Obituaries
Obituary of Deborah “Debbie” C. Hughes
Deborah “Debbie” C. Hughes, age 74 of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Addington Place in Edwardsville. Debbie was born in St. Louis, MO, a daughter of Fred and Margie (McIlvain) Schuman.
She married Mervyn L. “Merv” Hughes on April 24, 1971, in Carlinville United Methodist Church. Debbie had several jobs over a period of time in Carlinville. She started at F&M Bank, where she was a teller and got to know everybody in town. She then went to Prairie Farms and worked several more years in different areas and made many friends there. Her final job was working at the courthouse as an administrative assistant. That is where she retired from shortly after her husband passed away.
After that, she worked part time in housekeeping at the hospital to keep her busy and loved it. She loved to drive around in her car all day just listening to music and feeling the sun on her face. She was well known by everyone as a sweet, kind person and willing to help anyone she could. Her contagious smile will always be remembered.
Debbie is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Mike) Emmons of Carlinville; son, Curt (fiance, Jennifer Gilmer) Hughes of Carlinville; grandchildren, Katerina, Kristofer and Konnor Emmons, Kelsea Miller, and Samantha Hughes; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Mervyn L. “Merv” Hughes, and brother, Fred Schuman.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Carlinville.
Memorials may be made to Macoupin County Animal Shelter. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Kelly D. Frillman, 64 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:04 a.m. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Alton to Edward Frillman and LaVerne Weger Frillman.
He married Delma Volentine Frillman on April 18, 1987, in Reno, IL. He was a pipefitter for Local 553 of Wood River. Kelly enjoyed classic cars especially his 1934 Ford Pickup. Kelly was a craftsman of many talents and enjoyed nature.
He is survived by his spouse, Delma Frillman of Gillespie, and children, Zack Frillman of Mt. Olive and Dylan (Shelby) Frillman of Wood River.
Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Frillman.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran School. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Chlorus Donald Jarman III, 46 of Litchfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:48 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mr. Jarman was born in Springfield on December 22, 1978, a son of Chlorus Donald and Donna Jean Jarman Jr.
He graduated from Litchfield High School, then attended college to become a paramedic. He married the former Faye Lee in 1999; they later divorced. In his free time, he enjoyed playing darts and fishing. He was a member of the Zims Rack Pool League and he had acquired many medals and trophies.
Chlorus is survived by a son, Logan Jarman, and two daughters, Corianne Jarman and Caitlyn Jarman, all of Worden.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Plummer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Letha Marie Fritz, 66 of O’Fallon, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence in O’Fallon. She was born on March 13, 1959, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Harley O. and Maxine (Huett) Williams.
Letha was employed as a production worker at Olin Corporation in East Alton. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, and was a past member of Cross Community Church in Staunton. She loved to fish, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and the #1 fan of her grandchildren!
She is survived by two children, Harley (Nikki) Williams of O’Fallon and Florence (Kenneth) Muhoro of Troy; five grandchildren, Kenia, Zuri, River, Ava, and Davion; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and one niece.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
