Obituaries

Anthony (Tony) Ray Boner (60 years of age) passed into Heaven at 10:23 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Southgate Nursing Facility in Metropolis, Illinois. Tony was born September 17, 1960 at the (old) Marion Memorial Hospital in Marion, Illinois to Raymond S. and Allene (Sloan) Boner, who are …

Joshua Paul Aronson, 35, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away in Cypress, Illinois at his childhood home on November 25th, 2020. He is lovingly remembered by his wife and children as someone who brought beauty to the world through his paintings and music. Josh enjoyed traveling with his wife, Sara, writing …

Alicia M. Smelcer, age 70 years, a resident of West Frankfort, passed away Sunday morning, December 6, 2020, at 6:50 a.m. at Arch Active Recovery Center – Helia Healthcare in Energy, Illinois. Alicia was born December 8, 1949 to William L. Crisman and Abby Louise (Owens) Crisman. On September 27, …

Debbie Meyer, age 68 years, a resident of Vienna, passed away Monday morning, December 7, 2020, at 9:25 a.m. at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, Illinois. Debbie was born April 6, 1952 in Charleston, Missouri.  She was the daughter of Tom and Ruby (McMillen) Finley. On January 8, …

Martha Marie Simmons Perkins, age 82 years, a resident of Marion and a native of Johnson County, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton, Illinois. Martha was born February 23, 1938 at the family home near Vienna.  She was the daughter of …

Norma Faye Taylor, age 83 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Sunday evening, December 6, 2020, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Norma was born August 23, 1937 in Simpson, Illinois.  She was the daughter of Lennis “Dude” Murrie and Alice (Barger) Murrie. On September 8, 1956, Norma …

Jeffery Edward Barham, 69, of Karnak, passed away at 3:13 a.m.  Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Marshall County Hospital in Benton, KY.     Jeff was born November 28, 1951 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was a 1969 graduate of Century High School.   After graduating high school he joined the …

Charlene Marie Meier, age 91 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 6, 2020, at 3:25 p.m. at Herrin Hospital. Charlene was born on July 12, 1929 in Elmwood Park, Illinois.  She was the only child born to Walter Kruse and Irene (Horn) Kruse. On June …

Thomas William Taylor, age 79 years, a resident of Vienna, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at 7:20 AM at his home. Thomas was born September 16, 1941 in Vienna, Illinois to Warren and Emily (Canada) Taylor. In May of 1991, Thomas was united in marriage to Leslie (Steele) in …

Buddy Warren, age 80 years, a resident of Miller City, Illinois, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 3, 2020, at 12:30 PM at St. Francis Health Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Buddy was born March 31, 1940 in Pulaski County Illinois. He was the second of eleven children born to …