Obituaries
Traeshonne DeAngelo Blythe
Jul 20, 2024
Traeshonne DeAngelo Blythe, affectionately known as Noodle Leg, 31, of Carbondale, Illinois departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
He was born January 24, 1993, to Nichole Blythe and Tracy Steele in Carbondale, Illinois.
Traeshonne received his education in the Carbondale school system and later received a certificate in Carpentry. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by...
Carla F. Chamness
Jul 14, 2024
Carla Chamness, 77, of Herrin passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Carla was born on May 11, 1947, to the union of Carl and Virginia Lee (Bivens) Jarvis in Johnston City, Illinois.
Carla completed her Licensed Practical Nursing certificate and was proud to be a part of the nursing staff at Shawnee Christian...
David Wayne Thompson
Jul 14, 2024
David Wayne Thompson, 58, of Murphysboro passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. David was born on February 25, 1966, to Howard and Brenda (Smith) Thompson in Murphysboro, Illinois.
David grew up in southern Illinois and graduated from Herrin High School where he was a proud Herrin Tiger. He later married the love of his life Dawn Lawrence. Although they were...
John Albert Moore
Jul 10, 2024
John Albert Moore, 46, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2024, in Vienna, Illinois. John was born on October 1, 1977, to the union of John and Linda (Crile) Moore in Joliet, Illinois.
John enjoyed seeing the country. He lived in several states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Missouri and finally in Illinois. John loved gaming and enjoyed working on cars...
Thomas W. Mansfield
Jul 7, 2024
Thomas W. Mansfield, a renowned attorney in Southern Illinois for over 40 years, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 74 at his home.
Tom was born in Springfield, Illinois on March 14, 1950, to Carl J. and Ida M. (Hackwith) Mansfield. Tom served in the United States Army in both Vietnam and Germany. He attended Southern Illinois...
David Wayne Ralston
Jun 24, 2024
David Wayne Ralston, 61, of Herrin passed away on June 24, 2024. David was born on July 23, 1962, in Tachikawa, Japan to Ray and Emma Darlene (Morgan) Ralston while Ray served in the United States Air Force.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Stewart. David was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield, worked as a security guard, and as...
Darnell Smith
Jun 23, 2024
Darnell Smith affectionately known as “Cowboy” departed this life on June 23, 2024, at 7:42 pm in Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
He was born on April 14,1956 in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Mack and Dorcas (Jones) Smith Sr.
Darnell accepted Christ at an early age and praised Jesus until his death.
Darnell was married to Lilly Pearl Pope...
Garford Hoy III
Jun 23, 2024
Garford Hoy, 70, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, in Marion, Illinois.
Garford was born October 20, 1953, in Paducah Kentucky to the union of the late Garford II and Helen (Hudson) Hoy. After completing high school, Garford served in the United State Air Force.
Garford lived a long and adventurous life. From the military to riding horses he loved his...
Teresa J. Carrel
Jun 23, 2024
Teresa Jane Carrel, age 53, passed away on June 23, 2024, at her home.
Teresa was born on August 7, 1970, in Murphysboro, IL to Jack and Sharon (Stone) Cable.
She married Michael Carrel on November 1, 1989 and he survives.
Also left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Teresa (Cody) Moon and Ashley (David) Scarborough. Her memory also lives on with...
Michael G. Kettmann
Jun 20, 2024
Michael G. Kettmann, 56, of Steeleville, Illinois went to keep watch over his family on the streets of Heaven on June 20, 2024, at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born March 11, 1968, in Redbud, Illinois to Bruce and Joann Kettmann.
Above all, Michael’s life was defined by sharing joy and laughter with his family and friends and an...
Edward Dean Tunison
Jun 16, 2024
Edward “Ed” Dean Tunison passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at his home in the comfort and loving care of his wife Mary Ann and his son Greg.
Ed was born and raised in San Diego, California. Ed and Mary Ann moved to Carterville, IL in 2019 to be closer to his son and grandchildren. He immediately made numerous close...
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...
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