Obituaries
Roy Kenneth "Shorty" Clendenin
Aug 30, 2013
Herrin- Roy Kenneth “Shorty” Clendenin, age 77, of Herrin, went to be with the Lord at 1:30pm on Friday, August 30, 2013, surrounded by his family at his home. Shorty was born in Marion on October 11, 1935 to Earl and Velma (Fletcher) Clendenin. He married Sue (Rumsey) Murphy on September 1, 1967. They would have been celebrating their 46th...
William E. "Bill" Drake
Aug 28, 2013
Herrin- William E. “Bill” Drake, age 95, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 3:49pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion with his loving daughter at his side. A proud native of Herrin, Bill was born April 16, 1918, the son of Luther E. and Lillie (James) Drake. He married Evelyn J. Gosnell on January...
Mrs. Lela Fern Wade
Aug 27, 2013
Herrin- Lela Fern Wade, 90, of Herrin, passed away at 1:06 PM, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lela was born on January 12, 1923 in Corinth to Lonzo and May (Baker) Edwards. She married James “Jimmy” Wade on November 21, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1993. Prior to retirement, Lela...
Robert Vanstone
Aug 24, 2013
Robert F. Vanstone, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 5:50 P.M. at his home in Tunnel Hill. Robert was born October 5, 1932 in Chicago the son of Frank and Renee (Kujawa) Vanstone. He married Carol Kassman on November 18, 1978 in Chicago and together they have shared over 34 years of marriage. He was an Army...
Eloise King
Aug 21, 2013
Mae Eloise King, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 5:03 A.M. surrounded by her family at her home in Marion. Eloise was born April 14, 1923 in Pittsburg the daughter of Herman and Lucy (Allen) Cline. She married Arlie King on November 30, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri and together they have been blessed with over 72 years...
Adilene Allen
Aug 21, 2013
Adilene Allen, 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 3:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Adilene was born April 12, 1927 in Birch Tree, Missouri the daughter of Kellen Arthur and Nettie Mae (Houghton) Schneider. She married Noel E. Allen on January 1, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until...
Mr. John Curtin
Aug 21, 2013
Herrin- John Curtin, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 10:10 AM, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. John was born on May 22, 1959 in Chicago to Francis and Alberta Curtin. He was catholic. John was a good looking, happy man who loved all of life’s adventures and he touched the hearts of many. John’s...
Gary Wayne Barwick
Aug 17, 2013
Herrin- GARY WAYNE BARWICK, age 69, of Herrin, passed away at 4:55am on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Gary was born in Herrin on July 12, 1944, the son of Virgil Sylvester and Wilma Bell (Snyder) Barwick. Mr. Barwick was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Gary also spent...
Ira Jean Walker
Aug 17, 2013
Ira Jean Walker, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 6:15pm on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Community Living Center at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Ira was born in Marion on May 21, 1923, the son of Ira Melvin and Grace Ann (McCalpin) Walker. He married Dorothy Odum in Marion. She survives in Marion. Mr. Walker...
Opal Bradley
Aug 12, 2013
Opal Bradley, 94, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 6:30 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Opal was born July 3, 1919 in Williamson County the daughter of William Levi and Ada (Teal) Miller. She married Montie Bradley in January, 1943 and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Marion. Opal was a loving...
Patricia Joan (Owen) Alumbaugh
Aug 10, 2013
Herrin- Patricia Joan (Owen) Alumbaugh, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 3:45am on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Patricia was born on August 8, 1933 in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Jack Arden and Lena Belle (Gibson) Owen. She married Eugene L. “Gene” Alumbaugh on October 12, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana. He survives in...
Judy Jones
Aug 9, 2013
On August 9, 2013, Judy Jones, 74, left her earthly residence and took a glorious journey to join her husband Cicero in their Heavenly home. Judy was born August 24, 1938, at Herrin Hospital, the daughter of the late David and Anna (Abernathy) Hunter. She was working as an LPN at Herrin Hospital when she met her Cicero, who was...
Dennis Wayne Gooch
Aug 8, 2013
Marion- Dennis Wayne Gooch, age 44, of Marion, passed away at 12:58am on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Dennis was born in Eldorado on May 16, 1969, the son of Virginia (Odom) and Dennis Gooch Sr. A graduate of ITT Technical Institute in Paducah, Dennis had worked at Pleasant Ridge Water Plant and Tuck...
Cindy Mappin
Aug 8, 2013
Marion- Cindy Mappin, age 53, of Marion, passed away at 5:45pm on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion with her loving family at her side. Cindy was born in Marion on May 31, 1960, the daughter of Lawrence Eugene “Gene” and Patricia “Pat” (Holman) McNeely. She was united in marriage to Bill Mappin in Marion...
Melvin Leverne Haseker
Aug 5, 2013
Lake of Egypt – Melvin Leverne Haseker, 80, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away on Monday, August 05, 2013 at 12:04 A.M. at his home. Mel was born July 11, 1933 in Marion the son of Troy and Charity Haseker. He married Georgia Moore on October 25, 1989 in the Chapel of the VA Hospital. She survives of the...
Nellie Goddard
Aug 4, 2013
Nellie Goddard, 95, passed away at 7:40 A.M. Sunday, August 4, 2013, in her home. Nellie was born December 18, 1917 in Johnston City, the daughter of Nazaro and Angela Columbo. She married Ralph Goddard on November 19, 1938 in Johnston City and together they shared over 71 years of marriage. Ralph passed away on March 3, 2010. She was...
Thomas J. Ridgeway, Sr.
Jul 24, 2013
Freeman Spur- Thomas J. Ridgeway, Sr., 51, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 1:35 PM, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his home. Thomas was born on January 28, 1962 in Herrin to Aaron and Peggy (Gentry) Ridgeway. He worked for more than twenty nine years in various positions at Bombardier Boats. More recently, he has worked the last several months...
Gary L. Hendrickson
Jul 19, 2013
Marion- Gary L. Hendrickson, age 73, of Marion, passed away at 5:46pm on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Herrin on December 14, 1939, the son of Leo and Juanita (King) Hendrickson. He married Brenda L. Terry at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church on May 27, 1960. ...
Elda Janice (Berra) O'Neal
Jul 14, 2013
Herrin- Elda Janice (Berra) O’Neal, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 3:40pm on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Elda was born in Herrin on September 22, 1920, the daughter of George and Jennie (Calcaterra) Berra. She married Don O’Neal in Herrin on May 20, 1941. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1994. Mrs....
Vivian M. Rumsey
Jul 11, 2013
Herrin- Vivian M. Rumsey, age 94, of Herrin, went to be with the Lord at 2:22pm on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Vivian was born in West Frankfort on May 5, 1919, the daughter of Alsey and Ada (Williams) Jordan. She married Charles “Chick” Rumsey on April 16, 1938. He preceded her in death on June...
