Obituaries
Dr. James Arthur Chapin PhD
Jun 15, 2024
Dr. James A. "Jim" Chapin, 84, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, three months after his wife of 55 years, Minnie, passed.
He was born on March 16, 1940, in Warren, Ohio, to Richard and Francis Chapin. He had one brother, Gene, who preceded him in death. Growing up Jim’s father worked for the railroad which led to James’ family...
Lilly Mae Swinney
Jun 8, 2024
Lilly Mae (Summers) Swinney, 76, departed this life Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 5:20 pm at Manor Court in Carbondale, Illinois with her children and grandchildren at her bedside. She was born June 26, 1947, in Cairo, Illinois to Annie Mae Summers and Jimmy Carlton.
After attending Cairo High School, she moved to Carbondale, Illinois where she met and married James...
Lorie L. Davis
Jun 8, 2024
Lorie L. Davis, 61, of Dowell, Illinois passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born February 20, 1963, in Hillsboro, Illinois to her loving parents, Harry and Media Criswell.
Lorie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, as well as an active member of Velocity Church under the leadership...
Derrick Underwood
Jun 3, 2024
Derrick Underwood, also known as DJ Baheemith, departed this life on June 3, 2024, at the age of 35. Born on February 14, 1989, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Valerie Mosley and Derrick Underwood Sr., Derrick grew up with a love for anime and video games. It was from one such game, Final Fantasy, that he derived his DJ name, a...
Anthony T. Galloway
Jun 1, 2024
Born Anthony Tremell Galloway, on December 8, 1989 at Community Hospital in Long Beach, California to his mother, Yolanda Letitia Flournoy.
Anthony attended Kettering Elementary School, Hill Classical Middle School, Polytechnic High school and Long Beach City College.
He participated in the study and teachings of African Culture through the art of drum and dance under the tutelage of Raymond “Yaya” Quarles,...
Glenna M. Eason
Jun 1, 2024
Glenna M. Eason, 80, of Murphysboro, Illinois passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her residence.
She was born on May 21, 1944, to the late Blanche Drew and Bethel Eason in Murphysboro, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters and fur babies she once loved.
In accordance with the wishes of Glenna M. Eason cremation rites have...
Daleann "Dee" Cochran
May 27, 2024
Daleann “Dee” Cochran, 51, of Elkville, Illinois passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at her home with her loving and devoted family by her side.
She was born on July 29, 1972, in Cairo, Illinois to the late David and Paula (Moore) Duffield.
Dee attended Murphysboro High School. She often enjoyed being outdoors, riding motorcycles, four wheelers and dancing. She had...
Autumn "Blue" Cole
May 26, 2024
Autumn "Blue" Cole, 43, of Makanda Illinois, tragically passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 12:59 pm. Her life met an untimely and violent end. Her last act of love was to give the gift of hope to 5 transplant families. Home birthed November 12, 1980, in a quaint Carbondale home, Autumn arrived in this world blue as the sky,...
Fredric T. Reiman Jr.
May 20, 2024
Fredric Thomas Reiman Jr., 67 of Murphysboro IL, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Fredric was born October 3, 1956, to Bonnie and Fredric Reiman Sr. in Morris, IL. Fredric attended Morris Community High school and later moved to Murphysboro, IL.
He loved helping people. He worked at a nursing home for many years and was a...
Rebeeca Jo Latham
May 18, 2024
Rebecca (Becky) Jo Latham, 60, of Sesser, Illinois passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Franklin Hospital in Benton, Illinois. She was born on August 27, 1963 to the union of Lindell and Diann (Keltner) Martin in Anna, Illinois. She spent most of her childhood in Boles Community also known as West Vienna, Illinois. She is survived...
Kevin D. Pangborn
May 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kevin Dale Pangborn, 31, of Carbondale, Illinois, who passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born in on October 8,1992 to the union of Michelle (Pangborn) and Michael Trujillo in Denver, Colorado.
He brought joy and light into our lives with his big heart, vibrant...
Randy L. Wood
May 1, 2024
Randy Lee Wood, 71, of Murphysboro Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.Randy was born on March 10,1953 to Robert and Frances (Lobretto) Wood in Cedar Falls, Iowa.He married Diane Imhoff and to this union two children were born, Kevin Andrew and Courtney Leandra. He later married Carla Lilley on December 30, 1988.Randy was...
Chad C. Baldwin
Apr 27, 2024
Chad Baldwin, 54, of Marion, Illinois passed away on April 27, 2024.
He was born on April 18, 1970 to Eugene & Judy (Myers) Baldwin in Herrin, Illinois.
Chad had a smile that would light up a room, he loved to laugh and had the gift of gab. He enjoyed playing the slot machines and was very lucky at times. One of...
Karen S. Bush
Apr 19, 2024
Karen Sue Bush, 76, of Herrin, Illinois left this world to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 27, 1947, to Houston and Alice (Bardmess) Dailey in Murphysboro, Illinois.
She was a long-time member of the Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club and was an avid fisherwoman.
Among those left...
Brandon E. Coofer
Apr 16, 2024
Brandon Eugene Coofer, 45, of Murphysboro, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
He was born on July 27, 1978, to Judy Ann North and Steve Coofer in Waukegan, Illinois.
Brandon was employed as a Laborer for Aisin Manufacturing of Marion, Illinois.
He is survived by his three children, Brandon Jr., Narvell and Judy Coofer; his three aunts,...
Jenifer R. Evans
Apr 2, 2024
Jenifer Rae (Vaughn) Evans, 76, of Cobden, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, surrounded by love near and far.
She is survived by her sons, David (Jennifer) Evans, Timothy Ryan; daughter, Christine (Edward) Guernsey; grandchildren, Justin Evans, Jason Evans, Jordyn Ryan, Ava Ryan, Jessie Shields, Luke Shields, Noah Evans and Gabriel Evans; siblings, Reese Kelly and Nancy Pitts; nieces,...
Raymond L. Hickam
Apr 1, 2024
Raymond Lee Hickam, age 54, of Pomona, Illinois passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden. He was born December 20, 1969, to Donald and Virgina (Hicks) Hickam in Murphysboro, Illinois. Raymond is survived by his parents, siblings, Lonnie (Kim) Hickam, Sharon Smith (Wade), Lisa (Jesse) Lowe, and Nancy (Junior) Bailey, special nephew/best friend Jesse Hubbard who...
Stephen G. Will
Mar 27, 2024
Stephen G. Will, age 70, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on September 6, 1953, to Richard W. and Rosemary (Golliher) Will in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Steve worked as a carpenter for most of his life. He was a fireman for Murphysboro Fire Department. He founded and built Murphysboro Pomona...
Robert "Bob" W. Harding
Mar 23, 2024
Robert “Bob” Walter Harding, age 90, of Murphysboro, Illinois passed away on March 23, 2024, peacefully at home.
Bob was born on April 22, 1933, to the late Rev. Walter and Cleva (McCracken) Harding in Raymond, Illinois.
Bob attended Carlinville and graduated from Ashland, (Illinois) High School.
During the Korean War, he served stateside for the Army doing surveying and mapmaking. On the...
Gayle A. Darter
Mar 21, 2024
Gayle A. Darter, age 61, of Herrin, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family.
She was born on April 12, 1962, to the late Frankie E. and Joyce (Bloodworth) Starrick in Dalton, Georgia.
She was united in marriage with Keith Darter Sr. on July 16, 1979, and born to this union...
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