Obituaries

Feb 23, 2023

 

Golda LaDonne Childers passed away Thursday, February 23 surrounded by her family.  She was 87 years old. LaDonna was born on July 23, 1936, in Benton, Il, to Herbert and Alice Pearl (Mandrell) Conner.  They preceded LaDonne in death.

She married James A (Jim) Childers on June 13, 1955. He preceded her in death. They were married for 55 years. 

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Feb 20, 2023

HERRIN -Russell "Russ" E. Mathews, 79, of Herrin passed away February 20, 2023, at Herrin Hospital.Russ was born on August 8, 1943, in Ottawa, IL, to Walter and Alma (Clement) Mathews. He graduated LaSalle-Peru Township High School in 1961. He served in the Army as a wheel and track mechanic in Germany and France.He was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone...

Feb 11, 2023

Herrin- Erma Darlene Bateman, 82, of Herrin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 7:15 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at West Side Care Center in West Frankfort.Erma was born on September 29, 1940 in Herrin to William “Willy” and Stella Bella (Glenn) Brandon. She married Robert Bateman, Sr. In Carterville on September 7, 1963. He preceded her...

Dec 25, 2022

Billy Fox  passed away at the Veterns Hospital in Marion Illinois on December 25, 2022. He was born in Portageville Missouri on February 28, 1938

Nov 28, 2022

Charles William Zinn 73 of Herrin passed away on November 28, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in Centralia to Clarence Otis and Dorothy Alice (Tate) Zinn on March 18, 1949. He was a member of Carbondale Community High School Class of 1967. He had medically retired from the construction business. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering, sewing, quilting and...

Oct 15, 2022

Jonna R. Lingle 70 of Herrin passed away on October 15, 2022 at the Stonebridge Rehab Center. She was born in Herrin to John and Helen (Howell) Lingle on August 23, 1952. She was retired from Maytag and enjoyed, cooking, gardening, hunting, fishing and camping. Jonna is survived by 1 daughter,  Shaelee Lingle of Herrin, brother Jim and Jody Murphy...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...