas Edward McClenny who preceded her in...
Carol Ann Parton
Mar 11, 2021
Carol Ann Parton, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home in Marion, Illinois. She was born to Walter and Geneva (Fries) Stahlhut on March 10, 1940 in Marion. She graduated 8th grade from Davis Prairie school and completed her public education at Crab Orchard High School in 1958. In the same year, Carol Ann married...
Dorothy Evelyn Otterson
Mar 10, 2021
Dorothy Evelyn Otterson, 92, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 5:03 pm at Heritage Woods of Benton.
Dorothy was born April 27, 1928 in Johnston City the daughter of Anton and Melvina (Richard) Eberhart. She married George Edward Moore and together they had four children. On September 10, 1994 she married the love of her life,...
Linda Sue Farrell
Mar 6, 2021
Linda Sue Farrell, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 12:35pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Veteran’s Affairs Community Living Center in Marion.
Linda was born in Paris, Illinois on March 21, 1948, the daughter of Le Roy and Doris (Adams) Hood. She married John James Farrell in St. James, Missouri on January 12, 1973. He survives.
Linda...
Charles "Chuck" Coleman
Mar 5, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Coleman, age 53, of Herrin, passed away at approximately 11:30pm on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital due to underlying health issues.
Charles was born in Chester on April 5, 1967, the son of Charles “Coley” and Donna (Prather) Coleman. He graduated from Marion High School in 1985. He married Jemmia Clendenin in Paducah, Kentucky on...
Linda A. Smith
Mar 4, 2021
Linda A. Smith, 78, of Herrin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 4th, 2021.
Linda was an amazing mother and friend to all who knew her. She always had a smile and a story to tell. She will be greatly missed.
Linda was born October 21st, 1942 in Herrin, the daughter of Paul and Bramlett Rodgers Smith. After many...
Liza Schooneart
Mar 3, 2021
Liza Schooneart, age 47, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 12:45pm on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.
Liza was born in Herrin on September 18, 1973, the daughter of Sandra Schooneart and Charles Manis, Jr. She married Thomas Vaughn. He survives in Colp.
As per her wishes, she will be cremated. No...
Gene Allen
Mar 2, 2021
Gene Allen, 64, of Spillertown passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the family home.
Gene was born on July 26, 1957 to William and Barbara (Deaton) Allen. He was a MHS Graduate Class of 1975. Gene loved to work outside and make beautiful designs in his backyard. He loved caring for animals, going on rides with his best...
Rachel A. (Waldron) Mathews
Feb 23, 2021
Rachel A. (Waldron) Mathews, age 46, of Herrin, passed away at 9:49am on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home in Herrin.
Rachel was born on August 22, 1974, the daughter of Peggy Foshee. She married Adam Mathews.
Survivors include her husband Adam Mathews
Son- Tyler Waldron of Herrin
Daughter- Casey Waldron
Twin grandbabies- Vex and Yuki Waldron
As per...
Robert L. Pennock, Jr.
Feb 22, 2021
Robert L. Pennock, Jr, 68, of Marion, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 11:30 am at his home.
Robert was born August 1, 1952 in Moberly, Missouri the son of Robert L. Sr. and Bertha Jean (LeMarc) Pennock.
He was a Navy veteran and was an automotive instructor.
Survivors include his: Son – Joseph Pennock and wife Courtney...
Steven Lee Lane
Feb 21, 2021
Steven Lee Lane, 48, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Union County Hospital.
Steven was the son of David and Bonnie (Lane) Bernhardt. He worked as a custodian at the J.R. Center in Anna.
He is survived by his:
Parents – Bonnie and David Bernhardt of Marion
Sister – Reanna Bernhardt and Jeff Lindsey of Marion
Sister –...
Nancy K. Young
Feb 14, 2021
Nancy K. Young, age 77, of Carterville, passed away at 3:20am on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Herrin Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.
Nancy was born in Spring Valley, Illinois on January 16, 1944, the daughter of Edward and Francis (Piascyk) Kelish. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a factory laborer. She was of...
Marsolie McCarty
Feb 14, 2021
Marsolie McCarty, 97, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home.
She was born on September 17, 1923 to John and Vivian (Hampton) McFadin.
Marsolie’s wishes were to be cremated. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
