Obituaries
Milton A. Maxwell
Oct 17, 2024
Milton Ambrose Maxwell, born on May 6, 1944, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. The youngest of eight siblings, Milton grew up in a faith-filled home and was deeply devoted to Christianity throughout his life. He attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he met and later...
Susan M. Crane
Oct 17, 2024
Susan M. Crane, 55, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Born on December 22, 1968, to Leonard and the late Brenda (Crow) Crane in Murphysboro, Susan spent her life devoted to her family, faith, and community. She worked at Murphysboro Chiropractic and Wellness, where her kind nature and dedication touched many lives.
In her...
William "Bill" H. Blankenship
Oct 16, 2024
William Henry Blankenship, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at 4:04 AM at Integrity Healthcare in Carbondale, Illinois. Born on October 19, 1952, in New Jersey, Bill spent his early years in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before settling in Peoria at the age of 17, where he would plant roots and build his family.
Throughout his life, Bill pursued...
Richard L. Neal Jr. Known as Abdul Malik
Oct 14, 2024
"Surely we belong to Allah, and to Him shall we return."
On October 14, 2024, Richard L. Neal Jr. lovingly known as Abdul Malik, of Carbondale, Illinois, began his journey into the afterlife.
Born on October 16, 1972, in Carbondale, Illinois, Richard was the beloved son of Richard L. Neal Sr. and Luzzetta Watson Neal Gibbs. He graduated from Carbondale High School...
Michael E. Brewer
Oct 11, 2024
Michael Eugene Brewer, age 58, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Born on October 7, 1966, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital, Michael was the beloved son of Deanna and Marvin Brewer. He is now reunited with his parents, daughter Breanna Brewer, and granddaughter Cortana Faye Brewer/Browder.
Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Shirley Wright....
Linwood Riley
Oct 10, 2024
Linwood Riley of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away peacefully on the morning of October 10, 2024, at the Nature Trail Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Linwood was born on January 11, 1942, to the late Sherman and Dora Riley in Tunica, Mississippi. He attended Rosa Fort School and later worked as an operator at a steel mill in Flint, Michigan. He...
Richard Eugene Slomkowski Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
Richard Eugene Slomkowski Jr. (Rick), born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 25, 1956, passed away unexpectedly near his home in Carbondale, Illinois. Rick had been missing since August 13, 2024, and evidence shows that injuries from an accidental fall on the evening of his disappearance led to his death. He was 67 years old at the time of the accident....
Brenda Joyce Roper
Sep 28, 2024
Brenda Joyce Roper, lovingly known as "Ma Ma," "Fatty," "Granny Brenda," and "Auntie Brenda" by those who cherished her, was born on July 18, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, at Michael Reese Hospital to Gertrude Kennedy and Phillip Wright.
From a young age, Brenda embraced her faith and was baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church in Chicago. She attended Forestville School and...
Wayne A Chamberlain
Sep 26, 2024
Wayne Chamberlain passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the Marion VA Medical Center. Born in Salina, Kansas, on July 19, 1955, to Melva and Willard Chamberlain, Wayne graduated from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
In 2008, Wayne met the love of his life, Sue, and they were married on February...
Stephanie Ann Knight
Sep 22, 2024
Stephanie Ann Knight, age 52, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, with her husband and daughter by her side just 3 months after marrying the love of her life David Johnson. Born on March 27, 1972, in Paducah, Kentucky, Stephanie grew up in Marion, Illinois, where she worked for Banterra Bank for 35 years, she was known for her...
Joel Brown
Sep 22, 2024
Joel Brown, age 71, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born on October 18, 1952, to the late Joe and Willadene (Kniesly) Brown in Anna, Illinois.
He is survived by two cousins, Melissa Rodgers of Ennis, Montana and Jeff Baity of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his...
Carla Sue Williams
Sep 20, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, our Heavenly Father called another one of His angels home, welcoming Carla Sue Williams into her heavenly rest.
Carla was born on July 21, 1944, in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Jerri Dean Atkinson-Suggs and David Thomas Suggs Sr. She was raised in Charleston, Missouri, where she attended Lincoln School, and later Washington School in Danville,...
Elizabeth Laird
Sep 17, 2024
Elizabeth Laird passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, to be with her Lord. Born on May 13, 1984, she grew up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. At 13, she moved to Sheffield to live with Rick and Debbie Russell, where she met lifelong friends. Elizabeth’s warm and vibrant spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew her....
Elizabeth "Beth" Mae Cagle
Sep 14, 2024
Elizabeth “Beth” Mae Cagle, 67, of Marion, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on January 31, 1957, in Marion, Beth was the cherished daughter of James and Harriet (Cook) Cagle. She graduated from Marion High School before embarking on a journey that took her across the country. Her travels led her to Tempe, Arizona,...
Thomas Eugene Edwards Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Thomas Eugene Edwards Sr., of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away on August 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Marion VA, after years of battling heart complications and other health challenges. Born on February 28, 1944, in Beardstown, Illinois, Thomas was the beloved son of Herbert and Elva Ada (Fanshier) Edwards.
Thomas is preceded in death by his cherished wife, Janet...
Pauline A. Ray
Aug 15, 2024
Pauline Ann Ray, lovingly known as Ms. Pauline, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family. She was born on March 10, 1944, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late James William Mack and Grace Mack McMullen.
On November 25, 1976, in Carbondale, Illinois, Pauline married the love of her life, Homer Eugene Ray. Their...
Edward Dorsey
Aug 11, 2024
Edward Dorsey, affectionately known as Ed, 75, of Carbondale, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024, with his family by his side.
He was born on March 22, 1949, to Arthur and Eddie Mae (James) Dorsey in Chicago Illinois. He served his country, community, and family with dignity and respect until his transitioning.
Ed graduated with...
James William Peebles Sr.
Aug 7, 2024
James William Peebles Sr., 82, of Valier, Illinois passed away peacefully in his home on August 7, 2024, at 3:57 p.m. surrounded by his loving family.
James was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on July 20, 1942, to Earl and Alta (King) Peebles. He received his Ph.D. in music while living in Arizona. He loved playing the saxophone and played with...
Justin David Hauptman
Jul 31, 2024
Justin David Hauptman, 46, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Illinois.
Justin was born on February 2, 1978 to Theresa Hauptman in Denver, Colorado and was raised by Steve and Theresa Morris.
He received his education from Fort Lupton High School in Fort Lupton, Colorado. He worked extensively as a Truck Driver....
Henry T. Watson
Jul 27, 2024
Henry Thedford WATSON (Senior) died on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois at the age of 94 years, 8 months, 26 days. He had a long battle with the effects of COVID which he contracted in December 2020. He was born to Howard Thedford WATSON and Oreda KING in Leon County outside Centerville, Texas...
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