Ada Ann Hall, 75, of West Frankfort, IL, went to be with the lord at 11:45 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015, surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1939, in West Frankfort, IL, the daughter of George and Callie Mae (Johns) Smith. Ada was a member of Grace Awakening Community Church and was very active in the Wednesday night Women’s Ministries Bible Study. She enjoyed being with friends and family. She was an avid basketball fan, and a member of the Red Hats Society, she always enjoyed life and missed her calling in life as a comedian. Her family, friends and church family will miss her. Ms. Hall is preceded in death by her parents, George Smith and Callie Mae Rich, two brothers and two sisters. Ada is survived by her children, Jeffery Maddox and wife Lori of Port Charlotte, FL and Stacey Blake and husband Bill of Springfield, OH, four grandchildren, Brandon and Breanna Maddox, Andrew and Matthew Blake, one great grandchild, Blake Maddox, brother and sister, Herbert Smith and wife Mary, and Mary Starkey, special niece Sue Mace and others, Molly Smith and husband William, Mike Mace and wife Jill, a God child, Tim Mace, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Grace Awakening Community Church in Benton on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate Ada’s life with Rev. Ken Petty Officiating services. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Awakening Community Church in Benton, IL. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory.

  | Reba Pearl Bennett, Formerly of West Frankfort, Illinois, went to be with her Lord on January 23, 2015 at her daughter’s home in California.  She was born in the Plumfield/Freeman Spur area on March 12, 1920.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edward A. Bennett, her parents, and 8 siblings.  One sister, Dorothy Robinson, of Tucson, Arizona survives.  Also surviving are her children, Ronald A. Bennett of Arnold, Missouri and Karen E. (Wesley) Walker of Hemet, CA; grandchildren, Jeff (Suzanne) Walker of Cincinnati, OH; Lisa (Kevin) Schwer of St. Louis, MO; Eddie (Sandi) Walker of Encinitas, CA; Lori (Joseph) Long of Chino Hills, CA; Greg (Karmel) Bennett of Peach Tree, GA; Michael (Tori) Bennett of Oceanside, CA; and 15 great grandchildren. Reba was very active and a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Eight & Forty Auxiliary, and the DAV Auxiliary.  Serving Veterans was one of her lifetime achievements as she worked tirelessly on numerous “Poppy Days”, supported the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and helped with many parties at the Marion Veterans Hospital.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Frankfort for most of her life and faithfully served in the First Baptist Church Clothing Room for several years.  Reba was a member of the Frankfort Area Historical Society and encouraged others to support the museum. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00a.m. in Union Funeral Home – West Frankfort, Illinois with Brother Mike Cash officiating.  Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 5:00-8:00p.m.  Interment will be in the Freeman Spur Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or the First Baptist Church of West Frankfort, 105 West Oak Street, West Frankfort, Illinois  62896. | |   | Increase

Anyone know more about Dora (Whitlock) Frost ancestry? Dora Whtilock b 1858 d 1943 buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, JCI. No sign of her husband Will T. Frost but the parents are mentioned in their daughter's obit. Will and Dora had at least three children: Frank b 10 May 1879 d 1 Feb 1969 married 5 Jan 1917 Lucy Simmons and had daughter Ruth b 1 Jun 1918 d 25 Jan 2015 who married Dalmer D. Byars and daughter Dorothy who married Loren Osborn(e). (Frank and Lucy are buried at Panther Fork, JCI) Ethel b 31 Mar 1881 d bef 4 Nov 1975 married ?? Clark Margaret b 4 Feb 1890 d 4 Nov 1975 married Tony C. Pitchford (both buried at Oakwood, JCI) Mt. Vernon Register-News Wednesday, April 27, 1921 Mrs. Will Frost visited her sister Mrs. Nettie Holtslaw of Pleasant Grove Monday. Mrs. Newt Frost who had been visiting Mrs. Will Frost the past two weeks returned to Mrs. Holtslaw's with her on her way home to Walnut Hill. Mt. Vernon Register-News Tuesday, November 4, 1975 Mrs. Margaret "Pet" Pitchford, 85, of Route 5, died at 3:40 a.m. today. She was dead on arrival at jefferson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tursday at the Osborn Funeral Chapel in Dix, with the Reverend Ross Paratridge and Reverend Melvin Chambliss officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Pitchford was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Mt. Vernon, and Mt. Vernon Women's Club. She was also a member of the first Baptist church in Sanford, Fla. She was born in Field Township, Feb. 4, 1890, the daughter of Will T. and Dora (Whitlock) Frost. Sh ewas married to Tony C. Pitchford, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Pitchford was also preceded in death by one brother, Frank Frost, one sister, Ethel Clark, and her parents. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Frost, Mt. Vernon, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

  Harry Emmerson Staley, age 86 of Mount Vernon, Illinois died at 8:14 P.M. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was a 1st Sergeant in the 5th Regimental Combat Team of the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict; he worked for Vernois, Inc. for 38 years and later with Mount Vernon Township Laborers.  He farmed part-time and had been a member of East Salem Missionary Baptist Church since October 10, 1943. Funeral Service for Harry Emmerson Staley will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois, with Reverend Richard McCormick presiding.  Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until Service Time 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  Internment will be at the East Salem Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois.  Members of Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery.  For those who wish, memorials may be given to the East Salem Missionary Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com  for further information and to send condolences. Harry Emmerson Staley is survived his Son:  Michael D. Staley and wife Carolyn of Mount Vernon, Illinois; 4 Daughters: Cynthia Dawn Hall and husband Boyd of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Edith S. Buchanan of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Shelia D. Strole and husband Chris of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Michelle L. Baumgarte and husband Clint of Benton, Illinois; and 2 Brothers: Ivan Staley and wife Francis of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Howard Staley and wife Phyllis of Mount Vernon, Illinois.  Eight Grandchildren, Six Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Harry Staley was born on Saturday, April 21, 1928 in Texico, Illinois to Orie & Edith (Scott) Staley. He married Mildred Marie Meador on October 22, 1949 in Jefferson County, Illinois and she preceded him in death on January 18, 2007.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife, his sister:  Eloise Pakish, and two brothers: Elmer and Bob Staley.

In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on 1-26-2015 (a photo is available) EUREKA - Billy W. Taylor, 83, of Eureka, Ill., passed away at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Maple Lawn Health Center, where he had been a resident for the past four months. He was born on Feb. 4, 1931, in Benton, Ill., to Henry and Ruth Ward Taylor. He married Sylvia Niana on Feb. 14, 1953, in West Frankfort, Ill. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Timothy (Vikki) Taylor of Michigan; one grandson, Brendan Taylor; three stepgrandchildren, Justin (Cathe), Brandon and Megan Catcho; and one sister, Ruth Pechenino of Christopher, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Billy graduated in 1953 from the Illinois State Police Academy and was assigned to Eureka, where he worked in the State Police District 8 until his retirement in 1982. He had attained the rank of master sergeant. During his time there, he coordinated the area police forces with the Secret Service when presidential trips came to Peoria. He was a Korean War veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post 466 in Eureka. He was also a member of Father Menco Knights of Columbus 6707 in Washington. Billy was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Eureka, where funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Father Eugene Radosevich will officiate. Visitation will be held today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Burial will be in Olio Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Catholic Church and Advocate Eureka Hospital Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.argoruestmanharris.com. Funeral Home,Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home,508 S Main St Eureka, IL 61530,(309) 467-2423

  | Dorene Lindsey, 83, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, in Westside Care Center, surrounded by her family and best friend. Dorene was born July 16, 1931, in West Frankfort, to August and Lena (Bernardoni) Pattarozzi.She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was the matriarch of the family. Her greatest pride and joys were her son and three granddaughters. She devoted her life to her family, cooking big spaghetti dinners, hosting family pool parties, following her son and grandchildren in their athletic and academic careers, carpooling a backseat full of kids everywhere from school to the mall, playing golf, cards, dominos, and dancing with her closest group of girlfriends. She loved baseball, Yankees, Derek Jeter, and a highball on the rocks. She never turned down a shopping trip and was well known and loved for her colorful, spit fire spirit; breaking the rules and spoiling her children. Frank was the love of her life. Together they enjoyed traveling, swimming, golfing and playing cards with their friends. Vegas was their favorite destination."Grandma" was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, St. John’s St. Bernadettes, a former volunteer of the year for Alzheimer’s Association, and Papa John’s number one box folder.Surviving relatives include son, Steve and wife Diane Lindsey; daughter-in-law, Nancy Lindsey; grandchildren, Jill (Adam) Schoenborn and Andi Lindsey; great-granddaughter, Lexie Schoenborn; nieces, Beth Milby and Rena Krantz; great-nieces, Nicki Anderson, Sarah Conner, and Miranda Marx; friend, Edith Massey; and her dog, Coco.She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lindsey; parents; and brother, Reno Pattarozzi.Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Boner Cemetery in West Frankfort, with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to St. Louis Children’s Hospital or St. Bernadettes Sodality. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home. |

The Daily Register, Harrisburg, IL January 20. 2015 6:28PM OBITUARY: Charles Thomas Sutton Charles Thomas Sutton passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at the age of 90, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born Feb. 22, 1924, he was the oldest son of Simon Sutton and Grace (Weideman) Sutton. Charlie grew up east of Harrisburg in the Berry Hill area. He and his brothers, Edd, Calvin and George, worked on their parents' farm. Tragically, Edd was killed in a farm accident when Charlie was a boy. After graduating from Harrisburg High School in 1943, Charlie served as an Air Force ball turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress in WWII. He was member of the 34th Bomb Group, (Third Air Division) which was honored by President Roosevelt for its now historic England-Africa shuttle bombing of Messerschmitt aircraft plants at Regensburg, Germany. He was also stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., during the Korean War. On Jan. 19, 1947, Charlie married Lenora Rae Upchurch, his high school friend; she was the light of his life for 57 years. Lenora passed away Aug. 8, 2004. They lived on a small farm west of Harrisburg, where they raised four children: Becky, Tim, Doug, and Nora Lee. Becky was born with a heart condition and died during heart surgery at the age of 10, leaving the family devastated. However, as lifelong members of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg, a strong sense of community and spiritual support helped the family endure. Over the years Charlie served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and usher to offer others spiritual guidance. Charlie purchased the family business from his father in the early 50s, and established Sutton's Welding Repair in Harrisburg, located at the corner of Raymond and Main, and operated it for 40 years. His sons worked for him during the summers. His devotion to his community led Charlie to serve on the school board for the Harrisburg School District from 1964 through 1985, where he served as secretary and chairman. While serving, many educational initiatives were instituted that helped transform the education system in Harrisburg and lead to the expansion of SIC. He also had the honor of handing a diploma to each of his three children as they graduated from high school; he and Lenora were proud when they all became college graduates. Charles and Lenora were generous citizens who contributed to many worthy causes, including the nursing, cultural arts and athletic programs at Southeastern Illinois College. Charlie also taught an adult education course in welding at SIC for many years. In honor of his generosity and support of education, he was presented the Franks Visionary Philanthropist Award. Charlie is survived by two brothers, Calvin (Maureen) Harrisburg and George (Barbara, deceased) Florissant, Mo.; his three children, Tim (Holly) Sutton, Salt Lake City, Utah, Doug (Meredith) Sutton, Austin, Texas and Nora Lee (Daniel) Greggains, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; 10 wonderful grandchildren, Matt (Fiona) and great-grandson Ian Sutton, Ben Sutton, Tyler Sutton, Dylan Sutton, Tara Greggains, Glenn Greggains, Travis Greggains, Alison Reighard, Heidi Reighard, and Lauren Reighard. He will be greatly missed by all his family and numerous friends. The family would like to thank all of our friends and family members who took the time to check in on Charlie while he lived at home. We are also very thankful for the excellent care he received from his personal caregivers, as well as Brookstone Assisted living facility in Harrisburg, Aspen Health Care, Taylorsville Senior Center and Silverado Hospice, in Salt Lake City, Utah. A memorial service will be held at The First Baptist Church 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, followed by a burial at Lindale Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Alzheimer Association (alz.org.)

  Lorraine R. Kachelhoffer, 98, of Marion passed away at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in the Parkway Manor in Marion. She was born October 2, 1916 in West Frankfort to Fred and Daisy (Pritchard) Read. She married Victor Kachelhoffer on June 28, 1955 in Bloomington, IL. and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2010. Survivors include her son, John and daughter in law, Christine of Marion; three step-grandchildren, Joshua, Hayley, and Allison; two sisters, Wilma Plumlee of Pinckneyville and Betty Wharry of Nashville, also surviving are three nieces and six nephews, Steve Plumlee, Mike Plumlee, Maryann Andrews, Joan Brown, Bruce Wharry, Roger Elwell, Jim Elwell, Tom Read, Susan Read, also numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters, and a brother. Lorraine graduated from SIU Teachers College and taught in a one room school house in Thompsonville, IL.  She then found a job with Braniff Airlines and worked in Dallas, TX and South America, travelling extensively. During WWII she moved to Seattle, WA and worked for Boeing on the assembly line for the B29 Superfortress installing the radio gear and electronics. After the war she returned to Illinois and resumed her teaching career with the Rantoul, IL school district. She met her husband Victor who worked at the Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, and was married June 28, 1955. They had a child, John, one year later. After retirement she and Victor travelled extensively, spending many winters in Arizona together. Lorraine loved her family dearly, she will be missed. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015 in the McCann Cemetery near Thompsonville with Pastor Marlin Otte officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association 1800 N. Main St. Suite 215 Wheaton, Il. 60187-3112. Parker - Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements.  

  Randy Followell May 13, 1959 - January 23, 2015 Cremation, No service, Gilbert-Brayfied Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

  Robert Rogers March 18, 1930 - January 22, 2015 Gilbert-Brayfied Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

  Cassie Layne Muir, 34, of Herrin, Illinois, formerly of Zeigler, passed away peacefully at 3:37 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Cassie was born September 21, 1980 in Herrin to Lane and Donna (Cox) Muir. She is survived by two wonderful children, Courtney Bailey, 14 and Cole Wright, 11 both of Zeigler; her mother, Donna Cox Muir of Zeigler; her father, Lane Muir of Royalton; a brother and sister-in-law, Daryl and Jenifer Muir of Lee’s Summit, MO and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ms. Muir was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frankie Cox of Zeigler, Delores Cox of Energy and Dorris Muir of Royalton. Cassie was a 1999 graduate of Zeigler-Royalton High School and was a friend to many in the Zeigler and Royalton area including, Brian Gonzalez of Herrin. Funeral services for Ms. Muir will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler with Pastor Lynette Barnett officiating. Burial will be at Miners Cemetery, east of Royalton. Visiting hours after 12:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home until the hour of the services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Courtney and Cole Scholarship Fund" c/o Southern Illinois Bank, P.O. Box 70, Zeigler, IL 62999. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home

  Robert “Bob” Mezo, 81, of Wayne City, died 6:32 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.  He was born July 30, 1933, in Akin, the son of Logan and Lela (Bain) Mezo. He married Martha Hunt and she survives in Wayne City. He was a retired salesman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, one daughter, one brother and two sisters. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City with the Rev. Leland Ganieany officiating. Interment will be at Liberty Cemetery near Macedonia. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses and will be accepted at Richardson Funeral Home

(this probably will not go to the Mezo@lists3.rootsweb.com list, as I am not subscribed to it) Bob s/o Logan MEZO (1909-1946) and Lela Genevieve BAIN (1915-1994) Logan s/o Moses Eli MEZO (1842-1913) and Lora Ethel ELDRIDGE (1882-1964) Moses s/o Constant MEZO (1815-1865) and Polly Ann RENO/RENNO ... Ethel d/o Logan ELDRIDGE (1851-1916) and Martha Madora "Dora" ROUINTREE (~1861-~1887)... Lela d/o John Shally/Shellie BAIN ( 1893-1973) and Pearl J PRATHER (1895-1930) John s/o John A Logan BAIN (1863-1929) and Arai May Elizabeth HOWARD (1877-1909)... Pearl d/o William Reason(Resson?) "Harry" PRATHER (1862-1935) and Julia A MANSELL (1869-?)... Bob will be buried today Liberty-Ridlen Cem., Northern Twp., Franklin Co., IL (Lela, Logan MEZO, and Lela's husband Arthur M GRIFFITH are also buried at Liberty-Ridlen) -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of elvis500@frontier.com via > Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 8:49 AM > To: Franklin Co. > Subject: [ILFRANKL] MEZO, Robert "Bob" (OBIT) > > Robert (Bob) Mezo, 81 of Wayne City died at 6:32 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 > at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. He was a > retired businessman.Survivors include his wife, Mary Mezo of Wayne City; > two sons; a daughter, a brother and two sisters.Funeral services for Robert > (Bob) Mezo will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 a the Richardson Funeral Home > in Wayne City with burial in Liberty Cemetery near Macedonia.Memorials > may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses and will be > accepted at the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City. >

  Paul Swearingen, 90, of Benton died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Frances (Bearden) Swearingen for over 65 years. His two daughters were at his side when he passed. Paul was born in 1924 in West Frankfort. He joined the Army Air Corp. in 1943. He spent 35 years in the Air Force, and was a Veteran of 3 wars and traveled the world. He was a POW in Romania in World War II, and served in Korea & Vietnam. He retired in 1974 and moved back to Southern Illinios to care for his Mother & Mother-in-law. He was an Amateur Radio enthusiast and was active in the Shawnee Ham Radio Club and the AARL. He had many close friends involved in Ham radio and they met every week. Mr. Swearingen had been a very active member of the Benton Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Frances, and is survived by his daughters Lee Swearingen & Jan Swearingen, as well as many dear friends and family members, including his beloved family, Dave & Laurel Bearden of Christopher and Dennis & Dawn Gunter of Christopher. Mr. Swearingen requested no funeral or services but his daughters hope to have a gathering of friends at home in the near future.

  Robert (Bob) Mezo, 81 of Wayne City died at 6:32 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. He was a retired businessman.Survivors include his wife, Mary Mezo of Wayne City; two sons; a daughter, a brother and two sisters.Funeral services for Robert (Bob) Mezo will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 a the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City with burial in Liberty Cemetery near Macedonia.Memorials may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses and will be accepted at the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City.

  Harry Mike Tate, 50, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Benton Rehab and Health Care in Benton. He was a roofer. Harry was born Oct. 14, 1964, in Benton, to Harry Martin Tate and Charlotte (Kramer) Petrazio of Benton. Survivors include son, Shane Michael Tate of Pinckneyville; sisters and brothers, Martin and Judy Tate of Macedonia, Theresa and David Chwarczinski of Mulkeytown, and Melissa Tate of Jacksonville, Florida; nieces and nephews, Mark Tate, Angie Tate, Marty Veteto, Brad Veteto, Travis Underwood, Melanie Underwood and Steven Underwood. Survivors also include special friends, Frank Kinsey, Bob Marvin and David Tate and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.    

  Robert Mezo, 81, a resident of Wayne City, passed away 6:32 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.  Arrangements are pending at the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City.

  Norma Williams, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at 80 years of age.  She was born July 30, 1934, in Opdyke, to Rolla and Ethel (Foster) Williams. Norma was a retired secretary. She leaves her husband, Dwight Williams of Mount Pleasant, Texas; their children, David Williams of Arlington, Texas, and Debra Williams of Mount Pleasant, Texas; and sisters, Jeanette McBride and Ilona Kay and her husband Dale Allen of Knoxville, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

  Edna Lou Hayes, 80, of Kell, died 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born Thursday, June 21, 1934, in Benton, the daughter of Willard and Madaline (Wilson) Downen. She was first married to Charles Leffler and he survives. She married William Robert “Bill” Hayes and he preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 2003. Edna worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Salem and later as a dough maker at Pizza Man in Salem. She is survived by her chosen son, Richard Ross of Kell; sons, Charles Ray Leffler and wife Heidi of Vincennes, Ind., and Jack Leffler and wife Cindi of Andover, N.J.; chosen daughters, Jessica Bryan and husband Jim of Salem and Denice Racine of Chesterfield, Mo.; brother, Harold Downen and wife Karen of Royalton; sisters, Betty Woodward of Evansville, Ind., and Jewel Johnson and husband Marion of Bloomington; daughter-in-law and friend, Barbara Ann Skabialka and Michael of Carnes, Miss.; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two stepsons, Michael and Johnnie Bob Hayes. In honor of her wishes, Edna will be cremated following the public visitation. Graveside memorial service will be held at Old Baptist Cemetery near Waltonville at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Old Baptist Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.

When growing up I though people called him Chow. Others say he was called Chal. Apparently I wasn't the only one who heard Chow because I have heard others say they thought he was called Chow, so he was probably called both Chal and Chow. This obit. says he was born in Sesser, but Sesser did not exist in 1900. He is part of both my Brown family and Lewis family lines. Bob The Southern Illinoisan, Sunday, July 26, 1964, Carbondale, Illinois JOHN ROBINSON DIES Rites For Sesser Man Set Monday Jihn Chalmer Robinson Sr., 64, of Sesser, died at 5 a.m. Saturday in Franklin Hospital, where he had been a patient six days. Mr. Robnson owned the Robinson Drug Store in Sesser since 1956. He was born July 20,1900, in Sesser, (sic.) the son of Marion and Maude Hill Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of World War I. His wife the former Virginia Sanders, died in 1958. He leaves one son, John, Marion; and three brothers, Raleigh, Benton, and Clifford and Bill, both of Sesser. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Brayfield Funeral Home, Sesser. Rev. William Schetergood will officiate. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.