Obituaries

May 19, 2020

Shelbey Jean (Miner) Norman, age 79, of Marion, passed away at 11:55pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Shelbey was born in Marion on May 27, 1940, the daughter of Charles Herbert and Velda Mae (Bloodworth) Miner. Prior to her retirement, she had worked for Wal-Mart.

Shelbey loved to go dancing and play bingo. She enjoyed making goodies...

May 19, 2020

Energy- Marda Sue Ward, age 76, of Energy, passed away at 11:47am on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Marda was born in Herrin on June 24, 1943, the daughter of Vernon T. and Myrtle L. (Priddy) Vancil. She married William R. “Snooks” Ward at the Energy Methodist Church on February 9, 1962. He preceded her...

May 19, 2020

Joyce Ellen Travelstead, 81, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 9:21 am.

Joyce was born August 13, 1938 in Carterville the daughter of Richard Leon and Mary Geneva (Talley) Impson.  She married William Lorenez Travelstead on May 16, 1957 in Crainville and he preceded her in death on March 21, 1969.

She was a member of...

May 19, 2020

Sandra Kay Crain, 56, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 5:53 pm at Union County Hospital in Anna.

Sandra was born January 1, 1964 the daughter of Eldon and Wanda (Followell) Bangs in Benton. 

Sandra is survived by three daughters – Rachel Crain of Marion, Sarah Crain of Carterville and Starlairra Taylor of Carbondale; son William Michael Crain...

May 19, 2020

Energy- Lucille Ann “Lucy” Harvel, age 85, of Energy, passed away at 2:05am on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Lucy was born in Chicago on October 6, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth (Fox) Dangler. She married Joseph A.P. Harvel in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 4, 1953. He preceded her in death on August 10, 1998.

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May 17, 2020

Richard Eugene O’Connor, age 80, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 5:06 p.m. at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.

Richard was born on February 29, 1940, in Watertown, South Dakota, a son of Stephen Patrick and Harriet Dorothy (Gonstead) O’Connor and attended the University of South Dakota.  He married Jacqueline Booker and to this union, two sons...

May 16, 2020

Timothy James Clover II, age 27, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 5:28 a.m. in his home.

T.J. was born on January 3, 1993, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Timothy J. and Cindy K. (Hammonds) Clover.  He worked as a driver for the Bill Doran Company.  T.J. loved playing sports, having played baseball and...

May 16, 2020

Andy Shoemake, age 70, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 2:04 p.m. in Herrin Hospital.

Andy was born on October 9, 1949 in Herrin, a son to Bill and Joyce (Tucker) Shoemake. He married Bonnie Hewlett on March 10, 1981 in Herrin and she survives. Andy worked in administration for over 30 years for the...

May 15, 2020

Pittsburg- Roselyn Ann “Rosie” Duty, age 78, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:45pm on Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home.

Roselyn was born in Vienna on January 29, 1942, the daughter of John and Helen (Russell) Weekly. She married George Duty on May 14, 1960 in Johnson County.  He preceded her in death on December 5, 2003.

Rosie was...

May 13, 2020

Herrin- Matthew Lee Holland, age 53, of Herrin, passed away at 11:26am on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Matthew was born in Marion on February 21, 1967, the son of Paul and Sally (Richardson) Holland.

Matt was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed working on cars and any small engine. His friends and family meant the world...

May 2, 2020

Ronald E. Mapps, age 62, of Albion, Illinois, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11:55 p.m. in his home.

Ronnie was born on February 22, 1958 in Melrose Park, Illinois, a son of Eddie and Marie (Stewart) Mapps.  He married Janet Cooper on May 10, 2005 in Albion and she survives.  Ronnie worked many...

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Marion- Billy Eugene Hall, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 2:45am on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Gallatin Manor in Ridgeway.

Billy was born in New Haven, Illinois on June 4, 1936, the son of Lee and Viola Moline (Roark) Hall. He married Dora Ann Tolbert in Marion. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2014.

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Apr 22, 2020

Dick Eairheart, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 3:25pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Dick was born in Johnston City on January 25, 1937, the son of Violet Almedia (Mayberry) Collins and Ira Eugene Eairheart. He married Marie Coonce on May 16, 1974. She survives in Marion.

Dick had retired from Ameren/CIPS where he...

Apr 22, 2020

Apr 17, 2020

Terri Ann Boner, age 60, of Creal Springs, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Terri was born in Monrovia, California on January 8, 1960, the daughter of Elizabeth (Tracy) Crain-Ritter and the late Terry Crain.

DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND BY THE SIGNING OF EXECUTIVE ORDER...

Apr 14, 2020