Does anyone else remember Verbal as a camp counselor. I remember her at the old Girl Scout cabin at the Old City Lake, probably about 1953 or so. We used to have Day Camp there and a school bus took us out. Peggy Reynolds Oliver ---- "elvis500@frontier.com via" <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> wrote: >   Verbal Sue "Aunt Sue" Griffin, age 80, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away at 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015, in Westside Care Center of West Frankfort, IL. She was born on Saturday, June 30, 1934; at home in West Frankfort, IL the daughter of Thomas B. and Jessie Rae (Hibbs) Griffin. Sue grew up and attended school in West Frankfort and was a graduate of West Frankfort High School Class of 1951. She continued her education and in 1955 she received her degree in nursing from St. Francis School of Nursing in Peoria, IL. She was raised in the Northern Baptist Church of West Frankfort, IL and was currently attending the Harmony Free Will Baptist church of West Frankfort, IL. While attending FCHS, she was a member of the marching band. She was quite the saxophone player and enjoyed playing alongside her friends Dean and Sylvia Tharp. She also played girls softball. She often told the story of how Principal Goebel Patton told her that she had to play on the boy's baseball team as well as the girls softball team because of her talent. She played one game with the boys, hit a home-run and quit because she was so embarrassed. After graduation from nursing school, she moved to Houston, Texas to work at M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Hospital. Her next big job opportunity resulted in a 40 year career in Las Vegas, NV as she accepted a position at the Women's Hospital. Before retirement she was coordinator for nursing home facilities in three western states. She was loved by her family and many friends, and her memory will last a lifetime! We love our Aunt Sue, our Las Vegas wild hooligan. She will be missed by all. She is survived by her three nieces and two nephews and their spouses, Clay and Michelle Thompson of West Frankfort, IL, Jaye and Randy Palmer of West Frankfort, IL, Chari (Pyle) and Dale Wester of Tallahassee, FL, Becky (Pyle) and Jay Wescoat of Quincy, FL and Stephen and Lori Pyle of West Palm Beach, FL, fourteen great nieces and nephews, thirteen great-great nieces and nephews; her close friend who she considered as her sister, May Hanson of West Frankfort, IL and formerly of Las Vegas, NV; two cousins, Ray Carter of Clarksville, TN and Jolene Oppawsky and her husband, Johann of Tucson, AZ; two brothers-in-law, Jim Thompson of West Frankfort, IL and Arnie Belcher of Quincy, FL, other extended family members and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Betty Griffin, Marian Thompson and Judith (Pyle) Belcher and brother, Thomas Griffin. Arrangements for Verbal Sue "Aunt Sue" Griffin have been entrusted to the Stone Funeral Home, 1201 East Poplar St., West Frankfort, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10th at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Stone Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Smith presiding. Burial will follow at a later date in Tower Heights Cemetery of West Frankfort, IL. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to either "Frankfort Area Historical Society", "Harmony Free Will Baptist Church" or "Grace Baptist Fellowship". Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed in care of Stone Funeral Home, 1201 East Poplar St., West Frankfort, IL 62896. For additional information or to leave an online "Condolence of Memory" or light a "Candle in Memory", please visit our website at stonefh.com or call 618-932-2161. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Anna Maria Cockrum daughter of Hirl Lemuel Cockrum and Opal Gussie Dethrow. Anna is part of my Brown family Bob -----Original Message----- From: Larry Lance via <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> To: ilfrankl <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Mon, Jan 19, 2015 9:55 am Subject: [ILFRANKL] Anna M. Willis Obit ELGIN - Anna M. Willis, 93, of Elgin passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at The Vines at Countryside of Elgin. She was born November 21, 1921 in Sesser, IL the daughter of Hirl L. and Opal G. Dethrow Cockrum and had lived in Elgin since 1952. Anna was a member, since 1980 of First Baptist Church, Elgin where while she was able was a constant volunteer in various capacities and a proud member of the Friendship Group. She had been employed by Chicago Rawhide for 14 years and volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital, a position she loved for over 20 years. Anna was a loving, devoted mother of her three children that survive her, Richard L. (Donna) Willis of Elgin, Joyce A. (Floyd) Cork of Hampshire and Harold "Dean" (Melinda) Willis of West Dundee; her much loved grandchildren, John Lucas, Divona Crawford, Richeal Smith, Randy Willis, Dave Vogle, Frank Vogle, Jeffrey Willis, Anthony Willis and Paige Willis, and step grandchildren, Bryan Cork and Brenda Kross; 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Katherine Tope of Woodriver, IL and Nola Bogosian of Oak Forest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert in 1979 and a brother Ross. A special thank you from the family goes to The Vines at Countryside for the constant loving, personal care that was given during our loved one's stay. Also, thank you to her faithful friends, Betty Peabody, Evelyn Francois and Lois Wan who remembered her so often with cards throughout the years. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12 at First Baptist Church, Elgin from 9:00 A.M. until the time of funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be private in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to The Vines at Countryside, Elgin or the First Baptist Church. www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com or 847-741-8800 Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2015 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

ELGIN - Anna M. Willis, 93, of Elgin passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at The Vines at Countryside of Elgin. She was born November 21, 1921 in Sesser, IL the daughter of Hirl L. and Opal G. Dethrow Cockrum and had lived in Elgin since 1952. Anna was a member, since 1980 of First Baptist Church, Elgin where while she was able was a constant volunteer in various capacities and a proud member of the Friendship Group. She had been employed by Chicago Rawhide for 14 years and volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital, a position she loved for over 20 years. Anna was a loving, devoted mother of her three children that survive her, Richard L. (Donna) Willis of Elgin, Joyce A. (Floyd) Cork of Hampshire and Harold "Dean" (Melinda) Willis of West Dundee; her much loved grandchildren, John Lucas, Divona Crawford, Richeal Smith, Randy Willis, Dave Vogle, Frank Vogle, Jeffrey Willis, Anthony Willis and Paige Willis, and step grandchildren, Bryan Cork and Brenda Kross; 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Katherine Tope of Woodriver, IL and Nola Bogosian of Oak Forest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert in 1979 and a brother Ross. A special thank you from the family goes to The Vines at Countryside for the constant loving, personal care that was given during our loved one's stay. Also, thank you to her faithful friends, Betty Peabody, Evelyn Francois and Lois Wan who remembered her so often with cards throughout the years. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12 at First Baptist Church, Elgin from 9:00 A.M. until the time of funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be private in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to The Vines at Countryside, Elgin or the First Baptist Church. www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com or 847-741-8800 Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2015

Billy Ray HAYES: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice Register-News (Mount Vernon, IL) - Monday, December 17, 2007 Deceased Name: Billy Ray HAYES Billy Ray HAYES, 79, of Kell formerly of Ina, died at 9:33 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at his home. He was born on March 28, 1928, in Bonnie, son of Ernest and Runa (DUNBAR) HAYES. He married Naomi HEAD on June 1, 1948, in Ina, and she survives in Kell. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Johnston Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. David Burgess officiating. Burial will follow at Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In addition to his wife, Mr. HAYES is survived by two sons, Tim HAYES and wife Kathy of Iuka and Shannon HAYES and wife Paula of Kell; two daughters, Susan BURGESS and husband David of Salem and Amy MATHENA and husband Bill of Kell; grandchildren Wendolyn PENN and husband Travis, Crystal GROVE and husband Brian, Jill TILLEY and husband Rob, Eric HAYES and wife Kari, Kirk, Holly, Brad and Blake HAYES, Christina, Caitlin, Brant and Callah MATHENA; great-grandchildren Brooklyn and Isiah PENN, Ryker, Cainan and Kinley GROVE, Claire and Anna Grace TILLEY, Kira and Eli HAYES; sister-in-law Helen HAYES of Moeb, Utah; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sally Kay HAYES; and a brother, Kenneth HAYES. Mr. HAYES was a farmer and a member of Ina Free Will Baptist Church. He attended Pleasant View Free Will Baptist Church at Walnut Hill and taught the Adult Sunday school class for many years.

Does anyone have any information on her husband, Billy R. Hayes? Parents, siblings? Thanks, Michelle -----Original Message----- From: ilfrankl-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2015 12:45 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: ILFRANKL Digest, Vol 10, Issue 19 Message: 1 Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:45:25 +0000 (UTC) From: "elvis500@frontier.com" <elvis500@frontier.com> Subject: [ILFRANKL] HAYES, Naomi E. (OBIT) To: "Jefferson Co. Il." <iljeffer@rootsweb.com>, "Franklin Co." <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1167746284.2629759.1421505925360.JavaMail.yahoo@jws10630.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 ? Naomi E. Hayes, 84, died Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2015, at her son?s home in Kell, after a long illness.? She was born Aug. 26, 1930, in Rend City. She was the daughter of Robert B. and Berenice E. (Johnson) Head. She married Billy R. Hayes June 2, 1948, in Ina. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2007. She was a retired registered nurse having worked at Good Samaritan Hospital, Crossroads Hospital and White Oak Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon and VNA in Salem. She was also an employee of Bryan-Bennett Library in Salem and a decorator of wedding cakes. For many years she took opinion polls for Prairie Farmer Magazine. She was past regent of the Isaac Hull Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and a 4-H Club leader for 30 years. She is survived by two sons, Timothy E. Hayes and wife Kathy of Iuka and Shannon D. Hayes and wife Paula of Kell; two daughters, Susan K. Burgess and husband David of Salem and Amy C. Mathena and husband William J. of Kell; 12 grandchil! dren, Wendolyn Penn and husband the Rev. Travis of Nobelsville, Ind., Crystal Grove and husband Brian of Greenville, Jill Tilley and husband Dr. Robert of Pevely, Mo., Eric Hayes and wife Kari of Defiance, Mo., Kirk Hayes, Holly Hayes, Brad Hayes and Blake Hayes of Kell, Christina Carlson and husband Jacob of Bethalto, Caitlin Burroughs and husband Todd of Iuka and Branton Mathena and Callah Mathena of Kell; and 13 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Isaiah Penn of Nobelsville, Ind., Ryker, Cainan and Kinley Grove of Greenville, Claire, Anna Grace, Kate Naomi and Benjamin Hayes Tilley of Pevely, Mo., and Kira, Timothy Elias, Ella and Kenna Hayes of Defiance, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Robert Head; three sisters, Christina Head, Mary Etta Lawson and Carol Martin Henley; and one daughter, Sally Kay Hayes. She was a member of Ina Free Will Baptist Church, Ina and attended Pleasant View Free Will Baptist Church, Walnut Hill, for many years. V! isitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Johnston Funeral Home, In a. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with the Rev. Travis Penn officiating, friends may call after 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Good morning, We received word about two months ago that our internet provider would discontinue service as of January 31, 2015. With the help of a friend, we have now been able to move our entire website to a new host, and it is now up and running at the new web address. There are links to our old website at numerous places, which will either need to be updated or else they will no longer work. Please help us make this change known whenever possible. Our new web address is: http://pblib.org/pbl.html We welcome you all to visit our website. Sincerely, Elder Robert Webb, Director The Primitive Baptist Library Carthage, Illinois

  On March 11, 1957, Bruce Allen Fasol was born to Pearl (Filkins) Fasol and Delio Fasol at the Franklin Hospital in Benton. On January 16, 2015 he went to be with the Lord. Fasol was born with only a small portion of his heart working, however he served to prove over the next 57 years that his heart for family, community and Redbird Sports was more than fully active. Fasol held many titles and wore many figurative hats in his life, but none was more precious to him than being called Poppa. He was the grandfather to Zakkary and Isabella Chambers, 4 years old, Sophia, 10 months old and Bre’Anna, 3 years old, all of West Frankfort. Fasol called his grandkids, "Poppa’s Army" with pride. He had two daughters and one son-in-law, Tara Fasol-Chambers and husband Dave Chambers and Sara Fasol, all from West Frankfort. Fasol served as the voice of the West Frankfort Redbirds in his beloved Max Morris Gymnasium for over 40 years, broadcasting more than 4,000 games. He was a member of the Illinois Broadcaster’s Association Hall of Fame and recipient of awards such as the Broadcast Achievement Award, Liberty Bell Award, IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award, Outstanding Club Leadership Award from Key Club International, Merle-Jones Lifetime Achievement Award, Tom McKie Achievement Award and many others. In 2000, Fasol was named as the Citizen of the Year for not only his work in West Frankfort Athletics but also his dedication to community. Fasol created, led and assisted with dozens upon dozens of charity and community programs and organizations. He launched the Emergency Tele-Medicine committee to help bring more advanced medical services to Southern Illinois. Fasol was instrumental in the planning of hundreds of community projects. Perhaps his most prized project was a coat program which he started in 2003 with his longtime broadcast partner and best friend Rick Westermeier. Fasol collected and housed donated coats all year and made them available free to anyone in need after seeing children leaving school without coats. Fasol lived to love his family, community and West Frankfort Redbirds and he did it well. He is preceded in death by his mother Pearl Fasol, Father Delio Fasol, step-mother Jesse Fasol and sister Carole (Fasol) Hood. He is remembered by brother Al Fasol and wife Beverly, of Texas and their children and grandchildren, as well as a cousin whom he thought of as a little brother, Michael Bret Hood and his wife Nancy and daughter.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at MaxMorris Gymnasium in West Frankfort at 2:00p.m. with his brother Al Fasol officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort, Illinois from 5:00-8:00p.m. and Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 12:00noon-2:00p.m. in the Max Morris Gymnasium prior to the service. There will be a private burial immediately following the service in Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road.

  Beverly A. Foster, 63, of West Frankfort passed away at 7:09 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 in the Westside Care Center in West Frankfort. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 7, 1951 to Marvin and Margaret (Hiller) Baaso. She married Bayard Foster and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Amy Pelton of West Frankfort and Julie Pelton and husband, Jason Miller of Omaha, Nebraska; son, Brian Pelton and wife, Sarah Watson of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Kayla Thomas, D.T. Thomas, Kendyl Pelton and Jack Miller; two brothers, Dennis Baaso and Ronald Baaso both of Michigan and many other extended family members and friends who she considered as her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bayard and a sister, Deborah Ardman It was her wish to be cremated there will be no services. Parker - Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to your local Humane Society in memory of Beverly. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com    

  Harry Lee Racine, 90, of Benton, IL, died at 1:25 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015, Crossroads Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born on July 18, 1924, in Harrisburg, IL, the son of Joe and Esther (Stricklin) Racine. He married Aline L. Sanders and she preceded him in death. Mr. Racine was a member of the United States Navy, serving in WWII on the USS Richmond. Harry retired from Orient #3 Mine as the Mine Superintendent. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife, hunting, and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister, Oneta Macieiski, and three nephews, Tim Racine, Phillip Macieiski and Stanley Macieiski. Surviving relatives include his sister and brother, Mary M. Payne of Benton, IL, and Joe C. Racine and wife Mary L. of Waterloo, IL, nieces and nephews, Cheryl Morton, Julie Hubler, Glenn Racine, Kyle Racine, Sean Racine, Cynthia Murphy and Trudy Reynolds. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory, Benton, IL. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., January 21, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Eugene T. Sanders Officiating. Burial will follow services at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton IL with military honors being performed by Benton American Legion. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory.

   Kevin Lynn Biddle, 49, passed away Friday afternoon Jan. 16, 2015, at his home.He was born July 11, 1965, in Lawrenceville, the son of Lester Biddle Jr. and Lena (Sanders).Mr. Biddle was an over the road truck driver that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his "grandkids." He enjoyed working on his car and backhoe and camping. Mr. Biddle was a member of the Benton American Legion, Benton Eagles and McLeansboro Eagles.Mr Biddle is survived by his four children, Heather Myers and husband, Ryan of Whittington, Lindsay Thomas and husband, Jake of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Kaitlyn Biddle of Logan, and Michael Sullivan and wife, Regina of Benton; two grandchildren, Lucas and Layla Myers; mother, Lena Sanders of Logan; brother, L.W. Biddle and wife, Michele of Thompsonville; sister, Sarah Williams of Logan; several nieces and nephews; and his truck driving companion, his dog "Sofe." Mr. Biddle was preceded in death by his father.Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Revs. Brad Ryan and Derrick Cairel officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.For more information or to sign the online guest register, visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.

  Clarence "Red" Lowery, Jr., age 88, of Benton passed away at 11:10 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2015 at the Helia Healthcare Center in Benton. Mr. Lowery was born January 18, 1926, in Benton, the son of Clarence Lowery, Sr. and Bess (Sharp) Biggs. He married the former Kathleen Collins on May 20, 1953 and she survives. Mr. Lowery attended Benton High School where he was the President of the Class of 1944 and fullback on the Benton Ranger Football Team, where he was all-state. He would then serve his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he would be involved in the Battle of Luzon in the Philippine Islands and on May 11, 1945 sustained injuries in battle and would be awarded a Purple Heart. After returning home from the military and healing from his injuries, he would attend Erskine College, where he played football and basketball. He remained a proud alumnus of Erskine for the rest of his life and was inducted into the Erskine College Hall of Fame in 1982 for outstanding performance in football and basketball. Mr. Lowery worked as a teacher and coach before joining the Mobil Oil Company as a regional salesman, receiving several national awards for excellence over his career before retiring. He was an active member of the Benton community, serving on the Benton High School board for more than a decade, the Benton City Council, and candidate for state representative in 1970. He was also a member of the Benton V.F.W. Post #2671, Benton American Legion Post #280, and Benton Masonic Lodge #64 A.F. and A.M. Mr. Lowery dearly loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them and will be remembered as a wonderful father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. He also enjoyed keeping up with current events and traveling, having visited countries all over the world and making frequent trips to Las Vegas. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kathleen Lowery of Benton; four children: Lynn Alligood and husband Bob of Jacksonville, FL; Cindy Lowery of Jacksonville Beach, FL; Clarence Clyde "C.C." Lowery and wife Heidi of Saint Marys, GA; Rob Lowery and wife Lisa of Benton; grandchildren: Kathleen Wubker and husband Brian of Virginia Beach, VA; Olivia Lowery of Sister Bay, WI; Christopher Lowery of Benton; Clarence Wade Lowery of Jacksonville, FL; Ryan Lowery of Benton; Mackenzie Lowery of Saint Marys, GA; great-grandchildren: Lillian Kathleen Warpinski, Sophia Wubker, Bennett Wubker,; uncle Clarence Lowery of Independence, KY, and nephew Bill Lowery of Benton; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Max Lowery, and sister Helen Franko. Graveside services with military rites by the Benton American Legion Post#280, V.F.W. Post #2671 and the National Guard Honors Team will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Knob Prairie Cemetery near Akin with Rev. Alan Newman officiating. After the service friends may greet the family at 416 East Webster Street in Benton. Memorial contributions may be made "In Memory of Clarence "Red" Lowery to the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. To leave online condolences or to share stories about Clarence "Red" Lowery, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

  Harvey Carl Phillips, age 87, of West City, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2015 at his home. Ms. Phillips wishes were to be cremated and there will be no public services. Arrangements are through the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. Mr. Phillips was born on December 21, 1927 in Benton, the son of Harvey Noel Phillips and Blanche Mary (Tate) Phillips. He would marry the former Juanita Leffler and she preceded him in death. He proudly served his country for 12 years in the U.S. Air Force. He would later become a U.S. Marshal and after that he was a meat cutter with Smith's Packing and Fitch Packing. He is survived by two sons: Harvey Allen Phillips of West City, Brad Phillips of Lincoln, NE; a daughter: Carla Eubanks of Northern Illinois; five grandchildren: Troy Phillips, Courtney Phillips, Brandon Phillips, Renea Phillips, Johnny Harling; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister: Jean Wiseman and husband Bob of Carrier Mills; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a daughter: Janet Phillips; and twelve siblings: Neva Phillips, Mary Rone, Elsie Cockrum, Robert Phillips, Julia Hathcoat, Noel Phillips, Jr., Charles L. Phillips, Linda Sue Phillips, Nora Huffine, Noel Harvey Phillips, Lola Burchell, and James Phillips. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with the cremation expenses and can be mailed c/o Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812. To leave online condolences to the family, or to share stories about Harvey, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

  Kenneth Marvin "K.C." Clarida, III, age 36, of Pinckneyville passed away at 12:28 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital. K.C. will be cremated. There will be no public services. Arrangements are through the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. K.C. was born on December 23, 1978 in Herrin, IL the son of Kenneth Marvin Clarida, Jr. and Cindy Kay (Dirks) Clarida. He was employed in sales and distribution with Gass Logging and Firewood in Pinckneyville. He formerly worked as a belt splicer with M-Class mining. He enjoyed outdoor recreation, and especially enjoyed fishing. K.C. is survived by his father Kenneth Marvin Clarida, II and wife Beth of Benton; his mother Cindy Kay Rabacchi and husband Larry of Buckner; his maternal grandfather Richard Dirks of Energy; two sisters Whitney Melton of Tamaroa, Elizabeth Taylor of Akin; a niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Kenneth Marvin Clarida, Sr. and Theda Clarida; and his maternal grandmother Patsy Dirks. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131. To leave online condolences to the family, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

  Beverly A. Foster, 63, of West Frankfort passed away at 7:09 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 in the Westside Care Center in West Frankfort. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 7, 1951 to Marvin and Margaret (Hiller) Baaso. She married Bayard Foster and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Amy Pelton of West Frankfort and Julie Pelton and husband, Jason Miller of Omaha, Nebraska; son, Brian Pelton and wife, Sarah Watson of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Kayla Thomas, D.T. Thomas, Kendyl Pelton and Jack Miller; two brothers, Dennis Baaso and Ronald Baaso both of Michigan and many other extended family members and friends who she considered as her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bayard and a sister, Deborah Ardman It was her wish to be cremated there will be no services. Parker - Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to your local Humane Society in memory of Beverly. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com    

  Joe" McDermott, age 66, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 atCrossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  “Joe” owned and operated McDermott Sales & Service before retiring.Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 19, 2015 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend Les Sinks & Chaplain Ernie Collins presiding.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8:00 P.M Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  Interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.  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."Joe" McDermott is survived by his wife - Cassie McDermott of Mount Vernon, Illinois; son - Joey “Lil Dummie” McDermott of Mount Vernon, Illinois;  daughter - Jessica “Dummetta” McDermott and Dustin Bowles of Mount Vernon, Illinois; 2 brothers - John C. McDermott and Vicky Evens of Mount Vernon, Illinois, James R. McDermott and wife Frances of Centralia, Illinois; half-sister - Fiona Alley of Woodland, Illinois; beloved canines - “Cleo”, “Sabie” and “Babyllysa”; several nieces and nephews also survive.  "Joe" McDermott was born Wednesday, October 13, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Illinois son of James R. "Big Jim" McDermott, Sr. & Wanita Gladys (Cole) McDermott.  His parents and one brother: Jack McDermott preceded him in death.

  S. Geneva Capps Kehrer, 89, of Mt. Vernon, died 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon.  She was born July 9, 1925, in the Frisco community north east of Ewing, the daughter of Alonzo Olin and Edith Pearl (Beaty) Capps. She married Frank Kehrer on Sept. 9, 1940, in Henderson, Ky., and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1994. Geneva earned her associates degree from Rend Lake College in 1981. She worked for six years at the Mt. Vernon Shoe Factor and for nine years at Logan Street Daycare. Geneva attended church all her life. She and her husband Frank helped to start Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in the 1960s. In more recent years, she helped with the youth ministries at WWJD Ministries where her grandson, Rodney Mellott, is pastor. She cleaned, served children and assisted in every way possible until she was no longer able to attend. Geneva was a kind, jolly person; she led a harmonious family and spent her life serving the Lord as well as her family gracefully intermixing discipline with fun. She was an honest and true lady in every sense of the word! She lived a full life and spoke of it with her favorite saying, “I am satisfied!” She is survived by two sons, Leon Kehrer and wife Marla of Mt. Vernon and Donnie Kehrer and wife Vicky of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Audrey Mellott of Mt. Vernon; granddaughters, Nan Kehrer Burkeen and husband Jody of Eureka, Lora Greathouse and husband Tom of Mt. Vernon and Katrina Bauer and husband Kip of Mt. Vernon; grandsons, Leon Kehrer, Jr. and fiancee Amy Brunswick, Jason Kehrer and wife Kia of Minnesota, Sam Kehrer of Mt. Vernon, Marty Mellott of Mt. Vernon and Rodney Mellott and wife Heather of Mt. Vernon; great-grandchildren, Christopher Kehrer, Brandon Kehrer, Evee, Gabe, Paul and Addison Burkeen, Ava and Jackson Kehrer, Austin and Alexis Kehrer, Casey, Khalea, Alvy and Liam Mellott, Cody Mellott and wife Cheyenne, Blaze and Lucy Greathouse and Ilsa and Nadia Bauer; great-great-grandchildren, Bryson Kehrer and Savanna Mellott; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a granddaughter, Tina Marie Kehrer Hice; brother, Kenneth Leon Capps; and sister, Dorothy Williams. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at WWJD Ministries, 1801 Forrest Ave., Mt. Vernon, with Rodney Mellott officiating. Interment will be at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to WWJD Ministries 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.

  S. Geneva Capps Kehrer, 89, of Mt. Vernon, died 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon.  She was born July 9, 1925, in the Frisco community north east of Ewing, the daughter of Alonzo Olin and Edith Pearl (Beaty) Capps. She married Frank Kehrer on Sept. 9, 1940, in Henderson, Ky., and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1994. Geneva earned her associates degree from Rend Lake College in 1981. She worked for six years at the Mt. Vernon Shoe Factor and for nine years at Logan Street Daycare. Geneva attended church all her life. She and her husband Frank helped to start Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in the 1960s. In more recent years, she helped with the youth ministries at WWJD Ministries where her grandson, Rodney Mellott, is pastor. She cleaned, served children and assisted in every way possible until she was no longer able to attend. Geneva was a kind, jolly person; she led a harmonious family and spent her life serving the Lord as well as her family gracefully intermixing discipline with fun. She was an honest and true lady in every sense of the word! She lived a full life and spoke of it with her favorite saying, “I am satisfied!” She is survived by two sons, Leon Kehrer and wife Marla of Mt. Vernon and Donnie Kehrer and wife Vicky of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Audrey Mellott of Mt. Vernon; granddaughters, Nan Kehrer Burkeen and husband Jody of Eureka, Lora Greathouse and husband Tom of Mt. Vernon and Katrina Bauer and husband Kip of Mt. Vernon; grandsons, Leon Kehrer, Jr. and fiancee Amy Brunswick, Jason Kehrer and wife Kia of Minnesota, Sam Kehrer of Mt. Vernon, Marty Mellott of Mt. Vernon and Rodney Mellott and wife Heather of Mt. Vernon; great-grandchildren, Christopher Kehrer, Brandon Kehrer, Evee, Gabe, Paul and Addison Burkeen, Ava and Jackson Kehrer, Austin and Alexis Kehrer, Casey, Khalea, Alvy and Liam Mellott, Cody Mellott and wife Cheyenne, Blaze and Lucy Greathouse and Ilsa and Nadia Bauer; great-great-grandchildren, Bryson Kehrer and Savanna Mellott; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a granddaughter, Tina Marie Kehrer Hice; brother, Kenneth Leon Capps; and sister, Dorothy Williams. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at WWJD Ministries, 1801 Forrest Ave., Mt. Vernon, with Rodney Mellott officiating. Interment will be at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to WWJD Ministries 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.

  Naomi E. Hayes, 84, died Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2015, at her son’s home in Kell, after a long illness.  She was born Aug. 26, 1930, in Rend City. She was the daughter of Robert B. and Berenice E. (Johnson) Head. She married Billy R. Hayes June 2, 1948, in Ina. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2007. She was a retired registered nurse having worked at Good Samaritan Hospital, Crossroads Hospital and White Oak Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon and VNA in Salem. She was also an employee of Bryan-Bennett Library in Salem and a decorator of wedding cakes. For many years she took opinion polls for Prairie Farmer Magazine. She was past regent of the Isaac Hull Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and a 4-H Club leader for 30 years. She is survived by two sons, Timothy E. Hayes and wife Kathy of Iuka and Shannon D. Hayes and wife Paula of Kell; two daughters, Susan K. Burgess and husband David of Salem and Amy C. Mathena and husband William J. of Kell; 12 grandchildren, Wendolyn Penn and husband the Rev. Travis of Nobelsville, Ind., Crystal Grove and husband Brian of Greenville, Jill Tilley and husband Dr. Robert of Pevely, Mo., Eric Hayes and wife Kari of Defiance, Mo., Kirk Hayes, Holly Hayes, Brad Hayes and Blake Hayes of Kell, Christina Carlson and husband Jacob of Bethalto, Caitlin Burroughs and husband Todd of Iuka and Branton Mathena and Callah Mathena of Kell; and 13 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Isaiah Penn of Nobelsville, Ind., Ryker, Cainan and Kinley Grove of Greenville, Claire, Anna Grace, Kate Naomi and Benjamin Hayes Tilley of Pevely, Mo., and Kira, Timothy Elias, Ella and Kenna Hayes of Defiance, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Robert Head; three sisters, Christina Head, Mary Etta Lawson and Carol Martin Henley; and one daughter, Sally Kay Hayes. She was a member of Ina Free Will Baptist Church, Ina and attended Pleasant View Free Will Baptist Church, Walnut Hill, for many years. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Johnston Funeral Home, Ina. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with the Rev. Travis Penn officiating, friends may call after 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Oh my, I talked to cousin Sarah Geneva "Neva" CAPPS KEHRER many years ago and she knew quite a bit about her family. By the way, I believe she told me she was born in Spring Garden Twp., JCI Alonzo Olen "Lonnie" s/o George Washington CAPPS and Emma Jane PAGE ... Edith Pearl d/o William Anderson BEATY and Sarah Jane WEBB... Condolences to the family, SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of elvis500@frontier.com via > Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2015 7:50 AM > To: Jefferson Co. Il.; Franklin Co. > Subject: [ILFRANKL] KEHRER, S. Geneva (CAPPS) (OBIT) > > S. Geneva Capps Kehrer, 89, of Mt. Vernon, died 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, > at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon. She was born July 9, 1925, > in the Frisco community north east of Ewing, the daughter of Alonzo Olin and > Edith Pearl (Beaty) Capps. She married Frank Kehrer on Sept. 9, 1940, in > Henderson, Ky., and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1994. Geneva > earned her associates degree from Rend Lake College in 1981. She worked > for six years at the Mt. Vernon Shoe Factor and for nine years at Logan Street > Daycare. Geneva attended church all her life. She and her husband Frank > helped to start Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in the 1960s. In more > recent years, she helped with the youth ministries at WWJD Ministries where > her grandson, Rodney Mellott, is pastor. She cleaned, served children and > assisted in every way possible until she was no longer able to attend. Geneva > was a kind, jolly person; she led a harmonious family and spent her life > serving the Lord as well as her family gracefully intermixing discipline with > fun. She was an honest and true lady in every sense of the word! She lived a > full life and spoke of it with her favorite saying, “I am satisfied!” She is > survived by two sons, Leon Kehrer and wife Marla of Mt. Vernon and Donnie > Kehrer and wife Vicky of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Audrey Mellott of Mt. > Vernon; granddaughters, Nan Kehrer Burkeen and husband Jody of Eureka, > Lora Greathouse and husband Tom of Mt. Vernon and Katrina Bauer and > husband Kip of Mt. Vernon; grandsons, Leon Kehrer, Jr. and fiancee Amy > Brunswick, Jason Kehrer and wife Kia of Minnesota, Sam Kehrer of Mt. > Vernon, Marty Mellott of Mt. Vernon and Rodney Mellott and wife Heather > of Mt. Vernon; great-grandchildren, Christopher Kehrer, Brandon Kehrer, > Evee, Gabe, Paul and Addison Burkeen, Ava and Jackson Kehrer, Austin and > Alexis Kehrer, Casey, Khalea, Alvy and Liam Mellott, Cody Mellott and wife > Cheyenne, Blaze and Lucy Greathouse and Ilsa and Nadia Bauer; great-great- > grandchildren, Bryson Kehrer and Savanna Mellott; and several nieces and > nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a > granddaughter, Tina Marie Kehrer Hice; brother, Kenneth Leon Capps; and > sister, Dorothy Williams. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at > WWJD Ministries, 1801 Forrest Ave., Mt. Vernon, with Rodney Mellott > officiating. Interment will be at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. > Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in > Mt. Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to WWJD > Ministries 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. >

  Annetta Louise Tharp, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 11:46 a.m. at Westside Care Center in West Frankfort, Illinois.  She was born August 8, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to Dwight and Berniece (Gibbs) Tharp. Annetta grew up in Belleville, Illinois and later moved in 2000 to West Frankfort with her parents.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents: Alva and Etta Tharp; Levi and Cassie Gibbs.  Survivors include her uncle, Ethridge (Lola) Tharp of Christopher; and cousins: Dean (Sylvia) Tharp of West Frankfort; Judy (George) Buck and Diane Rhodes of Springfield, Illinois, Jean Berger of Newburgh, Indiana; Sue (Dave) Painter of Waynesville, North Carolina; Jackie (Tom) Johnson of Rochester, New York. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois with Brother Mike Cash officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 16, 2015 at the funeral home from 12 Noon until the time of the service.  Burial will be at Tower Heights in West Frankfort, Illinois.