Find A Grave lists her parents as King William Bean and Phanata Anna Laney. She was married to Osacar Dixon and he is buried at West Salem Cemetery. The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, June 1, 1964, Lillian M. Dixon Dies At Age 74; Funeral Tuesday Mrs. Lillian M. Dixon died a t 9:30 p.m. Sunday at her home, 1310 Conger, at the age of 74 years, four months, and 13 days. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Calvary Apostolic church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. LeRoy Sherry officiating. Burial will be in Wolf Prairie cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 5:00 p.m. today. At noon, Tuesday, the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour. Mrs. Dixon was born Jan. 18, 1890, in McClellan township, the daughter of King W. and Anna (Laney) Bean. Survivors include three sons, Harold W., Loran A. and Bob Dixon, all of Mt. Vernon; four daughters, Mrs. Sadie Morgan and Mrs. Pauline Dunavan, both of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Myree Crally of Granite City, Ill., and Mrs. Pearl Piercy of Escondido, Calif.; two brothers, Ernest and Stewart Bean, both of Mt. Vernon; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, two sisters, three brothers, and four grandchildren.

Her husband's obit: Memorial Obituary Entered Into Eternal Rest Saturday, Oct 2, 1971 Oscar Dixon Mt. Vernon Oscar Dixon, 88, 216 Casey, Mt. Vernon, died at 1:55 a.m.. today at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Grayson county, Texas on Jan. 23, 1883, the son of Elijah and Adelia (Smith) Dixon. He was married to Lillian Bean. Mr. Dixon was a retired mechanic. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hughey-Pulley Funeral Home, with Rev. Frank Tittle officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Dixon is survived by one son, Loren Dixon, Mt. Vernon; three daughters, Mrs. Sadie Morgan and Mrs. Pauline Dunavan, both of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Marie Craley, Granite City; 18 grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Dixon, Mt. Vernon, and James Dixon, Ottawa; and two sisters, Mrs. Altha Bullock and Mrs. Sarah Shane, both of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by three sons and his wife. Source: transcription of the scanned image of the memorial obituary posted on ancestry.com by mkdcw97 on 10 Oct 2012 On 7/22/2014 8:23 AM, rwlmn via wrote: > Find A Grave lists her parents as King William Bean and Phanata Anna Laney. She was married to Osacar Dixon and he is buried at West Salem Cemetery. > > The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, June 1, 1964, > Lillian M. Dixon Dies At Age 74; Funeral Tuesday > Mrs. Lillian M. Dixon died a t 9:30 p.m. Sunday at her home, 1310 Conger, at the age of 74 years, four months, and 13 days. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Calvary Apostolic church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. LeRoy Sherry officiating. Burial will be in Wolf Prairie cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 5:00 p.m. today. At noon, Tuesday, the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour. Mrs. Dixon was born Jan. 18, 1890, in McClellan township, the daughter of King W. and Anna (Laney) Bean. Survivors include three sons, Harold W., Loran A. and Bob Dixon, all of Mt. Vernon; four daughters, Mrs. Sadie Morgan and Mrs. Pauline Dunavan, both of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Myree Crally of Granite City, Ill., and Mrs. Pearl Piercy of Escondido, Calif.; two brothers, Ernest and Stewart Bean, both of Mt. Vernon; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by! a! > son, two sisters, three brothers, and four grandchildren. > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Sandy (Whalen) Bauer sandy@whalen-family.org

Her parents and most of her siblings are buried at Wolf Prairie. I don't know who her two sisters are, they may be there too. They are not mentioned in her father's obit (below). King William Bean Jr. b 1856 d 1939 Anna (Laney) Bean b 1858 d 1939 Edgar V. b Mar 1884 d 1961 John Walter b Apr 1886 d 1939 Ernest M. b 8 Oct 1894 d 19 Mar 1966 Stewart A. b 25 May 1900 d 20 Feb 1987\ Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 Name: KingWilliamBean Birth Date: abt 1857 Death Date: 7 May 1939 Death Place: MT Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois Death Age: 82 Gender: Male Father Name: WilliamKingBean Mother Name: Clemenza Thompson Spouse Name: Anna Laney FHL Film Number: 1819832 KING A BEAN, A RETIRED FARMER, DIED ON SUNDAY King W. Bean, well known retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Jefferson county, died at 5:40 o'clock. Sunday morning at his home, 313 Herbert street. His age was 82 years, seven months and 17 days. Mr. Bean retired from active work in 1932. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Bethel Tabernacle church, conducted by Rev. Charles Karch, and burial will follow in Wolf Prairie cemetery. The body will remain at the home on Herbert street until the funeral hour, where his many friends may call at any convenient time. Mr. Bean was born September 20, 1856, in Jefferson county and spent his entire life here as a respected citizen. He was united in marriage with Anna Laney May 13, 1877. His widow survives. He was the son of William King Bean and Clemenza Thompson Bean, both of whom preceded him in death. Besides his widow, he is survived by three sons, E.V. Bean, Earnest Bean, and Stewart Bean; all of Mt. Vernon; one daughter Mrs. Lillian Dixon of Mt. Vernon; four sisters, Mrs. Synthia Hester of Mt. Vernon, Catherine Dennis of Waltonville, Mrs. Sade Dees of Taylorville and Martha Holloway of Benton; 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Source: unknown newspaper clipping posted on ancestry.com by mkdcw97 on 10 Oct 2012 On 7/22/2014 8:23 AM, rwlmn via wrote: > Find A Grave lists her parents as King William Bean and Phanata Anna Laney. She was married to Osacar Dixon and he is buried at West Salem Cemetery. > > The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, June 1, 1964, > Lillian M. Dixon Dies At Age 74; Funeral Tuesday > Mrs. Lillian M. Dixon died a t 9:30 p.m. Sunday at her home, 1310 Conger, at the age of 74 years, four months, and 13 days. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Calvary Apostolic church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. LeRoy Sherry officiating. Burial will be in Wolf Prairie cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 5:00 p.m. today. At noon, Tuesday, the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour. Mrs. Dixon was born Jan. 18, 1890, in McClellan township, the daughter of King W. and Anna (Laney) Bean. Survivors include three sons, Harold W., Loran A. and Bob Dixon, all of Mt. Vernon; four daughters, Mrs. Sadie Morgan and Mrs. Pauline Dunavan, both of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Myree Crally of Granite City, Ill., and Mrs. Pearl Piercy of Escondido, Calif.; two brothers, Ernest and Stewart Bean, both of Mt. Vernon; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by! a! > son, two sisters, three brothers, and four grandchildren. > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Sandy (Whalen) Bauer sandy@whalen-family.org

Zola E. Collins, 91, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 7:50 A.M. on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Zola was born on Sunday, July 15, 1923 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late William J. and Lillie (Harpoole) Sendelbach. She married Kenneth E. Collins on July 27, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and he preceded her in death on June 15, 2000. Surviving family members include her 2 daughters: Phyllis Beal and husband Charles of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Sue Fally of Edwardsville, Illinois; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Her parents, husband, two sisters: Marguerite Thomas and Bennie Barton and one brother: Don Sendelbach preceded her in death. Zola was owner and operator, along with her husband of Collins Cleaners on 11th Street. She was a member of Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Funeral Service: 24 Jul 2014 - Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens, 6449 Illinois Rt 15, Woodlawn, IL Source: Hughey Funeral Home website 7/21/2014 I believe her husband Kenneth is son of Herman O. Collins and Sarah J. Bruce. Please correct me if I am wrong. -- Sandy (Whalen) Bauer sandy@whalen-family.org

Southern Illinoisan Newspaper July 20, 2014 EWING -- Ted Denham, 79, passed away Saturday morning, July 19, 2014, in Good Samaritan Regional Helath Center in Mount Vernon. He was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Frisco, the son of Orville and Vada (Cunningham) Denham. He married Maxine (Fagan) on Feb. 5, 1956, in Corinth, Mississippi. Mr. Denham was owner and operator of Denham Masonary from 1971 to 2012. He was an avid gun enthusiast, and loved the outdoors. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. First and foremost he was a family man. Mr. Denham is survived by his wife, Maxine Denham of Ewing; three daughters, Toni Metheney and husband, Kirbie of McLeansboro, Terri Ladage and husband, Duane, of Loami, and Tracy Fletcher of Gulf Shores, Alabama; five grandchildren, Laura Halstead and husband, Travis of Dwight, Lisa Offermann and husband, Ryan, of Bourbonnais, Cortne Fletcher of Benton, Sadie Fletcher of Benton, and Hunter Fletcher of Benton; four great-grandsons, Landon, Rylan, Blayze and Breckin; and brothers and sisters, Shirlene Capps and husband, Burton of Whittington, Diana Neal and husband, DeWayne of Ina, Jack Denham of Whittington, and John Denham of Whittington. Mr. Denham was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Frisco. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m Tuesday at Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. For those who wish, memorials in Mr. Denham's memory may be made to the American Lung Association, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

The article states that Records show that Richard Bumpus sold his tobacco crop to Cooksy and Hudgens in 1861? Anyone know the first names of the the pair of men to whom he sold the tobacco crop? Where would such record exists? Lonnie fink Lonfink@comcast.net > On Jul 19, 2014, at 3:00 AM, iljeffer-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > *IMPORTANT*

Lonnie Sounds like the name of a business to me but I'm just guessing. Maybe someone from the Jefferson County Historical Society would know? Sandy (Whalen) Bauer sandy@whalen-family.org On 7/19/2014 10:13 AM, Lonnie Fink via wrote: > The article states that Records show that Richard Bumpus sold his tobacco crop to Cooksy and Hudgens in 1861? > > Anyone know the first names of the the pair of men to whom he sold the tobacco crop? > > Where would such record exists? > > > Lonnie fink > Lonfink@comcast.net > >> On Jul 19, 2014, at 3:00 AM, iljeffer-request@rootsweb.com wrote: >> >> *IMPORTANT* > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Tuesday, April 26, 1966 Harold Dixon Dies Today At Age 52 Years Harold William Dixon. 52, of 714 Herbert, died at 8:30 a.m. today at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a trucker. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body has been taken to Myers Chapel. Mr. Dixon was born October 14, 1913, in Jefferson county, the son of Oscar and Lillian (Bean) Dixon. In 1936. in Benton, Ill., he was married to Erma Gullick, who survives. Other survivors include his father, Oscar Dixon, of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Kenneth Lee Dixon and Ronald Gene Dixon, both of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Janet Kay Lyons of Waltonville, and Mary Donna Ellis of Escondido, Calif.; two brothers Loren Dixon and Bob Dixon, both of Mt. Vernon, four sisters, Sadie Morgan and Pauline Dunavan, both of Mt. Vernon, Marie Crawley of Granite City, and Pearl Alma Piercy of Escondido, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Bethel Tabernacle. The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Wednesday, April 27, 1966 Funeral services for Harold William Dixon will be conducted at 1:30 p. m. Thursday at Myers Chapel. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 4:00 p. m. today. Mr. Dixon, 52, of 714 Herbert, died at 8:30 a. m. Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Saturday, October 2, 1971 Oscar Dixon Mt. Vernon Oscar Dixon, 88, 216 Casey, Mt. Vernon, died at 1:55 a.m. today at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Grayson county, Texas, on Jan. 23, 1883, the son of Elijah and Adeila (Smith) Dixon. He was married to Lillian Bean. Mr. Dixon was a retired mechanic. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1.00 p.m. at the Hughey-Pulley Funeral Home, with Rev. Frank Tittle officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Dixon is survived by one son, Loren Dixon, Mt. Vernon; three daughters. Mrs. Sadie Morgan and Mrs. Pauline Dunavan, both of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Marie. Craley, Granite City; 18 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Dixon, Mt. Vernon, and James Dixon, Ottawa; and two sisters, Mrs. Altha Bullock and Mrs. Sarah Shane, both of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by three sons and his wife.

Roy is a 5th cousin to my grandmother, Iva Bell (Bradley) Loman. My grandmother's grandmother, is Susan Ellen (Christian) Jones. Bob Below the obit. is some of Roy's Christian ancestry. The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Saturday, April 24, 1976 Roy Y. Christian Carbondale Roy Y. Christian, 78, of Route 2, Carbondale, died at 1 a.m. today at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Christian was born in Franklin county, Ga„ on July 26, 1897, the son of Jesse V. and Georgia (Yow) Christian. He was married in Mt. Vernon, on June 4, 1955, to Evelyn Dodson, who survives. Mr. Christian was a member of the Hurricane Memorial Baptist church in Herrin, and was a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Herrin and the Loyal Order of Moose at Edwardsville. He was a retired railroad accountant. Funeral services will be held Monday at Myers Chapel in Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Eugene Baggett and the Rev. James Feaman officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 4 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Christian is survived by his wife, Evelyn; five daughters, Mrs. Esther Sargent, Mrs. Myrna Sawyers and Mrs. Donna Ruble, all of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Diane Morrison, Piano, and Mrs. Joan Stroud, Hazelwood, Mo.; two sons, William and Richard Christian, both of Hazelwood, Mo.; four brothers, Paul Christian, Arlington, Va., Ralph Christian, Decatur, Ga., and George and J. V. Christian, both of Greenville, S.C.; 21 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 　 Roy s/o JESSE VANDIVER CHRISTIAN and GEORGIA DELRHEA YOW Jesse s/o IRA JACKSON HARBY CHRISTIAN and LOUISA C. BOOTH Ira s/o JESSE GEORGE CHRISTIAN and ANNE MAXWELL Jesse s/o WILLIAM PAYNE CHRISTIAN and SARAH E. MAXWELL William s/o TURNER HUNT CHRISTIAN and ANN PAYNE Turner s/o CHARLES JR. CHRISTIAN and MARY LEAK Charles s/o CHARLES CHRISTIAN and ELIZABETH HUNT Charles s/o THOMAS CHRISTIAN and (UKN.) Thomas s/o WILLIAM CHRISTIAN and ELIZABETH COTTIER/COLLIER

Thanks Bob. Roy's WW I draft card shows his middle name is Yow and he was born in Marten, GA and his father Jesse V. Christian was born in Elbert Co, GA. Sandy On 7/19/2014 6:14 AM, rwlmn via wrote: > The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Saturday, April 24, 1976 > Roy Y. Christian Carbondale > Roy Y. Christian, 78, of Route 2, Carbondale, died at 1 a.m. today at Herrin Hospital. > Mr. Christian was born in Franklin county, Ga„ on July 26, 1897, the son of Jesse V. and Georgia (Yow) Christian. He was married in Mt. Vernon, on June 4, 1955, to Evelyn Dodson, who survives. Mr. Christian was a member of the Hurricane Memorial Baptist church in Herrin, and was a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Herrin and the Loyal Order of Moose at Edwardsville. He was a retired railroad accountant. Funeral services will be held Monday at Myers Chapel in Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Eugene Baggett and the Rev. James Feaman officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 4 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Christian is survived by his wife, Evelyn; five daughters, Mrs. Esther Sargent, Mrs. Myrna Sawyers and Mrs. Donna Ruble, all of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Diane Morrison, Piano, and Mrs. Joan Stroud, Hazelwood, Mo.; two sons, William and Richard Christian, both of Hazelwood, Mo.; four brothers, Paul Christian, Arlington, Va., Ralph Christi! an, Decatur, Ga., and George and J. V. Christian, both of Greenville, S.C.; 21 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

NOTE: This is the obituary for the son & wife of the Robert Phillips whose obit I just posted. Dr. Robert Phillips Sulcer Jr. Sulcer Jr., Dr. Robert Phillips, 44, of New York City, passed away May 10 in the Plantation home of his parents, Robert Phillips Sulcer, Sr. and the late Jean Baker Sulcer, after a 14-month battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by family until the end. Robby was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale. He earned a BA from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and an MA and PhD in English Literature from the University of Texas at Austin before embarking on a career as a teacher and scholar. In 2001, he joined the Department of English faculty at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY, where he became a tenured professor. Robby will be remembered by his family and friends for his abiding love and devotion; by his students and colleagues for his brilliance, energy, and passion; and by all who knew him for his incomparable wit and charm. In addition to his beloved father, he is survived by his adoring sisters, Jo Ann Sulcer of Atlanta and Carol Lynn Nau of Phoenix; and his loving nieces, Allison and Caitlin Nau of Phoenix and Caroline Miller of Atlanta. Visitation Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m, May 19, 2012 , at Plantation Presbyterian Church, 901 NW 70th Ave., Plantation 33317, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Flowers and expressions of sympathy may be sent to T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4th St., Plantation 33317. Published in Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL on May 13, 2012 =========== Jean Baker Sulcer Sulcer, Jean Baker, 72, of Plantation, passed away in her home on April 3, 2004, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ft. Pierce, FL on March 21, 1932 to George F. and Dorothy (Cahow) Baker, who preceded her in death. After receiving a college degree, Mrs. Sulcer worked as a secretary for many years, most recently for the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. Jean will be remembered for her devotion to her family and her kindness to all. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Robert P. Sulcer; her loving children, Jo Ann Sulcer of Atlanta, GA, Carol Lynn Nau of Las Vegas, NV, and Robert P. Sulcer, Jr. of New York City; and her precious grandchildren Allison and Caitlin Nau of Las Vegas and Caroline Miller of Atlanta. The family gratefully acknowledges the compassion of Hospice Care of Southeast Florida, Inc. Visitation Wednesday from 5-6PM at Plantation Presbyterian Church, 901 NW 70 Ave, Plantation, 33317, with funeral services at 6PM. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that expressions of sympathy be made in Jean's name to the Alzheimer's Association exclusively for research into "Dementia with Lewy Bodies": 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite #1700; Chicago, IL 60601-7633 (www.alv.org). Barbara Falowski Funeral and Cremation Services. Published in the Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale FL on 4/6/2004.

Southern Illinoisan July 18, 2014 Robert Phillips Sulcer June 9, 1928 - July 6, 2014 SESSER -- Robert Phillips Sulcer, 86, passed away July 6, 2014, of congestive heart failure. The son of the late Hazel Phillips Sulcer Shelton and the late James William Sulcer, Bob was raised in Sesser, to which he maintained a lifelong devotion. He received his undergraduate and master's degrees in education from SIU and served in the Air Force for several years before moving to South Florida in 1957, where for 33 years he was a highly respected elementary and middle school principal in the Broward County public school system. Bob was a beloved leader not only of students and faculty, but of his family and friends as well. Incomparably humble and fair, he exuded a rare integrity that spilled over to everyone he met. Bob's exuberance for life was unmistakable; not a day passed when he didn't find time to explore something new, discover and master a new technological gadget, read a favorite book, plan his next international cruise, or simply turn on some music and dance. For Bob, the glass was always full, no matter what came his way. He invariably calmed whomever was around him and rooted for your success -- especially if you were the underdog. And thanks to his unbelievable memory, he never forgot your face or your name. Above all, Bob prized his adored wife of 52 years, the late Jean Baker Sulcer; the children they raised, Jo Ann Sulcer of Roswell, Georgia, Carol Lynn Nau of Highland, California, and Robert P. Sulcer Jr. of New York City, who predeceased Bob in 2012. He was devoted to his precious granddaughters, Allison Nau-Hoeprich and Caitlin Nau of Phoenix, Arizona, and Caroline Miller of Roswell, Georgia. Bob is also survived by his loving brother, James Sulcer of Arvada, Colorado. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 19, in Plantation Presbyterian Church at 901 N.W. 70th Ave., in Plantation, Florida, with funeral services at noon.

Mt. Vernon Register-News July 17, 2014 Louise Whisenhunt, 89, of San Antonio, formerly of Mt. Vernon, died 7:48 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at her home in San Antonio. She was born Sunday, Dec. 28, 1924, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Arch and Cora May (Hughey) Jungers. She married Charles N. Whisenhunt on Nov. 14, 1949, in Morganfield, Ky.; he preceded her in death in 1977. She is survived by 10 children, Susan Elaine Mossholder of Portland, Ore., Vickie Lynn Haas and husband Robert of Lincoln, Charles Samuel “Sam” Whisenhunt and wife Kathy of Mt. Vernon, Mary Louise Hogue and husband Herman of Jackson, Mo., Theresa Ann Dalton of Houston, Barbara Diane Little and husband Brad of Woodlawn, Brian Eugene Whisenhunt and wife Lisa of Mt. Vernon, Kenny Walter Whisenhunt and wife Donna of Woodlawn, Josephine Renee “Jo” Keller and husband Tom of San Antonio and Shelly Stinson and husband Ray of Mt. Vernon; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Jane Whisenhunt of Mesa, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a son, Mark Steven Whisenhunt. Louise worked for Florsheim Shoes/International Shoes. She was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon and also attended Christian Fellowship Church. She loved to travel, was an avid Cardinals fan, loved San Antonio — the River Walk, and regarded her family as her life. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Christian Fellowship Church, Mt. Vernon with Jon Cook officiating. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the church of the donor’s choice 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. - See more at: http://www.register-news.com/obituaries/x1927866466/Louise-Whisenhunt#sthash.HfiZjLjk.dpuf

Mt. Vernon Register-News July 16, 2014 Bob Kelly (Photo) Robert D. Kelly Sr., age 76, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. Robert was born April 11, 1938, in Dahlgren, a son of Albert Kelly and Maude (Apgar) Kelly. He married Vicki (Laswell) on Nov. 11, 2011, in Mt. Vernon; she survives in Mt. Vernon. Bob was of the Christian faith. Mr. Kelly worked for the railroad for over 20 years. He later worked for General Tire in Mayfield, Ky., from 1973 until his move to Mt. Vernon, where he helped open the plant in Mt. Vernon. He retired from Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon in 1995. He loved watching St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, spending time with the grandkids and his dog, Chapman. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Kelly of Mt. Vernon; a son, Dean Kelly and wife Amy of Dahlgren; stepchildren Sara Flanigan and husband Larry of Mt. Vernon, Charles Wheeler and wife Beth of McLeansboro, Melvin Miller and wife Connie (Niece) of Belle Rive and Davi Collins and husband John of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren Tyler Kelly, Michelle Flanigan, Maycee Rose Flanigan, Jordan Wheeler, Jadelyn Wheeler, Wyatt Sledge, Zach Wheeler, Cameron Wheeler, Chad Miller, Darian Miller, Kaycee Collins, Erica Collins, Jonathan Collins, Devan Furlow and Jessica Rodenhofer; and a great-grandson, Declan Prince. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife LeAnn Kelly; three brothers, Olin, Ralph and Don Kelly; and a sister, Roseann Thomas. A celebration of life will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with pastor Bud Sefried officiating. A reception will follow at the Kelly home. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until the service time at the funeral home on Saturday. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 or visit at www.newellfuneralhome.com.

Bro. Gene Fox Obituary Bro. Gene Fox, 77, of West Frankfort, Illinois went to be with his heavenly Father at 4:15 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2014 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. He was born August 29, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Guy C. and Mabelle (Neville) Fox. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was the pastor at First Christian Church in West Frankfort for many years. He also pastored throughout his life at many different churches. Gene was devoted to his church family and leading people to Christ. He loved music and quartets. Gene was a song evangelist, school teacher, and loved to coach. He also loved sports and was a member of the Lions Club in West Frankfort. He married Mary Alice Foutch on January 12, 1957 and she survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, K. Fox; and sisters: Maxine Gallagher, Elaine Jones, and Myra McGrew. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Fox of West Frankfort; one son, David (Amy) Fox of Bloomington, IN; three daughters: Gena (Brian) Woodard of Carbondale; Mary Lou (Garry) Smith of Rantoul; Diana Dart of Robinson; eleven grandchildren: Jeremy David (Ellen) Fox; Daniel Gene Fox; Meredith, Emily, and Blake Woodard; Matt, Kyle, Dennis, Trisha Smith, Ryan (Beth) Dart, and Ethan Dart; and five great-grandchildren: Allison Rose, Camron, Conner, Christopher, and Layla. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2014 at First Christian Church in West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastors Mont Mitchell, Jason Ishmael, and Adam Foutch officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort, Illinois from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, July 18, 2014 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment will be at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens, Woodlawn, Illinois. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church in West Frankfort, Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home and church. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in Daily American News from July 15 to July 16, 2014

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, February 3, 1975 Wilburn Carlton Mt. Vernon Wilburn Everett Carlton, 71, of 1528 Perkins Ave., died at 11:55 a.m. yesterday at Good Samaritan hospital. He was employed as a riveter at the Mt. Vernon car shops for 30 years, before retiring. Funeral services will be held at l :30 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Tittle officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Carlton was born in Newport, Ark., on Nov. 25, 1903, the son of Neal and Martha (Shields) Carlton. On April 8, 1925, he married Sarah Chambliss, who survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Wilma Fairchild, Miss Rose Marie Carlton and Mrs. Reva Doris McMahon, all of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Marjorie Todd, Aurora; one son, Larry Lee Carlton, Mt. Vernon; three half-sisters, Mrs. Linnie Jones, Yuma, Ariz., Mrs. Mildred C. Lewis, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Chapman, Pasadena, Tex.; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, one brother and one son.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Tuesday, March 31, 1959 Ruby I. Bullock Dies Here Today; Rites Thursday Mrs. Ruby Icel Bullock, of RFD 3, died at 4:45 a.m. today at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she has been a patient seven hours. She was 52 years, one month, and four days of age. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Myers Chapel, with Rev. L. A. Wagley officiating. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Myers Chapel where friends may call after 2 p.m. tomorrow. Mrs. Bullock was born Feb. 27, (sic.) in Jefferson county, the daughter of Charles and Martha (McConnaughay) Wilson. In Salem, Ill., on May 12, 1922, she was married to P. R. Bullock, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George Young 'and Mrs. Darrell Davis, both of Mt. Vernon; six brothers, Leslie, Charles, Oscar, and Roy Wilson, all of Mt. Vernon, Andy Wilson of Waltonville and Adra Wilson of Latham, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Jeanat of Memphis Term., Mrs. Jewel Reimer of Champaign, and Mrs. Harriett Maze of Decatur; and two grandchildren.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, February 3, 1964 P. R. Bullock, 61, Dies; Road Chief Of Shiloh Twp. P. R. Bullock of RFD 3, Mt. Vernon, Shiloh township highway commissioner, died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital where he had been a patient one day. He was 61 years, five months and 25 days old. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Chapel. Burial will be in West Salem cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Bullock was born Aug. 6, 1902, in Jefferson county, the son of Everett and Allie (Wright) Bullock. He was a trucker and excavator. He was first married to Ruby Wilosn, (sic) who preceded him in death on March 30, 1959. On Sept. 13, 1963, at Salem, Ill., he was married to Florence Klebba, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Young and Mrs. Darrell Davis, both of Mt. Vernon; and two grandchildren.

Mt. Vernon Daily News - Thursday, November 20, 1913 Collista COCHRANE, daughter of John & Margaret COCHRANE was born September 7, 1861. She married Theodore LEMKE January 7, 1882. To this union was born 8 children, 5 sons and 3 daughters, 3 of them are dead and 5 living. She professed faith in Christ and joined the Primitive Church Saturday before the third Sunday in December, 1894 and was baptized by Elder Elijah TITTLE, Moderator. She died November 11th, 1913, age 52y2m4d. She leaves a loving husband, three sons, two daughters, four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was preached at the St. Elmo Church November 12, 1913, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., by Elder W. A. FISH of Benton, Ill. Interment at the family cemetery. The husband and children thank all neighbors and friends who assisted during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. ____________________________________________________________ The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar (Don't Eat This!) http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/53c462ba4e56162ba5f2fst03duc