Obituaries

Chris S. Williams

Chris S. Williams

Jun 24, 2014

Marion - Chris S. Williams, 28, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in Evansville, IN from injuries sustained as a result of an auto accident. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Lakeland Baptist Church, 719 S. Giant City Road, Carbondale, with David Fletcher, Tyler Glodjo and Josh Williams officiating. Visitation will be...

Ann L. Ellis

Ann L. Ellis

Jun 22, 2014

Marion - Ann L. Ellis, 85, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at her home with her family and close friends by her side. Ann was born March 12, 1929, in De Soto, to Frederick Jacob Dietz and Anna Margaret (Mueller) Dietz. She worked for the Department of Agriculture at SIU as an Administrative Assistant until...

Birdie Elizabeth Anderson

Birdie Elizabeth Anderson

Jun 22, 2014

Carbondale - Birdie Elizabeth Anderson went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carbondale, IL, with Father Joseph Brown, SJ officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Memorials...

Bonnie L. Gore-Qualls

Bonnie L. Gore-Qualls

Jun 19, 2014

Marion - Bonnie L. Gore-Qualls, 74, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Bonnie was born on December 4, 1939 in Cypress to Luther Dallas Gore and Lova Irene (Penrod) Gore. She is survived by her son, Daniel W. Qualls of Murphysboro; four grandchildren, Lisa Rebman, Laura Ellet, Julie Qualls...

Frances Lucille Marshall

Frances Lucille Marshall

Jun 18, 2014

Frances Lucille Marshall, nee Daniel, age 93, died at 5:09 a.m., June 18, 2014, at her home at Liberty Village of Carbondale. Frances was the eldest daughter of Charles E. Daniel and Marcy Ashton Daniel, nee Grymes. She was born in Washington D.C., on June 17, 1921. On Jan. 24, 1942, Frances was united in marriage to Matthew Dover Marshall....

Beverly J. Barnett

Beverly J. Barnett

Jun 16, 2014

De Soto - Beverly J. Barnett, 74, passed away at 4:12 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Beverly was born November 20, 1939 in Cobden, to Roy Eugene and Wretha Leona (Clutts) Brasel. She married Martin Barnett on April 22, 1961 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2005. Beverly...

Beverly Ilene Parum

Beverly Ilene Parum

Jun 1, 2014

Murphysboro - Beverly Ilene Parum, 72, of Murphysboro, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital of Murphysboro. Beverly was born September 3, 1941 in Carbondale to Joe Allen and Nellie Mae (Wilson) Wright. She married Charles Frank Parum on September 6, 1958 in Odessa, Texas. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2010. Beverly is...

Sharleen Meredith

Sharleen Meredith

May 31, 2014

Sharleen L. Meredith, 86, of Marion passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at home with her husband at her side. A celebration of her life will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the Zion United Church of Christ, Marion, Illinois with Pastor John Holst officiating. Interment will be in New Rose Hill Cemetery...

Mark Doman

Mark Doman

May 20, 2014

Carbondale - Mark James Doman, 45, of Carbondale, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 20, from cardiac arrest. Mark was born on Jan. 27, 1969, in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Carbondale schools and was graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1987, where he was a member of the Terrier football team. He started college at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and...

Peter Carroll

Peter Carroll

Apr 21, 2014

Carbondale - Peter Carroll, 77, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Peter was born May 1, 1936 in Mudgee, Australia, to Peter and Margaret (Galbraith) Carroll. He married Marion Elizabeth McDonald on December 22, 1962 in Epping, New South Wales, Australia. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other...

Wes Dillard

Wes Dillard

Apr 15, 2014

Carbondale - Wes Dillard, 51, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Carbondale, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at his residence. Wes was born September 11, 1962 in Carbondale to Dale Owen and Ann Elizabeth (Miller) Dillard. He is survived by his mother, Ann of Carbondale; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug (Jennifer) Dillard of Olney and Brad (Kathy) Dillard...

William "Bill" Edward Byrnes

William "Bill" Edward Byrnes

Apr 1, 2014

Carbondale - William "Bill" Edward Byrnes, 59, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at his residence. Bill was born September 19, 1954 in Woodstock, IL to Thomas Joseph and Winifred Mary (Murphy) Byrnes. He is survived by two sisters, Mary M "Peggy" Ricks of Fairborn, OH and Pat Sherwood of Auburndale, FL; nieces and nephews, Wendy Ricks of Yellow...

Brockton David Hill

Brockton David Hill

Mar 24, 2014

Carbondale - Brockton David Hill, 35, passed away 9:59 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by his loving family. Brockton was born July 14, 1978 in Murphysboro, IL to Gary Dean and Judith Earlene (Cook) Hill. Brockton is survived by his parents Gary Dean and Freida Lee Hill of Murphysboro and Judith Earlene and Gordon...

Joyce M. "Mama" Hawthorne

Joyce M. "Mama" Hawthorne

Mar 20, 2014

De Soto - Joyce M. "MaMa" Hawthorne, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her residence, with her family by her side. Joyce was born February 23, 1943 in Carbondale to the late Reverend William Hubert and Velma Rene (English) Lindsey. She married Donald Hawthorne on November 19, 1961 in De Soto. They celebrated a wonderful 53 years...

Harold Nelson

Harold Nelson

Mar 14, 2014

De Soto - Harold Nelson, 90, died peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Harold was born June 30, 1923 in Battle Creek, MI, to Gladys and Hollis (Taylor) Nelson. He married Anna Mae Hicks on June 30, 1949. She preceded him in death in 2003. Harold is survived by his stepson, Herb (Alma) Hicks; step...

Michael B. (Worthen) Walker

Michael B. (Worthen) Walker

Mar 13, 2014

Grand Tower - Michael B. (Worthen) Walker, 61, passed away 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at his residence. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. on March 18, 2014 at Walker Hill Cemetery in Grand Tower, with military honors, with Rev. Peggy Camp officiating. He was born March 13, 1953 to Minnie Bower in Joplin, Missouri....

Charles C. Hines

Charles C. Hines

Mar 11, 2014

Charles C. Hines, a prominent Carbondale attorney and Air Force veteran who traveled the world to hunt game but remained deeply committed to his southern Illinois community, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was 81. On June 15, 2013, he had joyfully celebrated his marriage to Gloria Corder Hines, surrounded by friends and family...

Dorothy Calhoun

Dorothy Calhoun

Mar 10, 2014

Carbondale - Dorothy Calhoun, 85, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Meredith Funeral Home, in Carbondale, with Rev. George Calhoun officiating. Interment will be at Number Eight Cemetery in Johnston City. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...

Dennis R. Hannon

Dennis R. Hannon

Mar 7, 2014

Carbondale - Dennis R. Hannon, 66, of Carbondale, passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born September 29, 1947 in Chicago to Richard Joseph and Edna Bernice (Stark) Hannon. He married Dianne Lynn Shroka on June 13, 1970 in Skokie. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include, son...

Edward Hogan

Edward Hogan

Mar 7, 2014

Edward John Hogan, 91, of Carbondale passed away 9:35 a.m., Thursday, March 6, 2014, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Marion. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Carbondale, with Father Robert Flannery officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Meredith Funeral Home,...

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