Obituaries
Melanie Lynne Myers
Oct 8, 2020
Herrin- Melanie Lynne Myers, age 52, of Herrin, passed away at 11:54pm on Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Melanie was born in Herrin on November 30, 1967, the daughter of Lawrence “Larry” Thomas and Freida Marie (Jennings) Myers.
Survivors include;
Her Mother- Freida Myers of Herrin
The love of her life, for more than thirty years- Kevin Jump of Marion
Their...
Steve Franklin Morse
Oct 6, 2020
Carterville- Steve Franklin Morse, age 74, of Carterville, passed away at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Steve was born in Herrin on January 7, 1946, the son of Lee Roy and Stella Mae (Minor) Morse. He married Sharon Kay Moss in May of 1966. She preceded him in death on February 13, 2018.
Survivors include:
Daughter...
Juanita J. Dameron
Oct 4, 2020
Marion- Juanita J. Dameron, age 94, of Marion, passed away at 9:20am on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Parkway Estates in Marion.
Juanita was born in Marion on March 6, 1926, the daughter of Ernest and Frances Katherine (Dunning) Hill. She married Leeburn Dameron. He preceded her in death in 1988.
Mrs. Dameron had attended the Marion Third Baptist Church....
Juanita Lea Papineau
Oct 3, 2020
Juanita Lea Papineau - 70 , of Harrisburg, Illinois
passed away from complications after surgery,
Saturday October 3rd, 2020 in Herrin, Illinois
At her request, there will be no memorial service at this
time and the ashes, will be interred at a later date.
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with
arrangements.
She was born June 25, 1950 in Kankakee, Illinois
and...
David Leon Stacey
Oct 1, 2020
David Leon Stacey, age 66, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 1:28 a.m. in Herrin Hospital.
David was born on August 26, 1954 in Chicago, a son of Doris Leon and Cecilia (Elwood) Stacey. He worked several jobs throughout his working career, but most recently worked as a tree trimmer until his health no longer allowed...
Harold Buttrum
Sep 28, 2020
Harold Buttrum, 91, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 9:40 pm at Herrin Hospital.
Harold was born August 1, 1929 in Pope County the son of W.E. and Lena (Jones) Buttrum. He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy.
Harold was the long time owner of Marion Lawn and Garden.
He is survived by his...
Everett Ray Jearlds
Sep 27, 2020
Everett Ray Jearlds, age 78, of Marion, passed away at 9:05 am on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Everett was born in Williamson County on November 30, 1941, the son of Roy and Annie (Smith) Jearlds. He married Juanita M. Lawrence in Rosemont on November 4, 1961. She survives in Marion.
Mr. Jearlds...
Katherine "Papa Sue" Oakley
Sep 25, 2020
Herrin- Katherine “Papa Sue” Oakley, age 71, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.
Katherine Sue was born in Herrin on May 23, 1949, the daughter of Ralph Kenneth and Blanche Mary (Brown) Eckols. She had worked as a greeter at Herrin Hospital for many years, but her true calling and...
Barbara Gale Brock
Sep 24, 2020
Barbara Gale Brock, 85, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:20 am at Allure of Prophetstown.
Barbara was born October 28, 1934 in Marion the daughter of Jesse Ray and Edith (Atwood) Adams. She married Wendell Brock and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2005.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church...
Mary Canter
Sep 21, 2020
Mary Canter, 81, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 10:48 am at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Mary was born December 22, 1938 in Ramsey, Illinois the daughter of Thomas and Eva (McElhaney) Dodson. She married Donald R. Canter on December 27, 1985 in Wheaton and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2009.
...
Linda Grace Lewis
Sep 18, 2020
Linda Grace Lewis, age 65, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Linda was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1955, the daughter of Rita (Ward) and Roger Leon Lewis. Linda was working as a Customer Service Representative.
Survivors include her mother- Rita (Ward) Miller of Marion
Daughter- Echo Sneed and fiancé Brent Baker...
Shirley J. Martin
Sep 18, 2020
Shirley J. Martin, age 88, of Marion, passed away at 8:20am on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Fifth Season Residential Assisted Living Center in Marion.
Shirley was born in Williamson County on August 25, 1932, the daughter of Harley and Edith (Springhart) Brush. She married Dennis McCree in Carterville in 1952. He preceded her in death in 1967. She later...
Prudence June Ward
Sep 13, 2020
Prudence June Ward, 82, a native from Herrin, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Copper Village Assisted Living in Mesa, Arizona after a chronic illness.
Prudence was born on December 29, 1937 in Herrin, Illinois to Hershal E. and Olive I. (Petty) Ward. She was a legal secretary and a member of Christ...
Reba Lorene (Newcomb) Mitchell
Sep 12, 2020
On September 12, 2020, Reba Lorene (Newcomb) Mitchell, 93 and 12 days, was called to her Eternal home by her Lord for a glorious reunion with her husband, all of her birth family and numerous friends who have preceded her, to that place Jesus promised to prepare for us!!
Reba came into this world on August 31, l927, seventh child of...
Evelyn Ann Borum
Sep 9, 2020
Evelyn Ann Borum, age 70, of Herrin, passed away at 4:11pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Evelyn was born in Harrisburg on December 27, 1949, the daughter of Lee Roy and Mary Lucille (Malone) Almaroad. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a licensed practical nurse. She enjoyed her travels to...
Rose Evelyn Stout
Sep 1, 2020
Rose Evelyn Stout, 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 1:20a.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her home.
Rose was born on April 7, 1948 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of William Virgil and Violet Mae (McCree) O’Brien, Sr. She married Ronnie Gene Stout on June 14, 1966 in Energy, Illinois and he preceded her in death on November 16,...
Irene Wickham
Aug 31, 2020
Herrin- Irene Wickham, age 95, of Herrin, passed away at 6:00pm on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Irene was born in Carterville on June 13, 1925, the daughter of Bert and Annabelle (Forbes) Smith. She married Ward Wickham in Belleville on October 30, 1946. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2008.
Mrs. Wickham was a...
Justine M. Almon
Aug 31, 2020
Justine M. Almon, 99, of Marion, formerly of Bradley, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 9:27 pm at Parkway Manor.
Justine was born March 23, 1921 in Chicago the daughter of John and Frances (Tescari) Lupato. She married Paul Almon on September 2, 1939 in Chicago and together they shared over 62 years of marriage until his...
Traci Ann Nicholson
Aug 31, 2020
Traci Ann Nicholson, age 46, of Marion, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 3:50 p.m. at her home.
Traci was born on January 9, 1974 in Marion and raised by her loving parents Larry and Deborah (McNeely) Bearden. She married Heath Nicholson on September 10, 1994 in Spillertown and he survives. During her working career Traci worked at...
E. Nell Christian
Aug 29, 2020
Marion- E. Nell Christian, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 1:50am on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Integrity Health Care of Marion.
Nell was born in McNairy, Tennessee on May 11, 1944, the daughter of Richard Earnest and Amy (Wilson) Tull. She married William Edward Christian in Morris, Illinois on July 26, 1991. He preceded her in death on...
