Obituaries

Joann Louise Diedrick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

George W. Black, Jr.

George W. Black, Jr.

Aug 28, 2019

CARBONDALE – George W. Black, Jr., 89, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. George was born April 1, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York. He married Katherine Mary McKenna on March 3, 1962 in Flushing, New York. She preceded him in death. After two years serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, he...

Jose Rafael Mendoza, Jr.

Jose Rafael Mendoza, Jr.

Aug 23, 2019

DE SOTO – Jose Rafael Mendoza, Jr., 39, of De Soto, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jose was born June 15, 1980 to Jose and Judy (Stanley) Mendoza in Carbondale. After attending Carbondale Community High School, Jose served his country in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2013 as a Staff Sargent. During...

Charlyne Wohlwend

Charlyne Wohlwend

Aug 15, 2019

HERRIN – Charlyne Wohlwend, 78, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Charlyne was born October 13, 1940 to Charles and Jewell (Grear) Heisler in Murphysboro, IL. She married Jackie D. Wohlwend on August 28th, 1959, he preceded her in death in January of 1996. Survivors include her son, Charles Wohlwend of Carterville; daughter, Jaci...

Donald Louis Burchyett

Donald Louis Burchyett

Aug 13, 2019

Obituary for Donald Louis Burchyett Born – McClure, IL August 7, 1932 Died – Anna, IL August 13, 2019 Donald Louis Burchyett passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 surrounded by family in the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Audrey Burchyett and Fanny Marie Phillips Burchyett. He was...

Howard Ziegler

Howard Ziegler

Aug 12, 2019

CARBONDALE – Howard Ziegler, age 71, of Carbondale, passed away on August 12, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Howard was born in Princeton to Howard F and Carolyn (Allen) Ziegler, on November 27, 1947. Howard married Catherine McCoy on December 20, 1969, in Carbondale. He is survived by his wife and his brother Craig (Jodi Saletzki) Ziegler...

Thomas  Kevin Cornella

Thomas Kevin Cornella

Jul 30, 2019

CARBONDALE – Thomas Kevin Cornella, 57, passed away on July 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 15, 1962 in Elmhurst to Thomas Emmanuel and Reva A. (Parson) Cornella. Thomas was a long standing member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Carbondale. He worked as a truck driver and factory worker for many years. He is survived by...

Richard F. Stewart

Richard F. Stewart

Jul 23, 2019

CARBONDALE – Richard F. Stewart, age 87, passed away on July 23, 2019 at Manor Court of Carbondale. He was born on July 9, 1932 in Waverly to Lee and Lucille (DeLong) Stewart. He married Venita Rae Lipe on April 17, 1954 in Carbondale and she preceded him in death on April 3, 2015. Richard worked as a Landscape Designer...

Mary Lou Cameron

Mary Lou Cameron

Jul 15, 2019

Mary Lou Cameron, of Carbondale, formally of Springfield, died peacefully at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale July 15th, 15 days short of her 100th birthday. Mary Lou Reno was born in Browning, Illinois in 1919 during the great flu pandemic. She had deep Christian roots from her farm family upbringing, and asked Jesus to be her Savior as a teenager at...

Sylvia R Greenfield

Sylvia R Greenfield

Jul 6, 2019

CARBONDALE – Sylvia R Greenfield, 89, of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019. A celebration of her life will held at a later date. Meredith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Verta E. Jackson

Verta E. Jackson

Jun 26, 2019

CARBONDALE – Verta Elizabeth Jackson, 90, formally of Carbondale, passed away on June 26, 2019 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR. Verta was born on September 8, 1928 to Floyd and Mary Lucy (Curry) Jones in Makanda. She married Allen Jackson on January 25, 1947 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1980. Verta was...