Obituaries

May 19, 2023

 

Lloyd Excel Parsons Jr. passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the age of 79 in his home surrounded by his children.   Lloyd was born on December 6, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida. Lloyd joined the United States Navy on June 28, 1962 and retired after 22 years as an Aviation Fighter Control Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer....

Apr 18, 2023

James Robert "Bob" Green was born in Herrin on February 7, 1953 , he was the first son of James Bob and Joyce Ann (Jones) Green. He graduated from Herrin High School  and received his Master's Degree from SIU. He worked for St. Louis Public Schools for over 20 years and retired in 2019 as the Vocational Curriculum Coordinator.

Bob...

Mar 25, 2023

Roxanna K. Musgrave, 66, of Energy Illinois went to her Heavenly Father at 1230 pm Saturday 25 March 2023 at her home.  Roxie was born 8 May 1956 in Elgin, IL to Raymond L. and Evelyn (Dawson) Musgrave of Fairfield, IL. Both parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Vanessa R. Musgrave of San Antonio, TX.

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Mar 14, 2023

Rebecca Nicks passed away at 5:45 pm , Tuesday March 14, 2023 at her home in Johnston City. She was born in Kennett Mo. to John and Winna Fae (Garrison) Rush.  She was married to Scott Nicks and he survives. She is also survived by 5 children, Cody , Carol (Dustin) Martin of Flora, Laura Collier of Herrin, Brittany Collier...

Mar 3, 2023

 

John 14:1-6“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take...

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

  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...