Obituaries

Russell L. Watson

Russell L. Watson

Jul 21, 2008

Mr. Russell R. L. Watson Sr., age 72, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, July 21, 2008, at his home in Herrin, IL. Mr.Watson was employed by UMWA and also worked at Norge for 22 years . He was a member of 1st Baptist Church and the UMWA. He was born in Energy Jan, 6, 1936 to Russell F. Watson and...

Betty Milam Deaton

Betty Milam Deaton

Jul 7, 2008

Betty (Milam) Deaton passed away 11:45 am July 7, 2008 in Herrin Hospital at the age of 86. She was born in Herrin, Illinois on June 2, 1922 to Alameda Milam(Campbell) and Lennis L. Milam. Betty was a member of the First Prebyterian Church and past Fianancial Secretary. She was retired Office Manager at Peak Insurance Agency. Surviving is One...

Bobby Prather

Bobby Prather

Jun 21, 2008

Mr. Bobby D. Prather, age 76, of Johnston City, IL, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Franklin County Hospital in Benton, IL. He was born in Orayville Ill. Sept. 12,1931.He was the son of the late Wavie (Peck) Prather and the late Isabell Addison He was Preceded in death by 1 brother Ralph Prather and 1 nephew Michael Prather He...

Ruth Ann Brumitt

Ruth Ann Brumitt

Jun 3, 2008

Mrs. Ruth Ann Brumitt, age 56, of Herrin, IL, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at her daughters home in Herrin, IL. Mrs.Brumitt was employed by Herrin Hospital and was a member of First Christian Church. She was born in Carbondale Feb. 2, 1952 to parents Harold Yates and Kathryn (Dean) Yates of Murphysboro. She is also survied by Childern: Mrs....

Carolene Mitzi Smith

Carolene Mitzi Smith

May 30, 2008

Mitzi was active in her church She shared her strong faith at every opportunity. Her hobbies included cooking, shopping, computers, photography, playing the keyboard, singing, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. She loved both her family and her husband's family. She truely will be missed by all. She was born to Margaret Eovaldi and Lon DeCoursey both who preceded her...

Idis Shirley

Idis Shirley

May 22, 2008

Mrs. Idis Shirley, age 73 , of Herrin, IL, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, May 22, 2008. She was born Dec. 3, 1934 in Herrin to Norman and Florence (Reynolds) Throgmorton Sr. She married Edward Shirley Aug. 1, 1952 in Herrin he preceded her in death Sept. 2 1994.She attended the Union Gospel Mission Church in Herrin...

Robert R. Ferketich

Robert R. Ferketich

May 17, 2008

Mr. Robert R. Ferketich, age 75, of Carterville, IL, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. He was born Dec. 11,1932 in Zeigler to Mike and Stella (Lazar) Ferketich they preceded him in death. He was a member of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, he was in army during...

William Bill Hale

William Bill Hale

May 16, 2008

Mr. William"Bill" V. Hale, age 71, of Herrin, IL, died 11am Friday, May 16, 2008, at his home in Herrin, IL. He was born in Carterville March 27,1937 to Ralph and Nellie (Harris) Hale they preceded him in death. He was survied by 5 sons 1 daughter and 2 step daughters. 1 sister Margaret and husband Louis Absher of Herrin,1...

Mildred L. Nielsen

Mildred L. Nielsen

May 12, 2008

Mildred Lavern Nielsen Mildred L. Nielsen, age 87, passed away at Parkway Manor nursing home on May 12th, 2008 at 10:30 AM. Mildred Lavern was born November 9th, 1920 to Andrew and Lela Gosnell both deceased. Mildred graduated Herrin High School in the class of 1939. She was united in marriage to Eugene M. Nielsen on July 2nd, 1942 in...

Myrteen Collard

Myrteen Collard

May 8, 2008

Mrs. Myrteen Collard, age 85, of Herrin, IL, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL. She was married to Ora Collard Jr. he died in 1981. She was born in Herrin Sept. 13, 1922 to Charles M. and Eva McGee Capps. Mrs.Collard was a retired School Teacher. She taught at Energy grade school. She had...

Betty Zelmer

Betty Zelmer

Apr 19, 2008

Mrs. Betty Zelmer, age 83, of Herrin, IL, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion, IL. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late William Fry and the late Bertha Stallons. She was survived by Son-in-law Larry Damrau of Angola Ind. She was preceded in death by...

Joann Virginia McCall

Joann Virginia McCall

Apr 10, 2008

Mrs. Joann Virginia Mc Call, age 77, of Cambria, IL, went to be with the lord at 7:33 pm Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. She married William Albert McCall he died in 1972 She was the daughter of the late Harry Wilson and the late Edith Kuster One Daughter: Mrs. Kathy Cool, West Frankfort, IL...