Obituaries
Ellen Morse Bradley
Dec 3, 2019
CARBONDALE – Ellen Morse Bradley, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Ellen was born on July 7, 1940 in Riverside, Illinois to George and Eleanor (Ickes) Morse. On July 27, 1962 she married Richard “Dick” Bradley at Riverside, Illinois and spent over 55 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death on August...
Randall Smith
Nov 26, 2019
CARBONDALE – Randall Smith, 56, of Carbondale passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at home, with his family by his side. He was born March 24, 1963 in Urbana to Donald and Joyce (Stephens) Smith. Randall served his country in the Army National Guard from 1984 to 1996. He worked as a cook for over 20 years in Southern...
Josephine E. Renshaw
Nov 25, 2019
CARBONDALE – Josephine Renshaw, 96, of Carbondale passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. Jo was born Josephine Emilie DeMaria in Meriden, Connecticut, on October 20, 1923 to Italian immigrant parents James and Concetta DeMaria. She came of age at the outset of World War II and determined to do her part. She became...
Sue E Forby
Nov 19, 2019
MAKANDA – Sue E. Forby, 89, of Makanda went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday night, November 19, 2019 at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living in Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2019 at SICC Youth Camp in Makanda located at 295 Youth Road, Makanda with Jason Forby officiating. Burial will be in Boskydell Cemetery,...
Patricia A. Rushing
Nov 13, 2019
DE SOTO – Patricia A. Rushing, 83, of De Soto, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home. Patricia was born on December 28, 1935 in Carbondale to Harry and Irene (Smith) Cannon. She married Harley Rushing on May 19, 1954 in Murphysboro. They shared 55 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2010....
Valerie S Henshaw
Nov 11, 2019
MARION – Valerie S. Aikman Henshaw, age 64, of Marion, passed away peacefully on November 11th, 2019, at home. Valerie was born on June 20, 1955, to Sam V. and Elflora (Kaeser) Aikman in Marion. For many years she was a caregiver for several members of her family and others. Valerie is survived by her son Christopher Henshaw of Marion,...
Brenda Louise Robertson
Nov 10, 2019
GORHAM - Brenda Louise Robertson, 67, of Gorham, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Brenda was born October 10, 1952 to August and Peggy Hassebrock. Brenda enjoyed watching the TCM Channel especially John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Jennifer)...
Beatrix Faith Pritchert
Nov 9, 2019
Beatrix Faith Pritchert Baby Beatrix, beloved seventh child of Bryon and Jacquelyn, sister to Roman, Aubrey, Ares, Cecelia, Piper, and Calliope, was born sleeping on Saturday November 9, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Although Beatrix passed away while still in the womb, she was a beautiful little girl who touched many lives during her short time here on Earth....
Thomas Wayne Smith
Nov 9, 2019
DESOTO – Thomas Wayne Smith, 77, of De Soto, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Tommy was born on October 9, 1942 to Marriett and Irene (McKinnies) Smith of DeSoto. He married Brenda Sue Talley on October 12, 1963 in DeSoto. They had celebrated 56 years of marriage prior to his death. She...
Juanita June Walker
Nov 2, 2019
GOREVILLE – Juanita “June” Walker, 91, of Goreville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion surrounded by her family. June was born June 12, 1928 to Loren and Marbia (Simmons) Johns in Creal Springs. After her mother’s passing, her father remarried Louise Johns. She married Gene Ward Walker on December 28, 1947 in...
Joann Louise Diedrick
Oct 29, 2019
CARBONDALE – Joann Louise Diedrick, 88, of Carbondale, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her family. Joann was born on August 17, 1931 to Charles and Marie (Kish) Ellis in Shawneetown. Joann was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carbondale. She worked at the Bank of Carbondale for over...
Barbara Robinson
Oct 14, 2019
CARBONDALE – Local resident, Barbara Robinson, passed away at Manor Court on Monday, October 14, 2019 in Carbondale after a long life of service and dedication to family, friends, country and community. She was born July 18, 1944 to David “Leo” and Mary (Etherton) Robinson in Carbondale. Barb is survived by three brothers and their wives, Jerry and Linda Robinson...
Marsha L Hughes
Oct 8, 2019
Marsha L. Hughes Obituary Marsha Lou Hughes, 65, quietly passed away on Tuesday evening, October 8, 2019, at home with her loving family after a courageous battle with ALS. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12 at Murdale Baptist Church in Carbondale with the Reverend Paul L. Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery...
Christopher Whitehead
Oct 5, 2019
CARBONDALE – Christopher George Whitehead, 36, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his home. Chris was born on February 23, 1983 in Murphysboro, to Jo Ann (Branan) and H. George Whitehead. He is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Whitehead of Carbondale; brother, Jonathon Whitehead of Carbondale; niece, Caylee Whitehead of Carbondale; grandfather, Harold Middleton; aunts and uncle,...
Jon Charles Tribble
Oct 2, 2019
CARBONDALE - Jon Tribble, an award-winning poet, writer, teacher, and editor, died October 2, 2019 in Carbondale, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Allison Joseph (Carbondale, IL), mother Betty G. Tribble (Silver Spring, MD), brother and sister-in-law Dr. David and Laura Tribble (Rockville, MD), sister-in-law Sharon Joseph (Carbondale, IL), nephew Jonathan Luther (Phoenix, AZ) and nieces Katherine Tarwacki (Steve...
Janet Irene Dwight
Sep 19, 2019
CARBONDALE – Janet Irene Dwight, 77, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at home. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan. For more information visit www.meredithfh.com
Randal Kent Vaughn
Sep 11, 2019
CARBONDALE – Randal Kent Vaughn, 68, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at home. He was born August 1, 1951 in Peoria to Elmer and Betty (Beckman) Vaughn. Randal retired after working 29 years at Keystone Steel and Wire in Bartonville. He was a phenomenal bowler and a member of the Greater Peoria Bowling Association Hall of...
Donald L. Smith
Sep 11, 2019
CARBONDALE – Donald L. Smith, 84, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, with his family by his side. He was born October 15, 1934 in Carbondale to Loyd and Alberta (Skaggs) Smith. Don married Joyce Stephens on April 3, 1959 and they spent 60 years together. Don served his country from 1954...
Vickie Gooden
Sep 10, 2019
DE SOTO – It is with human sadness but Spiritual Joy the family of Vickie Covington Gooden, 74, announces her transition on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 with her loving husband by her side. Vickie was born on January 31, 1945 in Carbondale to “PeeWee” R.E. and La Vera (Vaughn) Covington. She married Larry Gooden on July 11, 1989 in Wickliffe,...
Rayburn Fox
Aug 31, 2019
CARBONDALE – R. Rayburn Fox, 87, of Carbondale passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Residences at Deer Creek Assisted Living in Schererville, Indiana. He was born October 1, 1931 in Elkville, Illinois. Son of Raleigh Fox and Magnolia (Rees) Fox. Married Charlene (Williams) Fox on June 2, 1957. Preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother,...
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