CARBONDALE -- Ellis Leslie Mitchell was born Oct. 18, 1927, and died April 2, 2014, at home. Upon returning from active duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he married Betty Lou Hill of Benton and graduated from SIU with a degree in business. He owned and operated Universal Glass and Carpet and was proud to have his business represented on many large-scale glass jobs in Southern Illinois. Ellis was active in the community, particularly through involvement with the Lions Club. He was responsible for organizing Fourth of July fireworks displays for 43 years, and he was instrumental in preserving the town square pavilion. For his work with the club, he was given the Melvin Jones award, the club's highest honor. In 2000, Ellis and Betty were named Carbondale's Citizens of the Year. He also especially enjoyed planning and attending CCHS and USS Bunker Hill reunions. Survivors include three children, Patrick Mitchell (Kelly), Timothy Mitchell (April) and Sarah Merideth (Gary), all of Carbondale; and four grandchildren, Alexis Ruck (Adam), Dakota Mitchell, Scout Mitchell and Tristin Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, in First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carbondale Lions Foundation, P.O. Box 174, Carbondale, IL 62903. Huffman-Harker-Walker Funeral Home in Carbondale is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 3, 2014

Since this didn't come through very well, I am reposting. The Daily Register, Harrisburg, IL Mar. 27, 2014 GALATIA Esther J. Burchell, 82 of Galatia, passed away at 12:04 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 29, 1931, in Marion to the late Norman Burchell and Joy Belle Burchell Marvel. She worked as a secretary for Pan Handle Eastern Gas Line of Huston, Texas, and also was a dance instructor for Stevens of Hollywood in Houston, Texas. She attended Dillingham Church. Esther is survived by two brothers, Roger (Linda) Marvel and Ronnie Marvel; several nieces and nephews, Mavrick Marvel, Shelly Jordan, Mavrick (Bub) Marvel, Becky Joiner, Bodey Marvel, Timmy Marvel, Theresa Marvel and Kendell Marvel. She was preceded by two brothers, Jack Burchell and Shelby Jean Marvel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Roger Marvel will officiate with burial in the Dillingham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dillingham Cemetery. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 7:04 PM To: Franklin Co. Subject: [ILFRANKL] BURCHELL, Esther (OBIT) (Bub) Marvel, Becky Joiner, Bodey Marvel, Timmy Marvel, Theresa Marvel and Kendell Marvel. > She was preceded by two brothers, Jack Burchell and Shelby Jean Marvel. > Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. > The Rev. Roger Marvel will officiate with burial in the Dillingham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dillingham Cemetery. > ------------------------------- 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

Larry Dale Smith, 56, of Mulkeytown, Illinois passed away at 6:35 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in West Frankfort. Larry was born December 26, 1957 in Kankakee, Illinois to James Elmer and Doris Mae (Smith) Smith. He is survived by his mother, Doris Mae Smith of Mulkeytown; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, Courtney and Ian Schroeder of Lafayette, IN, Tanya and Travis Kingery of Delphi, IN; two grandson, Dreyden Schroeder and Ryan Cron of Lafayette, IN; three granddaughters, Alyssa, Schuyler and Jenna Adams of Delphi, IN; three brothers, Frederick, Timothy and Marvin Smith; three sisters, Kimberly Little, Brenda Raulerson and Vera Restivo and several nieces and nephews. His father; a sister, LaDonna Green and a brother, James Keith Smith preceded him in death. Mr. Smith honorably serviced his country in the United States Marine Corps in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean during the Iran Crisis. He was of the Protestant Faith. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Zeigler Cemetery with Brother Denny Bush officiating and military rites courtesy of the Zeigler and Orient American Legions, the West Frankfort VFW and Marion National Guard Flag Detail. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the services. Visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information

  Eva O. Essary, nee Hammers, 91, of Benton, IL, died at 11:57 a. m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Thompsonville, IL.      Mrs. Essary is survived by her loving children, Violet Adams, Sue McGraw, Ronnie Essary, and Edward Essary, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.       A graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2014 at Little Springs Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL.   Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton in charge of arrangements.

L. Goebel Patton, 100, of West Frankfort passed away at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 24, 1913 in New Haven, Il. to Roy F. Patton and Irene Rowe. He married Eileen H. Howell Lucas and Pauline Patton and they both preceded him in death.   Survivors include a daughter,  Penelope K. Patton Tippy (Roger) and a daughter-in-law, Susan Smith Patton; grandchildren, Tricia Blank (Bill), Ted Bicknell, Elaine Herzog(Bill), Torie Patton, Gabe Tippy, Jason Patton(Jessica), Daniel Tippy (Dana), and Ryan Patton (Jessica) 7 great grandchildren; a niece, Peggy Trapani (Cris) and loving great nieces and nephews, Leigh Caldwell, Kathleen Dial (Matt), and Krissy Cordts (Scott), Robbie Maze, Maria Deaton (Jason), Jina Trapani, and Cristina Pisoni (Jole). He was preceded by a daughter, Joan Colleen Bicknell Hickey; son, L. Goebel Patton Jr. (Spunky); granddaughter, Amy Colleen Bicknell, a brother, Roy E. Patton (Dorthy) and by a niece, Jayne Caldwell Border. Mr. Patton was quoted in a interview saying “Service is the rent you pay for the space you occupy here on earth”. Mr. Patton graduated from Frankfort Community High School in 1930. Received his Bachelor of Education from Southern Illinois University and his Masters of Education from the University of Illinois. He was an Educator from 1932 to1984. He taught at Logan School from 1932-1935 was Principal at Lincoln School from 1935-1941, Principal  at Lincoln School from 1935-1941, Principal at Central Junior High from 1941-1943, Superintendent of WF Elementary Schools from 1943-1946. He Organized Unit School District #168 in 1958, Built Max Morris Gym in 1950, Principal and Superintendent at Frankfort Community High School from 1946-1960, Director of the Illinois Education Association from 1960-1970 and was Superintendent of Frankfort Community School District 168 from 1970-1984. Mr. Patton was a member of the Second Baptist Church in West Frankfort since 1925. He organized and established weekly Men’s Prayer Group in 1990-He personally sent over 30 cards of encouragement weekly. He was Sunday School Superintendent for 20 years and a Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years. He was a member of the West Frankfort Lions Club since 1942 the West Frankfort Masonic Lodge since 1940. He organized and served on Board of Directors of the WFRX Radio Station, First Community Bank of WF, American Savings and Loan and Southern Illinois Schools Credit Union. Mr. Patton was a board member of many organizations including the Salvation Army for 70 years, Franklin-Williamson Human Services 33 years, President Egyptian Council Board of Boy Scouts of America and established Southern Illinois Boy Scout Camp 1947-48. Also a board member of the John A. Logan College Foundation 1993-2002 and SIU Foundation 1951-1982,Real Estate Acquisition Committee 1954-1961,Public Relations Committee 1961-1963,Egyptian Area Agency on Aging 2006-2014 and Mid-Continent University 2008-2012. He was active in the American Cancer Society 1950-1968 he organized the Franklin County Chapter 1951and served as Regional Director-4 years, State Director-4 years and National Director-4 years. He Chaired the Aquatics and Activity Center Fund Raising Committee 1998-2001and raised $600,000 for the aquatics center.                        Mr. Patton received the Southern Business Journal “Leaders Among Us” award in 2006 and recently received Mr. Patton received the Southern Business Journal “Leaders Among Us” award in 2006 and recently received the “Governor’s Unique Achievement Award” in Springfield Illinois in 2013 with his daughter, son-in-law, daughter in law, and 4 grandsons in attendance. He was honored by Governor Pat Quinn who declared October 13, 2013 “L. Goebel Patton Day”. He was twice selected as Citizen of the Year for West Frankfort. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the Second Baptist Church 1902 East Oak in West Frankfort with Dr. Brett Beasley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church and after 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church Masonic rites will be conducted on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Entombment will be in Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Baptist Church or to Penelope K. Tippy, MD Scholarship Fund C/O SIU Foundation at SIU School of Medicine P.O. Box 19666 Springfield, Il. 62794-9666. Parker - Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com.

L. Goebel Patton October 24, 1913 - April 1, 2014 Pending At Parker-ready Funeral Home West Frankfort, Illinois

Eva O. Essary, nee Hammers, 91, of Benton, IL, died at 11:57 a. m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Thompsonville, Il.

Fred Darrell "Freddie" Downen son of Charles Downen and Leida Ellen Bates. 　 I can remember when this happened. At first it was said Freddie had commited suicide, but later authorities said they weren't sure how it happened. Freddie is part of my Lewis and Brown families Bob The Mt Vernon Register-News, Saturday, December 7, 1957 BOY, 17, DIES OF GUN WOUND NEAR SESSER Freddie Downen Found Dead In Woods Near His Home Today. SESSER, III. (AP) - A 17 year old boy - the object of a search Friday night and early today - was found dead in woods near his farm home four miles north of here. The youth, Fred Downen, was shot once through the heart with a .22 caliber rifle. Franklin County Coroner Barney Browning said it was apparently a suicide. A stick was stuck in the trigger of the rifle. About 150 persons - friends neighbors and law enforcement officials - searched Friday night and this morning before finding the body. The boy went hunting Friday about 3 p. m. the boy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Downen. The Downen family resides at Emerson City, south of Waltonville, on RFD Scheller and near Sesser. Jefferson county authorities said the youth went hunting alone, with his .22 rifle. His body was found in a thicket about a half block from home. When members of the family returned home from a basketball game at Waltonville, he had not returned from the hunting trip. Becoming worried, they organized a searching party with neighbors, and late last night notified county officers and state police the body (sic) was missing. The body was taken to the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. Freddie was born September 1, 1940 near Sesser, the son of Charles and Leida Downen. Besides the parents he is survived by three brothers, Jimmy, Ernest and Stephen, all at home; two sisters, Patsy and Susie both at home; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Downen and Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Bates, all of Sesser. The Mt Vernon Register-News, Wednesday, December 11, 1957, Open Verdict Is Returned In Death Of Downen Boy A coroner's jury last night returned an open verdict in the death of Fred Downen. 17, who was found dead from a gunshot wound last Saturday, in a woods near his home in southern Jefferson county. After an inquest conducted by Coroner Ray Heflry, the jury ruled that the youth died from a gunshot wound inflicted in an undetermined manner. The Downen youth had been hunting Friday afternoon near his home, four miles north of Sesser, with a .22 rifle. His body was found in a woods near his home the next morning. A bullet had pierced his heart. 　 　 Freddie s/o Charles Downen and Leida Ellen Bates Charles s/o Ernest T. Downen and Creta M. Clampet Leida d/o Edmond Lee Bates and Sybil Sarah Harrison Edmond s/o Kilibrew Bates and Malinda Lewis Kilibrew s/o John Bates and Nancy Lewis Sybil d/o Jefferson Monroe Harrison and Martha Jane Brown Jefferson s/o William D. Harrison and Sarah C. Neal Malinda d/o John Bunyan Lewis and Rachel Hammonds John s/o James Lewis Jr. and Angelina Beasley James s/o James Lewis and (Unk.) Nancy d/o James Lewis Jr. and Angelina Beasley James s/o James Lewis and (Unk.) Martha d/o Alonzo Leonidas "Lon" Brown and Elzada Hammond Lon s/o DeWitt Clinton Brown and Mary "Molly" Robinson Clinton s/o Stephen Brown and Elizabeth "Betsy" Spoon Rachel d/o Samuel Hammonds and Margaret (Unk.) Angelina d/o Frederick Beasley and Patsy/Patty (Unk.) Frederick s/o of John Beasley/Beesley and Sarah (Unk.) Elzada d/o Sanford Hammond and Sarah Brayfield 　 Molly d/o John H. P. Robinson and Mary "Molley" Plasters.

Verna Dean Taylor will be celebrating her 90th birthday on April 5, 2014, with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Building, 4216 Rose Lane, Mt. Vernon. No gifts, please.Verna Dean is the daughter of the late Harvey and Lena Shelton and the mother of Barbara (Lloyd) Winkleman, Lavita Bolyard and Dean (Cathy) Taylor. She is a retired State of Illinois employee and retired while working at Murray Center in Centralia.If unable to attend, cards may be sent to her at Nature Trail Health Care Center, 1001 S. 34th St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

MULKEYTOWN -- Larry Dale Smith, 56, died at 6:35 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in West Frankfort. Arrangements are incomplete at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 2, 2014 -

BENTON -- William "Buck" Andrew Morris, 92, of Glen Carbon, formerly of Benton, died at 4:43 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon. He was born June 30, 1921, in Equality, to the late Charles Benjamin and Rhoda (Williams) Morris. On Dec. 28, 1948, he and Emma Ernestine "Ernie" Kimmel were married in Harrisburg. She survives in Glen Carbon. Buck was a proud World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Upon his return from the war, he taught agriculture to other returning GIs. He retired from the Franklin County Soil Conservation District in 1987 after 32 years of service. He was an active member of his community, serving on the Benton Booster Club and participated in the Soil Conservation Service Retirees group. He was an avid sports fan. He was also a life member of the VFW and SIU Alumni Association. During his career, he was instrumental in the building of Rend Lake and tree selection. Buck and his wife took a trip sponsored by Rend Lake College to Washington D.C. where he was able to honor fellow veterans by laying the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In addition to his wife of 65 years, he is survived by, two daughters and a son-in-law, Debra and Bill Fleming of Appleton, Wis. and Rhoda Gail Morris of Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Ashlee (Brian) Hawley, Billy and Levi Fleming; and two great-grandchildren, Camdon Fleming and Carter Hawley. He was preceded in death by his parents; and five sisters. The family will have a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, in First Baptist Church in Benton, with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Private burial will be at the Benton Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois. Arrangements with online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home and Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 2, 2014 -

(Bub) Marvel, Becky Joiner, Bodey Marvel, Timmy Marvel, Theresa Marvel and Kendell Marvel. > She was preceded by two brothers, Jack Burchell and Shelby Jean Marvel. > Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. > The Rev. Roger Marvel will officiate with burial in the Dillingham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dillingham Cemetery. >

Eva Essary, 91, of Benton, IL, died at 11:57 a. m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Thompsonville, IL.      Arrangements are incomplete at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton.

Geraldine Webster Adams 4/10/1922 - 3/31/2014 Pending at Union Funeral Home West Frankfort, Illinois

Illinois Statewide Marriage Index: PIPER, THEDORE E ACORD, ELLA 1894-03-14 012 JEFFERSON Illinois Statewide Marriage Index: PIPER, EDGAR T WHITE, STELLA M 1898-11-20 012 JEFFERSON.

The Mt Vernon Register-News, Monday, June 1, 1970 John B. Quinn Scheller John B. Quinn, 84, of Route 1, Scheller, died Sunday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Quinn will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser. The Rev. Ross Partridge will officiate and burial will be in Old Baptist cemetery north of Sesser. The body will lie in state at the Brayfield Funeral Home where friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Quinn was born Oct. 29, 1885, the son of Samuel and Sarah (Sleener) Quinn. He was married to Pearl Ward for 62 years. She survives, Mr. Quinn was a retired farmer and carpenter. Besides his wife, survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Medlin of Effingham, Mrs. Wilma. Kawinski, of Route 7, and Mrs. Mary Bennett, of Evansville, Ind.; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Tuesday, March 24, 1970 Eva Lawson Benton Mrs. Eva Caroline Lawson, 84, of Benton, died at 5:00 a.m. today at Franklin Hospital in Benton. Funeral services for Mrs. Lawson will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Ina Funeral Home. The Rev. William Bohn will officiate and burial will be in Kirk cemetery at Ina. The body will lie in state at the Ina Funeral Home where friends may call after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Lawson was born Jan. 3, 1886, in Franklin county, the daughter of Charles A. and Laura (Webb) Nance. She was married on April 9, 1910, in Fairfield, to Robert Lawson. He preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Lawson was a member of the First Baptist church in Benton. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Doris Lawson, of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Tuesday, March 24, 1970 Coy Burton New Mexico Coy Burton, 71 of Roswell, N. M., a former Franklin county resident, died at 4:00 a.m. Monday in a Roswell hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Burton will be held Thursday in Roswell. Burial will be in Eastern Gates cemetery there. The body will lie in state at the, LaGrone Funeral Home in Roswell. Mr. Burton was born Oct. 25, 1898, in Franklin county, the son of Elijah and. Jane (Holman) Burton. He was married to Zelda Wyatt, who survives. Mr. Burton was a veteran of World War I. Besides his wife; survivors include a son, Buddy Burton, of Roswell; two step-sons, Maynard Wyatt, of Elgin, and Lestel Wyatt, of Whittington: three sisters, Mrs. Paul (Addie) Piper, and Mrs. Clyde (Grace) Skinner, both of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Jess (Essie) Hamilton, of Whittington; and two grandchildren.

Per her daughter, Alma's, obit. her name is Estella White. She is the second wife of Theodore Edgar Piper. Edgar's stone has that he died in 1959. The son, Charles, in the obit. is her step-son. The Southern Illinoisan, Friday, October 28, 1960 SERVICES SATURDAY FOR STELLA PIPER Mrs. Stella Piper, 77, Sesser, died at 3 a. m. Thursday in Franklin Hospital, Benton. Born Nov. 11, 1882. she was the daughter of John and Frances Ford White. Her husband, Edgar, died in February. (sic.) She leaves sons Orvil, Omer and Charles, all of Sesser, Paul of Wood River; daughter Mrs. Alma Braden of Sesser; sister Mrs. Nova Bennett of Maywood and brother Ross White of Christopher. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Sesser Christian Church, with the Rev. McKinley Crabtree, and the Rev. Ellis Dugger officiating. Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery, near Waltonville. Friends may call at Brayfield Funeral Home. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index: PIPER, EDGAR T WHITE, STELLA M 1898-11-20 012 JEFFERSON.

The Mt Vernon Register-News, Monday, June 1, 1970 Paul W. Piper Mt. Vernon Funeral services for Paul W. Piper, 75,1216 south 12th street, were held at 2 p.m. today at Myers Chapel, with the Rev. A. B. Clodfelder and the Rev. Thomas Harper officiating. Burial was in Kirk cemetery. Mr. Piper died at 2:20 a.m. Saturday at the Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a retired roadmaster for the C. & E. I. Railroad and a member of Wesley Methodist church. He was born in Jefferson county on Dec. 15, 1894, the son of William and Lulu (Watson) Piper. He married Addie Burton in 1915 in Franklin county. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Virginia LaMuska of San Jose, Calif.; two sons, Burton W. Piper of Springfield, Mo., and John E. Piper of Marion: two sisters, Mrs. May Jordan of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Ruth Rogers of Villa Grove; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Social Security Death Index: Name: Paul Piper State of Issue: Railroad Board Date of Birth: Sunday December 15, 1895 Date of Death: May 1970 Est. Age at Death: 74 years, 5 months Last known residence: Mount Vernon Jefferson Illinois 62864.