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Steve Earl Knight
Feb 16, 2024
Steve E. Knight, 69 of Marion, Illinois passed away at his residence, February 16, 2024.
Steve attended Marion High School. He worked many years at Mine Roof and Bolt Company, and retired from Menova. Steve enjoyed fishing, traveling, he loved going to Nascar races and was a big Cardinals Baseball fan.
He is survived by his wife Crystal (Scurlock) Knight, several...
Clarice Evelyn Killman
Feb 16, 2024
Clarice E. Killman, age 95, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at Helia Healthcare in Energy, Illinois.
Clarice was born March 27, 1928 in Pulleys Mill, Illinois, a daughter of James and Ruby (Short) Baker. She married the love of her life, Rayburn E. Killman on November 14, 1946 in Osceola, Arkansas. Clarice was the Ulitmate Homemaker. She loved her children...
Harvey James Anderson
Feb 6, 2024
Harvey J. Anderson, age 91, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Harvey was born December 08, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona, a son of Melvin and H. Janet (Whelpley) Anderson. As a young child his family moved to Cobden, Illinois where he grew up and graduated high school. He joined the...
Sally Esther Jones
Feb 3, 2024
Sally E. Jones, age 85, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Illinois.
Sally was born November 20, 1938 in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, a daughter of William and Celina (Bacon) Fischer. Sally was a military brat, and her family moved often as she grew up. She had worked as a...
Joyce Rosine Anthony
Jan 30, 2024
Joyce Rosine Anthony, age 93, formerly of Thompsonville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.
Joyce was born December 22, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL, a daughter of Estel and Lola (Melvin) Bradley. She married the love of her life, Roscoe E. Anthony on December 21, 1947 in Benton, IL. He...
Jacqueline Sue Durham
Jan 28, 2024
Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Durham, age 59, of Jonesboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home.
Jackie was born April 02, 1964 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Bill and Sherry (Parrish) Durham. Jackie grew up in Goreville, Illinois and suffered an accident at a young age, leaving her disabled for the rest of her life. She lived at...
Joyce Ann Rentfro
Jan 24, 2024
Joyce Ann Rentfro, age 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Joyce was born October 04, 1951 in DeRitter, Louisiana, a daughter of Herman R. and Emma S. (Monger) Sears. Joyce grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School, class of 1969. She married Dale A. Rentfro on September 02, 1973...
Terra Lynn Farris
Jan 21, 2024
Terra Lynn Farris, age 61, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, with her loving family by her side.
Terra was born April 19, 1962, a daughter of Frances (Vinson) Miller. She married the love of her life, Gary Lynn Farris on June 25, 1992 in Paducah, Kentucky. Terra touched many lives...
Kendra Lisa Zappa
Jan 18, 2024
Kendra Lisa Zappa, age 60, of Benton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Kendra was born August 16, 1963 in Illinois, a daughter of Donald Dodd and Melba Owens.
She is survived by two children, Kristi (Torey) Phelps of West Frankfort, IL and Cody R. Zappa of Energy, IL; four grandchildren, Erin...
Melvin Lee "Bojo" Shadowens
Jan 16, 2024
Melvin Lee Shadowens "Bojo", age 74, of Marion, Illinois, sadly left his family from complication due to heart failure, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home in Paulton.
Melvin was born March 16, 1949 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Walter and Louise (Harmon) Shadowens. Melvin grew up in Marion and attended Mission Ridge School. He worked for the City...
Cohyn Matthew Johnson
Jan 15, 2024
Cohyn Matthew Johnson, 5 month 28 day old infant, passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents on January 15, 2024 at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Cohyn was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 19, 2023. Cohyn was full of love, smiles, and joy. Cohyn battled many obstacles but was a warrior and a fighter, like no one could...
Tina Lynn Holland
Jan 15, 2024
Tina Lynn Holland, age 52, of Marion, Illinois, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, January 15, 2024 at her home from complications of pneumonia.
Tina was born March 31, 1971 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Carl and Marsha (Howerton) Burnett. Upon completion of local studies, she attended training to become a Cosmetologist and received her degree, while...
Presiyan Rumenov Radev
Jan 15, 2024
Presiyan Rumenov Radev, age 41, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home in Goreville, Illinois.
Presiyan was born October 20, 1982 in Bulgaria, a son of Rumen and Diyana Radev. He married the love of his life, Amber Dawn Jourdan on October 11, 2014 in Christopher, IL. Presiyan grew up in Bulgaria and moved to the...
Jeannie Marie Cook
Jan 14, 2024
Jeannie Marie Cook, age 79, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Herrin Hospital.
Jeannie was born December 19, 1944 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Hugh and Betty (Crawshaw) Hiller. Jeannie grew up in Goreville, IL and graduated Goreville High School. She earned her Bachelors Degree from SIU. She worked at SIU as a Secretary for 39...
Richard Lee Smart
Dec 31, 2023
Richard Lee Smart, age 71, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Richard was born March 27, 1952 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of George and Ruth (Tompkins) Smart. Richard grew up in Marion and attended Marion schools. He started working at General Tire, then worked for 2 different contractors before starting...
Sheila L. Winters
Dec 29, 2023
Sheila Laverne (Ponder) Winters, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Sheila was born July 30, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Ameul Leroy "A.L." and Ruby Maurine (Givens) Ponder. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Sheila spent two years in London working for Russ Berry. She moved to...
Edward Lee Dwyer
Dec 23, 2023
Edward Lee Dwyer, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois, surrounded by family.
Edward was born August 23, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James A. and Doris M. (Gray) Dwyer. Ed grew up in Marion and attended Marion Schools. In June 1976 he joined the US Army...
Rodney Wayne Patton
Dec 21, 2023
Rodney Wayne Patton, age 55, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Rodney was born June 07, 1968 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Jon and Dorothy Jane (Schofield) Patton. He married the love of his life, Shea Lynette Simmons on September 21, 1996 in Marion at the Church of God. Rodney had...
Judith Ann White
Dec 10, 2023
Judith Ann White, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Judith was born April 22, 1949 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, a daughter of Mabel Carlson. She married Douglas White in Chicago on March 8, 1966. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2016. Prior to her retirement, Judy had worked as a teacher's aide...
David Alan Cunningham
Dec 2, 2023
David Alan Cunningham, age 67, of Tucson, AZ, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.
David was born July 14, 1956, in Miami, Arizona, a son of Norman and Glin (Daniell) Cunningham.
David enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for 22 years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, sketching and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived...
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