Jackson Funeral Home Carbondale

05/14/2026

Erica R. Margrum, 49, peacefully answered the Lord's calling on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home in Carbondale.

She touched many lives with her kindness and warmth, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

The family will be celebrating Erica’s life and legacy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Jackson Funeral Home in Carbondale.

Friends and loved ones are invited to join in honoring her remarkable journey and sharing fond memories together.

https://www.jacksonfuneralhomecarbondale.com/obituary/erica-margrum

05/12/2026

Perdeta Berry, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Niles, Illinois.

A VISITATION ONLY will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Jackson Funeral Home in Carbondale. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale.

Family and friends are invited to come and share in remembering and honoring her life.

https://www.jacksonfuneralhomecarbondale.com/obituary/perdeta-berry

05/01/2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Demetrius D. Walton, age 60, who departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Menomonie, WI.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, located at 604 N. Marion St., Carbondale. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation prior to the service, which will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Church.

We invite all who knew Demetrius to join us in honoring his memory and sharing in the celebration of his life.

https://www.jacksonfuneralhomecarbondale.com/obituary/demetrius-walton

05/01/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elbert Tim Penn, age 69, who departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Jackson Funeral Home in Carbondale. A visitation will occur prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Following the service, burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale.

Please keep the Penn family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

https://www.jacksonfuneralhomecarbondale.com/obituary/elbert-penn

04/22/2026

Donald E. Caves, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14,2026 in Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at 12 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Abundant Faith Christian Center. 2525 Taylor Ave., Springfield, IL.

A Visitation will occur prior to the services from 11 am to 12 pm at the Church. Final resting place will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield.

Walker Funeral Home in Springfield, IL is in charge of arrangements.

For full obit click on link below

https://www.walkerfs.com/obituaries/Donald-E-Caves?obId=48136937

04/18/2026

Virginia DeLois Young, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

A service celebrating her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Olivet Free Will Baptist Church, 409 N. Marion St., Carbondale, Illinois. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church.

Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale, Illinois.

She will forever remain in our hearts and be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

https://www.jacksonfuneralhomecarbondale.com/obituary/virginia-young

04/13/2026

Ronnie D. “Duck” King, 72, departed this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Jackson Funeral Home in Carbondale, Illinois. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Burial will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale, Illinois.

Ronnie will be remembered in his own way by those whose lives he touched, and his presence will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

https://www.jacksonfuneralhomecarbondale.com/obituary/ronnie-king

04/05/2026

Happy Resurrection Sunday ❤️

04/03/2026

02/17/2026

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Charlestine Meeks-Bell, 78, who departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.

A service celebrating her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Shaffer Chapel AME Church in Colp. IL. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church.

Burial will follow in Colp-Dewmaine Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate her life and legacy.

https://www.jacksonfuneralhomecarbondale.com/obituary/charlestine-meeks-bell

02/16/2026

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Vernell E. Robertson, Jr., 79, who departed this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home in Belleville, surrounded by his loving family.

Vernell will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the love he shared with all who knew him. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 803 N. Robert A. Stalls Ave., Carbondale.
A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Family and friends are invited to come together to honor and celebrate Vernell’s life.

https://www.jacksonfuneralhomecarbondale.com/obituary/vernell-robertson-jr