Obituaries
William Carl Bollinger
Jun 6, 2017
William Carl Bollinger, Jr., 75 of Carterville, Illinois died on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at his home in Carterville, Illinois. He was born Tuesday, September 2, 1941 in Carterville, Illinois to William and Lillian (Chew) Bollinger. Bill was retired form the City of Herrin and was in the Army. Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Kristin Wakey of Carterville, IL. and two...
Betty Jo Rickenbaugh
May 2, 2017
Betty Jo (Huber) Rickenbaugh, 76 of Energy, IL died Tuesday May 2, 2017 of natural causes at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Born in Texas, she grew up in Missouri where she graduated from Northwest High School in 1959 and married Don Rickenbaugh Sr., her high school sweetheart and lifelong hero, in 1960. He preceded her in death in 2002. They...
Sandra Bowlin
Dec 16, 2016
Mrs. Sandra Bowlin, 77 of Benton, Illinois died on Friday, December 16, 2016, at West Side Care Center in West Frankfort, Illinois. She was born Friday, September 22, 1939 in Sesser, Illinois to Henry and Ethel (Fisher) Black. She was a member of West City Church of God. Surviving are Children, Mrs. Sharon and Duane Sims of Pittsburg, IL. ,...
Ferrell Norman
Sep 17, 2016
Mr. Ferrell Norman, 85 of Royalton, Illinois went to be with his lord and savior on Saturday, September 17, 2016 He was born Monday, September 14, 1931 in Bush, Illinois to Ernie and Hazel (Glisson) Norman. He was the husband of Mildred (Sheriff) Norman and she survives. They were married November 3, 1959. Surviving are 3 children, Debra and husband...
Violet Griffith
Aug 28, 2016
Mrs. Violet E. Griffith, 82 of Sevierville, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at UT Hospital in Knoxville Tenn.. She was born in Herrin October 21,1933 to John and Emma (Rhodes) Perrine.Mrs. Griffith was married to Dean Griffith he preceded her in death. She is survived by daughter Deena and Paul Barger of Sevierville Tenn., 2 step daughters, Jodi...
Marvin Boswell
Aug 24, 2016
Mr. Marvin Boswell, , 52 of Christopher, Illinois died on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Kindred Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Mr. Boswell was born in Christopher,Thursday, October 17, 1963 to Marvin and Lulabell (Cash) Boswell they survive. Mr. Boswell is also survived by daughter Brittany and Jared Kennedy of Herrin, step children, Amanda Holmes and boyfriend Alan Mydler of...
Jim Hindman
Aug 18, 2016
James William Hindman, 95, passed into eternal life on August _____, 2016. Jim was born in Herrin to John Clyde and Pearl Hindman on March 16, 1921. Jim married Daphine (Dottie) Grant on February 28, 1942. She preceded him in death on March 24, 1949. Jim served 38 months active duty in the Army during WWII in Italy, Sicily, France...
Kathyrn Neilson
Aug 18, 2016
Marion – Kathryn M Neilson, 100, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 There will be a grave side service Sunday, August 28th at 2pm at the Fountain United Methodist Church. Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Neilson was retired. She was a Sears Roebuck & Company Manager in Herrin, Illinois for 25 years. She...
Juanita Ramsey
Aug 2, 2016
Juanita Ramsey, 91 of Marion, Illinois died on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at her home in Marion, Illinois. She was born Wednesday, April 22, 1925 in Herrin, Illinois to Arvil and Marguerite Wiggins. Surviving are her children, Davis Scott and Wife Lynn Ramsey of Aurora Co., Bruce Elves and wife Beth Ramsey of Puyallup WA. , Jonathan Lee Ramsey of...
John Tolbert
Jul 12, 2016
Mr. John Tolbert, 71 of Salem, Illinois died on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Doctors Care and Rehab Center in Salem, Illinois. He was born Wednesday, August 16, 1944 in Herrin, Illinois to John and Hattie (Helms) Tolbert. Mr. Tolbert is survived by 6 children, Michael and wife Traci Tolbert of Harvard Ill, Chester of Wisconsin, Hattie of Herrin ,...
Susan Simmons
Jun 26, 2016
Susan Renee Simmons, 46 of Herrin, Illinois died on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at her home in Herrin, Illinois. She was born Tuesday, September 9, 1969 in Herrin, Illinois to Claude and Gloria (Gardner) Mays they preceded her in death. Susan is survived by her husband Donald Simmons of Herrin 2 cousins Donna and Mary of Johnston City and 1...
Marilyn Mathers
Jun 11, 2016
Marilyn Mathers, 88 of Tuscola, passed away at Presence Hospital, Champaign, IL on June 11, 2016. Marilyn was born on December 17, 1927 in Herrin, IL the daughter of William and Nila (Gordon) Francis. Marilyn married Merle Mathers in 1946 and had two children Denny and Vicki. She is survived by her daughter Vicki Harriss, (Tom) of Tuscola, IL. Grandchildren...
Joyce Mahan
Jun 6, 2016
Mrs. Joyce Mahan, 84 of Herrin, Illinois died on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Herrin Rehab Center in Herrin, Illinois. She was born Wednesday, October 21, 1931 in Herrin, Illinois. She was married to Max Mahan he preceded her in death May 5, 2012. She is survived by her brother John Lyell Sr. of Florida, cousin Loretta Newcom of Herrin...
Alice Shelton
May 26, 2016
Mrs. Alice Shelton, 66 of Herrin, Illinois died on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at her home in Herrin, Illinois. She was born Saturday, June 18, 1949 in Du Quoin, Illinois to Clarence and Delores (Little) Gilliam. Surviving are 1 son, Eric and Jewel Shelton of Herrin, IL 3 daughters, Leann and Frank Bryant of Cardwell Montana, Patty Hampton and Becky...
Angeline Malcom
May 14, 2016
Mrs. Angeline Malcom, 86 of Herrin, Illinois died on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at home in Herrin, Illinois. Born Tuesday, September 10, 1929 in Buffalo, New York to Leonard and Verna (Kazmierczak) Metro. She was married to Donald L. Manning he passed away October 30, 1983, she then married on December 19, 1999 in Kentucky John Malcom he survives of...
Margaret Miles
Apr 22, 2016
Mrs. Margaret A. Miles, 74 of Herrin, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. Margaret was a retired homemaker for Williamson County Programs on Aging. She was born in Carterville to John and Grace (Collins) Chew. Margaret is survived by her children, Eddie and wife Teresa Stacy of Herrin, David and wife...
Lyndie McCloud
Apr 16, 2016
Lyndie Ann Dawn McCloud of Energy, Illinois died on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. She was born Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Carbondale, Illinois to Jeffery Scott McCloud and Kristen N. Bloodworth parents. Surviving grandparents are Steve and Debbie Bloodworth of Energy. Surviving grandparents are Steve and Debbie Bloodworth of Energy and Judy Cole of Gillette Wyoming....
Christina Allois
Apr 3, 2016
Christina C Allois Herrin Born to Albert & Lula (Craddock) King May 11,1935 in Elkville. She married Ronald 'Yockey' Allois September 28,1962, they shared 53 years together. Chris retired from Norge after 27 years. She made her profession of faith on Feb. 6, 1955 & was baptized Feb 20,1955 at the First Baptist Church in Herrin. She is survived by...
Jerry Starnes
Apr 1, 2016
Jerry Lee Starnes, 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his faith in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. With his love of music and God-given musical talent, Jerry witnessed to numerous people about his faith. Many...
Jerry Skelcher
Mar 28, 2016
Jerry Skelcher, age 70, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, March 28, 2016, at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL. He was born in Herrin February 7, 1946 to Charles and Eva (Bartlow) Skelcher. He is survived by , 4 sisters Joyce (Jerry) Humphrey of Herrin, Carol (Don) Ward of Herrin, Charlotte (Len) Meade of Carterville and Marilyn (Rick) Kerrigan...