Obituaries
Doris Evelyn Beasley
Sep 6, 2014
Doris Evelyn Beasley, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11 pm at Herrin Hospital. Doris was born January 25, 1927 in Pittsburg the daughter of Lynnworth and Grace (Elliott) Fox. She married William Leon Beasley on November 25, 1944 in Paducah and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until his death on January 12, 1996....
Lucille Ray Beasley
Sep 4, 2014
Crab Orchard – Lucille Ray Beasley, 92, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 5:52 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Lucille was born May 10, 1922 in JohnstonCity the daughter of Scott and Eunice (Ray) Smith. She married Harry Lee Ray and he preceded her in death in 1986, she then later married...
Malcolm T. "Mack" Holderfield
Sep 4, 2014
Bush- Malcolm T. “Mack” Holderfield, age 64, of Bush, passed away at 6:15am on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at his home in Bush. Malcolm was born in DuQuoin on June 23, 1950, the son of Rosalie (Mason) and Willie Holderfield, Sr. He married Judith “Judy” Taylor in Herrin in June of 1992. She survives in Bush. Mack was a retired...
Brenda J. Smith
Sep 2, 2014
Marion- Brenda J. Smith, age 57, of Marion, passed away at 1:18pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Painesville, Ohio surrounded by her husband and pastor. Brenda was born in Joliet on February 12, 1957, the daughter of William and Rosetta (Hellberg) Stapleton. She married Jeff P. Smith in Marion on April 22, 1978. He survives...
Dixie Lee Brown
Aug 31, 2014
Herrin- Dixie Lee Brown, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 12:15am on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at her home in Herrin with her loving family at her side. Dixie was born in Freeman Spur on October 30, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Hogue) McPherson. She married George Brown in Herrin on May 8, 1953. He survives in...
Baby Jaxson Del Keeling
Aug 28, 2014
Herrin- Jaxson Del Keeling, infant son of Jessica Dawn Keeling and Dimitri Richard Frank Johnson, was stillborn at 4:59am on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jaxson weighed 5.36 pounds and was 15.75 inches long. Survivors include his parents- Jessica Keeling and Dimitri Johnson of Herrin Sister- Carcyn Rae Bloodworth of Herrin Sister- Victoria Grace Keeling of...
James B. Hope
Aug 27, 2014
James B. Hope, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 10:25 am at Helia Healthcare in Energy. James was born July 23, 1930 in Johnston City the son of James R. and Elsie Mae (Williams) Hope. In 1950 he was united in marriage to Ruby Maynard and they had two children, Richard A. Hope and Joyce A. Hope. ...
Jeffrey Scott Glover, Sr.
Aug 20, 2014
Pittsburg- JEFFREY SCOTT GLOVER, SR, age 48, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his home in Pittsburg as the result of a house fire. As per his wishes, he will be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements. For those...
Allene Snider
Aug 20, 2014
Allene Snider, 100, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 3 am at her daughter’s home. Allene was born December 24, 1913 in Jackson County the daughter of Oscar and Bertha (McAnelly) Blumenstock. She married Herman A. Snider on March 7, 1936 and together they were blessed to share over 60 years of marriage until his death on October...
Nels Peter Rasmussen
Aug 18, 2014
Nels Peter Rasmussen, Sr., 87, of Goreville, formerly of Alvin, IL, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home. Nels was born on February 17, 1927 in Rankin, IL to Rasmus and Katie (Christiansen) Rasmussen. He married Madge M. Young in June of 1954 in Dayton, OH. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2006. He was...
Nancy B. Cecchi
Aug 10, 2014
Goreville- Nancy Barbara Cecchi, 75, of Goreville, formerly of DuPage County, passed away at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2014 at her home. Nancy was born on February 7, 1939 in Chicago to Kenneth and Simone (Jagot) Barnes. She married Reynold Peter Cecchi on July 22, 1978 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bensonville, IL. He survives of Goreville. Nancy worked...
Cynthia Ann Burgess
Aug 10, 2014
Cynthia Ann Burgess, 69, of Marion passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 6:10 am at her home. Cindy was born October 15, 1944 in Chicago the daughter of Herbert and Elsie Meilahn. She married James Burgess on April 24, 1971 in Forrest Park and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. She enjoyed knitting, doing cross-stich...
Dr. Kevin J. Holmes
Aug 8, 2014
Dr. Kevin Jay Holmes, 55, of Marion, passed away due to a coronary event at 1:20 PM, Friday, August 8, 2014 at his home in Marion. Kevin was born on August 18, 1958 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon to Charles Lavern and Virginia L. “Jenny” (Sims) Holmes. He was raised by his step-father- Charles “Jack” Dunn. He...
Bob Hardcastle
Jul 31, 2014
Bob Hardcastle, 84, of the Lake of Egypt, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 12:25 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2014. Bobby was born February 26, 1930 in Herrin the son of Ben and Nan (Nash) Hardcastle. He married Barbara Jo Fox-Grindle on April 28, 1968 and together they have shared over 46 years of marriage. Bob was an Army...
Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Brookhouse
Jul 30, 2014
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Brookhouse, 65 of Marion passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Kathy was born March 26, 1949 the daughter of Clarence Wendell and Florence (Fisher) Smoot. She married Sammy Brookhouse on September 14, 1968 in Marion and together they have shared over 45 years of marriage. Kathy was a homemaker. Survivors...
Donald A. Gibbs
Jul 28, 2014
Herrin- Donald A. Gibbs, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at 7:37pm on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Donald was born in WilliamsonCounty on September 8, 1948, the son of Jehu and Mandy (Griffith) Gibbs. He married Rose Stoner on August 23, 1976. She preceded him in death on June 4, 1998. Mr. Gibbs was proud...
Coy Calvin Halfacer
Jul 28, 2014
Coy Calvin Halfacer, 84, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 3:10 am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Coy was born July 7, 1930 in Princeton, Kentucky the son of William and Inos (Weeks) Halfacer. He married Beverly J. Hornbeck on October 10, 1953 in Ohio and together they have shared over 60 years of marriage. He...
Judith Elaine (Holland) Price
Jul 26, 2014
Bush- Judith Elaine (Holland) Price, age 66, of Hurst, passed away at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Judith was born in Herrin on August 7, 1947, the daughter of James Earl and Doris (Pinkston) Holland. Judy worked at Shawnee Alliance for several years. Survivors include her son- Chris Price of Bush Son- Frank (Teresa)...
Rose Grim
Jul 26, 2014
Marion- Rose Grim, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 7:18pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Marion. Rose was born in Saint Louis on June 10, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Rose Hernandez. She married Hubert W. Grim, Sr. on November 3, 1928. He preceded her in death in July of 1997. Mrs. Grim...
Tammy Montplaisir
Jul 23, 2014
Herrin- Tammy Montplaisir, age 44, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her home in Herrin. Tammy was born in Winterhaven, Florida on August 11, 1969, the daughter of Richard Yates and Toni (Phifer) Palmer. Survivors include her son- Jay Suddeth of Herrin Daughter- Shawnee Suddeth of Herrin Son- Ozzy Suddeth of Herrin Step-Son- Travis...
