Obituaries
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...
Stacy LeAnn Farmer
Mar 13, 2016
Stacy LeAnn (Minton) Farmer, 50 of Marion, Illinois formerly of Zeigler died on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her home. LeAnn was born January 20, 1966 to Earl and Eunice (Minton) Samples. She worked at the V.F.W. in Marion. She enjoyed riding, shopping, cooking,sewing and crafts. She sold Paparazzi and Avon, she was a former member of A.B.A.T.E. and the...
Joyce A. Fisher
Jan 22, 2016
Mrs. Joyce Ann Fisher, age 83, of Herrin, IL, died Friday, January 22, 2016, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL with her family at her bedside. She was born in Herrin October 23, 1932 to Hyman and Lucy Ann (Sizemore) Murphy. Joyce married Robert (Bob) Fisher in Piggott Arkansas on April 10, 1949. They met while singing in the choir...
Larry Rabacchi
Dec 18, 2015
Larry Rabacchi, 60 of Buckner, Illinois died on Friday, December 18, 2015 at his home. Larry was born in Herrin October 22, 1955 to Bennie and Virginia (Wheeler) Rabacchi. He was married to Cindy (Dirks) Rabacchi and she survives. Mr. Rabacchi has 2 sons Benjamin of Marion and Jeff of Jacksonville Florida. Mr. Rabacchi also has 7 grand Children, Victoria,Olivia,...
Donald Cornell
Nov 13, 2015
"Ron" Ronald Lee Cornell, age 66, of Herrin, went to the great spirit in the sky, at 6:30pm, on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Ron was born in Herrin on December 31, 1948 to Richard and Delores (Maxey) Cornell. He honorably served his country from 1967-1969, in the Vietnam conflict. He is a life member of the VFW...
Barbara Kesler
Nov 4, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Kesler, 61 of Herrin, Illinois died on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at her home in Colp, with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Eldorado June 20, 1954 to Thurman and Veldene (Hollon) Love. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and loved riding horses and camping. Her fondest memory was riding her pony...
Eva Hindman
Oct 25, 2015
Eva Chloe (Sanders) Hindman, 95, of Herrin passed away Monday, October 26, 2015, at Herrin Hospital. Eva was born October 7, 1920, in Johnston City, to a coal miner and a schoolteacher - Jacob and Alma (Veatch) Sanders. She was a proud alumnus of Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. After college she was a teacher at Chittyville School. Eva married...
Mabel Yates
Oct 12, 2015
Mrs. Mabel Yates,96 of Herrin, Illinois died on Monday, October 12, 2015 in St. Louis Mo. She was born in Herrin to Richard and Mary (Hipple) Hudley. She was married to James Foster and later was married to Omer Yates they both preceded her in death. Mabel was a member of 1st Christian Church in Herrin and was past grand...
Elizabeth Mc Ginnis
Oct 11, 2015
Elizabeth Ann McGinnis, age 72, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:40am on October 11th 2015 at Helia Arch in Energy. Elizabeth (Libby) was born to Rev. Raymond and Nadine (Brush) Rendleman on July 24, 1943 in Hafer, Illinois. She married James W McGinnis, son of James and Lora Mae McGinnis, in 1961. She was a retired factory worker...

