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Joseph Edward Geyman
Aug 28, 2021
Joseph Edward Geyman, 51, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Johnson County.
Joe was born in Centralia on June 24, 1970 to Leroy Edward and Anna Ruth (McNeal) Geyman. He married Monica Ann Montgomery on August 16, 1996 in Marion. Joe worked as a correctional officer for many years and he was a small business owner.
Survivors include:
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James William Branch
Aug 22, 2021
James William Branch, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.
James was born on February 25, 1942 in East St. Louis to William and Delores (Brady) Branch. He married Clara Nell Luffman on February 20, 1960 in East St. Louis, MO and she preceded him in death. James retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees and was...
Deanna Beth Odom
Aug 20, 2021
Deanna Beth Odom, 58, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home.
Deanna was born on October 26, 1962 in Harrisburg to Teddie Lee and Mary Ruth (Boles) Odom.
Survivors include:
Brother-Keith Odom (Sharon) of Marion
Sister-Marsha Huff (Rex) of Pittsburg
Several nieces and nephews
Sister-in-law-Gayle Odom of Marion
Sister-in-law-Leslie Odom of Marion
Special friend-Charlene Morris of Marion
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Judith McIntosh
Aug 13, 2021
Goreville-Judith Elaine McIntosh, 79, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.
Judith was born on October 12, 1941 in Chicago to Luther and Sophie (Corn) Whetstone. She married Charles McIntosh, Sr. on December 26, 1958 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2013.
Judith worked for Kroger in Peoria...
Darell Robinson
Aug 11, 2021
Darell Ray Robinson, 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Darell was born on February 27, 1960 in Herrin to Homer Lee and Etta Ann (Palmer) Robinson. He worked as a drywall finisher and painter for many years.
Survivors include:
Son-Darell Lynn Robinson (Jennifer) of Marion
Daughter-Dana Renee Robinson (Michael Baxter) of Marion
Grandchildren:
McKenzie Robinson...
Candace Lee Rorie
Aug 7, 2021
Elkville- Candace Lee Rorie, age 68, of Elkville, passed away at 5am on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her home in Elkville.
She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 10, 1952, the daughter of Rodger Kyle and Harriett (Lehman) King. She had worked various jobs in her life including waitress, hostess, and most importantly, a homemaker and mother.
Survivors...
Carl Stephens
Aug 5, 2021
Carl Eugene Stephens, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Carl was born on January 17, 1934 in Williamson County to John Carl and Ines Mae (McCree) Stephens. Carl served in the U.S. Army and worked as a farmer and a coal miner.
Survivors include:
Son-Randall and Eva Stephens of Pittsburg
Son-Donald and Tema Stephens of...
Ruth Ann Sprague
Jul 27, 2021
Ruth Ann Sprague, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Ruth was born on February 8, 1937 in Carterville to George Alpha and Chloe Ruth (Stearns) Horsley. She married Glenn Allen Sprague and he preceded her in death.
Ruth worked as a teller for Carterville State and Savings Bank; bookkeeping for Jack Bauman Oil;...
Michelle Crites
Jul 25, 2021
Michelle Louise Crites, 60, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Michelle was born on January 30, 1961 in St. Louis to Dallas Montgomery and Beverly Yackey. She married Jeff Crites on June 17, 1978 at First Baptist Church in Marion.
Michelle worked for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department as a correctional officer for many...
Scott Barney
Jul 20, 2021
Scott E. Barney, 57, of Stonefort, passed away suddenly and was received by the Lord, on Wednesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 14, 1964 in Malone NY, the son of O.H. Barney II and Sandra Fleury Barney. Scott grew up in CT and attended schools in Montville.
He is survived by the love...
Mary Evelyn McNeely
Jul 18, 2021
Mary Evelyn McNeely, 90, of Fulton, Illinois formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 1:05 pm at Generations at Rock Island.
Evelyn was born May 27, 1931 in Jonesboro the daughter of James Everett and Mary Elizabeth (Mixon) McNeely.
After becoming ill at 8 years old with scarlet fever Evelyn became deaf, completely losing her hearing. ...
John Randolph "Randy" Whitehead III
Jul 17, 2021
Pittsburg- John Randolph “Randy” Whitehead III, age 67, of Pittsburg, passed away at 9:55am on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Born on August 31, 1953, Randy was the son of Shirley Ann (Franklin) and John Randolph Whitehead Jr. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine. Prior to his retirement, Randy had worked as a coal...
Helen Grace Harness
Jul 10, 2021
Carrier Mills- Helen Grace Harness, age 100, passed away at 6:46am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Helen was born in Peoria on August 29, 1920, the daughter of William and Frances (Bone) Brown. She was the last living of the ten children to this union. Helen married Harold Harness in 1937. He preceded her in death...
Marlene Campbell
Jul 5, 2021
Edith Marlene Campbell, 84, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Marlene was born to Frazier and Marie (Williams) Leonard on May 20, 1937 in St. Louis, MO and raised in East St. Louis, IL graduating from East St. Louis High School in 1955. Her work experience started as the Secretary for the First United...
Dale Rentfro
Jun 24, 2021
Dale Allen Rentfro, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Dale was born on July 29, 1943 in Crab Orchard to James and Jessie (Edwards) Rentfro. He married Joyce Sears on September 2, 1973 in Marion.
Dale served in the U.S. Navy. He was a Mason and a member of the Zion United Church...
Vernon E. Marshall
Jun 23, 2021
Vernon E. Marshall, 74, of Goreville, passed away at 8:10pm on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home after a battle with diabetic kidney failure. He was surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter.
Vernon was born on December 17, 1946 to Earl and Evelyn (Walker) Marshall. He married Linda Jolly on June 22, 1974 and together they shared 47...
Donald Eugene Bradshaw, Sr.
Jun 14, 2021
Donald Eugene Bradshaw Sr. age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021, in Marion, IL., after a long battle with advancing service-related Chronic Medical Conditions.
Donald was the son of Gus and Lula Afton Bradshaw (Gurley) of Buncombe, IL., and attended Goreville, High School in 1949. He married his childhood sweetheart and wife of 67 years Alene Francis, of Goreville, IL. on December, 23, 1950.
Enlisting in the United States Army on June 13, 1950 and volunteering for duty In South Korea during the...
Jerry L. Childers
Jun 12, 2021
Jerry Lee Childers passed away peacefully at the Heartland Regional Medical Center on June 12, 2021. Jerry was born August 3, 1941 at the home of his parents, Frances and Lucille Childers. Jerry was married to his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Eveland, in 1961. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2021.
Jerry graduated from Marion High School in...
Russell Bozarth
Jun 8, 2021
Russell Wayne Bozarth, Age 50, of Marion, was reported missing on December 12, 2020. He was recovered June 8, 2021, following the demolition of the Marion Motel.
Russell was born on April 29, 1970, to loving mother Brenda Donelson, and father William Bozarth. Russell was generous, hardworking, down to earth, and forgiving (surprisingly so, for a taurus). He left a...
Noel Francis
Jun 5, 2021
Noel Ray Francis, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Noel was born on November 19, 1951 in Johnson County to Almus Rufus and Vivian Geraldine (Kelley) Francis. He married Frances Bernice Stokes on March 21, 1970 at Busby Chapel in Goreville.
Noel worked as a correctional officer; retiring from the Marion Federal Penitentiary.
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