Obituaries
Everett Gibbons, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
Harrisburg- Everett Gibbons, Jr, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away at 11:22 A<, Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Everett was born on May 10, 1937 in Dorrisville, IL to Everett and Anna (Grousky) Gibbons. He was Baptist. He will be dearly missed by his family. Survivors include- Sister- Sharon Ricketts and husband Mike of Herrin Sister- Ramona...
James William Tyler
Dec 24, 2017
Pittsburg- James William Tyler, age 83, of Pittsburg, passed away at 4:06pm on December 24, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. James was born in Pittsburg on December 2, 1934, the son Henry Edward and Jessie (Marks) Tyler. He married Joyce Lyerla in Pittsburg on September 11, 1959. She survives. James was a proud United States Army veteran, having served at the...
Jane Bonali
Dec 24, 2017
Herrin- Winifred “Jane” Bonali, 75, of Herrin, passed away at 11:35 AM, Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her home. Jane was born on August 13, 1942 in Carterville. She was Baptist. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed reading in her spare time. She most enjoyed time spent with her family or beloved dog- “Bailey”. Survivors include- Daughter- Stephanie Castellano...
Danny Ray Long
Dec 23, 2017
Marion- Danny Ray Long, age 77, of Marion, passed away at 10:00am on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home in Marion. Danny was born in Herrin on December 16, 1940, and raised the son of Pauline (Belt) and John Payne, Sr. He married Elnora “Ellie” Black in Marion on June 14, 1975. She survives in Marion. Prior to his...
Charles Ray Morris
Dec 21, 2017
Charles Ray “Corkey” Morris, 67, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 5:27 pm at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Morris was born September 11, 1950 in Simpson, Illinois the son of Gerald and Mary Elizabeth (Stucker) Morris. He married Amy Andal on February 18, 1978 in Rosiclare and together they have shared over 39 years of marriage. He...
Joyce Hope
Dec 21, 2017
Joyce Hope, 62, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 3:50 am at her home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born August 23, 1955 in Marion the daughter of James B. and Ruby (Maynard) Hope. Starting her career at Zwicks Shoes on the Marion square, Joyce worked her way up to managing the store in Mt. Vernon. Joyce became a...
James Alvin Terry
Dec 20, 2017
Herrin- James Alvin Terry (Wabash), passed from this earth at 2:00am on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 80 years. James was born on October 31, 1937 in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Stanley and Velma (White) Terry. He married Devedia B. Cornwell on June 21, 1956 in Vincennes,...
Kim Eddleman
Dec 19, 2017
Marion- Kim Eddleman, age 55, of Marion, passed away at 5:05pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her home in Marion. Kim was born on May 3, 1962 in Anna, the daughter of Carl Robert and Patricia Ann (Tucker) Eddleman. She had worked in property management. Survivors include her daughter- Lacey Wagner of Johnston City Brother- Kevin Eddleman of San...
Larry Dean Midgett
Dec 19, 2017
Larry Dean Midgett, 62, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 2:01 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Larry was born August 7, 1955 in Marion the son of Carl and Mary (Tondini) Midgett. He married Paula Roe on September 27, 2003 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and together they have shared over 14 years of marriage. He retired...
Juanita J. Mayer
Dec 17, 2017
Juanita J. Mayer, 94, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2017 at 6:46 pm at Parkway Manor. Juanita was born January 8, 1923 in Marion the daughter of Charles and Maude (Cavitt) Smith. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her: Son – Gary Mayer (Debbie) of Marion Daughter – Cheryl Motsinger (Fred) of Marion Daughter – Donna Maginess...
Mary Katherine Ottolini
Dec 15, 2017
Herrin- Mary Katherine Ottolini, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 10:10 PM, Friday, December 15, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on March 13, 1933 in Herrin to Andy and Lela (Jackson) Gosnell. She married John A. Ottolini on June 14, 1952 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1988. She worked more than 30 years...
Virgil Eugene Strunk, Sr.
Dec 14, 2017
Virgil Eugene Strunk, Sr., 83, of Marion, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 12:05 a.m. at Herrin Hospital. Virgil was born December 17, 1933 in Johnston City, the son of Oscar and Younil (Taylor) Strunk. He married Delois Marie Corder on February 26, 1954 in Chicago and together they...
Juttie S. Harrison
Dec 12, 2017
Juttie S. Harrison, age 95, of Marion, passed away at 6:50am on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Juttie was born in Olar, South Carolina on September 15, 1922, the son of Estell (Still) and Lonnie H. Harrison, Sr. He married Jean High in Marion on October 7, 1962. She preceded him in death on...
Johnny Hess
Dec 6, 2017
Carterville- Johnny Gordon Hess, age 77, of Carterville, passed away at 1:35 A.M., on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Johnny was born in Marion on February 9, 1940, the son of Robert and Margaret (Alsup) Hess. He married Barbra Vaughn in Herrin on June 18, 1960. She preceded him in death on November 15,...
Betty June Chamness
Dec 4, 2017
Betty June Chamness, 87, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 1:25 pm at Parkway Manor. Betty was born January 28, 1930 in West Frankfort the daughter of Lewis “Earl” and Lois Mae (Slayden) McClellan. She married Ben Chamness in Marion on July 10, 1954 and together they shared over 61 years of marriage until his death...
Ruel L. Young
Dec 1, 2017
Marion- Ruel L. Young, 85, of Marion, passed away at 7:58 PM, Friday, December 1, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Ruel was born on May 26, 1932 in West Frankfort to Ewing and Hazel (Blue) Young. He married Felicia Amati on August 6, 1960 in Cairo. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1990. He later...
Steve Wyatt
Nov 27, 2017
Herrin- Steve Wyatt, age 75, of Herrin, passed away at 9:10am on Monday, November 27, 2017 at his home in Herrin. Steve was born on July 7, 1942, the son of Meredith and Juanita (Agden) Wyatt. Prior to this retirement, Steve was the owner of the Fairway Golf Course in Marion. He was a member of the Herrin First Baptist...
Jeff Richardson
Nov 24, 2017
Johnston City- Jefferson Ernest William “Jeff” Richardson, 76, of Johnston City, passed away at 2:30 PM, Friday, November 24, 2017 at his home. Jeff was born on August 9, 1941 in Burr, MO to Ernest and Bertha (Sisco) Richardson. He was a hardworking man who owned and operated “Richardson’s Foreign Cars” in Johnston City. He was a skilled mechanic and...
Deborah Ann Flanigan
Nov 22, 2017
Marion- Deborah Ann Flanigan, age 56, of Marion, passed away at 7:58am on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Deborah was born in Rochelle, Illinois on June 24, 1961 and was lovingly adopted by Graydon and Beverly Hoover. She was devoted to her church- the Apostolic House of Worship in Marion. Survivors include her son-...
George Dean Mays
Nov 18, 2017
Herrin- George Dean Mays, 71, of Herrin, passed away at 7:28 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Select Hospital in Evansville, IN. George was born on September 25, 1946 in Herrin to Valley D. and Geneva (Keeler) Mays. He married Tammy Smith in 1992 in Freeman Spur. George worked many years as a truck driver for Shawnee Express and also...
