Obituaries
W.J. McPherson
Mar 27, 2002
Herrin - W. J. "Red" McPherson of Marion, formerly of Herrin, died at 1:l5 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2002 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mr. McPherson was born June l6, l918 in Herrin, IL to William and Etta Pearl (Clark) McPherson. He married Marjorie Mae "Billie" Cobb on June 21, l940 in St. Louis, Mo....
Pauline Luckey
Mar 24, 2002
Herrin- Pauline Luckey, 81, of Herrin died at 5:55 A.M., Friday, March 22, 2002 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Pauline was born on May 26, 1920 in Herrin to Clarence & Elsie Mae (Copher) Roberts. She married Clifton R. Luckey on July 5, 1946 in Osceola, AR. He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1979. Mrs. Luckey was...
Grover Lavern (G.L.) Thornton
Mar 22, 2002
Herrin- Grover Lavern (G.L.) Thornton, 80, of Herrin, died at 3:05 PM, Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Thornton was born on May 9, 1921 in Herrin to John & Pearl (Vaughn) Thornton. He married Florene Reed on July 17, 1941 in Charleston, Mo. She survives of Marion. G. L. Retired in 1982 from Norge Industries in Herrin...
Wanda Marks
Mar 20, 2002
Southern Illinois Wanda Lee Marks, 75, of Centralia, IL formerly of Marion passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 2:15 A.M. at Fireside Nursing Home in Centralia. Wanda was born November 11, 1926 in Marion to Ray H. and Bessie Mae (Swan) Clark Sr. They preceded her in death. She was retired a school bus driver in the Centralia area...
Ruby Crouse
Mar 20, 2002
Marion Ruby Crouse, 81, of Marion, passed away at 9:36 P.M. on March 19, 2002 at Marion Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 11:00 A.M., with Father Richard Mohr officiating. Ruby was born on December 1, 1920 in the state of Alabama to Edward and Mary E. (Smith) Hobbs. She...
Mary E. Reams
Mar 20, 2002
Herrin - Mary Nell Reams, 86, of White Hall formerly of Herrin, died at 7:l0 p.m. on Sunday, March l7, 2002 at White Hall Multi Care Center in White Hall, IL Mrs. Reams was born November 11, l915 in Hopkins County, Kentucky to James William and Mary (Edwards) Griggs. She married John Thomas Reams April 26, l942 in Cape Girardeau,...
John E. Davis
Mar 20, 2002
Herrin - John Elvin Davis, 80, died at 2:10 p.m. on Monday, March l8, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Davis was born October l4, l921 in Herrin to Dewey Delmar and Kitty (Mercer) Davis. He married Nellie "Jean" Taylor on May 9, l941 in Denver, Colorado and she survives of Herrin. He was a coal miner for Inland Steel Coal...
Mary Burgesi
Mar 20, 2002
Herrin- Mary Burgesi Burgess, 87, died at 4:20 p.m. on Monday, March l8, 2002 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin, IL. She was born February l8, l915 in Carterville, IL to Joseph and Frances (Burgesi) Oloffo. She retired from Allen Industries in Herrin where she was a line worker. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...
Israel D. James
Mar 18, 2002
Metropolis Israel Douglas James, 77, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11:48 P.M. at Massac Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at First Methodist Church in Metropolis Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville. Rev?s West Osborn and Earl Black...
Edith J. Parks
Mar 17, 2002
Marion- Edith J. Parks, 89, of Marion, died at 9:15 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2002, at Whispering Oaks in Marion. Edith was born on April 21, 1912 in Whiteash, IL to Charlie ?Bert? & Della (Butts) Moore. She married Charley ?Buster? Crain on August 29, 1931. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1972. She married Barnie W. Parks...
Betty Catherine Winchester
Mar 16, 2002
Betty Cathrine Winchester, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 7:40 P.M., 2002 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Funeral services for Betty will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M Rev. Don Colson will officiate with burial at Maplewood...
Harold A. Kelley
Mar 16, 2002
Marion- Harold A. Kelley, 61, of Marion, died at 5:00 PM, Friday, March 15, 2002 at his home. Mr. Kelley was born on May 2, 1940 in Carterville to Harold Alexander & Etta Mae (McMillian) Kelley, Sr. He married Brenda Kay Burns on February 12, 1960 at the West Frankfort Nazarene Church. They were married for 42 years. Harold worked...
Veronica Hostetler
Mar 13, 2002
Herrin - Veronica H. Hostetler, 91, died at 9:07 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at her residence. She was born April 4, l910 in Mill Creek, Indiana to William and Ella Catherine (Stevenson) Quinn. She married Allen C. Hostetler on Septermber 1, 1937 in LaPorte, Indiana. He died January 20, 2001. She was an elementary school teacher in Millcreek...
Clyde Hill
Mar 13, 2002
Herrin - Clyde Hill, 88, died at 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2002 at the Marion Veterans Medical Center. Mr. Hill was born April 27, l913 in Simpson Twp. In Johnson County, IL to Louis and Daisy (Murrie) Hill. He married Casimera Dorothy Dolasinski on August 27, l960 in Vienna, IL. She died November 22, 2000. He was a...
Nell R. Mausey
Mar 12, 2002
Nell R. Mausey, 90, of Creal Springs passed away at 3:30 P.M. at Marion Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services for Nell will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 9:00 P.M at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose...
James W. Key
Mar 11, 2002
James W. "Jake" Key, 90, passed away at Marion Memorial Hospital Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 11:33 A.M. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery with Veterans rite?s performed by Hyde Pillow Post of Marion. Visitation will be from...
Lawrence Rushing
Mar 10, 2002
Lawrence Rushing, age 83, of Marion, passed away on March 8, 2002 at the Marion VA Hospital. Funeral Services for Lawrence will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 P.M. with visitation from 12:00 Noon until service. Rev. Murle Jack will conduct the service. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery with Military Rites Conducted. Lawrence...
Cecil P. Edwards
Mar 10, 2002
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Cecil P. Edwards-Obituary Run:Monday, March 11, 2002 Marion-Cecil P. Edwards, 90, died 10:08 P.M., Friday, March 8, 2002 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan & Rev. William Beasley officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation...
Charlie Robinson
Mar 5, 2002
Marion, IL Charlie Robinson, age 74, passed away Monday, March 4, 2002 at 10:45 P.M. at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Melva G. England will officiate and burial will follow at County Line Cemetery near Creal Springs IL. Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday...
Dr. William G. Patterson
Mar 4, 2002
Herrin- Dr. William G. Patterson, 66, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Herrin, died at 6:42 PM (EST), Sunday, March 3, 2002 at Southwest Regional Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL. William was born on May 12, 1935 in Johnston City to William R. & Fleeta (Sanders) Patterson. He married Mary Ann Overturf on June 24, 1956 in Christopher. She survives...
