Obituaries

Sep 9, 2022

Julie Vaughn of Hurst went to be with her lord Friday September 9, 2022 at 1:06 am in Herrin, She was born in Herrin, January 8, 1960 in Herrin to Kenneth Kesler and Judy Turner. She is survived by her father, 1 son Brian Kesler of Hurst and 4 grand children, Olivia, Jake, Luke and Emma Chandlay. She ran a...

Jul 31, 2022

May 15, 2022

Mrs. Shirley (Ogden) Orso, age 81, of Herrin, Il, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Parkway Manor Nursing Home. She was a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Shirley attended school in Herrin and worked for several local businesses before quitting to focus on raising her children. In the 80’s she owned and operated a clothing store, Orso’s Ladies Wear....

May 1, 2022

Paul E. Price of Energy Illinois, passed away on May 1, 2022 at the Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was born in Herrin August 6, 1933 to James and Nellie (Bean) Price. Paul was married to Ruie (Walker) Price. He is survived by 13 grand children and several great grand children. He was a avid tractor and classic car collector and...

Apr 24, 2022

Dennis Allen Corbin sadly passed away on April 24, 2022 at his home in Herrin, Illinois. He was a person who spread joy and happiness wherever he went. Per Mr. Corbin's request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

Apr 13, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Helen Marie Gibbons, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all whose lives she touched. On April 13, 2022, she left us while sleeping peacefully with her son at her side at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, FL. She was in her 92nd year. Born in Herrin, Illinois on...

Mar 8, 2022

Jacquelynn, “Jackie” Goins Johnson of Aiken, South Carolina, formally of Herrin passed away Tuesday March 8, 2022. Jackie was born February 18, 1936 in Herrin, Illinois to Thomas and Myrta Eason Goins, the youngest of 7 children. Jackie married the love of her life Jim “JJ” Johnson on October 6, 1956. They started dating in the summer of 1953 and...

Feb 23, 2022

John Malcom Jr. of Marion passed away at the Herrin Hospital Wednesday February 23,2022 at the age of 75. He was born in Creal Springs July 7, 1946 to John and Geraldine (Hill) Malcom. He is survived by 2 daughter Tina Marshall of Marion, Kelly and her husband Darin Lopez of Johnston City, 1 son Lucas Etherton of Murphysboro Illinois...

Feb 8, 2022

  Karen Louise Finney Hester, 75, of Carterville, Illinois, passed awayTuesday, February 8, 2022, in Herrin Hospital at 7:11 pm. Karen was born February 26, 1946, in Herrin, Illinois, to John Clyde andViolet (Murray) Finney. She was a proud Christian who grew up attendingFirst Baptist Church in Energy, Illinois. As an adult, her belief wasstill strong and often said "God was...

Feb 8, 2022

Tanya Marie (Newbolds) Bevely, 37 of Herrin, IL passed away on Tuesday February 8th, 2022. Tanya was born on November 9th, 1984 to Mark and Lecia (Profitt) Newbolds in Galveston, TX. She was married to Keith Bevely on July 11th 2015. Tanya loved her two children Kayden, 5 and Eli, 4 to the fullest. She spoiled them with all the...

Jan 5, 2022

Maureen "Boots" E. Taitt, 75, of Herrin, IL., Passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

  Maureen was born May 3, 1946 in Herrin to Ruth Ann and Kenneth Elders. Maureen married Lindell Taitt on July 2, 1966.  They shared 20 years of marriage together.  He survives in Royalton. Maureen is survived by one son...

Dec 11, 2021

Garland Joseph Tomkins, 84 of Herrin Illinois passed away at the Herrin Hospital December 11, 2021. He was born in Colesburg, Iowa to Harold and Alice (Benskin) Tomkins. Garland was married to Shirley (Rincker) Tomkins she survives. He is survived by 1 daughter Nanetta and husband John Horton of O,Fallon Ill, 2 grandchildren Caleb and Jacob, 2 brothers Roger of...

Nov 26, 2021

Dorothy A. Dunning of Herrin, passed away at Manor Court of Carbondale November 26, 2021. She was born in Herrin to Nolius and Myrtle (Lockard) Emery. They preceded her in death. She was married to William Dunning on June 13th, 1946 in Herrin Illinois. He preceded her in death April 6, 1960. His resting place is Herrin City Cemetery. They...

Nov 26, 2021

Blossom L. Duncan of Cambria passed away November 26, 2021 at the Carbondale Memorial Hospital. She was born in Detroit Michigan to Leo and Freda (Conrad) Schultz. She had been employed by SIU and retired after 30 years as a custodian.

Blossom is survived by her daughter, Jane McElroy of Columbia Missouri, 2 sons, Bill McElroy of Carterville, Jim McElroy...

Oct 30, 2021

Mary (Kristy) Kristina Russell, 51, passed away October 30, 2021 in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born February 11, 1970  in Murphysboro to Joe and Mary Gray of DeSoto; they survive. She is survived by her husband, Kenny Russell, they were married August 17, 1991, and two daughters, Kristina and her husband Matt Kohl of Energy, and Kendra...

Sep 26, 2021

Clyde Earl Dillman 85, passed away on September 26, 2021 in the Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dillman was born in Herrin on June 6, 1936 to John and Marie (McEntire) Dillman. Clyde was a coal miner, and in his early years he owned and operated a gas station in Herrin,he also was owner of D & B Pest Control and...

Jul 29, 2021

Carterville; Stanley H. Hovenga 66, of Carterville Illinois passed away at 5:00 am in the St. Louis University Hospital Thursday July 29, 2021. He was born in Charles City, Iowa to Harm and Mary (Hinders) Hovenga. He was married to Tamara Cornell November 28, 1975, she passed away March 31 2019. Stanley is survived by his 3 sons, Aaron and...

Jul 14, 2021

Marna Jean Wooldridge, 92. passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 14, 2021 while at Herrin Hospital. Born December 2, 1928, to Wayne Lawson and Helen (Lashbrook) Lawson in Huntsville, Illinois. Survived by: Brother Charles Runkle, her 4 sons Steven, Michael, Jace and James Wooldridge Daughter in Law Sharon Wooldridge and future daughter-in-law Darlene Frye Grandchildren Nicholas,...

Jun 30, 2021

Michael Patrick Burket passed away on June 30, 2021 at the age of 40. He was the son of Kenneth and Lynn (Deffenbaugh) Burket. His wishes were to be cremated there will be no services at this time.

May 20, 2021

James Charles Jeralds 57, beloved husband, father and pep-aw, passed away on Thursday May 20, 2021 at the Herrin Hospital. James was born August 9, 1963 in Herrin to Charles and Alta (Frailey) Jeralds they preceded him in death. James was a 22 year member of Labors Local 733 Marion and was employed by Rodney Johnson Trucking Company. he was...