Obituaries
William Darter Jr.
Jul 14, 2014
William Harold Darter Jr., 62 of Herrin, Illinois died on Monday, July 14, 2014, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. Born Tuesday, December 18, 1951 in Herrin, Illinois to William Darter Sr. and Lillie May (Daugherty) Darter. He was married to Barbara (Gibbs) Darter they were married 45 years, she survives. Mr. Darter is survived by 2 children Judy Keeling...
James McEvers
Jul 4, 2014
MAKANDA -- Rev. James Morris McEvers, 73, passed to his reward on Friday, July 4, 2014, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born Dec. 15, 1940, in Herrin Hospital , the son of Charles Morris and Lillie Earline (Coleman) McEvers. Educated in Herrin schools, he graduated from Herrin Township High School in 1958. He later graduated from SIU Carbondale...
John Bowen
Jun 15, 2014
Mr. John Bowen, 91 of Herrin, Illinois died on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at his home. Born Tuesday, December 5, 1922 in Energy, Illinois to Carl Sr. and Susie (Brown) Bowen. He was proceeded in death by his parents, His wife Eula Mae (Reynolds) Bowen who died October 4, 1999, three brothers; Carl Jr., Paul and Ray, and a sister...
Hillard Slone
Jun 7, 2014
Hillard Slone, Jr., 86 of Christopher, Illinois died on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at his home in Christopher, Illinois. He was a WWII Veteran and served in the Army in France and Germany. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A., American Legion and the V.F.W. He loved his family and enjoyed gardening. He also enjoyed...
Art Lee Schoolcraft
May 3, 2014
Herrin:Mr. Art Lee Schoolcraft, 86 of Carbondale, Illinois died on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at his home in Carbondale, Illinois.Born Wednesday, June 15, 1927 in Carterville, Illinois to Raymond and Stella (Curry) Schoolcraft. He was the husband of Juanita (Prather) Schoolcraft they were married for 54 years. Art is survived by his wife, 2 sons and their wives; Darren and...
Jerry Kerr
Mar 26, 2014
HERRIN -- Jerry "J.K." Kerr, 74, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his wife and friends and his dog, Bridgette. He was born Sunday, Jan. 7, 1940, in Herrin, to Raymond and Claudia (Hogue). He was married to Kim (Shelton) Kerr of Herrin. She survives and she was his best friend and loving wife for several...
Rachel Nielsen
Mar 20, 2014
Mrs. Rachel Nielsen, 65 was called home by her lord and savior Thursday, March 20, 2014, at her home in Herrin, Illinois with her family by her side.She was born Sunday, November 7, 1948 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Ray and Rachel (Cobb) Mankin. She was blessed with a Christian family and raised in Terre Haute First Baptist Church. She...
Roberta Wallis
Mar 6, 2014
HERRIN -- Roberta Wallis, 84, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at her home. She was born Tuesday, May 7, 1929, in Central City, to Robert and Ruby (Carter) McClelland. Survivors include two daughters, Betsy Wallis of Herrin and Jacke Yates of Spokane , Wash. ; one stepdaughter, Janet and husband, Jerry Williamson of Dongola; several nieces and nephews; three granddaughters...
Lillian Montgomery
Mar 2, 2014
Lillian Imogene Montgomery passed away early March 2, 2014 at home with family and her beloved dog Molly Mae. She was born November 27, 1932, in Paulton, the daughter of Alvin Edward Boswell and Berniece Gibbons. She married Harry Montgomery Jr. on her seventeenth birthday and they enjoyed 55 years together raising four children, with 11 grandchildren and 9 great...
Jerry Dare
Feb 28, 2014
Mr. Jerry Dare, 63 of Sesser, Illinois died on Friday, February 28, 2014, at Stonebridge Senior Center in Benton, Illinois. Born Tuesday, December 26, 1950 in Christopher, Illinois to Ira and Mable (Phillips) Dare. He was the husband of Pam (Lovelady) Dare she survives. He is survived by 1 daughter, Amy and 2 brothers Henry and Lindale Dare. He was...
Ralph Clayton
Feb 26, 2014
Mr. Ralph N. Clayton, 89 of Herrin, Illinois died on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. Born Monday, July 21, 1924 in Marion, Illinois to Lum and Opal (Parmley) Clayton. He was the husband of Lois (Denton) Clayton of Herrin she survives. Other survivors are children; Terry and Darla Clayton of Oklahoma, Bill Free, Richard Free...
Dolores Fulgham
Feb 22, 2014
Mrs. Dolores Mc Donald Fulgham, 85 of Herrin, Illinois died on Saturday, February 22, 2014 Born Wednesday, January 2, 1929 in Herrin, Illinois to Walter and Ester (Robinson) McDonald. She was a charter member of Bryan Street Baptist Church, worked at WJPF, Allen's, University of Illinois State Office Bld Dept. of Children and family Services and J.W. Reynolds Monument Co....
Jesse Price
Feb 16, 2014
Mr. Jesse James Price, 64 of Cambria, Illinois died on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. He was born in Herrin to Paul and Ruie (Walker) Price. He is survived by 8 children, Jerry Price of Johnston City, Paula Thompson of New Albany IN, Jessie Kay and Jeremy Hartman of Hurst, Danny and Terrah Odum Graves...
Lee Bird
Feb 2, 2014
Mrs. Lee Bird, 66 of Bradenton, Florida died on Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. Born Tuesday, July 1, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Lee and Ester (Jackson) Wyrenbeck. She is survived by 1 daughter Connie and Husband Bronson Simmerman of Johnston City, 1 son Michael and wife Michele Bird of Energy, 1 sister Alice...
Irmadean Lance
Jan 3, 2014
SESSER — Irmadean Taylor Lance, 82, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. Irmadean was born Sept. 24, 1931, in Sesser, daughter to Bill and Mae ( Stockton ) Isenhart. She married Donald Taylor Sr., and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sesser Church of God. Survivors include her children, Donald Taylor Jr. of Benton ,...
Deon Sellars
Dec 30, 2013
Mr. Deon Sellars, 69 of Herrin, Illinois died on Monday, December 30, 2013, at home in Herrin, Illinois surrounded by his family and friends after a 10 year battle with MSA. He was born in Williamson County to Coy and Eva (Bloodworth) Sellars. Deon graduated from Herrin High School and VTI-SIU as a machinist. He later completed the apprenticeship with...
Clara Marie Moore
Dec 17, 2013
Clara Marie Moore, 86 of Herrin, Illinois died on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion, Illinois. She was born Wednesday, February 23, 1927 in Hurst, Illinois. She was a member of Eastern Star and past Worthy Matron, White Shrine and member of Union Gospel Mission Church in Herrin. She is survived by 2 sons, Monte...
Kenneth Robinson
Dec 12, 2013
Mr. Kenneth Robinson, 62 of Herrin, Illinois died on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at his home in Herrin, Illinois. Born Tuesday, February 13, 1951 in Tacoma, Washington.He was the husband of Diane Robinson she survives of Herrin. He was survived by 2 daughters, Tracy Lynn Robinson of Atlanta GA, Dawn and husband Duane Stark of Carterville, 1 granddaughter, Ashlynn Stark...
Kenneth Robinson
Dec 12, 2013
Mr. Kenneth Robinson, 62 of Herrin, Illinois died on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at his home in Herrin, Illinois. Born Tuesday, February 13, 1951 in Tacoma, Washington.He was the husband of Diane Robinson she survives of Herrin. He was survived by 2 daughters, Tracy Lynn Robinson of Atlanta GA, Dawn and husband Duane Stark of Carterville, 1 granddaughter, Ashlynn Stark...
Charles Bauman
Nov 6, 2013
Charles ‘Bob’ Bauman CARBONDALE — Charles Robert “Bob” Bauman, 66, died at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 30, 1946, along with his twin brother, William, the son of William and Shirley (Cook) Bauman in Decatur-Macon County Hospital in Decatur . Robert graduated from Herrin High School...