Obituaries

Raymond Donald Jackson

Raymond Donald Jackson

Jul 16, 2018

Raymond D. Jackson HERRIN – Raymond D. Jackson, 72, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Herrin Hospital with close friend by his side. To share a story or memory of Raymond please visit www.meredithfh.com.

Herbert J. Meyer

Herbert J. Meyer

Jun 26, 2018

CARBONDALE - Herbert J. Meyer, 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Arrangements are incomplete with Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale.

Dorothy "Dottie" Miles

Dorothy "Dottie" Miles

Jun 26, 2018

ANNA – Dorothy “Dottie” Mae Miles, 60, of Anna passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in her residence. Dottie was born on Saturday, November 16, 1957 in Murphysboro to Harold Franklin and Della Mae (Strickland) Wilson. She married James P. Miles on June 10, 1989 in Anna and spent a lifetime together enjoying each other’s company. James will forever...

Sarah Elizabeth Milford

Sarah Elizabeth Milford

Jun 23, 2018

CARBONDALE – Sarah Elizabeth Milford, 84, passed away on Saturday June 23, 2018, in her residence surrounded by loving family. Sarah was born on Friday, August 18, 1933 in Belleville, St. Clair County to Raymond and Elizabeth (Meek) Floyd. She married James Christoe Milford on June 11, 1955 at Alton. They both met as alumni at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale....

Connie Dee Harrison

Connie Dee Harrison

Jun 21, 2018

On Thursday, June 21, 2018, Connie Dee Harrison gracefully stepped into the arms of her Lord and Savior. She was surrounded by her family. Connie was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devout believer as well as an ordained minister. She loved spending time with her family. She was also very passionate about political issues,...

Jeanie Marshall Barrett

Jeanie Marshall Barrett

Jun 17, 2018

CARBONDALE – Jeanie Marshall Barrett, 94, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jeanie was born on Wednesday, January 9, 1924 in West Frankfort, in Franklin County to James and Jean (Barty) Marshall. She married William Troy Barrett on November 21, 1953. Jeanie is survived by her two sons, Thomas Barrett of Deer Park, TX...

Michael 'Mickey' Ann Johnson

Michael 'Mickey' Ann Johnson

Jun 17, 2018

CARBONDALE – Michael Ann “Mickey” Johnson, 49, passed away 7:43PM on June 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mickey was born August 16, 1968 to Ralph and Shirley (Ormseth) Johnson in Minneapolis, MN. Mickey grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. She graduated in 1986 from Washington High School. Mickey was also a passionate Minnesota...

Harold 'Wayne' Brooks

Harold 'Wayne' Brooks

Jun 6, 2018

CARBONDALE – Harold ‘Wayne’ Brooks, 84, of De Soto, Illinois, passed away Wednesday June 6, 2018 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Wayne was born on Wednesday, October 25, 1933 in Marion, Illinois to John Eugene and Blanche Irene (Tyner) Brooks. He married the love of his life Florence A. Pressy on October 4, 1984 in Carbondale and spent many wonderful...

Richard Eugene Eads

Richard Eugene Eads

May 27, 2018

CARBONDALE – Richard Eugene Eads, 81, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born August 2, 1936 to Mack and Lilly (Warren) Eads in Puxico, Missouri. He married Patricia J. Hale on March 2, 1961 at Carbondale and she survives. Richard worked for the City of Carbondale in the Public Works...

Dr. Michaelis B. Jackson

Dr. Michaelis B. Jackson

May 22, 2018

CARBONDALE - Dr. Michaelis B. Jackson, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born on July 29th, 1955 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Lillie (Neal) Tuckson and Jesse Anderson Jr. In 1973 he enlisted in the Air Force and served for 4 years. Dr. Jackson graduated Cum Laude from Lindenwood College,...

Viola "Vi" Mae Hankla

Viola "Vi" Mae Hankla

May 22, 2018

CARBONDALE – Viola Mae Clayton Hankla, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Manor Court of Carbondale. Viola was born May 3, 1928 in Union County to Everett and Pearl (Smith) Clayton. She married Joseph R. Hankla on September 16, 1949. Viola is survived by her loving husband, Joseph; sisters, Geraldine Elkins of Marion, Vurtis Duckworth (James) of...

Richard Lee "Butch" Mansfield

Richard Lee "Butch" Mansfield

May 18, 2018

MURPHYSBORO – Richard Lee “Butch” Mansfield, 65, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at home with his family by his side. Butch was born November 29, 1952 to Harold and Dorothy (Shackleton) Mansfield in Carbondale. He married Marilyn Annette (Breeden) Shelton on July 15, 2006 at Paducah, Kentucky. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; sons, Richard (Dusty)...

Martha  'Pete' Bean

Martha 'Pete' Bean

May 15, 2018

DUQUOIN – Martha “Pete” Bean, 97, of Du Quoin, formally of De Soto, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Du Quoin. She was born on Tuesday, March 8, 1921 in East St. Louis to George Raymond and Emma Victoria (Lorentz) Hess. Pete married Tyrus W. Bean in 1945 and spent many wonderful years together until his passing on...

Larry  Gene Holder

Larry Gene Holder

May 13, 2018

CARTERVILLE - Larry Gene Holder, 64, of Carterville, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 13, 2018, in his home. He was born on July 15, 1953, in Holden Hospital (Carbondale) to William E. and Laura “Mae” (Phemister) Holder. On February 14, 1981, he married Cheryl Biggs Goodman, and recently celebrated 37 years of marriage. Larry...

Lyndell Ellis

Lyndell Ellis

May 5, 2018

CARBONDALE – Lyndell Ellis, 81, passed away on May 5, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Lyndell was born May 18, 1936 in Johnston City to John and Maude (Williams) Ellis. They preceded him in death. He is survived by several cousins. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family...

Larry Skipton  'Skip'  Briggs

Larry Skipton 'Skip' Briggs

May 4, 2018

CARBONDALE – Larry Skipton ‘Skip’ Briggs, died in Carbondale on Friday, May 4, 2018. He was born October 18, 1933, in McLean, Texas. He is survived by William Scott Briggs, his only brother, and wife Terri; his wife Barre Mulliken-Briggs; Larry Scott Briggs, his oldest son, and wife Carol; their sons Andy, Graig and Gary; his only daughter, Kymberli Kay...

Vaughn D. Williams

Vaughn D. Williams

May 2, 2018

CARTERVILLE – Vaughn D. Williams, 77, of Carterville, Illinois, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, following a fall in his home. He was born on September 1, 1940 in Pfeiffer, Arkansas to Byron Richard (Bee) and Justine Williams. Vaughn was a member of Weavers Chapel Baptist Church. He worked for many years in the manufacturing arena before...

Shirley Ann "Mum" Bass

Shirley Ann "Mum" Bass

May 1, 2018

Carbondale – Shirley Ann “Mum” Bass, 85, passed away at 7:52AM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Village, Herrin with her family by her side. Shirley was born May 30, 1932 at home to Mervin Oliver and Helen Loretta (Bailey) Baltzell. She married the love of her life, Jack H. Bass on August 8, 1951 in Bridgeport. He...

Patti Annette Bain

Patti Annette Bain

Apr 29, 2018

Patti Annette Bain, 71, of Champaign peacefully left this life Sunday April 29th at Champaign Heartland Health Care Center. A private graveside service will be held at Snider Cemetery in Carbondale, IL on May 12. Family and friends will gather at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Patti was born January 4, 1947 in Carbondale,...

Dr. Suri Rajan

Dr. Suri Rajan

Apr 26, 2018

CARBONDALE – Dr. Suri Rajan, 79, of Carbondale, passed away 4:08 p.m, Thursday, April 26, 2018, at his residence. He was born on August 31, 1938 in Bangalore, India to Nunjundiah and Jayamma Suryanarayaniah. He married Heidi Luise Moessner on November 29, at Champaign, Illinois. She survives and is of Carbondale. Survivors include two sons, John (Miriam) Rajan and Suri...