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William Campbell Barker
Dec 2, 2023
William Campbell Barker (1945 – 2023)
William Campbell “Bill” Barker of Goreville, Illinois died at home suddenly Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas in 1945, Bill was the son of Mary Anne Campbell and Billie Harrison Barker. He was a descendant of Texas and Dallas County pioneers. After the family moved to Abilene,...
Sidney David Ewing
Dec 1, 2023
Sidney David Ewing, age 43, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Sidney was born January 29, 1980 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Ronnie and Leomia (Ewing) Cash. Sidney Ewing, a man whose presence brought light and love to our lives. Sidney, a devoted father to his beautiful daughters and precious...
John William Lindsay
Nov 20, 2023
John William Lindsay, age 80, of New Burnside, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home in New Burnside, Illinois.
John was born March 24, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James and Helen (Borman) Lindsay.
John's family moved to Manteno, Illinois where he grew up and graduated High School. He joined the US Army and after his...
Margaret Elaine Poland
Nov 13, 2023
ELAINE POLAND
Margaret Elaine Poland, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Elaine was born December 22, 1935 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Fred and Lena Pauline (Brown) Odum. She had worked for Wal-Mart as a door greeter and also served as a volunteer at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She...
Charles Scott Baker
Nov 5, 2023
Charles Scott Baker, age 53, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton, Illinois.
Charles was born December 16, 1969 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of James and Janet Joyce (Neiman) Baker.
He is survived by four siblings, Cindy Brotherton (Vern) of West Frankfort, IL, Jeffery Wayne Baker (Debbie) of West...
Floyd Gerald White
Oct 29, 2023
Floyd Gerald White, age 95, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Floyd was born January 01, 1928 in Watson, Illinois, a son of Otis and Leta (Norris) White. He married the love of his life, Cornelia Cleo Matlock on April 27, 1972 in Newton, Illinois. Floyd raised and raced horses and...
Corey Gene Marshall
Oct 27, 2023
Corey Gene Marshall, age 54, of Karnak, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 in Karnak, Illinois.
Corey was born July 26, 1969 in Cairo, Illinois, a son of Billy Long and Susan Nottage (Carr). Corey grew up in Perks, IL and attended Century School System. He worked at Harrah's Casino, starting as a Security Officer then moved up to...
Linda Simmons
Oct 27, 2023
Linda Simmons, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Linda was born December 28, 1944 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Thelma (Smith) Minton. She married the love of her life, John David Simmons on August 15, 1965 in Spillertown.
She is survived by her husband John David...
Herbert Preston Smith
Oct 20, 2023
Herbert Preston Smith took his leave of absence from earth, at 1520, 20 October 2023. He was born to John Henry Clinton Smith and Molly Jane (Price) Smith in Morganfield, KY on August 25, 1947. He married the love of his life, Kimberly Ilene Melvin on June 14, 1995.
His family moved from KY to Marion, IL when he...
Marjorie Ann Zerbe
Oct 13, 2023
Marjorie Ann Zerbe, age 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Marjorie was born May 26, 1948 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Sarah (Snavely) Bastian. She married the love of her life, Lamar William Zerbe, Sr. on July 19, 1963 in Sunbury, PA. He preceded her in death May...
Carl Ray Pritchett
Oct 6, 2023
Carl Ray Pritchett, age 90, of rural Marion, Illinois, bravely ended his journey here on earth at 5:00 AM, Friday, October 6, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. Carl was born February 16, 1933 in Marion, Illinois, the 6th child of William Claude Pritchett and Libby Helen (King) Pritchett. Carl attended Meneese School in Goreville. He...
William Floyde Martin
Sep 28, 2023
William Floyde Martin, age 94, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Good Samaritan Northwood Society Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana.
William was born March 27, 1929 in Equality, Illinois, a son of John and Millie (Pyles) Martin. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Riddle on July 30, 1948 in Corinth, Illinois....
Carolyn Sue Peppers
Sep 14, 2023
Carolyn Sue Peppers, age 76, of Thompsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Carolyn was born July 12, 1947 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Sylvia M. (Saddler) Dalton. Carol had worked as a certified nurse's assistant at local nursing homes. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by two children, Darrell...
Joyce Louise Jack
Sep 9, 2023
Joyce Louise Jack, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Joyce was born February 07, 1958 in Clinton, Massachusetts, a daughter of Donald LaFountaine and Margaret Ann (Hurley) Fergus.
She is survived by one son, Cory Jack; her father, Donald Joseph LaFountaine; four siblings, Gail (Bruce Haley) White, Dawn...
Pamela Rageana Ann Donelson
Sep 1, 2023
Pamela Donelson, age 63, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Pamela was born July 25, 1960 in Benton, Illinois, a daughter of Cliff and Beverly (Lindsey) Carmon. Pam grew up in Benton and attended Rend Lake College and John A. Logan College training to be an LPN. She married...
Kathryn B. Black
Aug 29, 2023
Kathryn B. Black, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Angel Acres in Marion, Illinois.
Kathryn was born February 04, 1930 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Cecil and Estel (Swan) Fox. She married the love of her life, Curtis Black on October 02, 1947 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on August...
Matthew Lee Gilliam
Aug 25, 2023
Matthew Lee Gilliam, age 50, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Matthew was born November 04, 1972 in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother- Sarah Louise (Weyer) Dwyer and one sister- Camilla Dwyer. He is survived by his stepfather, Steven Dwyer of Marion, IL and his best friend...
Amy Nicole "Nicki" Meneese
Aug 21, 2023
Amy Nicole Meneese "Nicki" age 34 of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Nicki was born January 29, 1989 in Carbondale, Illinois, the daughter of Randy A. and Amy C. (Holup) Meneese. Nicki grew up in Marion was an avid softball player during her childhood and while in High School. She...
Roselyne June Dismore
Aug 8, 2023
Roselyne June Dismore, age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Roselyne was born July 26, 1941 in Feds Creek, Kentucky, a daughter of Don and Bessie (Ramey) Church. She married the love of her life, Raymond Dallas Dismore. He preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement, Roselyne had worked at...
Cecil Leroy Dollar
Aug 7, 2023
Cecil Leroy Dollar, age 71, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Cecil was born November 10, 1951 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Bill and Clara (Emery) Dollar. He married Dinah Groves and she passed away April 29, 2014. Cecil had been employed at McDonald's in Marion.
He is...
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