Obituaries

Kay Lockwood

Kay Lockwood

Oct 11, 2017

Kay R. Lockwood, 83 of Herrin, Illinois died on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Home She was born in Herrin to Frank and Celia (Lueker) Lockwood, Thursday, August 30, 1934. Kay was an avid Cardinal Baseball fan A funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday at Van Natta Funeral Home located at 427 South...

Patricia Parsons

Patricia Parsons

Aug 30, 2017

Mrs. Patricia A. Parsons, 85 of Herrin, Illinois died on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, Illinois. She was born Wednesday, August 10, 1932 in Bartonville, Illinois to Herbert and Winifred (Spence) Zook. She was united in marriage to Dwight Parsons on August 14, 1954 at the First Presbyterian Church, together they shared 31 years of...

Becky Brooks

Becky Brooks

Aug 16, 2017

Becky Sue Brooks, 46 of Herrin, Illinois died on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. She was born Thursday, May 27, 1971 in Marion, Illinois to Sammy and Sue (Webb) Brooks. She is survived by fiancée Terry Sexton of Herrin, 1 daughter Jorie Miller of Carterville, Step parents Jerry and Sheri Huffstutler of Crainville, 4 sisters,...

Emile Wright

Emile Wright

Aug 11, 2017

Coach Emile Wright, 75 of Herrin, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and Karate family. A Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at Van Natta Funeral Home located at 427 South Park Avenue Herrin, Illinois 62948 with pastor Roger Potocki officiating. Burial will follow after services with full military...

Wanda Bloodworth

Wanda Bloodworth

Aug 3, 2017

Mrs. Wanda Bloodworth, 82 of Energy, Illinois died on Thursday, August 3, 2017, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born Thursday, January 17, 1935 in Herrin, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late John Kislesky and the late Anna Mae Clark Kislesky. She was the wife of Richard Bloodworth he survives. A funeral service will be at 8:00 PM...

Rosalie Neafus

Rosalie Neafus

Jul 12, 2017

Mrs. Rosalie Marie Neafus, 72 of Johnston City, Illinois died on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in the Herrin Hospital. She was born in Detroit Michigan to Leland Paul and Dorothy (Walker) Oakley. She was married to Lloyd Thomas Neafus October 16, 1970 in Herrin he survives. Rosalie is survived by her son Lloyd and wife Lindsay Neafus of Eldorado. 1...

Jeanette Sollami

Jeanette Sollami

Jun 23, 2017

Mrs. Jeanette Sissy Sollami, 72 of Carterville, Illinois died on Saturday, June 23, 2017, at her home in Carterville, Illinois. Born Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Carbondale, Illinois to Vernell and Geneel (Housewright) Baggett they preceded her in death. Surviving are daughter, Madeline and Ron Taitt of Carterville, IL. one sister Susie and Marvin Cannon of Energy, two brothers, Mike...

William Carl Bollinger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...