Sloan Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Galatia and Creal Springs, IL areas
Lynnan Marvel
May 16, 2024
Lynnan Marvel, 79, of Johnston City, IL passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Helia Healthcare in Benton. Lynnan was born on August 18, 1944, in Herrin, IL to the late Elmo Farris and Fannie.
Lynnan was married to Ronnie Marvel for 30 years. She graduated from Johnston City High School and went on to get her Bachelors Degree for teaching...
Willie Dale Langford
May 13, 2024
Willie Dale Langford, 60, of Galatia passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. Willie was born on February 6, 1964 to the late Dale and Bula (Wiggins) Langford.
Willie enjoyed reading and riding motorcycles. Willie was a great brother and a wonderful friend. He was of Baptist faith.
Willie is survived by 1 brother; Jeff Miles of Galatia and a great friend; Willie...
Vida Lou Gilmore
May 6, 2024
Vida Lou Gilmore, 89 of Galatia, IL passed away Saturday, May 6, 2024, at Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg. Vida was born on October 5, 1934, in Arkansas to the late John and Josie (Churchill) Brownlee.
Vida married John Gilmore on March 21, 1954 at the New Friendship Baptist Church in Paragould, Arkansas. Vida and John moved around a lot...
Phyllis Kay Belford
Apr 27, 2024
Phyllis Belford passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born on April 22, 1945 to the late Vivian Burchell Slagus and Loren Morse. She was born in Harrisburg Illinois at the old Lightner Hospital and remained in Southern Illinois most of her life.Phyllis loved the Lord and because of her personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ our family...
Virgil Tulis Berrong Sr.
Apr 23, 2024
Virgil Tulis Berrong Sr., 85 of Thompsonville, IL passed away Tuesday, April 23,2024. Virgil was born on March 8, 1939 in Thompsonville, IL to the late Virgil and Eunice (Holiday) Berrong. Virgil married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Phelps, on July 17, 1959. He graduated from Galatia High School. Virgil had a huge love for horses and loved the farm life....
Terrie Sue Robertson
Apr 1, 2024
Terrie Robertson passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Lynn Wolaver. Terrie is survived by her husband, Dan Robertson of nearly 50 years, children, Brent and Heather Robertson, her mother Rosalie Wolaver, aged 97, sisters Sandy Gibson, Paula Odom and brother Lyle Wolaver and his wife April,...
Bobby Dale Wallace
Mar 25, 2024
Bobby Dale Wallace (Popeye) peacefully left this world to be with Jesus at 8:48 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at Integrity Healthcare of Marion.
Bobby was born June 23,1934 to Roy and Anna (Kendall) Wallace. He was born and raised in Galatia, Illinois and graduated in 1952. Soon thereafter, Popeye married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Heflin. They moved to northern...
Carl Edward Duffee
Mar 20, 2024
Carl Edward Duffee,73, passed away March 20, 2024, at his residence. Carl was born on July 31,1950 to the late G.B and Betty (Brown) Duffee. Carl's grandparents were the late Wayne and Lottie Brown all of Galatia.Carl, better known as Ed, loved shooting, reading and visiting the library frequently. He also loved photography, which he had studied in college. Carl...
Roy Lee Hughes
Feb 16, 2024
Roy Lee Hughes
June 26, 1932 – February 16, 2024
Rev. Roy Lee Hughes, 91, of Galatia and Golconda, peacefully departed this life into the presence of the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 11:09 p.m. at the Marion V.A. Hospital. He was born on June 26, 1932, in Harrisburg, IL, to Henry and Velma (Pankey) Hughes....
Brenda Johnson
Feb 7, 2024
Brenda Johnson, 69, of Creal Springs was called home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Feb. 07, 2024. Brenda was born in Gibson City, IL on Dec. 03, 1954 to the late Russell and Norma Holmes.
Brenda was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving daughter and...
Samuel Ferrell Pemberton
Jan 16, 2024
Samuel Ferrell Pemberton,72, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 16, 2024, in Franklin Tennessee. Sam was born on October 13, 1951, at his namesake, Ferrell hospital in Eldorado, IL to the late John A. Pemberton and Hallie (Garner) Pemberton.
He had his upbringing in Galatia, IL. He married Sandy (Pittman) Pemberton on June 9,...
Wanda Lenora Spicer
Jan 13, 2024
Wanda Lenora Spicer, 93 of Galatia, IL passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Brookstone Estates in Harrisburg with her family by her side. Wanda was born on February 21, 1930, in Saline County to the late Hobart and Nora (Shepard) Smith.
Wanda lived in Galatia most of her life and was a member of Galatia First Baptist Church...
James Ivan Johnson Jr.
Jan 11, 2024
James Ivan Johnson Jr, 76, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. James was born on September 18, 1947, in Melrose Park, IL to James and Harriet (Biggs) Johnson. James grew up in the Thompsonville area but lived in Mt. Vernon since the 1980s. James married LeAnn...
Iva Lavern Guye
Jan 11, 2024
Iva Guye, 102, reached her life's dream when on January 11, 2024, she closed her eyes on this Earth to open them next to her husband (Fletcher Guye) in paradise, along with her Savior, Jesus Christ. For many years she has spent her time teaching Sunday school classes along with Bible School with the young children of her church. Later,...
Harold Gene Bradley, Sr.
Jan 10, 2024
Harold Gene Bradley, Sr., 91 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 10, 2024, in Ellenton, Florida. Harold was born on September 17, 1932 near Raleigh, IL. He was the eighth son of Ernest William and Mallie Mae (Karnes) Bradley.
Harold was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He graduated from Galatia High School in...
Robert "Bob" Leon Kielhorn
Dec 27, 2023
Robert “Bob” Leon Kielhorn, 82, of Galatia, passed from this world to his heavenly home December 27, 2023. His last days were spent at the Linda E. White Hospice House in the presence of his children and family.Bob was born April 6, 1941, in Harrisburg, Illinois. Bob married his late wife, Terry Kielhorn, on January 3, 2007, who passed from...
Troy William Daly
Dec 22, 2023
Troy William Daly. Born 11/29/95. Beloved grandson, son, brother, cousin, and nephew. Troy was loved by so many. Everyone that knew Troy was touched by his love, his vibrance, his enjoyment of life itself. Troy had a huge circle of family and friends that loved him dearly. He had a smile that could melt your heart. He loved adventure and...
Joan M Robinson
Dec 21, 2023
Joan M. Robinson 70 of Creal Springs passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at 10:50 P.M. at the Herrin Hospital. She was born on September 2, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles & Margaret Reid. Joan married Guy G. Robinson on January 5, 1972 in Woodstock, Illinois and she preceded him in death on January 4, 2013. She...
Gail Yvonne Harris
Dec 15, 2023
Gail Yvonne Harris, 86 of Eldorado was taken home by the Lord on Friday December 15th, 2023. Gail was born on June 5th, 1937 at home in Eldorado, the daughter of Elmer and Bessie Irvin. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always put the needs of her family first. Gail was a life long member of...
Devin Chase Stanley
Dec 11, 2023
Devin Chase Stanley, 32 of Galatia, IL passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, in Thompsonville. Chase was born on February 6, 1991, in Carbondale, IL to Nikki Stanley.
Chase has lived in the area his whole life. He was baptized at the age 5 by Roger Marvel. Chase really enjoyed cooking. He loved hanging out in the garage...
