Obituaries
Keith Brasher
Sep 20, 2021
HERRIN — Keith Brasher, 51, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a single-vehicle automobile accident on September 20, 2021, in Herrin, Illinois.
A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date.
Keith was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Leon "Bo" Brasher and Shirley (Clark) Brasher.
Keith is survived by his wife, Paula...
Danny Richard Adams
Sep 19, 2021
Marion- Danny Richard Adams, age 79, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home in Marion.
Danny was born in Marion on June 12, 1942, the son of Eugene and Flossie Mae (Conley) Adams. He married Linda Lou Parks at Arnold View Free Will Baptist Church on November 20, 1962. Together, they have shared fifty-eight years...
Marian Harriet Byrne
Sep 17, 2021
Herrin- Marian Harriet Byrne, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 8:44am on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Marian was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Carpenter) Goldschmidt. She married Vincent Rene Byrne, Jr. in St. Louis on September 4, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2015.
She was...
Alan Lynn Lawrence
Sep 10, 2021
Alan Lynn Lawrence, 74, of Marion, passed away on September 10, 2021 at 11:40 pm at Integrity Nursing Home of Carbondale.
Alan was born October 22, 1946 in Harrisburg the son of Russell Lowell and Kathryn (Taylor) Lawrence.
Alan was stationed 3 years in Alaska while proudly serving in the Navy. He retired as a technician for GTE/Verizon.
Survived by...
Dr. J.L. Manalang
Sep 7, 2021
Dr. J.L. Manalang, 83, passed away on September 7, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.He was born on July 11, 1938 in the Philippines. He was a radiologist who served the community at various hospitals and health clinics around Southern Illinois. His private practice was Marion Medical X-Ray.Jess was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church.He was a loving husband,...
Delesta June Beasley
Sep 6, 2021
Delesta June Beasley, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:14pm on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Parkway Manor in Marion.
Delesta was born in Herrin on February 7, 1929, the daughter of William Doris and Mattie (Hammonds) Lyell. She married James Henry Beasley of West Frankfort. He preceded her in death in 1987.
Prior to her retirement, Delesta had...
David Ray Greathouse
Sep 6, 2021
David Ray Greathouse, 80, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
David was born on August 8, 1941 in Herrin to Edward Dale and Lela Esther (Whitecotton) Greathouse. He married Donna Lee Piquard on June 2, 1960 in Hurst. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2002.
David served his country in...
Allan L McCabe
Sep 5, 2021
Allan L. McCabe, 93, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Marion.
Allan was born July 15, 1928 in Williamson County the son of James M. and Mary E. (VanDyke) McCabe. He married Wanda A. Hancock on August 16, 1958 in Marion at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Together they shared over sixty years of marriage...
Glenda L. Edwards
Sep 5, 2021
On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Glenda Edwards, loving daughter, sister, and aunt passed away in Amboy, Illinois.
Glenda was born on November 13, 1954, with her twin sister, Brenda Tranka, in Herrin, Illinois. She is survived by her twin sister, her sister Mildred Dianne (Rex) Schmall, her brother-in-law Greg Currens, her nephews, Tony Tranka, Jr., Brian Tranka, Brent (Heidi) Schmall, Robert (Elizabeth)...
Oceia Hope Miller
Sep 3, 2021
Oceia Hope Miller, age 84, of Energy, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at her residence at the Villas of Holly Brook.
Oceia was born on October 21, 1936, in Bell Haven, NC, the daughter of Carlie and Thelma (Davis) Gordon. She married Robert A. “Bob” Miller in Peoria on September 25, 1960. He preceded her in death...
Harvey J. Maze
Aug 31, 2021
Harvey J. Maze, age 56, of Johnston City, passed away at 2:10am on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Benton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Harvey was born in Los Angeles County, California, the son of Delores (Meneese) and Harvey Maze, Sr.
Harvey held various careers in his life including truck driver and carnival worker, to name a few.
Survivors include two...
Sherry Lynn Whiting
Aug 28, 2021
Sherry Lynn (Baysinger) Whiting of Marion IL went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. Sherry was born December 9th 1956 to Kirby and Dorothy (Rush) Baysinger of Marion. Sherry met her husband Mike Whiting in high school and dated for two years before they married on July 5, 1974. They shared 47 years of wedding...
Richard Lee O'Neal
Aug 28, 2021
Marion- Richard Lee O’Neal, age 77, of Marion, passed away at 7:42am on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin.
Richard was born in Carbondale on October 18, 1943, the son of Kenneth “Doc” and Lucille (Russell) O’Neal. Richard was an only child and never had any children of his own. His father was killed in...
Loretta Yvonne Priddy
Aug 27, 2021
Marion- Loretta Yvonne Priddy, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 4:40pm on Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Loretta was born in Marion on January 6, 1939, the daughter of Elijah L. and Mildred E. (Bennett) Chamness. She married Henry A. Priddy in Jackson, Missouri on November 20, 1965. Together, they shared more...
Lisa Ann Anderson (Taborn)
Aug 25, 2021
Lisa Ann Anderson (Taborn), 57 of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Aug 25, 2021 in her home. She was born to the late Bill Anderson (Eloisa) and Bonnie DeLong (Bob), November 25, 1963 in Harrisburg, Illinois. She was one of thirteen children.
Lisa attended Calumet High School in Gary, Indiana and Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois. Lisa loved to spend...
Eric Ray Thompson
Aug 25, 2021
Eric Ray Thompson, 32, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 due to injuries received in a motorcycle accident while returning home from work.
Eric was born in Herrin on December 2, 1988 to Larry and Barbara “Barb” (Cutrell) Thompson.
Eric never married, but found his true love, Haley Williams, on October 21st, 2012, with whom he was engaged to...
Karen Elaine Sanson
Aug 18, 2021
Karen Elaine Sanson, age 71, of Marion, passed away at 8:20pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born in Chicago on July 24, 1950, the daughter of Oscar and Edna (Scherr) Williams. She married Jimmy Lee Sanson in Marion on August 14, 1971. Together, they were blessed with fifty years of...
Nancy Edwards
Aug 17, 2021
Nancy Edwards, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 1:50pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Parkway Manor in Marion.
Nancy was born on March 12, 1940, the daughter of George R. and Vivian F. (Coleman) Strunk. She married Paul E. Edwards, Sr. in West Frankfort on October 12, 1968. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2020.
Mrs....
Roy William Deal
Aug 13, 2021
Roy William Deal, age 63, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 11:30pm on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Roy was born in Libbey, Montana on April 15, 1958, the son of Willard and Bonnie (Rodgers) Deal. He married Jody Ashby in Reno, Nevada on March 30, 1996.
Prior to his retirement, Roy had worked as a systems analyst...
L.C. Cavaness
Aug 11, 2021
L.C. Cavaness passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021 at the Reflections Memory Care in Herrin, IL.
L. C. was born in Herrin on March 21, 1928 the son of Lawrence and Iva Cavaness. L.C. lived in Herrin throughout his childhood and graduated from Herrin High School. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy where he was stationed on the...
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