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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] ROYALTON -- Jack W. Smith, 84, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Vantrease Funeral Home in Royalton is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 28, 2014

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] WEST FRANKFORT -- Lily Mae Nolen, 88, passed away at 8:29 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born Aug. 18, 1925, in Akin to John Delbert and Thelma Blanche (Springer) Mclain. She married Charles E. Nolen, and he preceded her in death Nov. 6, 2000. She was of Christian faith. Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Carl) Irby of Marion; two sons, Greg Nolen of West Frankfort and Dr. Alan (Susan) Nolen of West Frankfort; nine grandchildren, Lori Little of Marion, Rick (Lora) Seddon of Benton, Jason Seddon of Benton, Leah L. Wagley of Herrin, Shane Nolen of Mulkeytown, Taryn (Matt) Hassler of San Antonio, Texas, Alana (Mark) Adkins of Marion, Ashley (Dusty) Melvin of Johnston City and John (Kacy) Nolen of West Frankfort; 22 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Richard McLain of West Frankfort, Ronnie (Sidney) McLain of West Frankfort and Michael McLain of Creal Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; and two brothers, John Delbert McLain Jr. and Dan McLain. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, in Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with the Rev. David Nolen officiating. Burial will be in Brady Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to <http://media2.legacy.com/adlink/5306/1494161/0/3380/AdId=1107323;BnId=1;iti me=664140907;ku=1126232;key=AHA;nodecode=yes;link=http:/donate.heart.org/sit e/c.fmJUKcOZJkI8G/b.8077571/k.6133/Donate_to_American_Heart_Association/apps /ka/sd/donorcustom.asp?msource=68LEG&trib_fname=Lily&trib_lname=Nolen&honor= true> American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. To sign the guest register, visit <http://www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com/> www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 28, 2014

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] BENTON -- Ellafair Gunnells, 73, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, at home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Leffler-Poulson Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Larry Odam officiating. Burial will be in Plasters Cemetery, north of Thompsonville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Ellafair was born July 26, 1940, in Logan, the daughter of Kirby Smith and Mary Mag (Perryman) Irvin. She married Walter Clark in 1956, and he preceded her in death May 11, 1988. She later married Arther Thomas Gunnells on Sept. 8, 1989, and he survives. She was a homemaker and attended Logan Church of God. Mrs. Gunnells loved antiques and karaoke. Most of all, she was a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Art Gunnells of Benton; two children, Connie Sue Orley and Walter Carl Clark and his wife, Debra, all of Benton; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Brodie Odam, Betty Myers and Almeda Tadlock, all of Benton; two brothers, Teddy Irvin of Benton and Troy Irvin of Key West, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; two brothers, Kenneth M. "Sam" Irvin and Donald Irvin; and sister, Janice Kay Irvin. Memorial contributions may be made to Franklin County Animal Shelter and will be accepted at the funeral home. To leave online condolences and view the obituary, visit <http://www.lpfuneralhome.com/> www.lpfuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2014

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] WEST FRANKFORT -- Charles R. Ballard, 73, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Father Sean Palas officiating. Interment will be in Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He was born Oct. 22, 1940, in St. Louis to Rupert and Naomi (McKenzie) Ballard. He married the former Jeanene Sweet and she survives. Mr. Ballard was a retired truck driver who worked for Hogan, Bione and Thomason Trucking Company. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in West Frankfort and had served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Jeanene Ballard of West Frankfort; son, Chris Ballard of Herrin; daughter, Catherine (Dennis) Rich of West Frankfort; brother, Gary (Kendra) Ballard of Herrin; sisters, Sharon (Roy) Lavender of Energy and Gracie (Lynn) Cole of Thebes; and six grandchildren, Caitlin, Garrett and Makinley Rich and Dylan, Lily and Kenzie Ballard. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bob Ballard. The family would like to send a special thank-you to ACHS, Hospice of Southern Illinois and VA Medical Center in Marion. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at <http://www.unionfh.com/> www.unionfh.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 28, 2014

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Donald Mundell Obituary (Photo) BENTON -- Donald Paxton Mundell, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., passed away Saturday, April 12, in St. Vincent Arkansas Hospice Hot Springs. He was born Feb. 14, 1932, to the late Herbert and Edith Paxton Mundell of Benton. Following graduation from Benton High School, Donald enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. With his military obligation completed, he pursued his college degree and attended the University of Texas and received a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering in August 1957. He accepted a position in New York City with IBM from 1957 to 1958 and soon realized he wanted to move south. The remainder of his entire working career, 1958 to 1991, was with Texas Instruments in Dallas, attaining the position of executive vice president. Donald is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lavern Gray and infant, Reva Nadine Mundell. He leaves his loving wife, Bette, and her family; his brother, Roger Mundell; one uncle, Eugene Paxton; and several nieces and nephews, all of Benton. A memorial service of remembrance will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, in Faith Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village, Ark. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. To send condolences to the online guestbook, visit www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 27, 2014

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] (Photo) Ferrell Dean Huffstutler, age 76, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 11:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. Mr.Huffstutler was a commercial dishwasher sales representative with Mars Sales and Equipment Company in Centralia, Illinois from 1982 to 1993. He was previously employed as a carpenter for Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois from 1967 to 1979. Mr. Huffstutler was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy serving from March 21, 1955 until October 28, 1958. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Iowa where he traveled through different countries including Spain, France, Italy, Cuba, Scotland and Brazil. He became a member of the Ancient and Royal Order of the Nose when his ship crossed the equator on September 20, 1957. The Benton newspaper published a letter from Mr. Huffstutler's Commanding Officer Captain F.J. Becton that was written to his family commending their son's performance during NATO exercises in the Atlantic. He loved his country and loved serving his country. He had a great interest in electronics especially the computer, CB Radio and Ham Radio. He went by the handle of Doc Holliday. He was one to listen to country music. He enjoyed his motorcycles and riding with his friends. As told by his family, he stated "you can do anything in the world, just find the right book to read." He cherished the time he spent with his family especially his children and grandchildren. He moved to Centralia, Illinois in 1982 and formerly lived in Mt. Vernon and Elgin, Illinois. In accordance with Doc Holliday's wishes, cremation will be performed. There will be no public visitation or services. A Celebration of Life Services and Military Honors will take place at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans and will be received at the Moran Queen -Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia, Illinois. Online Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mr. Huffstutler's Family at <http://www.moranfuneralhome.net/> www.moranfuneralhome.net or on Facebook. In addition to his wife of 47 years, Mr. Huffstutler is survived by 5 sons Scott Huffstutler of Courtland, Illinois, Frank Huffstutler of Lake of Egypt, Illinois, Lyle Huffstutler of Centralia, Illinois, Shane Wright of Centralia, Illinois and Charles Pickles of Dix, Illinois, 1 daughter Charlotte Ashby of Dix, Illinois, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and 3 sisters Gerri Arney and husband Robert of Dix, Illinois, Vivian Hutchins and husband Jack of Centralia, Illinois and Sue Barmore and husband Ronnie of Indiana. He was born on October 21, 1937 in Benton, Illinois, the son of Lyle Lester and Grace (Wilkerson) Huffstutler. He married Margaret Pauline Wright on January 9, 1967 in Geneva, Illinois and she survives in Centralia, Illinois. In addition to his parents, Mr. Huffstutler was preceded in death by his brother: Audrey Huffstutler. SOURCE: http://www.moranfuneralhome.net/

Does this Byrd Rich descend through Byrd Rich son of Valentine Rich? Julia D. Schroeder, Ph. D. ________________________________________ From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Larry Lance <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 7:21 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ILFRANKL] FW: RICH, Byrd L. (OBIT) From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 4:45 PM Byrd L Rich, age 83, of Shattuc, passed away Friday, April 25th, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Byrd worked in the coal mines for 44 years and enjoyed going to auctions. Per his wishes, Byrd Rich will be donated to medical research. On-line condolences and memories of Bert may be shared with the family at <http://www.daymaczfuneralhomes.com/> www.daymaczfuneralhomes.com Survivors include his wife of 42 years Marilyn, four children Carolyn Odom & husband David of Benton, Dennis Rich and wife Angie of West Frankfort, Robert Reed and wife Carol of TX, Richard Reed and wife Teresa of FL; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Byrd Rich was born the son of Lowell and Anna (Maddox) Rich on April 12, 1931 in West Frankfort. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 4:45 PM Byrd L Rich, age 83, of Shattuc, passed away Friday, April 25th, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Byrd worked in the coal mines for 44 years and enjoyed going to auctions. Per his wishes, Byrd Rich will be donated to medical research. On-line condolences and memories of Bert may be shared with the family at <http://www.daymaczfuneralhomes.com/> www.daymaczfuneralhomes.com Survivors include his wife of 42 years Marilyn, four children Carolyn Odom & husband David of Benton, Dennis Rich and wife Angie of West Frankfort, Robert Reed and wife Carol of TX, Richard Reed and wife Teresa of FL; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Byrd Rich was born the son of Lowell and Anna (Maddox) Rich on April 12, 1931 in West Frankfort. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Taylor Warren Wills born March 7, 1883, died December 3, 1963, married Myrtle Lee Loman May 5, 1907, Ina, Jefferson County, Illinois. She is the daughter of Isaac Benjamin Loman and Elvira Sebelle Kirk. Isaac Benjamin Loman is a brother to my Great Grandpa, William Henry Loman. Bob Loman The Mt. Vernon Register News, Friday, December 6, 1963; Taylor Wills Rites At Benton Funeral services for Taylor Warren Wills, 80, will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the East Benton Baptist church. Mr. Wills, who was born in Spring Garden township, Jefferson county, resided at 724 E, Taylor, Benton. His death occurred Tuesday night. He had a number of friends and relatives in Jefferson county. The body will lie in state at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Benton, where friends may call after 6:00 p.m. today. Mr. Wills was born in Spring Garden township, the son of George W. and Nancy F. Wills. He is survived by four sons, Byron Wills of Union Grove, Wis., Byford Wills of Pueblo, Colo., Harry Wills, state police pilot at Benton, and Denzil Wills of Champaign, a state police captain; one daughter, Wanda Southern of Benton; a brother, Paul Wills of Fortuna, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Cyrus Leatherman of Woodland, Ill., and Mrs. David Rice of Bourbonnais, Ill.

I'm not sure how it was determined that she was the oldest woman living in Sesser at this time. The Mt Vernon Register News, Friday, April 6, 1962 Alice B. Ward, Oldest Resident Of Sesser, Dies Sesser's oldest resident died Thursday. She was Mrs. Alice Bertha Ward, 92, who succumbed in Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, where she had been a patient since last December 21. Mrs. Ward was the widow of Dr. E. E. Ward and had lived in Sesser since 1905, moving from Winfield. She was bom December 12, (sic.) in Indiana, the daughter of James H. and Julia Ann (Reeves) Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Sesser Baptist church, of which she was a member, with the pastor, the Rev. Bill Christoff and the Rev. Fred Beck, minister of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser, where friends may call after 7:00 p.m. today. Survivors include one son. Dr. W. H. Ward of Sesser; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Robinson and Mrs. Wanda Hutson, both of Sesser: six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The Mt Vernon Register News, Friday, December 6, 1963 V. T. Skinner, 43, Dies Suddenly; Funeral At Ina Verl Thompson Skinner, 43, of Louisville, Ky., died suddenly last night at his home in Louisville, Ky., following an apparent heart attack. The body has been taken to the Ina Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mr. Skinner was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Franklin county, the son of Clyde R. and Grace (Burton) Skinner. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Skinner of 1701 south 12th street, he is also survived by a daughter, Lana Jean Skinner of this city: a brother, Vance Skinner of Whittington; and a sister, Mrs. Voris Hope of Albuquerque, N. M.

Daughter of William A. Cole and Mary E. Lawson The Mt Vernon Register News, Friday, April 6, 1962 Mrs. S. W. Skinner Dies At Age 82; Funeral At Ina Mrs. Effie Viola Skinner, 82, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday at her home in Whittington. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist church in Ina with the Rev. Earl Myers and the Rev. Everette Beaty officiating. Burial will be in Kirk cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Ina Funeral Home where friends may call after 4:00 p.m. today. Mrs. Skinner was born April 23. 1880, in Ewing, the daughter of William A. and Mary E. She was married to Samuel (Lawson) Cole. (sic.) W. Skinner, who preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1940. She is survived by one son, Clyde R. Skinner of this city; a brother, Ovid Cole of Whittington; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Skinner was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index: SKINNER, SAMUEL W COLE, EFFIE 1899-01-26 012 JEFFERSON.

Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947: Name: Samuel William Skinner Titles and Terms (Original): Event Date: 23 Feb 1940 Event Place: Whittington, Franklin, Illinois Gender: Male Marital Status: Race: Age: 61 Birth Year (Estimated): 1879 Birth Date: 04 May 1878 Birthplace: Ewing, Illinois Father's Name: Henery Thomas Skinner Father's Titles and Terms: Father's Birthplace: Ewing, Ill. Mother's Name: Nettie Scott Mother's Titles and Terms: Mother's Birthplace: Occupation: Farming Residence Place: Ewing, Franklin, Ill. Address: Spouse's Name: Effie V. Skinner Spouse's Titles and Terms (Original): Spouse's Birthplace: Burial Date: 25 Feb 1940 Burial Place: Jefferson Co., Illinois Cemetery: Kirk Informant's Name: Additional Relatives: Digital Folder Number: 4008543 Image Number: 1649 GS Film number: 1831901 Reference ID: cn 6603 Illinois Statewide Marriage Index: SKINNER, SAMUEL W COLE, EFFIE 1899-01-26 012 JEFFERSON.

The Tennessean Newspaper online, Nashville, TN Dickson County obituaries: April 23, 2014 Henry Robert Morris Henry Robert Morris, 100, of Dickson, died on April 18, 2014. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 3 p.m. at the White Bluff Church of Christ with Bro. Doug Couch officiating. Burial with military honors will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Middle TN Veteran's Cemetery. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the White Bluff Church of Christ or to the Dickson Humane Society. He was born November 19, 1913 in Benton, Illinois. He served his country from 1942 until 1946 as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army with the BTRY C 508th AAA Gun Bn. He was stationed at Luzon, New Guinea, and the Southern Philippines. Before retirement, he worked for many years as a pharmacist. He attended services at the White Bluff Church of Christ in Dickson County. Survivors include his Companion Boston Terrier, Boo; sister-in-law, Serena Burt of Dickson; brother-in-law, Wallace Burt of Texas; nieces and nephews, Janelle Bergfield of Indiana, Sherry Marsh of Charlotte, Phyllis Burt of Dickson, David Heite of Dickson, John Burt of Texas, Steve Burt of Texas, Ray Burt of Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Morris; his siblings, Vic Morris, Pete Morris, Fanny Morris, Mabel Snipes.

The Mt Vernon Register News, Tuesday, February 15, 1977 Naomi Sinclair, Buckner Mrs. Naomi Sinclair, Buckner, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday at Franklin Hospital in Benton. She was a retired nurse. Funeral services will be held al 2 p.m. Thursday al the Johnston Funeral Home al Whittington, with the Rev. Eugene Braden officiating. Burial will be in Kirk cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Sinclair was born in Illinois on March 17, 1911, the daughter of Rector and Ollie (Wingo) Sneed. She married Fred Sinclair, who preceded her in death in 1956. Mrs. Sinclair was a member of the Buckner Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Fred of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Timothy of Buckner; two grandchildren; four brothers, Dwight Sneed of Benton, Nolan Sneed of Whittington, Gale Sneed of Ewing and Clarence Sneed of Los Angeles, Calif.; and three sisters, Mrs. Maye Rains of Benton, Mrs. Hazel Clinton of Dix and Mrs. Hattie Atteburry of Neoga. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.

The Mt Vernon Register News, Monday, March 22, 1976 Floyd "Rody" Shaw Benton Floyd "Rody" Shaw, 70, of Benton, a former resident of Mt. Vernon and Ina. died suddenly at his home Sunday morning. Mr. Shaw was a retired coal miner. He was born in De Soto on Nov. 15,1905, the son of John and Maude (Woods) Shaw. On Jan. 20, 1924. he was married, in Salem, to Myrna Roth, who survives. He was a member of the First United Methodist church in Benton, and was a member of the Ewing Masonic Lodge 705, A.F. & A.M. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Floyd Hale officiating. Burial will be in Kirk cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Monday. Mr. Shaw, is survived by his wife, Myrna, Benton; two sons, Bob Shaw and Jere Shaw, both of Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, Mellissa Dawn; three brothers, Gene Shaw, Benton, Bill Shaw, Mt. Vernon, and John Shaw, Godfrey; and three sisters, Mrs. Muriel Towers, Benton, Mrs. Mary Clark, Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. June Hopper, Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Charlotte Ann; two brothers and three sisters.