Feb 24, 2020

CARBONDALE – M. Francelle “Fran” Thorne, 82, passed away on Monday, February, 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Fran was born on September 11, 1937 to Frank Paul Brock and Julia Estelle Brock (Horrell) in Carbondale. She married Philip Vincent Thorne on September 7, 1957 in Anna, Illinois. Fran is survived by her husband, Phil; son,...

Feb 21, 2020

CARBONDALE – RyZhion “RyRy” Z. Payne, 16, of Carbondale passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. RyZhion was born on May 18, 2003 to Christopher Broadnax and Syreena Payne in Carbondale, IL. RyRy was a student attending Rebound at Carbondale Community High School. RyRy always had a contagious smile and loved cars. He...

Feb 15, 2020

CARBONDALE – William “Bill” Ray Crippen, 66, passed on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on April 30, 1953 in Cairo, Illinois to George Harold Crippen and Betty Jean (Goins) Crippen. The family moved to Carbondale in 1960. He married Joyce Ann Goldsby on November 9, 1974 at First United Methodist...

Feb 13, 2020

COBDEN – Joyce Pease Nelson, 74, of Cobden, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden. Joyce was born on February 7, 1946 to Laurel and Marian (Ellis) Pease in Mitchell, South Dakota. Joyce started playing violin at ten years old. She studied music performance and education at Mount Union College, University of Iowa, SIU Edwardsville,...

Feb 7, 2020

CARBONDALE – Kathryn Lee Lindsey, 85, passed on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Manor Court in Carbondale. Kathryn was born on December 30, 1934 in Gorham, Illinois to Ruby Johnson. She married Raymond Odell Lindsey on December 10, 1953 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on December 23, 1973. Kathryn is survived by her children, Robert (Jennifer) Lindsey, Cindy...

Feb 4, 2020

CARTERVILLE – Edward James “EJ” Anderson, 10, entered heaven on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. EJ was born November 9, 2009 to Anthony and Katie Anderson in Omaha, Nebraska. EJ was a fourth grade student at Carterville Intermediate School. He swam for the Carbondale Cyclones swim team...

Jan 27, 2020

CARTERVILLE – Charles Larry Wood, 78, of Carterville, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Herrin Hospital. Charles was born on January 30, 1941 to John and Naomi (Hicks) Wood in Carbondale. When John Wood passed away his mother remarried John G. Menteer who helped raise Charles. He married Mary Ann Easter on May 2, 1981. She preceded him...

Jan 24, 2020

DE SOTO – Cathy Darlene Dover, 63, of De Soto passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Cathy was born on October 4, 1956 in Carbondale to Ralph and Doris (Crawshaw) Dover. Survivors include two sisters, Linda Dover of Carbondale, and Gayla Wilson of West Frankfort; one brother, Alan (Karen) Dover of De Soto; one...

Jan 23, 2020

Jan 23, 2020

Bryan Zane Brower was born in Moberly, Missouri on April 28, 1976. He passed away on January 23, 2020, at his home in Murphysboro, Illinois. Bryan was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a Senior Airman from 1994 to 2000. He was an avid reader and explorer of philosophy, wrote both poetry and prose,...

Jan 22, 2020

CARBONDALE - Carmen Joline Davis passed away January 22, 2020 @ 3:07 am at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Carmen was born to Joe J. Manus and M. Pauline Chapman Manus on November 18, 1942 in Holden Hospital, Carbondale, IL. As a child Carmen had a regular attendance at Grace Methodist Church and in later years attended Murdale Baptist Church and...

Jan 21, 2020

CARBONDALE – Minnie Imogene Piland, 85, passed away Tuesday January 21, 2020, in Carbondale, Illinois. Imogene was born January 2, 1935, in Karbers Ridge, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Ray and Christal Drumm. She graduated from Cave In Rock High School. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bob Piland; son John Piland (Carol), daughter Polly Mains...

Jan 14, 2020

Sophia Richardson Holloway, 85, of Covington, Louisiana passed on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Carbondale, Illinois surrounded by her loving family. Sophia was born on September 10, 1934 to Walter and Sophia (Roach) Richardson in New Orleans, LA. Sophia is survived by her children, Elizabeth Southerland “Betsy”, Luther W. Holloway III “Trip”; Walter Richardson Holloway “Rick”;...

Jan 10, 2020

CARBONDALE – Lois Carol Calhoun, 62, of Carbondale, passed on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home. Lois was born on September 17, 1957 to Richard and Ida Messersmith Shipton in Lisbon, ND. Lois is survived by her sons, Breck Calhoun and wife Karla and Paul Cattin and wife Crystal; and a mother to many lost children who needed her;...

Jan 6, 2020

Murphysboro – David Joseph Frost, 69, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. He wanted it known that “This Guy Is Gone”. David is survived by family and friends. Per David’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to ALS. Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To...

Dec 28, 2019

CARBONDALE – Lois Ann Payne, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born November 29, 1931 in Mattoon, to Ora and Mary Etta (Marshall) Westrup. She married Frankie Payne on May 17, 1952, in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2010. Lois was a graduate of Mattoon High School...

Dec 27, 2019

Terrel Douglas Robb passed away on December 27. After months of failing health, he died peacefully in his home with his beloved wife Tommye and daughters Carrie and Laura by his side. A memorial gathering will take place at Meredith Funeral Home, 300 S. University Avenue, Carbondale IL on Sunday, January 5, 2:00-4:00 pm. All are welcome to join us...

Dec 19, 2019

Murphysboro – Maria Luise Bank, 85, passed away at 6:55 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at The Landings at Reed Station Road. Marlis was born in Köln, Germany on November 15, 1934 to Hermann and Maria (Hedderich) Kramer. Marlis was united in marriage with the love of her life Hans Bank on April 21, 1957 in Köln, Germany. They...

Dec 8, 2019

CARBONDALE – Michael Lee Stein, 54, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mike was born on July 21, 1965 to Robert and Juanita (Stearns) Stein in Carbondale. He married Jennie Lee Pleasants on February 14, 1986 in Carbondale. He is survived by his wife Jennie of Carbondale; sons, Anthony Stein and Cody...

Dec 7, 2019

CARBONDALE – Tommy Tolson Dunagan, 88, of Carbondale passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on October 17, 1931 to William and Erna (Gordon) Dunagan in Hamilton, Texas. He married Shirley Sue Rudd on August 12, 1956 in Maryville, TN. Tommy is survived by his wife of over 60 years,...