Obituaries
Josephine Shahadey
Jun 1, 2023
Josephine Shahadey, age 103, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.
Josephine was born April 27, 1920 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of George and Hazel (Khory) Shahadey. Josephine lived in Herrin her entire life, living in the same house for 103 years. She graduated Herrin High School and worked at...
Benny Joe Murphy
May 27, 2023
Benny Joe Murphy, age 62, of Hurst, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Benny was born September 04, 1960 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Orville and Martha Eileen (Purcell) Murphy. He married the love of his life, Caroline (Thomas) Murphy. She survives.
He is survived by his spouse Caroline (Thomas) Murphy of Hurst,...
Dola Jean Mausey
May 27, 2023
Dola J. Mausey, age 90, of Creal Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Integrity Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Marion.
Dola was born in Creal Springs, Illinois, on October 26, 1932, the daughter of Furnan J. and Ethel Aline (Beasley) Doss. She married Robert C. "Bobby" Mausey, Jr. on July 29,...
Dwight L. Hill
May 22, 2023
Dwight L. Hill, age 82, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.
Dwight was born February 15, 1941 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Jesse and Verne Lee (Dorn) Hill. Dwight grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School in 1959. He earned a Bachelors Degree from University of Missouri at Rolla in Chemistry and...
Natalie Ann Spicer
May 22, 2023
Natalie Ann (Barnaby) Spicer, age 84, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 2:00am on Monday, May 22, 2023, with her family beside her.
Natalie was born in Marion on June 26, 1938, the daughter of Alfred Peter and Kathryn Thelma (Summers) Barnaby. She graduated from Marion High School in 1956, where she was also crowned Homecoming Queen her Senior year....
Danny Neal Camden
May 13, 2023
Danny Neal Camden, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, walked into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Herrin Hospital after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family.
Danny was born October 20, 1943 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Kenneth and Pauline (Deaton) Camden. Danny was united in marriage to Sandra Lee...
Brenda Lue Norris
May 11, 2023
Brenda Lue Norris, age 77, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Brenda was born July 31, 1945 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Enois W. and Wanda R. (Holland) Pinkston. She married Carl Leon Norris on May 14, 1963 in Jackson, MO. Carl passed away April 11, 2022. Brenda grew up...
Bradley Wade Carlile
May 9, 2023
Bradley Wade Carlile, age 58, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Bradley was born November 27, 1964 in Columbus, Indiana, a son of Thomas L. and Margret A. (Serviss) Carlile. Brads family moved to Chicago where he grew up and he graduated from West High School in 1983. He worked in...
Shelby Caroline (Holland) Sloat-Groover
May 5, 2023
Shelby Caroline (Holland) Sloat-Groover, age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.
Shelby was born June 19, 1939 in Hurst, Illinois, a daughter of James and Edith Blanche (Denosky) Holland.
She is survived by three children, Melodie Hartman, Robert A. Sloat Jr., and Catherine Hartman; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great...
James Edward Cravens
May 5, 2023
James Edward Cravens, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.
James was born October 27, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Clarence and Jane (Rogers) Cravens. He married Ruth Ann Parker on June 10, 1966 . James loved rabbit hunting and raising AKC registered Beagles. He also enjoyed old cars, fishing...
William Leon Brayfield
May 4, 2023
William "Bill" Leon Brayfield, age 83, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois.
Bill was born September 26, 1939 in Cambria, Illinois, a son of Wathan and Lucy Jeanette (Milam) Brayfield. They preceded him in death as well as his sister, Lillian Helwig.
He married Fortune (Phelps) Brayfield on April...
Debra Lynn Aaron
May 1, 2023
Debra Lynn Aaron, age 68, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home in West Frankfort, Illinois.
Debra was born May 11, 1954 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Kenneth Kesler and Judy (Larson) Turner.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law- Steven Michael (Jennifer) Kesler of West Frankfort; her father- Kenneth Kesler; five grandchildren-...
James William McHargue
Apr 28, 2023
James "Jim" William McHargue went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2023 at midnight surrounded by his wife and sons. Jim was born in Herrin on July 29, 1949 to James Matthew and Edna Louise (Young) McHargue. Jim was employed by Wilbert Vault Company; he was a greens keeper for several area golf courses and...
Lindell Lee Helm
Apr 22, 2023
Lindell Lee Helm, age 75, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 22nd in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 25, 1947, in Franklin County, Illinois, to Hartley and Bertha Lucille (Odum) Helm. He is survived by his brother Don Helm and family; his three children, Michael Helm, Heather Wagoner and Rachel Helm and their families. Lee had...
Edith Bellvora Wiley
Apr 21, 2023
Edith Bellvora Wiley, age 78, of Blairsville, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Energy, surrounded by her loving family.
Edith was born December 30, 1944 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, a daughter of Berthal Emmett and Edith Bellvora (Nolan) Semon. She married the love of her life, Clarence Eugene Wiley on September 6, 1977 in Marion. Prior...
Paula Jean Jumps
Apr 20, 2023
Paula Jean Jumps born May 26, 1953 to Cecil and Wanda Stone of Herrin, Illinois. She resided here for most of her life and then graduated at Herrin High School in 1972. She worked at General Dynamics as an assembly line worker and in her final years there she became a janitor. Paula was truly liked by so many because...
Douglas Winfield Laird
Apr 18, 2023
Douglas Winfield Laird, age 77, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.
Douglas was born June 18, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Donald and Dorothy (Kocenijer) Laird. Doug was surrounded by love from his family and friends at Our Directions of Herrin.
Doug loved relaxing in his recliner, watching western...
Jeanette Fay McRoy
Apr 10, 2023
Jeanette Fay McRoy, age 84, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Jeanette was born February 09, 1939 in Scottsboro, a daughter of Howard and Mary Bell (Johnson) Norris. Jeanette attended Lemaster Grade School in Cedar Grove and Marion High School. She married Peter M. McRoy on June 09, 1956 in...
Bruce Jeffrey Shaffer
Apr 8, 2023
Bruce Jeffrey Shaffer, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, Illinois.
Bruce was born October 21, 1943 in Washington, DC, a son of Robert A. and Jane M. (Mahler) Shaffer. He married Frederica J. (Farris) Nanni on April 24, 1993 in Jacksonville, FL. Bruce grew up in Alexandria, VA and graduated...
Marieta L. Launius
Apr 7, 2023
Marieta L. Launius, age 82, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at her residence at the Voyage Assisted Living in Marion, Illinois.
Marieta was born August 03, 1940 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and S. Louise (McElroy) Van Zandt.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herrin. She had retired from Herrin Hospital where she worked many...
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