Obituaries
Catherine D. Sanson
Feb 27, 2019
Catherine D. Sanson, 89, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 4:20 am at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Catherine was born December 28, 1929 in Elkville the daughter of William D. and Nellie (Poulson) Bourland. She married William Sanson on July 30, 1947 in Chicago and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until his death...
Freddie Lynn Ervin
Feb 26, 2019
Freddie Lynn Ervin, age 71, passed away at 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Veteran’s Affairs Community Living Center in Marion. Freddie was born in Herrin on February 6, 1948, the son of Fredrick A. and Violet Ruth (Liddell) Ervin. Mr. Ervin was a member of the Catholic Church, West Frankfort diocese. He earned numerous degrees including an...
Michael A. Singler
Feb 24, 2019
Michael A. Singler, 68, of Creal Springs, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 10:55 pm at his home. Michael was born May 15, 1950 in Carbondale the son of William E. and Thala J. (Angel) Singler. He married Pamela C. Lee on January 10, 1987 at the Parish Park Christian Church in Marion and together they have shared...
Sue Nell Cooper
Feb 22, 2019
Herrin- Sue Nell Cooper, age 83, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 1:47pm on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her daughter’s home, with her loving family by her bedside. Sue was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on December 28, 1935, the daughter of Jessie and Sybal Pauline (Harp) Carter. She married Joseph Melvin Cooper in Marked Tree, Arkansas on September...
Geraldine "Gerry" Hays
Feb 20, 2019
Geraldine “Gerry” Hays, of Herrin, died at Herrin Hospital on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:35pm, just two days after her 93rd birthday. Gerry was born in Zeigler, Illinois, on the 18th of February, 1926, the first-born of three daughters for Olin and Agnes Berry. She spent her childhood as most Southern Illinoisans at that time did, being shielded from...
Josephine Prewitt
Feb 18, 2019
Herrin- Josephine H. Prewitt, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 6:31 PM, Monday, February 18, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Josephine was born on April 13, 1944 in Simpson to William David and Beulah Mae (Holbrook) Lovall. She married Richard L. Prewitt on January 9, 1966 in Litchfield. He resides in Herrin. She was a hardworking woman who began her career...
Lela M. "Granny" Terry
Feb 15, 2019
Marion- Lela M. “Granny” Terry, age 98, of Marion, passed away at 3:30am on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Lela was born in Williamson County on December 31, 1920, the daughter of Raymond and Hulda (Harris) Talley. She married Guy E. Terry in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on December 10, 1939. He preceded her in...
Rickey Lee McReynolds
Feb 10, 2019
Rick was born January 27, 1964 and lost his battle with cancer February 10, 2019. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1989 to 1991, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He is survived by his mother – Beverly Mahan, father – Kenneth McReynolds, children Brandon Craig and Derrick McReynolds, siblings – Scott (Pam) McReynolds, Kim (Dennis)...
Margaret E. Sipe
Feb 9, 2019
Lake of Egypt- Margaret E. Sipe, age 91, of Lake of Egypt, passed away at 10am on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Margaret was born in Harvey, Illinois on December 2, 1927, the daughter of Dewey and Emma (Buddenbaum) Goot. She married Paul Sipe and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2017....
Rhonda Jo Triplett
Feb 8, 2019
Rhonda Jo Triplett, of Herrin, IL, lost her battle to breasts cancer and passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 08, 2019. Rhonda was born to Paula Jo Severs (Dunning) and Garry Curtright on October 4, 1969, she was raised in Herrin, Illinois by Paula and stepfather Danny Severs. Rhonda was a joyous, loving...
Kathy J. (Allen) Raudenbush
Feb 8, 2019
Kathy J. (Allen) Raudenbush, 58, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 1:15 pm at her home in Marion. Kathy was born November 7, 1960 in Carbondale the daughter of William and Barbara (Clark) Allen. She married Richard Raudenbush. She enjoyed crocheting. Kathy was always helping others in any way she could. She was a loving mother...
Perry L. "P.L." Montgomery
Feb 8, 2019
Marion- Perry L. “P.L.” Montgomery, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 3:12pm on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Perry was born in Williamson County on March 11, 1928, the son of H.D. and Inez (Albright) Montgomery. He married Betty McGee in Osceola, Arkansas on November 2, 1946. She survives in Marion. Mr. Montgomery was a retired minister,...
Donda K. Coomes
Feb 4, 2019
Christopher- Donda K. Coomes, age 52, of Christopher, passed away at 9:47am on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Donda was born on May 31, 1966 in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of James Edward and Sandra Sue (Brown) Hensley. She was a homemaker. As per her wishes, Donda will be cremated. Private memorial services will be held...
Warren Neil Buescher
Feb 3, 2019
Warren N Buescher of Carbondale, formerly Chester, passed away Sunday, February, 3, at age 84. Warren dedicated his life to the education of children, beginning as an elementary school teacher, then as an educational administrator following the completion of his Masters in Education Administration from SIU-C, and to his family with wife Ruth Buescher. He was an active member in the...
David A. Quinn
Feb 3, 2019
Herrin- David A. Quinn, 46, of Herrin, passed away at 11:45AM, Sunday, February 3, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital. David was born on April 24, 1972 in Stanford, KY to Roger Allen and Beverly Carol (Taylor) Quinn. He has worked the last several years as an estimator for A-1 Buildings in Pittsburg. He was protestant and enjoyed spending time...
Patricia Ann Lawwill
Jan 25, 2019
Herrin- PATRICIA A. LAWWILL, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 10:54am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Patricia was born in Herrin on October 4, 1944, the daughter of John R. and Evelyn Joyce (Shoemake) Berra. She married Lindsey Clell Lawwill, Jr, in Herrin on December 19, 1965. Together, they shared forty-two years of marriage. He...
Shirley A. Marlow-Anderson
Jan 22, 2019
Shirley A. Marlow-Anderson passed away peacefully at 4:30am on Jan. 22, 2019 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion Illinois. Shirley was 95 years old. Shirley was born September 7, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Hobert and Eunice Givens. When Shirley was 4 months old, the family moved to Herrin to live and work. Shirley's father, Hobert, died...
Denise Sizemore
Jan 22, 2019
Herrin- Denise Sizemore, age 68, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Denise was born in Herrin on March 2, 1950, the daughter of Lum and Opal (Parmley) Clayton. Prior to her retirement, she had worked in dietary at Herrin Hospital. Survivors include: Daughter- Becky Wolf of...
LaDonna Stallons
Jan 22, 2019
Herrin- LaDonna Jean Stallons, age 78, of Herrin, passed away at 5:20am on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. LaDonna was born in Herrin on January 6, 1941. She married John Stallons, Jr. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2007. LaDonna was a homemaker, adored by many. She will be truly...
Jim Pursell
Jan 22, 2019
Herrin- James R. “Jim” Pursell, 75, of Herrin passed away at 11:57 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Jim was born on June 28, 1943 in Pinckneyville to Elmer A. and Maxine (Tucker) Pursell. He married Janet L. Gibner on April 27, 1963 in Du Quoin. She survives of Herrin. Jim was the longtime owner...
