Obituaries

Jul 17, 2016

Mary Jean DeMattei, 85, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 9:55 pm in her home.  Mary Jean was born in her home in Benton, Illinois, on December 17, 1930, to James G. and Marie (Huelbig) O’Hara.  She graduated from Benton High School in 1948 and attended Bethel Women’s College from 1948 to 1950.  She then earned her bachelor’s degree...

Jul 16, 2016

Johnston City- Rosetta Kay Gillespie, age 72, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 5:42pm on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at The Bridge at Rockwood, Tennessee. Rosetta was born in Muhlenberg County, KY on September 3, 1943, the daughter of J.D. and Agnes (Dame) Shadowens. She married Roy Gillespie on August 2, 1963. He preceded her in...

Jul 12, 2016

Marion – Warren K. Willis, 78, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home in Marion. Warren was born September 18, 1937 in Eldorado, the son of Wayne and Fern (King) Willis.  He married Barbara Graham on December 28, 1977 in Brooklyn, Iowa, and together they shared over 32 years of marriage until her death on...

Jul 9, 2016

Arthur Craig “Art” Disney passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter at his side at their home in Marion, Illinois , at 10:17 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2016.  He was born on March 24, 1924 in Muddy, Illinois to Charles V. and Rosa Lee (Mahaffey) Disney.  Arthur graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1942 and enlisted in...

Jul 8, 2016

Donald E. Broeking, 92, of Marion, passed away on Friday, July 08, 2016 at 10:45 am, at home surrounded by his family.  Mr. Broeking was born June 24, 1924 in Marion the son of L.E. and Aurelia (Fry) Broeking.  He married Luetta Dettmer on April 17, 1948 in Marion and together they shared 68 years of marriage.  Mr. Broeking grew...

Jul 2, 2016

Marion- Dorothy L. McNeely, age 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home at 3:50pm on Saturday, July 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.  Dorothy was born in Carterville on May 31, 1929, the daughter of Lee Chapman and Lela Marie (Winstead) Harris. She married Rev. Kenneth Lee McNeely on April 14, 1951. He preceded her in death on...

Jun 26, 2016

Herrin- Louise Speroni, age 96, of Herrin, passed away at 1:54pm on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Parkway Manor in Marion. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. There will be no visitation and funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made...

Jun 24, 2016

Hurst- Shirley Ann Cobb, age 73, of Hurst, passed away at 1:15am on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Shirley was born on December 28, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to Chester and Hazel (Williams) Taylor. She married James Ronnie Cobb on June 28, 2006 in Marion. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2010. She formerly...

Jun 23, 2016

Pittsburg- Carroll E. “Bud” Tait, age 91, of Pittsburg, passed away at 3:30pm on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Carroll was born in Edwards County on January 11, 1925, the son of John and Stella (Coad) Tait. He married Leola Paralee Ridenour in Grayville on January 11, 1945, his twentieth birthday. Mr. Tait was a member...

Jun 23, 2016

Marion- Stephen Lee Follis, 66, of Marion, passed away at 8:25 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at River to River Residential in Marion. Stephen was born on October 7, 1949 in Carbondale to Bobby and Betty (Murrow) Follis. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served as a cook. After being honorably discharged, he returned home...

Jun 22, 2016

Dallas J. Beavers, 76, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 8:45 am at his home in Marion.  Private family services will be held.  Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting with arrangements.

Jun 19, 2016

Herrin- Donna Rae Vancil, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 10:30am on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her home in Herrin. Donna was born in Royalton on July 25, 1941, the daughter of Charles and Josie (Burklo) Hopgood. She married Robert Vancil on January 25, 1974 in Herrin. He survives. Donna had worked as a bookkeeper for electric companies...

Jun 15, 2016

Mary Virginia “Ginny” Jackson Racine, formerly of Centralia and Marion, passed away June 15, shortly after midnight, after a day spent surrounded by family. Virginia was born Aug. 8, 1922, in Marion, Illinois, to Norman and Glenna (Webb) Jackson. She married Tommy P. Racine of Marion on Aug. 1, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2011. She...

Jun 14, 2016

Herrin- Micaela James Moss, infant daughter of Jason and Rachel Moss, was born sleeping at 8:45pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Survivors include her loving parents; Jason and Rachel...

Jun 14, 2016

Jun 13, 2016

Gregory Lynn Cockrum, 59, of Marion, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 3:30 pm at his home in Marion.  Gregory was born December 4, 1956 in Ft Walton Beach, Florida the son of Harold L. and Maxine E. (Grove) Cockrum.  He married Vickie Darlene Mofield on March 11, 1996 in Marion and she preceded him in death on...

Jun 9, 2016

ILDA MARLENE POWELL, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 4:09pm on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her home in Marion. Ilda was born in Crab Orchard on December 6, 1932, the daughter of L.D. “Jack” and Nona Elizabeth (Clarida) Norman. Ilda graduated from Crab Orchard High School in 1950. She later graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, obtaining...

Jun 7, 2016

Clyde L. Crawford, 65, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 5:52 pm at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by his family.  Clyde was born October 15, 1950 in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Clyde A. and Viola (Husher) Crawford.  He married Patsy Kraemer on February 27,  1975 in Sikeston and together they have been blessed with sharing over...

Jun 5, 2016

Paralee Elizabeth Deaton, 89, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her home.  Paralee was born May 23, 1927 in Clifford, Illinois the daughter of Jacob and Rosa (Howard) Whitecotton.  She married William E. “Bill” Deaton on June 16, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they shared over 63 years of marriage until his death on February...

Jun 5, 2016

Herrin-Mark Anthony Newbolds, 30, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Mark was born on February 21, 1986 in Carbondale to Mark and Lecia (Profitt) Newbolds. Mark loved life to the fullest, he enjoyed many things in life. He really enjoyed going to football games “Da Bears” with his dad.  Mark loved to go out shooting with his dad and...