Brett Eugene Beery, age 47, of LaRue passed away Friday afternoon at Marion General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Marion on February 10, 1967 to Ronald and Sheryl (Cochran) Beery, Brett had been a General Manager at Burger King prior to his illness. He had also served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his mother and his father survives at home. In keeping with his family's wishes, Brett has been cremated.