All Obituaries

Benton- Michael James Oldani, 69, of Benton died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 11:10 PM at his residence. Michael was born on January 11, 1955 in Herrin to Guido Joseph and Sarah Elizabeth (Cantrell) Oldani. He worked several years at General Dynamics where he was a shift supervisor for overnights prior to his retirement. He rode motorcycles in his younger years and he liked listening to classic rock and watch old movies. He enjoyed photography and tinkering with various projects around his house...

Joseph F. “Preacher” Watson, 69, previously of Murphysboro, gained his angel wings at 5:29 AM, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Joseph was born on August 14, 1954 in Herrin to Joseph and Joy Watson.  He married Shelley Wilson on March 8, 2023 at Bald Knob Cross.  She survives of Herrin. Joe was a retired truck driver who drove over the road for many years and then recently he drove local coal hauling routes for Ellis Trucking.  He also...

Herrin- Jerry D. Humphrey, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 9:50 PM, Monday, March 25, 2024 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin. Jerry was born on December 5, 1940 in Herrin to William H. “Bill” and Helen Lorene (Hatfield) Humphrey. He married Joyce Ann Skelcher on October 27, 1962 in Herrin.  She survives.  He served his country honorably while enlisted in the United States Navy during Vietnam.  Once honorably discharged, he returned home and began a 30 year career...

Carbondale- Sandra Kay Taylor, 76, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully with her daughter Leigh by her side at 7:25 AM, Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Memorial donations are suggested to Residential Hospice or Shawnee Senior Living and will be accepted at McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home/ 501 S. 12th St/ Herrin, Illinois  62948.  For more information please visit www.mccluskiemillerfh.com

Crab Orchard- Dr. Justin Dewayne Settle passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord early Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home. Justin was born on September 17, 1977 in Herrin, IL to Randy and Lora (Skinner) Settle.  He grew up in Herrin, where he was first introduced to the dental field through his father’s dental laboratory.  After graduating from Herrin High School in 1996, he attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, earning an undergraduate...

Herrin- Sandy “Granny” Plumlee, 81, of Herrin, passed away at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home. Sandy was born on March 5, 1942 in Herrin to Eldon Legan and Velta (Richardson) Huff.  She married Harold "Sonny" Plumlee on February 28, 1958 in DeSoto County, Mississippi.  He preceded her in death on May 22, 1973.  She later married Lewis Jones on July 15, 1978 in Herrin and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2010. She was a hardworking...

Herrin- Jackie “Lloyd “ Summers, 85, of Herrin, formerly of Energy, passed away at 1:02 AM, Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home. Lloyd was born on February 16, 1938 in Carbondale to Bennie L. and Gladys M. (Johnson) Summers.  He married Betty Helms on Christmas Eve 1955 in Boskeydell.  She preceded him in death on April 23, 2016. Lloyd served his country bravely while enlisted in the United States Air Force.  For eight and half years he worked as a radio...

Herrin- Dennis D. Rone, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00 AM, Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home.   Private inurnment with Military Rites will be held at a later date at Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Herrin.  Memorial arrangements were entrusted to McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home in Herrin.

Energy- Sandra Kay “Sandy” Carpenter, 75, of Energy, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 3:17 AM, Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Herrin Hospital. Sandy was born on June 24, 1948 in Olney, IL to Marion Leon and Katherine Ellen (Martino) Piper.  She was a homemaker for several years before beginning a career at Norge in Herrin and retiring as a cook at Thorntons Restaurant in Herrin. She was a talented lady who enjoyed crocheting, baking cookies and cakes, coloring and working...

Evansville, Indiana- Kenneth J. “Kenny” Stokes, 75, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at 11:16 AM, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Kenny was born on October 6, 1948 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois to Kenneth E. and Chloe Ellen (Roby) Stokes.  He married Regina Lynn Richey on October 3, 1967 in Marion, Illinois.  She survives in Evansville. Kenny attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale before enlisting in the...