Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home

Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home Grieving...Remembering...Celebrating Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home is set apart by the personalized and caring services provided by Jeffrey C. Waddell, J. C.

Waddell, Anna Schlomas and the staff. Your grieving will be comforted, your loved one will be remembered and the loved one that has departed will be celebrated. Helping you deal with the reality of your loss is our only concern. As you take this new and often unexpected journey we are here to provide you with the comfort and guidance this unique time of life requires. Located on South Park Avenue in Herrin, Meredith-Waddell has an excellent modern facility designed to accommodate all of your needs. We provide a quiet and comfortable setting for you and your loved ones to gather, as well as a large chapel which will accommodate up to 160 people and smaller chapel which will accommodate up to 80 people, handicap accessible restrooms and kitchen area. Our entire facility is accessible and comfortably arranged for visitors who may be physically challenged. Ample parking is available and multiple entrances and exits from the parking area allows for a smooth flow of traffic.

Jean Evelyn Vannoy, 90, formerly of Herrin, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her son’s home surrounded b...
11/12/2025

Jean Evelyn Vannoy, 90, formerly of Herrin, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her son’s home surrounded by her family.

Jean worked as an LPN and retired from Herrin Hospital.

She was born on February 28, 1935 in Hillview, IL to John W. and Minnie E. (Baze) Grayson...

Lois Jean Walden, 98, of Herrin, entered her heavenly home Thursday, October 30, 2025.Lois was born at home in Herrin, I...
11/01/2025

Lois Jean Walden, 98, of Herrin, entered her heavenly home Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Lois was born at home in Herrin, Illinois on February 3, 1927, the only child to James and Sylvia (McKenzie) Cox. She married Roland Robert “Bob” Walden at the First United Methodist Church in Herrin by Re...

Bobby G. Reams, 92, of Herrin, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home in Herrin.Bob worked as a foreman at N...
10/31/2025

Bobby G. Reams, 92, of Herrin, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home in Herrin.

Bob worked as a foreman at Norge in Herrin. He retired from Old Ben #25 in West Frankfort.

Bob was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He went on to serve in the Illinois Natio...

Virginia Elizabeth Jones, 90, of Herrin, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.Mrs. ...
10/31/2025

Virginia Elizabeth Jones, 90, of Herrin, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.

Mrs. Jones formerly worked in the kitchen at Esther’s Café and Vi’s Café in Cambria, IL.

She was a member of the Harvest Time Worship Center in Herrin.

She was ...

Stanley Ray Brown, 71, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on October 21, 2025.Stan was born on Augu...
10/23/2025

Stanley Ray Brown, 71, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on October 21, 2025.

Stan was born on August 4, 1954, to Kenneth and June Brown, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved in-laws, Carolyn and Kenneth Rushing, and his sister-in-law,...

David P. Crites, 64, of Carterville, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Herrin.David was a H...
10/18/2025

David P. Crites, 64, of Carterville, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Herrin.

David was a HVAC Technician for Pass One Hour Heating and Airconditioning in Energy for over 20 years.

David was a member of the West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin.
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Rev. Richard A. Pearce, 72, of Herrin, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his home in Herrin surrounded by his lovi...
10/14/2025

Rev. Richard A. Pearce, 72, of Herrin, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his home in Herrin surrounded by his loving family. It is beyond all doubt that he entered his Father’s Kingdom shouting praises of glory, dancing and singing. All who knew him knew he loved the Lord and was a walking tes...

Jimmy Earl Webb, 79, of Carterville, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his residence with his loving wife at ...
10/09/2025

Jimmy Earl Webb, 79, of Carterville, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his residence with his loving wife at his side.

Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked in economic development for the government.

He was born on October 9, 1945 in Dixon, IL to Junior P. & Ann...

Gene Arthur “Gator” Wirtjes, 80, of Herrin, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Cente...
10/03/2025

Gene Arthur “Gator” Wirtjes, 80, of Herrin, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center CLC in Marion, IL.

Gator was an independent truck driver that contracted with Bekins Moving Company for around 32 years.

Gator was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He...

Donald Lee “Don” Finney, 90, of Herrin, IL passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbond...
09/29/2025

Donald Lee “Don” Finney, 90, of Herrin, IL passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

In early life, Don served in the Army National Guard. He worked as a cutter for Smoler Brothers for 12 years prior to becoming a Herrin Patrolman. Don also worked as a...

Gary Cravens, 83, of Marion, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Regional Medical Center in Mar...
09/29/2025

Gary Cravens, 83, of Marion, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. He was born September 6, 1942 in Herrin, Illinois to Rev. Carl E. & Wilma (Mitchell) Cravens.

Gary had a long, successful career with the Combined Insurance Compan...

Bruce Alan Bratcher, 81, of Herrin, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Cen...
09/25/2025

Bruce Alan Bratcher, 81, of Herrin, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Bruce was a retired salesman for Southern Illinois Wholesale.

Bruce served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Bruce was an avid golfer and true-b...

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Energy, IL
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