Obituaries
Ben George, Jr.
Apr 10, 2022
Ben George Jr., age 94, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home in Carterville, surrounded by his loving family.Ben was born October 21, 1927 in Williamson County, Illinois, a son of Benjamin and Mamie (Murphy) George. He married the love of his life, Wanda Marie (Myers) George on March 12, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas. She...
Anna Faye Bryan
Apr 9, 2022
Anna Faye Bryan, 95, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 5:15 am at Integrity Healthcare.Anna was born June 22, 1926 the daughter of Roy and Hettie (Beasley) Tanner. She married Charles Bryan on April 18, 1953 and together they shared over 32 years of marriage until his death on May 26, 1985.Anna worked at Woolworth in...
Gavin Michael Atwood
Apr 9, 2022
Gavin Michael Atwood, age 20, of Herrin, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his home. Gavin was born March 02, 2002 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Dawn Michelle Clutts-Lavender. He is survived by his mother and step-father- Dawn Michelle Clutts-Lavender and husband Jim; grandparents- Donna Clutts (David Tope), Harry (Debbie) Clutts, and Sharolyn Atwood; one brother, Collin (Kaylee...
Thomas Eugene Owens
Apr 1, 2022
Thomas Eugene Owens, age 74, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at home in Herrin, Illinois.
Thomas was born May 08, 1947 in Johnston City, Illinois, a son of Lee Roy and Wilma Juanita (Herron) Owens. He married the love of his life, Martha Ellen Harrell. She preceded him in death. Thomas had retired from Maytag after...
Jean S. Samples
Mar 18, 2022
Jean S. Samples, age 94, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois with her family by her side.
Jean was born December 12, 1927 in Easton Hampshire, England, the daughter of Thomas A. and Ellen (Webb) Sawkins. She met and later married James A. Samples in England during World War...
Creighton Bryan Smith
Mar 17, 2022
Creighton Bryan Smith, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburg, Indiana.Creighton was born June 07, 1943 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a son of Creighton and Virginia (Sanders) Smith. He married Linda Savell. She survives in Marion. Creighton proudly served in the United States Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he had...
Marva J. Knight
Mar 12, 2022
Marva J. Knight, age 86, of Whiteash, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home in Herrin, Illinois.
Marva was born February 05, 1936 in Ullin, Illinois, a daughter of Laneer J. and Cathaleen B. (Smith) Schaefer. She moved to Goreville, IL in her late teens and lived there over 30 years. Marva was a homemaker. She...
Phyllis "Elaine" Motsinger
Mar 9, 2022
Phyllis "Elaine" Motsinger, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home in rural Marion, Illinois.Phyllis was born February 12, 1939 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Riley Baynard and Mary Ruth (James) Proctor. She married JD Motsinger on May 01, 1959 in Marion, IL. Elaine worked at Crab Orchard School as a Lunch Time...
Kenneth Wayne Schrader
Mar 5, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Schrader, age 76, of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Kenneth was born May 29, 1945 in Decatur, the son of Louise Motsinger . He married the love of his life, Loretta Faye Dollar on April 22, 2012 in Marion. Kenneth proudly served in the Army for 9 years and has...
Jason Scott Dirden
Mar 3, 2022
Jason Scott Dirden, age 41, formerly of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 03, 2022 at his home in Lexington, Kentucky.
Jason was born September 21, 1980 in Carbondale, Illinois. He is the son of Betty (Bruce) Berry and Bob (Paulette) Dirden.
Jason is survived by his children Derrick and Ashton (Cole) Dirden; grandchild Paisley Ann; niece Allison...
John L. Copeland
Feb 27, 2022
John L. Copeland, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:30pm on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving familyJohn was born February 3, 1939 in Clay County, Arkansas, a son of Joe and Grace (Shelby) Copeland. He married the love of his life, Karen Tyler. She survives.John was a graduate of...
Marian Profitt
Feb 22, 2022
Marian Profitt, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Reflections Memory Care in Herrin, surrounded by her family.
Marian was born December 17, 1927 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of William and Nila (Gordon) Francis. She married the love of her life, Laverne Arthur Profitt on November 24, 1948 in Herrin, IL. Marian spent her...
Sarah Evelyn Johns
Feb 19, 2022
Sarah Evelyn Johns, age 98, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 10:07am on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in Marion, surrounded by her loving family.Sarah was born November 09, 1923 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Harvey and Belle (Griffin) Borum. She married the love of her life, Arthur Lee Johns on November 09, 1940 in Jackson,...
Dale Elsie Beasley
Feb 15, 2022
Dale E. Beasley, age 82, of Marion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Dale was born October 21, 1939 in Hindsdale, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Rose (Reedy) Graham. She married Awbery G. Beasley on June 27, 1959 in Wilmington, IL. He died March 2, 2018. Dale was a graduate of Downers...
James A. Meredith
Feb 15, 2022
James A. Meredith, age 82, of Freeman Spur, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Freeman Spur, Illinois as the result of a tragic car accident.
James was born March 05, 1939 in York County, South Carolina, a son of Jessie and Dolly M. (Poarch) Meredith.
He is survived by six children, James (Christina) Meredith, Shannon D. Meredith,...
Alice Marie Cavins
Feb 13, 2022
Alice Marie Cavins, age 58, of Herrin, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Alice was born September 03, 1963 in Du Quoin, Illinois, a daughter of Julian and Vera (Pedigo) Knight. She married Mark Wenzel Cavins on August 08, 2020 in Herrin. Alice enjoyed her job as a noon aide at Northside Primary Center but more...
Jerry L. Harris
Feb 12, 2022
Jerry L. Harris, age 84, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Jerry was born January 11, 1938 in Bloomfield, Illinois, a son of Bill and Anna (Gray) Williamson. He married the love of his life, Betty J. Cline on January 31, 1959. Together they shared 63 years of...
Judy L. Plate
Feb 10, 2022
Judy L. Plate, 76, formerly of Marion, passed away on February 10, 2022 at Massena Nursing Home in Massena Village, New York.Judy was born July 24, 1945 in Marion the daughter of LeRoy and Wanda (Winn) Stewart. She married Charles Plate and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2003.Judy was a member of Heritage Christian Church in West...
Evelyn Louise Calcaterra
Feb 10, 2022
Evelyn’s Life Memories
I was born on November 14, 1923, in Herrin, Illinois at my parent’s home on Eighth Street. My parents were John and Emma (Picco) Margherio. My grandparents John and Maria Picco were present to assist with the birth. My dad was sent to the doctor’s office to bring the doctor back to the house. The doctor...
Ruth Ann Pfefferkorn
Feb 9, 2022
Ruth A. Pfefferkorn, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.Ruth was born January 03, 1949 in Kelso, Missouri, the daughter of Oscar and Freda (Blackwell) Pfefferkorn. She married Roger Magruder and together they raised two children. Ruth was raised in the Catholic Faith and graduated Our Lady of Fatima...
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