Obituaries
Todd Simer
Nov 12, 2017
Herrin- Chrystapher Todd Simer, 46, of Herrin, passed away at 4:48 AM, Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by loved ones. Todd was born on October 4, 1971 in Sterling, IL to John and Susan (Abbey) Simer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He courageously transported Marines to different areas...
Paulette McPhail
Nov 11, 2017
Paulette McPhail, 66, of Hurst, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 5:49 am at her daughter’s home. It was Paulette’s wish to be cremated. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gertrude "Joyce" Cornwell
Nov 11, 2017
Gertrude “Joyce” Cornwell, 67, of Goreville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 7:55 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joyce was born January 26, 1950 the daughter of Mondel and Helen (Richards) Mixon in Charleston, South Carolina. She married Steven Cornwell on December 27, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina and would have celebrated 49 years of marriage next...
Frieda M. Webb
Nov 10, 2017
Frieda Mae Webb, age 90, left this earth peacefully with her loving family at her side, Friday, November 10, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Born October 3, 1927, Frieda began her extraordinary life born on a farm near the village of Wolf Lake in southern Illinois. The eldest daughter of Mildred and Golbern Vincent, Frieda was one of twelve siblings and found...
Mary Jane Riley
Nov 4, 2017
Zeigler-Mary Jane Riley, 80, of Zeigler, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 5:03am on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on March 17, 1937, the daughter of Clarence William and Lena Floella (Hunter) Emerick. She married James C. “Bud” Riley on November 3, 1956 in Elmwood, IL. They renewed their wedding vows on their 50th wedding...
Lindell E. Barrell
Nov 4, 2017
Lindell E. Barrell, 76 of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 4:45 pm at his home. It was his wish to be cremated with no services held. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jo Ann Williams
Nov 3, 2017
Herrin- Jo Ann Williams, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 1:20am on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Jo Ann was born in Herrin on October 19, 1945, the daughter of Christine (DeBose) Bailey. She had worked more than 35 years for Maytag in Herrin. Survivors include her daughter- Chris Williams of Sarasota, FL Son- Brent Horn of...
Reid Thomas Feldkirchner
Oct 31, 2017
Reid Thomas Feldkirchner, 51, died suddenly on October 27, 2017 in Energy, IL where he had lived for many years. Reid was born October 5, 1966 at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, to Harlan L. and Mary Ann Burdick Feldkirchner. Reid was born with physical and cognitive challenges, along with a great personality and caring heart. He was accepting...
Vicki Lynn Lamb
Oct 29, 2017
Carterville- Vicki Lynn Lamb, age 60, of Carterville, passed away at 10:30pm on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her home in Carterville. Vicki was born in Herrin on November 19, 1956, the daughter of Donna (Dawson) Rushing and the late Ronald Glenn Jeralds. She married Charles Lamb in Herrin at the Church of God on July 3, 1975. He survives...
Millie King
Oct 29, 2017
Herrin- Mildred Eileen (Millie) King, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 4:47 PM, Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Millie was born on February 18, 1938 in Hilltop, KY to Walter and Pearl (Ross) King. She was a hard working lady and worked 20 years as a supervisor for the Illinois Department of Employment Security. She was a member...
Timothy Wayne Moffatt
Oct 28, 2017
Timothy Wayne Moffatt, age 49, of Herrin, passed away at 9:37am on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his home in Herrin. Timothy was born in Joliet on July 29, 1968, the son of Charles W. and Beverly (Swanson) Moffatt. He married Kathy Upchurch in Royalton on September 7, 2001. Timothy had worked as a local truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the...
Carl Thomas Holland
Oct 24, 2017
Bush- Carl Thomas Holland, age 81, departed this life at 7:47 AM, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Bush, Illinois. Carl was born in Elkton, Kentucky on July 5, 1936, the son of Henry (Ned) Holland and Jennie (Harrison) Holland. On August 7, 1954, Carl was united in marriage to Mary Lucille...
Sue E. Payne
Oct 23, 2017
Sue E. Payne, 81, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7:15 pm at her home. Sue was born December 17, 1935 in Marion the daughter of Cecil and Ethel (Gunter) Sullins. She married Charles Ray Payne on January 19, 1952 in Marion and together they shared over 41 years of marriage until his death on June...
Cheryal Roxiene Gosnell
Oct 22, 2017
Herrin- Cheryal Roxiene Gosnell, 72, of Herrin, passed away at 12:35 AM, Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Cheryal was born on March 9, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL to Arthur and Demitra (Satterfield) Childers. She married Cliff Gosnell on September 10, 1983 in Herrin. He survives of Herrin. She was a dedicated and...
John L. Blumenstock
Oct 19, 2017
John L. Blumenstock, 74, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 3:30 pm at his home. John was born December 8, 1942 in Marion the son of Walter and Esther (Krumerey) Blumenstock. He married Judith K. Newman on October 21, 1967 at Marion 1st Baptist Church and Saturday, October 21st would have been their 50th Wedding Anniversary....
Debra A. Freeman
Oct 15, 2017
Debra A. Freeman, 64, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:35 pm at her home. Debra was born November 18, 1952 in Carbondale the daughter of Robert and Wanda (Sweeney) Fietsam. She married James Freeman on December 20, 1992 in Marion and together they have shared the 24 years of marriage. She was a member of...
Andrew David Sheffler
Oct 13, 2017
Andrew David Sheffler, 64, of Marion, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 6:36 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Andrew was born September 8, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee the son of Charles Donald and Betty Rae (Anderson) Sheffler. He married Patricia “Patty” Drury on February 9, 1980 in Marion and together they shared over 28 years of marriage...
Raymond E. Wells
Oct 13, 2017
Herrin- Raymond Eugene Wells, 85, of Herrin, went to be with the Lord at 5:45 AM, Friday, October 13, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Raymond was born on July 4, 1932 in Pomona, IL to Leroy and Hester (Jackson) Wells. He married Loretta Bella Pippin on May 1, 1956 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. He served his country proudly and...
Minnie Irene Wright
Oct 9, 2017
Energy- Minnie Irene Wright, age 94, of Energy, passed away at 5:20am on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Minnie was born in Anna, Illinois on December 26, 1922, the daughter of Ottis and Nellie (Champion) Alger. Minnie was a member of the First Christian Church of Herrin. She was active in church throughout her entire life, however, the...
Glenda Horn
Oct 5, 2017
Johnston City- Glenda L. Horn, age 72, of Johnston City, passed away at 9:36am on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Glenda was born in Herrin on October 19, 1944, the daughter of Woodrow and Martha (Patrick) Yates. She married Ronald D. Horn in Carterville on April 6, 1963. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2007. Prior...
