Dorothy Darlene Walker ~ Marion

Dorothy Darlene Walker, 84, passed away peacefully at Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehab Care Center on Friday March 15th, 2024. Dorothy was born December 21, 1939, in Monroe, Iowa to the late Clyde and Minerva (Thomasson) McReynolds. Dorothy married the love…...

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Amber Ann Augustine-McMurtry ~ Carbondale

Amber Ann Augustine-McMurtry, aged 45, of Carbondale, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on March 12, 2024, in Carbondale, IL. Born in Pekin, Illinois, she was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Rosenberger, and father, David W. Augustine. Amber is…...

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Richard “Dick” Webb Hunter ~ Cobden

Richard “Dick” Webb Hunter passed away at his home on February 26, 2024 at the age of 95 years and 21 days, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born on February 5, 1929 in Dalgren, Illinois the oldest son…...

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John Daniel “Dan” Ball ~ Murphysboro

It is with much sadness that Dan lost his battle with cancer on Sunday February 25, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born August 3, 1961 in Streator, Illinois, the son of the…...

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Tereasa Crawshaw

Tereasa Crawshaw passed away peacefully Wednesday February 21, 2024 at her residence. Tereasa was born May 27, 1948 the daughter of the late Floyd Crawshaw and Cecil (Renshaw) Crawshaw – Fite. She is survived by her brother Ron and wife…...

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Mary Jane McLafferty ~ Murphysboro

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Mary Jane McLafferty who passed away on Wednesday February 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Mary Jane was born October 20, 1940 in Lake Charles,…...

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Pamela Calhoun ~ Carbondale

I’m devastated to announce the passing of My Mom, My best friend, My most cherished companion- Pam Calhoun at just 62 years young. Finding words for my mother’s obituary is something I thought I’d have at least 20 more years…...

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Sean Evan Phillips ~ formerly of Carbondale

Visitation will be held on April 6, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home in Carbondale services beginning at 6 p.m. with Pastor Jim Barnett officiating. Sean Evan Phillips, 41, of Grass Valley California passed away…...

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Don Allen Bryant Jr. ~ Carbondale

Don Allen Bryant Jr., age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024, peacefully at home with his family by his side. Don was born March 30, 1958, in Carbondale, Il. to Don Allen Bryant…...

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Donna Jean Robinson ~ Bush

It is with much sadness that we mourn the loss of Donna Jean Robinson, 62, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 26, 2024. Donna was born September 30, 1961 in Herrin, Illinois the daughter of…...

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Clifford Leland Phillips ~ Carbondale 

It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of Clifford Phillips who passed away on January 16, 2024 at his residence in Carbondale with his loving family by his side. Cliff “Fib” was born on August 17, 1934 at…...

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Kathleen Sue Frierdich ~ Makanda

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Kathleen Sue Frierdich who passed away peacefully Thursday January 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona on December 28, 1951 the…...

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Keyawna Marie McClanahan ~ Carbondale

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Keyawna Marie McClanahan (KeyKey), 32, of Carbondale, IL, who passed away on Dec. 12, 2023. She was born Dec. 9, 1991 in Springfield, IL the daughter to Timothy…...

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Jennie Mae Crawshaw ~ Elkville

Jennie Mae Crawshaw, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2023. Jennie was born on October 7, 1933, to Violet (Akers) and Glenn Cecil in Carbondale, IL. Jennie married Lester “Ray” Crawshaw on November 23,…...

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Luther “Luke” L. Halliday ~ Carterville

It is with sorrow we mourn the loss but celebrate the life of Luther “Luke” L. Halliday who passed Monday December 4, 2023 at Herrin Hospital with his family by his side. Luke was born October 27, 1929 in DeSoto,…...

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Kenneth Rowland Cline ~ Murphsyboro

Ken Cline passed peacefully at his Murphysboro home on Nov 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct 5, 1943 in Willard, OH to James and Louise (McLane) Cline. He graduated from Berlin Heights, OH High School, Bowling…...

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Gregory Lee Meadows ~ DeSoto

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Gregory Lee Meadows who passed away on November 28, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Greg was born April 20, 1947, in Carbondale, Illinois…...

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Ervin Dean Stroud

Ervin Dean Stroud, 75, passed away Thanksgiving morning November 23, 2023 at 1:02 a.m. surrounded by his loved ones. Ervin was born April 5, 1948 in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of the late Hilmer and Dorothy (Qualls) Stroud. He married…...

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Jerry Lynn Barnes ~ Herrin, IL

Jerry Lynn Barnes, 86 passed away peacefully Saturday, November 11, 2023 (Veteran’s Day) at the Herrin Hospital. Jerry was born on July 21, 1937 to Orvil L. & Rosalie (Pedigo) Barnes in Herrin, Illinois. He is survived by his wife…...

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Patsie Ann Aldridge Gott Fuller

We mourn the loss yet celebrate the life of Patsie Ann Aldridge Gott Fuller, who passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home with her daughter by her side. Patsie was born July 11,…...

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Ernest Arvel Morris Jr. ~ Metropolis

It is with much sorrow that we mourn the loss of Ernest Arvel Morris Jr. who passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Ernie was born April 2, 1937, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of…...

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Judith Clerk ~ DeSoto

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Judith Clerk who passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Judy was born June 7, 1939 in Alto Pass, Illinois, the daughter of…...

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Sharon Kathleen Lavender ~ Carbondale

It is with our deepest sorrow that we mourn the loss of Sharon Kathleen Lavender who passed away on Thursday, September 7th 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Sharon was born on November 28th, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri the…...

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Kiera B. Butler ~ Carbondale

It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of Kiera B. Butler who passed away on Saturday September 2, 2023 at her residence in Carbondale. Kiera was born November 16, 1989 in Marion, Illinois the daughter of Hiram…...

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Jean F. Leach

It is with heavy hearts that our grandmother Jean F. Leach passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home at 7:09 am on September 1, 2023, with her granddaughter Lora by her side the entire time. Our grandmother was…...

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Carolyn Gasson Plochmann ~ Carbondale

Carolyn Plochmann, a visionary artist whose creative spirit illuminated our world, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 97. Her departure leaves an indelible void in the hearts of those who loved her, but her legacy will…...

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Eric Carter ~ Carbondale

In Loving Memory of Dr. Eric W Carter, Jr (1947-2023) – Celebrating a Life Well-Lived It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Eric W Carter, Jr. Dr. Carter passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023…...

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Susan Lee Broski ~ Carbondale

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the loss of Susan Lee Broski on Friday August 18, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Susan was born on January 22, 1951 in…...

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Robert D. Goodman ~ West Frankfort

Robert D. Goodman, 61, passed away on August 18, 2023 at his residence in West Frankfort, Illinois. He was born December 2, 1961 in Joliet, Illinois the son of the late Dale L. and Sarah Ann (Basham) Goodman. Robert served…...

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Charles T. Williams III ~ Carbondale

Charles T. Williams III, 47, passed away Friday August 11, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Charles was born September 16, 1975 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Charles Williams Jr. and Judith A. (Morber) Williams. He is survived by his mother,…...

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