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Martha Marie Jennings (Peaches)
Feb 5, 2021
Martha Marie Jennings (Peaches), 76, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, February 5, 2021.
Martha M. Jennings was born on December 15, 1944 to Martha and Robert Perkins.
Survivors include her daughters, Tammy S. Childers and husband Matt of Marion, IL., Christina R. Hickey and husband Thomas of Johnston City, IL.; grandchildren, Dalton S. Francis,...
Gerald "Jerry" Qualls
Feb 4, 2021
A special note for Blackcat Nation....Brian is planning on setting up and broadcasting this evening's services for our dear friend, "Coach" Jerry Qualls. Coach Qualls was a cornerstone to our community foundation, and will be surely missed. Please tune in at 6 pm this evening to pay tribute to his memory and legacy, and also to show your support for...
Michael Hopkins
Feb 3, 2021
Michael Eugene Hopkins, 59, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home.
Michael was born on November 3, 1961 in Elgin to David Lee and Shirley Gene (Hall) Hopkins. He worked as a machine operator.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Nicki and Toby Holmes of Kingsland, GA
Son-Aaron Hopkins of Chaffee
Grandchildren-River and Brooks Holmes of Kingsland, GA
Sister-Reva and Ron...
Melanie Lynn Smith
Jan 24, 2021
Melanie Lynn Smith, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.
Melanie was born on October 17, 1959 in Marion to Orville Eugene and Shirley Fern (Grimes) Hill. She married Charles Leonard Smith on January 11, 2011 and he preceded her in death in 2012.
Melanie worked in home care as a CNA.
Survivors include:
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Reverend Mary L. Rodgers
Jan 19, 2021
Reverend Mary L. Rodgers, 80, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Mary was born on May 8, 1940 in Williamson County, Illinois to the late Lester and Lucy (Blumenstock) Rodgers.
Mary was a member of the Pulley’s Mill Pentecostal Church, north of Goreville. She helped the pastor at the...
Peggy Wolaver
Jan 17, 2021
Peggy Ann Borum-Wolaver, 58, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home.
Peggy was born on March 14, 1962 in Chicago Heights to William McCarty and Sandra (Personius) Graves.
Survivors include:
Best friend of 35 years-Ronnie Borum of Marion
Daughter-Amanda Jackson of Marion
Son-Justin Wolaver of Marion
Daughter-Kristen Wolaver of Marion
Daughter-Amber Huse of Marion
Grandchildren:
Daishen Williams...
Arthur “Butch” Boatright
Jan 14, 2021
Arthur “Butch” Boatright, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Butch was born on July 20, 1939 in Marion to Joseph and Madge (Lanthrum) Boatright. He married Lilly Stewart on May 25, 1963 in Marion.
Butch served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked as a cable splicer for GTE and a...
James Ronald Joyner
Jan 12, 2021
James Ronald “Ron” Joyner, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Ron was born on September 23, 1947 in Carbondale to Paul M. and Nita Jo (Webb) Joyner. He married Jean Ann Hunt at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in DuQuoin on September 23, 1978.
Ron was Treasurer for the City of Marion and was...
Randy Dunn
Jan 12, 2021
Randy Lee Dunn, 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.
Randy was born on August 12, 1961 in Marion to Joe and Susan (Douglas) Dunn. He married Cathy Hoy on March 13, 2017 in Paducah and she survives.
Randy was a service tech for Ike Honda. He was of Christian faith and loved motorcycles.
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Geraldine Briggance
Jan 11, 2021
Herrin-Geraldine Briggance, 86, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Voyage Senior Living Center in Herrin.
Geraldine was born on March 11, 1934 in St. Louis to Harry and Margaret (Meister) Codori. She married James Briggance on August 7, 1952 in Lenzburg, IL and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2000.
Geraldine worked as a sales...
Tom Christy
Jan 6, 2021
Tom Wayne Christy, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on August 24, 1933 in Chicago to Franklin Wayne and Helen (Rosenwinkle) Christy. He married Shirley Tersinor on April 24, 1976 in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.
Tom was a custom cabinet maker and a business rep for the Carpenters...
Lana Faye Emery
Jan 6, 2021
Lana Faye Emery, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Lana was born on October 23, 1949 in Harrisburg to Kenneth and Faye Marie (Hester) Thomas. Lana worked as a caregiver with the elderly. She was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle and loved the Lord and showing his love to people in need.
Survivors...
Harold Gene Smith
Jan 2, 2021
Creal Springs- Harold Gene Smith, age 79, of Creal Springs, passed away at 10:02am on Saturday, January 2, 2020 at his home.
Harold was born in Creal Springs on July 7, 1941, the son of Rosa Belle (Mandrell) and George Elvis “Red” Smith. He married Joan Carver on September 4, 1965 in Mauckport, Indiana. They have shared fifty-five years of...
Cynthia Stone
Dec 30, 2020
Marion- Cynthia Stone, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale.
Cynthia was born in Marion on February 7, 1948, the daughter of Wesley and Frona Sherrod. She married Victor Stone on July 18, 1969 in Marion and together they shared almost 50 years of marriage. He preceded her in...
Joshua Rogers
Dec 21, 2020
Joshua Clayton Rogers, 30, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home.
He was born on April 3, 1990 to Clayton and Christine (Kachelhoffer) Rogers.
Joshua was a 2008 graduate of Marion High School. He was a loving son and brother and he was also a friend to many. Joshua was a member of Our Reedemer Lutheran...
Lacey Havlicek
Dec 19, 2020
Lacey Denise Havlicek, 35, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:14am at her home.
Lacey was born in June 30, 1985 in Walworth, WI to Frank Havlicek and Jo Ann Zimmerman.
Lacey is survived by her husband, Kevin Peebels; step daughter, Elizabeth Gentry; brother, Mike Zimmerman; aunt, Traci Smith; cousins, Cera Zimmerman, Matthew Smith, Alayna Beoth...
Maxine Atkisson
Dec 18, 2020
Marion-Maxine Atkisson, 97, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.
Maxine was born on March 3, 1923 in Cambria to Lee and Agnes (Aldridge) Modglin.
Maxine was a member of Third Baptist Church and the Marion Senior Citizens Center.
Survivors include:
Sisters-Betty Atkisson and Peggy Rendleman
Brother-Richard Modglin
Sons-Gary Atkisson and Rick (Debbie) Atkisson,...
Betty Ralls
Dec 15, 2020
Betty Lee Ralls (Blackwell), 84, of Creal Springs went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020 at 4:06 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center with her children by her side.
Graveside services for Betty will be on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 3pm at Creal Springs Cemetery. Reverend Jeff Morrow and Reverend Ben Taylor will be officiating. ...
Dorcas Miller
Dec 13, 2020
Marion- Dorcas R. Miller, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 2:55am on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Dorcas was born in Ina, Illinois on September 8, 1936, the daughter of Harry and Della (House) Dunbar. She married Robert E. “Gene” Miller on July 2, 1954 in Ina. He preceded her in death on...
June Kersten
Dec 11, 2020
June Eleanor Kersten was called to spend Christmas with Jesus on December 11, 2020. June may have had many titles and worked many places, but what truly describes her occupation is “Mother,” “Grandmother,” and “Great Grandmother.”
June was preceded in death by her parents, Helge Edwin Lundberg and Hannah Victoria Lundberg, a brother, Roy Lundberg, and one granddaughter, Lori Rachael Zukas.
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