Obituaries
Rose Marie Carlton
Feb 1, 2014
West Frankfort- Rose Marie Carlton, 80, of West Frankfort, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at Herrin Hospital on February 1, 2014. It was her wish to be cremated and a private inurnment will be held at a later date at West Salem Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Memorial arrangements were made at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.
Dorthea E. Edwards
Jan 24, 2014
Marion – Dorthea E. Edwards, 83, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 10:42 a.m. at the home of her daughter in Marion. Dorthea was born in Corinth on February 13, 1930, the daughter of Iber and Madge (Clark) Malone. She married Esco Edwards, Jr on April 30, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her Mrs. Edwards...
Bobby J. Rentfro
Jan 18, 2014
Pittsburg- Bobby J. Rentfro, age 83, of Mt. Carmel, IL, formerly of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:10am on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel. Bobby was born in Williamson County on November 6, 1930, the son of Robert L. and Mabel Flo (Motsinger) Rentfro. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
Susan L. DeCoursey
Jan 17, 2014
Spillertown- Susan L. DeCoursey, age 53, of Spillertown, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Susan was born in Watseka on August 11, 1960, the daughter of Lonnie and Mary (Rhoades) Houseright. She married Garrett DeCoursey in Herrin on February 22, 1993. He survives. Mrs. DeCoursey was a member of the White Ash...
JoAnn McNeill
Jan 16, 2014
JoAnn McNeill, 87, of Marion formerly of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 11:01 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. JoAnn was born October 31, 1926 in Energy the daughter of Date and Minnie (Corzine) McNeill. Following 30 years of service she retired from Borg-Warner in Decatur. She will be remembered by all who knew her as...
Eddie Mapps
Jan 10, 2014
Eddie Mapps, 78, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 12:53 a.m. at Herrin Rehab. Eddie was born February 27, 1935 in Little Dixie, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Hooper) Mapps. He married Florence Marie Stewart on May 24, 1956 in Franklin Park, Illinois and together they shared over fifty-six years of marriage until her...
Betty Cutrell
Jan 4, 2014
Herrin- Betty J. Cutrell, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 8:47 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2014 at her home. Betty was born on May 8, 1931 in Herrin to James Charles and Susie (Stacey) Triplett. She married Charles P. Cutrell and he preceded her in death. She spent the next 30 years with her loving companion, Pressley Leroy Deckard, until...
Dr. Philip Thomas West
Jan 2, 2014
Carterville- Dr. Philip T. West, 82, of Carterville, formerly of Michigan, Massachusetts, Long Island (New York) and Texas, died at 9:02AM, Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Philip was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 17, 1931 to Phillip & Eleanor (Osborne) West. He married Joan E. West on October 2, 1951 at St. James Catholic Church in Salem,...
Horace Henry Thomas Rye
Dec 19, 2013
Johnston City- Horace Henry Thomas Rye, 78, of JohnstonCity, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 19, 2013. Horace was born on December 19, 1935 in Tennessee to Elmer and Bessie (Yarborough) Rye. He was a self made man who worked in various positions within manufacturing before opening Rye’s Produce. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with...
Carol L. Moore
Dec 16, 2013
West Frankfort- Carol Moore, age 53, of West Frankfort, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 4:58pm on Monday, December 16, 2013 at her home in West Frankfort. Memorial services to celebrate Carol's life will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Rose Hill...
Donald William "Don" Reis, Sr.
Dec 14, 2013
Herrin- Donald William Reis, Sr., 82, of Herrin, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:15 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his home. Don was born on September 13, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Ralph G. and Charlotte (Thill) Reis. He married Mary Ann Wolk on August 13, 1955 in St. Louis. She preceded him in...
Mary DeLeonardo
Dec 13, 2013
Marion-Mary E. DeLeonardo, 89, passed away at 4:30pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mary was born on October 6, 1924 in Carbondale to B.F. and Minnie (Myrtle) Johnson. She married Frank DeLeonardo on September 4, 1948 in Marion. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1992. Mary worked at Unit #2 schools for 28...
Brian G. Tesar
Dec 10, 2013
Marion- Brian G. Tesar, age 66, of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2013 at his home in Marion. Brian was born on April 19, 1947 in Chicago, the son of George and Helen (Kristak) Tesar. He married Roxanne D. Young in Homewood, Illinois on March 26, 1977. She survives in Marion. Mr. Tesar was a retired lieutenant for...
Vivian L. Baker
Dec 9, 2013
Vivian L. Baker, 89, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 2:59 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Vivian was born February 10, 1924 in Paulton, the daughter of Joseph L. and Edith Pearl (Ramsey) Baker. She was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church, and Vivian retired from Marion Memorial Hospital after working 32 years in housekeeping. Survivors...
Richard Alan Bender
Dec 8, 2013
Marion-Richard Alan Bender, 65, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 8:55pm at Marion Rehab & Nursing. Richard was born on October 2, 1948 in Herrin to Aggard and Mary (Sorukas) Bender. He worked at Franklin-Williamson Human Resources-H Group for 42 years and was a member of Second Baptist Church. Richard attended school in Marion from 1965-1969. He participated...
Alberta Bigler
Dec 8, 2013
Herrin- Alberta Bigler, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00am on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Alberta was born December 16, 1925 to Mamie (Butler) and Albert Gale in Gorham, IL along with her twin brother, Oakley. After working on the Naval Base in San Leandro, California, she returned to Carbondale, IL where...
Robert Earl Johns
Dec 7, 2013
Robert Earl Johns, 84, of the Lake of Egypt, passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8:40 a.m. at Herrin Hospital surrounded lovingly by his family. Robert was born October 10, 1929 in Johnson County, on his family farm, the son of Ray and Gladys (Bradley) Johns. He married Bonnie Tanner-Newell on April 18, 1959 in Corinth, and...
Claris Ann "C.C" Chullen
Dec 6, 2013
Thompsonville- Claris Ann “C.C.” Chullen, age 69, of Thompsonville, passed away at 5:00am on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Claris was born in Melvin, Kentucky on October 11, 1944, the daughter of John and Ella (Stewart) Chullen. She proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963~1966. After her naval career, Claris attended...
Charles W. Tolbert
Dec 5, 2013
Odin-Charles William Tolbert, Jr., 50, passed away at 5:20pm on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Salem Hospital. Charles was born on November 18, 1963 in Herrin to Charles William and Edna Marie (Odum) Tolbert. He worked at North American Lighting for many years and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include: Daughters: Crystal Hamilton of Odin Jade...
Kenneth James Semon
Dec 5, 2013
Johnston City- Kenneth James Semon, 61, of JohnstonCity, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:37 PM, Thursday, December 5, 2013 at his home. Kenneth was born on June 4, 1952 in Jonesboro, IL to Berthel and Edith (Nolan) Semon. He was mechanically inclined and drove semi trucks and tow trucks for local contractors throughout the years. He was Pentecost. ...
