Aug 21, 2018

CARBONDALE – Robert “Bob” Paul Criss, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Bob was born on Thursday, December 19, 1957, in Danville, Illinois to Robert Gary and Sandra Kay (Sharp) Criss. On June 9, 1984 he married the love of his life, Dena Boyd in Carbondale and spent 34 wonderful years together....

Aug 20, 2018

MURPHYSBORO – Barbara Cockrum, 65, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 3:10 p.m. peacefully at her residence. Meredith Funeral Home of Carbondale is in charge of arrangements. For more information or to share a story or memory of Barbara please visit www.meredithfh.com.

Aug 17, 2018

Aug 15, 2018

CARBONDALE – Robert Reid, 81, passed away at 12:55 AM, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Manor Court of Carbondale. Robert was born on December 2, 1936 in Chicago to Homer and Alice Jeanne (Adams) Reid. Robert was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, Carbondale, where he tended to the gardens and the grounds. He retired from the...

Aug 6, 2018

MURPHYSBORO - David "Ambo" Amberger, 62, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. Dave was born June 30, 1956 to Glen and Judith (Reed) Amberger in Harrisburg. He married his love Andrea Wavering on October 18, 2014 in Carterville. Dave served his country in the U.S. Army and went on to lead a...

Aug 3, 2018

CARBONDALE – Marjune Wiswell, 93, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Century Assisted Living. She was born in Carbondale on August 4, 1924 to John and Effie (Roach) Clutts. Marjune married Warren Wiswell on September 15, 1943 at St. Louis, MO. They shared 70 years of marriage and he preceded her in death on November 1, 2013. Marjune worked...

Jul 26, 2018

KIRKLAND, WA - Gregory Allan Martin, 55, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Marina Del Rey Hospital in California. Greg was born Friday, February 15, 1963 to Raymond Allan and Wanda Lou (Gottman) Martin in Mount Carmel, Illinois. Greg grew up in a wonderful neighborhood in Kewanee, IL where he showed...

Jul 20, 2018

CARBONDALE - Kerry Stewart Kennedy, 60, passed suddenly on Friday, July 20, 2018, of the North Side of Pittsburg, PA. Born July 29, 1957, in Carbondale. He was the son of the late Thomas F. Kennedy, Jr. and Barbara (Miller) Kennedy; loving brother of Kim (Charles) Zuccarini and the late Thomas F. Kennedy III; beloved grandson of Irene “Neenie”; cousin...

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.

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.

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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)...