Norma Elaine Crider, age 80 of Mt. Vernon, went to be with her Lord at 10:06 p.m. Friday, October, 11 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Norma was born in Woodlawn, IL on July 13, 1933 the daughter of Roscoe and Thelma (Beaver) Troutt. She had one brother Gene Troutt. She married Robert Crider and he survives in Mt. Vernon. From this union they brought four children, into the Lord: Terry, Susan, Amanda and Rachel. Norma was a homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodlawn. She was a wonderful cook, teacher and spiritual leader of her home. She led her children to know her Lord and Savior. She was always a prayer warrior for her family, grandchildren and anyone she heard of that needed prayer. She lived a quiet life but prayed for family and friends and neighbors fervently without ceasing behind the scenes. She was an avid reader and loved her pet cats. She is survived by her children Terry Crider, Susan Crider and Amanda Crider all of Mt. Vernon and Rachel Austin and husband Bryan of Texico, IL; and also two grandchildren, Levi Austin, and Lily Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Gene Troutt. Funeral services for Norma Crider will be held at 11 Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Woodlawn with Rev. Merle Fullerton and her son-in-law Rev. Bryan Austin officiating. The Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time at the Church. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those wishing, memorials may be made to the Old Union Cemetery and will be accepted at the Funeral Home.

  SESSER -- Jo Ann "MeMe" Brown, 70, died at 11:55 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in Pinckneyville Community Hospital after an almost five-year battle with leukemia. She worked for Techna-Color in Pinckneyville. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Jo Ann was born July 15, 1943, in Du Quoin to Albert and Anna (Szczeblewski) Gerstenschlager. She married Kenneth Brown on May 15, 1965, and he preceded her in death Nov. 12, 2005. Survivors include children, Kenneth L. and Kelly Brown of Benton, Rhonda Lynn and Todd Hawkins of Mulkeytown and Gregg L. and Michelle Brown of Dix; grandchildren, Andrew Brown, Mallory Brown, Taylor Hawkins, Gage Hawkins, Gunner Hawkins, Dylan Brown and Kaitlyn Brown; and sisters, Judy Hoffman of Du Bois and Jean and Robert Zoeckler of Du Bois. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. Interment will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Oct. 13, 2013

MOUNT VERNON -- Norma Elaine Crider, 80, died at 10:06 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Woodlawn with the Rev. Merle Fullerton and her son-in-law, the Rev. Bryan Austin officiating. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Oct. 13, 2013

Una Pearl Periman, 69, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Herrin Hospital.She was born Feb. 15, 1944, in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Eugene and Peg (March) Hinderer.She married Ronald Kent Periman on June 20, 1964, in Donoho Prairie Christian Church, and he survives her in West Frankfort.Mrs. Periman graduated from Salem High School and attended Lincoln Christian College, and was a cook. She was a member of First Christian Church in West Frankfort.In addition to her husband, Ronald Kent Periman of West Frankfort, she is survived by two sons, Darren Periman and wife, Kristie of Walnut Hill, and Mike Periman and wife, Starla, of West Frankfort; five grandchildren, R.J. Periman, Ressa Periman, Alecia Cauthan, James Ledbetter and Dustin Ledbetter; three great-grandchildren, Karisten Bejmovicz, Kylan Miller and Kali Cauthan; and two sisters, Virginia Wilkins of Kell, and Kay Tate and husband, Wayne, of Salem.She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Peg Hinderer; and a sister, Carlene Zacheis.Services for Mrs. Periman will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Little Grove Cemetery, with Jason Ishmael officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church in West Frankfort.Memorials may be made to Southern Illinois Christian Service Camp, and will be accepted at the Osborn Funeral Home in Dix.

Shirley Jane (Hatchett) Strickland, 75, of Nashville, Illinois passed away at 6:16 P.M. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Shirley was born on Tuesday, August 16, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late John Wesley and Stella Mae (Arnold) Hatchett.  Surviving family members include her son: Todd Strickland of Nashville, Illinois; 2 sisters: Joyce Hall of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Betty Hatchett Keller and husband Chuck of Valier, Illinois; brother: Douglas Hatchett of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; 3 granddaughters: Brittney, Megan Jane and Jade; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, sister: Helen Bebe Hatchett, and three brothers: John Donald Hatchett, Jerry Hatchett and Allen Hatchett preceded her in death.    Shirley worked as a Certified Psychiatric Technician for the State Hospital in Norwalk, California. She was of the Christian faith and was an avid Elvis Presley fan.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. In honor of Shirley's wishes she will be cremated following services. Reverend Ray Conley will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5:00 to service time at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Cancer Society for Lung Cancer Research and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. 

Evelyn R. Martin, 100, of Dunedin, Fla. and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away Oct. 5, 2013, in Dunedin, Fla.She was born on July 7, 1913, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Charles and Nettie (Eller) Scott. She married Chester C. Martin, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1984.She moved to Dunedin, Fla., in 1969, from North Muskegon, Mich. She was a member of the Sunset Point Baptist Church in Florida for many years.She is survived by nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester C. Martin.Private burial was held Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Union Chapel Cemetery.Online obituary and condolences may be found at www.osbornfuneralhomeinc.com

Vern M. Showers, Sr., 61, of Belle Rive and formerly of Mt. Vernon and Opdyke, died 8:36 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at his home in Belle Rive. He was born Thursday, Jan. 24, 1952, in St. Louis, the son of Russell Qugethem and Geneva Showers. Vern was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a truck driver until retiring. He is survived by two sons, William Showers and wife Lori J. of McLeansboro and Vern Showers, Jr. and wife Lori A. of Mt. Vernon; three granddaughters, Anna, Samantha and Morgan; two grandsons, Gage and Braden; sister, Marie Hamilton of Belle Rive; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents who raised him, Ira and Laura Showers.Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Veterans Cemetery in Jefferson County with the Rev. Jacob Gray officiating. Members of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post 141 will conduct full military honors at the cemetery. Interment will be at Smith-Veterans Cemetery in Jefferson County. There will be no visitation. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Showers family and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

Ruby M. Clifton, 100, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:15 A.M. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Residential Living Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Ruby was born on Tuesday, February 11, 1913 in Dahlgren, Illinois the daughter of the late Mosie E. and Mable M. (Hook) Scrivner.  She married Herbert E. Wilkerson and he preceded her in death.  She married Howard J. Clifton on April 28, 1954 in Olney, Illinois and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2002. Surviving family members include her 2 daughters: Myrna Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Armentha Jones and husband Richard of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 4 grandchildren: Renee Maddison and husband Doug of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Brent Jones and wife Kellie of Sammamish, Washington, Tracy Maxedon and husband Glen of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Michael Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 4 great grandchildren: Angela Muir and husband Matt of Kansas City, Missouri, Andrew Manis of Nashville, Tennessee, Molly Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Ashley Sweetin and husband Matt of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 5 great great grandchildren: Allie, Jaxon and Megan Sweetin of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Max and June Muir of Kansas City, Missouri; stepson: Howard Gene Clifton and wife Celeste of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 step grandchildren: Scott Clifton and wife Pam of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Mary Jane Richard and husband James of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 5 step great grandchildren: Ashley Paige and husband Benjamin, Elisabeth Clifton, David Clifton, Tyler Weston and Nicole Richard; step daughter-in-law: Donna Clifton of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Clara Behrens of Sandwich, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, both husbands, one brother: Vernon Scrivner and one sister: Vivian Anderson preceded her in death.    Ruby was a homemaker and member of Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Marty Mills will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 12:30 P.M. until service time 1:30 P.M. on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Williams Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Logan Street Baptist Church Building Fund or to Hospice of the Good Samaritan and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

WEST FRANKFORT - Donald D. Richerson, 73, died at 6:31 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Grace Awakenings Church in Benton with Pastor Ken Petty officiating. He was born Sept. 21, 1940, in West Frankfort to Harold and Audria (Ginger) Richerson. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Richerson of West Frankfort; sons, Scott Richerson of Michigan, Steven Richerson of Mount Vernon and Andy Williams of West Frankfort; daughters, Susan (Larry) Poole of Mount Vernon and Stacy Snyder, Lisa (Scott) Padget and Diann Richerson, all of West Frankfort; sister, Elva Lynn Seward of Carol Stream; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brett Richerson; brother, Wayne Richerson; and grandson, Zak Richerson. Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on October 8, 2013

Raymond E. Jenkins, 85, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 10:53 A.M. on Friday, October 6, 2013 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Raymond was born on December 4, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Garfield A. and Mildred A. (Collins) Jenkins.  He married Dorothy Vogel on November 25, 1950 in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Surviving family members include his wife: Dorothy Jenkins of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Robert Jenkins and wife Jackie of Greeneville, Tennessee; 2 daughters: Diane Smith and husband Bill of Dix, Illinois and Kathy Shaw of Centralia, Illinois; 4 grandchildren: Sarah Morgan and husband Daniel of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Mary Kate Haddock and husband Jeff of Jackson, Mississippi, R. J. Shaw of St. Louis, Missouri and Anne Elizabeth Jenkins of Greeneville, Tennessee; 3 great grandchildren: J.W. Morgan and Tyson Morgan of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Veronika Rae Haddock of Jackson, Mississippi; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, one sister” Patricia Sarmento and a son-in-law: Rick Shaw preceded him in death.    Raymond served in the U.S. Navy for two years, was president of Precision National Railway Corporation, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Mt. Vernon Elks (B.P.O.E.) Lodge 819, Mt. Vernon Moose Lodge #755 (L.O.O.M.), Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 and the American Scrap Iron and Steel Association. He loved playing golf, card games and spending time on his boat at Kentucky Lake. In honor of his wishes, Mr. Jenkins will be cremated. MEMORIAL MASS: will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, October 11, 2013 at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The Very Reverend Father John Iffert will officiate. VISITATION: A gathering of friends and family will follow the Memorial Mass and conclude at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 11, 2013 at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home, church or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Marian S. Martin, 86, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 4:05 A.M. on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on Wednesday, January 19, 1927 in West Frankfort, Illinois to parents, Mathew and Anna (Dulumback) Sadnavitch.  She married Joseph Edward Martin in West Frankfort, Illinois on December 30, 1946.  He preceded her in death on March 23, 1997. Marian is survived by her Son:  Steve Martin and wife Alice of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Daughter:  Karen Buculo and husband Kenny of Broomfield, Colorado; four Grandchildren:  Beth Pense and husband Jason of Shiloh, Illinois, Andrea Adams and husband Seth of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Daniel Martin of Nashville, Tennessee, and Miranda Doss and husband Steve of Barnes Mill, Missouri; five Great Grandchildren:  Trevor Pense, Audrey Pense, Kyle Pense, Braxton Doss, and Kenley Adams (expected soon); two Sisters-in-Law:  Barbara Sadnavitch of Aurora Illinois and Virginia Grosco of Benton, Illinois.  Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, two sisters: Patricia and Betty, and two brothers: Joe and Fred preceded her in death.   Marion worked as a Secretary at Mount Vernon Neon Sign for 21 years. She was a member of Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon as well as the American Legion Auxiliary, American Veterans Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and the Ladies of the Moose.    Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in the Chapel at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois with Reverend Steve Doss officiating. INTERMENT: will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. In honor of Marian's wishes no public visitation will be held.

Kathy Klapman Kennedy, 48, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 4:12 P.M. on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on Sunday, July 11, 1965 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to parents, Joel Simon and Dora Ruth (Odum) Klapman.  She married Paul Kennedy on March 4, 1988 in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on October 13, 2003. Kathy is survived by her Daughter:  Natasha Kennedy of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Son:  River Kennedy of Mount Vernon, Illinois; two Grandchildren:  Sophia Pautler and Lilyen Kennedy of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Brother:  Stuart Klapman of Tucson, Arizona; Sister:  Bette Cohen of Chicago, Illinois; Father-in-Law:  Ishmeal Kennedy of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Brother-in-Law:  Eric Kennedy of Mount Vernon; two Nieces:  Deidre Hailey of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Kris Steward of New Mexico; Nephew:  Kerry Stewart of Mount Vernon, Illinois; three Great Nieces:  Amber Shehorn and husband Jasen of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Brandy Vinson of Mount Vernon, Illinois, and Candace Reid and husband Eric of Richview, Illinois; three Great-Great Nieces and Nephews:  Chad Eskew of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Raylene Keen of Mount Vernon, Illinois, and Rexton Reid of Richview, Illinois. Her parents, one son: Joel Tyler Kennedy, one brother: Robert Hailey, one sister: Barbara Stewart, and one nephew: Rex Vinson preceded her in death.   Kathy was employed as a Clerk at the Fairfield Inn in Mount Vernon and was a member of the Mount Vernon Elks Club #819. Private Memorial Service for Family and Friends: will be held at 6:30 P.M. Friday, October 12, 2013 at Mount Vernon Elks Club #819. In honor of Kathy's wishes no visitation will be held and she will be cremated. INURNMENT: will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois at a later date. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Marlin Eater, 93, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully at 4:30 P.M. on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  His kind and generous spirit will be missed.  He was born Tuesday, February 10, 1920 to James Jonas and Mary Jane (Pace) Eater.  He was the grandson of John W. and Mary Eliza (Piper) Eater and William H. and Cassie Anna (Harvey) Pace.  On May 17, 1943 he married Nelda Dredge in New York City, New York.  Their wedding pictures were featured in Life Magazine with a sequel on their 10th anniversary.  She preceded him in death on October 8, 2007.  Surviving family members include two Daughters:  Janice Cherry and husband John and Becky Irvin and husband Roger all of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Grandchildren:  Jadie Thomas and husband David of Brentwood, Tennessee, Ryan Irvin and his wife Nicole of Bartlett, Tennessee, and Todd Irvin of Pontoon Beach, Illinois; Step Grandchildren:  Matt Cherry and wife Kristen and Rhonda Vessell and husband Jerry all of Brentwood, Tennessee; Great-Grandchildren:  Torin and Parker Marlin Thomas, Savannah Vessell, Dalton and Kayce Irvin, and Sabrina Cherry all of Brentwood, Tennessee; Brother: Arthur Eater and wife Bonnadine of Willow Springs, North Carolina; Sister-in-Law:  Bernice Breeze and Brother-in-Law:  Bob Draege both of Mount Vernon; and several Nieces and Nephews.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Wife: Mary Jane Eater; Sister:  Mildred Eater; Brothers and Sisters-in-Law:  Keith and Gertie Eater, Olen and Edith Eater; Sister-in-Law Jean Draege; Brother-in-Law:  Verne Breeze; and Step Grandson:  Rodney Irvin.   Charles Marlin Eater graduated from Mount Vernon Township High School in 1939 and later in life took classes from Rend Lake College and Southern Illinois University. He served in the United States Army’s 4th Infantry Division during World War II from January 1942 to September 1945. He was a Staff Sergeant with Headquarters Unit, landing before dawn on D-Day in Normandy, France. He earned a Presidential Citation for helping secure Utah Beach. He was wounded thirty days later on the front lines of battle, awarded a Purple Heart, and sent to England for recovery. He then returned to serving in Germany in the Battle of the Bulge (also known as the Ardennes Offensive) with the 4th Infantry Division receiving a Bronze Star, two Oak Leaf Clusters for service beyond the call of duty, and a Combat Infantry Badge. He was also present in the liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp near Munich, Germany. At the end of World War II Marlin returned to Mount Vernon, bought a farm, worked nights in the oil fields and farmed during the day. He retired in 1982. He had a special talent in art and received many awards and recognitions for his work in oil painting. Several of his paintings were juried and displayed at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center and shipped across the United States. He was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, song leader, and teacher from 1955 until failing health. He and Nelda were awarded the Dedicated and Outstanding Service Award by New Hope Church.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend Alan Smith officiating. INTERMENT: will follow at Old Shiloh Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois where he had served on the cemetery board for many years. Members of the Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141 conducted a Flag Presentation at the cemetery. VISITATION: will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Old Shiloh Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Gertie COCHRANE born in Jefferson Co Il  December 1887 daughter of John Wilson and Mary WILIFORD COCHRAN   This family to Los Angeles, California area and have a family??   Did she marry and have a family???

Maxine Wolfe, 87, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 10:57 A.M. on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on Thursday, August 12, 1926 in Wayne County, Illinois to parents, Allen Levi and Frances Belle (Fleeharty) Morris.  She married George Washington Wolfe on November 19, 1967 in Flora, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on February 10, 1985. Maxine is survived by two sons:  Nash Harrison New and wife Betty of Naples, Florida and Neil Allen New and wife Carrie of Springfield, Illinois, daughter:  Bonnie Dismang and husband Rob of Mount Vernon, Illinois, two stepchildren:  Jerry Bruce and wife Betty of Kansas City, Missouri and Harlene Miller and husband Charles of Kansas City, Missouri, seven grandchildren:  Abbey Philpot and husband Joshua, Sarah Wilson and husband Aaron, Anna Dismang, Jacob Dismang, Whitney Dunkel, Jaclyn New, and Samantha New, five step grandchildren:  Lori Martin and husband Curtis, David Miller and wife Tani, Cindy Bargas and husband John, Cheryl Constance and husband Steve, and Cathy Lysinger and husband Jim, five great grandchildren, ten step great grandchildren, and sister-in-law: Della Morris of Fairfield, Illinois Her parents, husband, grandson: Jeremy New, and two brothers: Glen Morris and Delbert Morris preceded her in death.          Maxine worked as a sales clerk at a Mammoth Department Store and later as a Central Supply sterilizing and stocking medical equipment at St. Mary Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, the ocean, and horses. She was a member of Community of Christ Church – formerly known as Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – where she was well known for sending church bulletins away to members in college and overseas in the Armed Forces. Every year she helped cook and serve meals to kids at youth summer camps. She enjoyed weekly movie nights with her friends and will always be remembered for sending Hallmark cards to her loved ones for every occasion. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 7, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Elder Dale Warren officiating. INTERMENT: Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2013 at Lappin Cemetery in Wayne County, Illinois VISITATION: will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Brush Creek Campground and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Henry B. Arnold, 95, of Wayne City, died 7:09 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.He was born June 11, 1918, in Inland, Ky., the son of Henry and Elizabeth Wheeler Arnold. He married Doris Barnard Draper and she survives in Wayne City.He worked at car shops and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Ray Arnold and Festus, Mo. ; stepdaughter, Sandy Simpson of Mt. Vernon; and a few grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wayne City Baptist Church in Wayne City with the Rev. Troy Shook officiating. Burial will be at Thomason Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Wayne City Baptist Church in Wayne City.

Carol Cole Carol  Jean Cole, age 72 a resident of Mt Vernon Il passed away at 5:35 am. Thursday October 3, 2013 in White Oaks Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon Il Carol was a client supervisor with comprehensive services of Mt. Vernon IL. Carol Jean Cole is survived by her husbandLyndell R. Cole 1  son Michael Cole of  Mt Vernon Il 2 Daughters: Tammy Hodges of Mt Vernon IL. & Trudy (    Stacey ) Sauerhage of Royalton Il. Also surviving is her Brother Richard Reid of Dix Il. & 3 Sisters: Sharon ( Bobby ) Silliman of Mt Vernon IL. Linda ( Marvin ) Capps of Mt Vernon Il & Jeanette ( Frank ) Wangler Opdyke Il one Sister in Law Kitty Reid of Dix Il.  Carol is also survived by several grandchildren & several great grandchildren .     Funeral Services for Carol Jean Cole will be Saturday October 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm. at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren Il. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 am. till time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Flint – Belle Rive Cemetery in Belle Rive Il. Gholson Funeral Home is in charge of all the

A few more details now in his obit: Mt. Vernon Register-News October 1, 2013 Dan Thierry The Register-News Dan Thierry, 67, of Belle Rive, died 7:09 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. He was born Aug. 28, 1946, the son of Charles E. and Marion Jane (Pannier) Thierry. He married Karen Jo Underwood May 5, 1984; she survives in Belle Rive. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his father, Charles E. Thierry of Belle Rive; two daughters, Leslie Thierry and Jenny Thierry, both of Belle Rive; his brothers and sisters, Charles P. Thierry of Dahlgren, Christine Johnson of Ina, Joy (Richard) Hodge of Dahlgren, Elizabeth (Steve) Adamsof Bonnie, Clare (Danny) Anselment of Dahlgren and Karla (Bobby) Smith of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Robert Thierry. Dan was a retired farmer. He was a Christian by faith and a member of Hamilton County Farm Bureau. Graveside funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Dahlgren IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Whipple officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren. Memorials may be given to the Dahlgren IOOF Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home. On 10/2/2013 6:30 PM, [email protected] wrote: > Dan Thierry > 67-year-old Rt. 2 Belle Rive resident, Dan Thierry died at 7:09 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Il. He was a retired farmer. > Survivors include his wife Karen Thierry of Belle Rive; his father, Charles E. Thierry of Belle Rive; two daughters, Leslie and Jenny Thierry, both of Belle Rive; a brother, Charles P. Thierry of Dahlgren; five sisters, Christine Johnson of Ina, Joy Hodge of Dahlgren, Elizabeth Adams of Bonnie, Clare Anselment of Dahlgren and Karla Smith of Clinton. > Graveside services for Dan Thierry will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Dahlgren Oddfellow Cemetery with burial in the Oddfellows Cemetery. > Visitation will be from 5 – 8 Tuesday evening, Oct. 1 at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren. > Memorials may be made to the Dahlgren Oddfellows Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Ernest  "Ernie " Meador, age 91 of Walnut Hill passed away Monday September 30,  2013 at the St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Mr. Meador was a heavy equipment operator and had worked for many years for the White Construction Company until his retirement.  He was of the Pentecostal faith and an avid St. Louis Cardinal's fan.  He loved living in the country , taking care of his lawn and home.  Most of all he loved his wife; his children; and grandchildren. Funeral Services for Ernest "Ernie" Meador will be held Thursday October 3rd 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Osborn & Son Funeral Home with the Pastor Larry Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow at the Palestine Cemetery near  Kell.  Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from  5-8 P.M.at the L. R. Osborn & Son Funeral Home in Kell.  For those who wish memorials may be given to the Palestine Cemetery Fund. Besides his wife Leona, Ernie is survived by daughters: Karen Winkler and husband Steve of Dix; Sharon Woodward and husband Roy of Salem, and by one  son, Gary Oliver and wife Lynn  of Lenoire, North Carolina  He  is also survived by 5 grand children: Makayla Winkler of Dix; Lisa James and husband Gordon of Scottsdale, AZ.; Larry Woodward and wife Marjorie of Salem; Nancy Oliver of Bettendorf, Iowa; and Chrissy Roberts and husband Darrell of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Ernie is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and by three sisters: Opal Hawkins of Kell; Viola Donoho of Walnut Hill, and Mildred Dial of Iuka. He was also survived by one very special young neighbor: Desiree Smith of Walnut Hill. Ernie was preceded in death by  his first wife Lilly; by a sister Velma Richards and infant sister and by one grandchild. He was born in June 24, 1922 in Iuka the son of Alfred and Ethel (Michael) Meador.  He married Leona (Payne) April 26, 19980 in Ashley, Illinois and she survives in Walnut Hill.

Dan Thierry 67-year-old Rt. 2 Belle Rive resident, Dan Thierry died at 7:09 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Il. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Karen Thierry of Belle Rive; his father, Charles E. Thierry of Belle Rive; two daughters, Leslie and Jenny Thierry, both of Belle Rive; a brother, Charles P. Thierry of Dahlgren; five sisters, Christine Johnson of Ina, Joy Hodge of Dahlgren, Elizabeth Adams of Bonnie, Clare Anselment of Dahlgren and Karla Smith of Clinton. Graveside services for Dan Thierry will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Dahlgren Oddfellow Cemetery with burial in the Oddfellows Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 Tuesday evening, Oct. 1 at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren. Memorials may be made to the Dahlgren  Oddfellows Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren