Obituaries

Jan 2, 2023

Tatayana Mariah Taylor, affectionately know as "Toddy", age 24, traded time for eternity on January 2, 2023 at 11:11 am.

She was born in Carbondale, Illinois on August 30, 1998, to Terrance Taylor and Marshanda Gibbs.

"Toddy" received her education in the Murphysboro School System District 186, graduating in 2016.

She was employed...

Dec 29, 2022

Gerald Paul "Jerry"  Depriest, age 55, of Carbondale, Illinois passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home.

He was born on December 1, 1967 to the late Paul Depriest and Brigitte Gant in Chicago, IL.

Jerry was a network administrator, he enjoyed his job. He loved to go fishing, camping, and making paper...

Dec 13, 2022

Brock Eric. Monson, age 46, of Murphysboro, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born on July 10, 1976 in Rochelle, Illinois to William and Judy (Reetz) Monson.

He leaves to cherish his mother, Judy Linde; his children Jacob and Journey Ann Heath; his sister, Butinski; and his significant other, Nicole Friedhoff and a...

Dec 6, 2022

Irvin Charles McCalpine,  age 65, of Carbondale, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Manor Court Nursing Facility.

He was born on September 20, 1957 in Sawyerville, Alabama to the late John and Alberta (Johnson) McCalpine, both preceded him in death.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was responsible for introducing...

Nov 22, 2022

Linda Sue Hagen, age 68, of Dix, Illinois passed away at 9:45 A.M. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, peacefully at her home with her two beloved sons at her side.

She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William and Rosa (Painter) Bowman.

Linda was employed until recently at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital...

Nov 17, 2022

Denise Ann Dorriety, 55, of Chester, IL departed this life on Thursday November 17, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Chester, IL.

She was born on May 13, 1967, in Breese, IL to Robert and Joann (Bitter) Higgins Sr.

Denise enjoyed many activities such as being outdoors, listening to music, fishing, bingo, swimming and being with...

Nov 1, 2022

Tammy Jean Priddy, 64, of Marion, IL passed away on Tuesday November 1, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

She was born on September 24, 1958, in Herrin, IL.  The daughter of Erie "Bud" Wieland and Edna (Wallace) Wieland.

She grew up in Herrin, IL, and graduated from Herrin High School in 1976.  She continued her education...

Oct 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Lorna Dee Bryant, 76, of Marion, IL announce her unexpected passing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

She was born on November 10, 1945 to Clair A. Owen and Lucinda M. Downen in Centralia, IL.

She is survived by her 4 children, Virgil (Tonya) Diel, Vandy Diel,...

Oct 16, 2022

Joshon “Bubba” Kyier Sandifer was born July 16, 2019 and received his Heavenly Wings on October 16, 2022, at the precious age of 3 years old. Joshon was born in St. Louis, MO to Joshua Sandifer and Tabareya Lee at St. Louis Hospital.

Joshon is preceded in death by his grandmother, Lynette Steward; his great-grandparents, Joseph &...

Sep 29, 2022

Henry Lee Davis Jr., known to some as "Big Hen" was born June 6, 1978 to the union of Rosalyne and Henry Davis Senior (deceased) in the city of Detroit, Michigan.

Henry was the third of four children born to Rosalyne. At an early age, he gave his life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and...

Sep 13, 2022

At the dear sweet age of 68, Mr. Michael Rush returned to his heavenly home on September 13, 2022. Michael was born July 3, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Albert C. and Gertrude (Anderson) Rush. Michael, who was best known as “Mike”, accepted Christ at an early age while attending Church of God and Son....

Sep 11, 2022

Francis G. Pitz, 74, of Marion, IL passed away at his home Sunday, September 11, 2022 after a long battle with kidney cancer.

He was born in Aurora, IL to Emil and Mary Pitz on March 11, 1948, the youngest of six children.

He leaves behind his wife Marilyn Pitz, whom he married...

Aug 3, 2022

Melvin L. Nesbitt, 65, of Carbondale, IL departed this earthly realm for his eternal resting place on August 3, 2022 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Melvin was born September 11, 1956 in Carbondale, Illinois to Ruben and Virginia Nesbitt (Reed). He received his education within the Carbondale school system, graduating from Carbondale Community High School...

Aug 2, 2022

Quentin Marcel Townsend was born on August 10, 1989 in Carbondale, IL to Quantina Townsend and Terrence Lyles.

Quentin loved life and lived it to the fullest on most of his days. While growing up in Murphysboro, Illinois, Quentin accepted Christ at a young age and frequently worshipped at Victory Christian Fellowship in Murphysboro, IL.

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Jul 31, 2022

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, Teddy Boykin, loving father, brother, and uncle took his final journey to be with our departed loved ones at the age of 56.

Teddy was born on April 20, 1966, in Hahira, Georgia to Abrin Boykin and Joyce (Duck) Boykin.

Teddy was a self-taught mechanic, that loved tinkering with classic...

Jun 18, 2022

Crockett Nelson "Pumpkin" Wade, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

He was born in Nashville, TN on August 21, 1971 to Jessie McAdoo and Marian Wade.

We are heartbroken to announce his passing. Pumpkin was a witty prankster, quick with a joke. He was a fighter until his final days, as he stubbornly confronted...

Jun 3, 2022

Bridget Anweiler, 43, of Johnston City, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday June 3, 2022.

She was born in Fresno, California on May 28,1979 to David and Jennifer Dunkin.

Bridget is survived by her husband Phillip "Mike" Anweiler; her children, William Stewart, Donna Anweiler Zachery Anweiler, and Jacob (Haley) Dunkin; her parents, David and Jennifer...

May 25, 2022

James "Jim" Hiram Luepkes, 51, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

He was born in Freeport, IL on February 4, 1971 to William "Bill" and Olive "Janell" Luepkes.

Jim followed in his dad's footsteps and became a Carpenter and a Brick Mason. He worked on the barges on the Mississippi River for several...

May 21, 2022

Danny R. Flynn son of Clettis Powley and Dale Flynn, born on August 30th,1950. Danny passed away Saturday May 21st, 2022 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

Danny was preceded in death by his mother, father and stepmother.

Danny is survived by his brother, Dennis (Denny) Moore of Texas, his son Mike Flynn (Wendi Hook) of Galesburg,...

May 3, 2022

Della M. Brown, 97, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  She was born on June 16, 1924, in Cairo, IL to Augustus and Pearl (Davis) Dent.

Della accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior in 1939 and was baptized at Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in Cairo, IL.  At the time...