Need information on Ray SNEED born 1906 a son of Rector and Ollie WINGO SNEED.  Who did he marry and  anything about his children.  Was he a school teacher, or was there another Ray SNEED that was a teacher at Ina.

Alma Beatrice Jourdan, age 88, of Keenes, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at 9:51 a.m. in Centralia.She was born the daughter of Willie and Rosa (Branson) Sharp on Dec. 22, 1924, in Keenes. She married Charlie Jourdan Feb. 18, 1942, in Salem, and he survives.Alma is survived by three sons, Charles Jourdan, Jr. and wife Sandra of Kell, Irvin LaVerne Jourdan and wife Kayla of Marion and Bobby Jourdan and wife Norma of Iuka and three daughters, Rosetta Runyon and husband Bill of Kell, Geneva Richards and husband Lowell of Iuka and Leta Lucille Milner and husband Larry of Johnsonville. She is also survived by one brother, Norman Sharp of Alton and by one sister, Glenna Boozer of Centralia. Alma is also survived by 15 loving grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.Mrs. Jourdan was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard Sharp, Lloyd Sharp, Cloyd Sharp and Jimmie Sharp; sisters, Opal Ellis, Rosa Mae Miller and Mildred Hickey; and by eight infant brothers and sisters.Alma was a member of the Union Pentecostal Church of Iuka and worked for over 20 years at the Lear-Ziegler stove foundry in Centralia. Alma was devoted to her family and loved each child and grandchild in her own special way. She loved to cook special meals that were her children’s favorites.Funeral services for Alma Beatrice Jourdan will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the L. R. Osborn & Son Funeral Home in Kell with the Rev. Craig Smith officiating.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.Burial will follow at the New Home Lowery Cemetery in rural Bluford.

Sgt. Matthew Dean Winkler, 33, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at the Siteman Center of Barnes Jewish Hospital. He courageously fought the battle of leukemia for five months.He was born the son of Noel Dean Winkler and Mary Ellen (Oldfield) Jones on Aug. 30, 1979, in Centralia. He married Amber Helm in Salem on March 2, 2001, and she survives in Salem.In addition to his wife, survivors include his son, Matthew Winkler; daughter, Chloe Winkler; mother, Mary Jones and husband Dale of Kinmundy; sister, Amanda Burge and husband Jerry of Mt. Vernon; brother, Todd Winkler and wife Chassidy of Mt. Vernon; grandmother, Joan Winkler of Sandoval; mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law, Connie and Steve Oswald of Iuka and Kenny and Penny Helm of Iuka; special aunts, Marcia Wilkins and husband Keebler of Salem and Lisa Baity and husband Jim of Salem; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Noel Winkler; grandfather, Barney Oldfield; grandmother, Helen Oldfield; grandfather, Don Winkler; uncle, Stephen Oldfield; aunt, Janet Morgan; cousin, Michael Jamison; and special military friend, CPL Peter Courcy.Matthew served in the United States Army from Aug. 4, 1998 to Aug. 31, 2010. He did tours of duty in Kosovo, Afghanistan and two tours of Iraq. He was a member of the Salem Moose Lodge and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. He enjoyed fishing, collecting baseball cards and was of the Baptist faith.Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Day Macz Funeral Home in Sandoval.Services will follow at 4 p.m. Saturday at Day Macz Funeral Home in Sandoval. The Rev. Rick Wilmoth will officiate the services with interment following at Deadmond Cemetery. Military rites will be given by the Centralia American Legion Post 446.Memorial contributions may be made to the family wishes.

James Vaughn, 62, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 1:45 A.M. on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He married Yvette Marie Orange on July 24, 1994 and she preceded him in death on February 11, 2013. Surviving family members include his 2 sons: Jeremy and Jason Vaughn and a sister: Margaret Beal.    James was born on September 7, 1950 in Caruthersville, Missouri the son of the late Harvey and Matilda (Vandyke) Vaughn.   Mr. Vaughn will be cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral services held.

Morris Wayne Metzger, 78, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Morris was born on Friday, December 28, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the Glenn and Thelma (Byford) Metzger.  Surviving family members include his sister: Lois Rodotz and husband Bill of Woodlawn, Illinois; 2 sisters-in-law: Sharon Metzger of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Mary Metzger Harris of Lebanon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents and two brothers: Donald and Norman Metzger preceded her in death.  Morris was disabled and involved with the workshops for the mentally disabled and he was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 25, 2013 in the chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Reverend Bud Storey will officiate. There will be no visitation held. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. 

Oleva Louise “Sally” Carter, 77, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois left this earth with her angels enroute to heaven at 7:20 A.M. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at White Oak Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Sally was born on Monday, February 17, 1936 in Wolf Lake, Illinois the daughter of the late Ernest Leonard and Nora Louise (Kelso) Palmer. Surviving family members include her 2 daughters: Debbie Lemay and husband Steve of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Danara Warrington and husband Frank of St. Charles, Missouri; son: Doug Carter and Donna Pierce of Bonnie, Illinois; 6 grandchildren: Chad Michael Carter and wife Jessica of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Ashley Kay Smith of Jacksonville, Florida, Bryan Carter of Benton, Illinois and Brittany Carter of Benton, Illinois, Amber Phillips and husband Josh and Ashley Velarde and husband Julian; great grandchildren: Caleb, Brooklyn, Bailey, Brodie, Madyson, Makenna and Liam; 2 brothers: Leonard Leon Palmer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Cletus Walter Palmer of Wolf Lake, Illinois; truly best friends: Cathy Wilson and Debbie Swarts several nieces and nephews also survive. Her father preceded her in death.    Sally was a custodian at Ramada Inn in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and was also a waitress at various restaurants in the Mt. Vernon area. In her work and thru retirement, Sally enjoyed sharing with her many friends and acquaintances life's experience.     VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Gravel Hill Cemetery near Bloomfield, Missouri. INTERMENT: Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Elsie Marie Tucker, 89, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 11:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Lavender Ridge Dignified Memory Care in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Elsie was born on Friday, June 6, 1924 in Bluford, Illinois the daughter of the late John Francis and Hattie Lena (Border) Callais.  She married Robert E. “Bob” Tucker on December 28, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and he preceded her in death on March 30, 1996. Surviving family members include his daughter: Martha Skorczewski and husband Charles of Nashville, Illinois; 2 sons: William Tucker and wife Vanessa of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and John Tucker of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 5 grandchildren: Bryan Skorczewski of Edwardsville, Illinois, Robert Skorczewski of Edwardsville, Illinois, Sarah Kiliman and husband Daymon of Decatur, Illinois and Michael Tucker and Allison Tucker both of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Louise Sampson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, three brothers: Muriel, Kenneth and Paul Callais, one sister: Betty Gilliam and a sister in infancy: Glenna Callais preceded her in death.    Elsie was a Registered Nurse for 46 years, was a volunteer for the Red Cross Blood Drives for several years, was an original co-founder of the Bargain Box resale store, was a very active member of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was a personal friend of Msgr. James P. Burke, was a member of Turner Roehm AMVETS Post 4 Auxiliary, was a member of the Don Lee Extension Center.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Tracy Thomas will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 3:00 P.M. to service time 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Burial of ashes will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois at a later date. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Albert W.A. Hampton, 68, of Bonnie, Illinois passed away at 2:08 P.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his home in Bonnie, Illinois.  Albert was born on Friday, May 18, 1945 in Nashville, Illinois the son of the late Eugene Marshall Hampton and Lydia M. (Pruehsner) Hampton.  He married Brenda L. Beckham on October 17, 1969 in Jefferson County, Illinois.  Surviving family members include his wife: Brenda L. Hampton of Bonnie, Illinois; 2 sons: Casey Hampton and husband Jeffry Stanton of Chicago, Illinois and Jonathan Hampton and wife Wendy of Bonnie, Illinois; 2 daughters: Tonya Blackwell and husband Skylynn of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Amanda Bigley and husband Ryan of Bonnie, Illinois; 2 grandsons: Colton Blackwell of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Kayin Hampton of Bonnie, Illinois; brother: Wesley Hampton of Nashville, Illinois; 3 sisters: Betty Turner of Nashville, Illinois, Dinah Barnhart of Nashville, Illinois and Dolly McFeron and husband Thomas of Nashville, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents and two brothers: John and David Hampton preceded him in death.    Albert served in the U.S. Army from June 5, 1962 to June 4, 1968 and later worked at Continental Tire Company in Mt. Vernon, Illinois until retiring. He was a member, an Elder and Sunday School Teacher at Elk Prairie Christian Church. He loved singing, playing guitar, hunting, fishing and gardening.   FUNERAL SERVICE: will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Randy Sells and Mr. Bill Degenhardt will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 9:00 A.M. until service time 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: South Hickory Hill Cemetery in McClellan Township, Jefferson County, Illinois. Members of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be given to South Hickory Hill Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

  WHO ARE THE PARENTS OF BELL DYCUS FAIRCHILD MENTIONED IN THE OBIT, ALSO WHO ARE THE PARENTS OF NORMA JONES ??   Lisa D. Earls, 55, of St. Louis, Missouri and formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her home in St. Louis, Missouri. Lisa was born on Wednesday, April 30, 1958 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Donald L. and Norma L. (Jones) Fairchild.  She was first married to Jan Zedalis.  She married Verner Earls on September 25, 1999 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include her mother: Norma Fairchild of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; husband: Verner Earls of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter: Lauren Zedalis of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Her father and one sister: Kathy Fairchild Kirkpatrick preceded her in death.   Lisa was an insurance broker and administrative assistant; she was raised in First United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Mt. Vernon Rotary Club; she loved her friends and family, enjoyed entertaining and cooking for them.   CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  Reverend Victor Long will officiate. VISITATION: In honor of her wishes, she was cremated and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  For those who wish, memorials may be given to Endangered Wolf Center in St. Louis, Missouri or to First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Lillian Louise Arendale Moore, 87, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, born January 22, 1926 in St. Louis, passed to her heavenly reward on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Countryside Manor, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  Louise was the daughter and only child of the late Dr. Alma Lillian Arendale Moore of Mt. Vernon, St. Louis, Montana and Ohio and the late Dr. Thomas Moore of Mt. Vernon.  She was the granddaughter of the late Louie Bodine Arendale and Dr. Daniel Henry Arendale, proprietors of the Palace Hotel. Louise was lovingly cared for in her last years by the nursed at Countryside Manor, and especially by Pamela Marquis Ford of Mt. Vernon, the great granddaughter of Louise’s Great Aunt Henrietta, as well as by Jennifer Ketay Brock of New York, one of the granddaughter’s of Louise’s aunt, the late Mary Lee Arendale Williams.  Louise is survived as well by another grand daughter and three grandsons of her late aunt, Jay Keith Williams of New York, Sebastian Williams of Mamaroneck and Albertine and Nicloas Williams of France.  Louise was a talented graphic artist, having studied portraiture, photography and drawing at various schools, including the Art Student League of New York, where she lived for a year. Her greatest joy was traveling to visit friends in California and Florida; she was very proud to have been able to take two tours to Europe. She became a realtor and managed numerous properties in Jefferson County, MO accumulated by her mother. She spent ten of the happiest years of her life in South County, Missouri where she enjoyed going to the movies, shopping at Borders and eating out. Although quite disabled by arthritis in her last years at Countryside Manor, Louise delighted in news of the outside world, in following Jeopardy and the news on television, and in continuing telephone relationships with friends in Missouri, Utah and California and family in New York City.    GRAVESIDE SERVICES will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. There will be no visitation held.

Lisa D. Earls, 55, of St. Louis, Missouri and formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her home in St. Louis, Missouri. Lisa was born on Wednesday, April 30, 1958 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Donald L. and Norma L. (Jones) Fairchild.  She was first married to Jan Zedalis.  She married Verner Earls on September 25, 1999 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include her mother: Norma Fairchild of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; husband: Verner Earls of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter: Lauren Zedalis of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Her father and one sister: Kathy Fairchild Kirkpatrick preceded her in death.   Lisa was an insurance broker and administrative assistant; she was raised in First United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Mt. Vernon Rotary Club; she loved her friends and family, enjoyed entertaining and cooking for them.   CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Victor Long will officiate. VISITATION: In honor of her wishes, she was cremated and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Endangered Wolf Center in St. Louis, Missouri or to First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Dorothy Ellen Mitchell, age 93, of Decatur, Illinois, formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, died Monday, August 19, 2013 at McKinley Court Care Centre in Decatur, Illinois.  She spent the last year as a resident of Evergreen Place in Decatur, Illinois where she made wonderful friends.  Dottie was born November 17, 1919 in Waltonville, Illinois the daughter of William L. and Bertha A. (Crum) Mannen.  She became a member of Grace Methodist Church as a young girl.  She attended McKinley College in Jacksonville, Illinois.  She married Ted W. Mitchell, Sr. April 7, 1941.  He preceded her in death June 17, 1982.  Dottie travelled the country with her husband for many years working in their advertising agency.  She then worked for the Department of Employment Security of Illinois for 17 years retiring at age 72.  Dottie was a former member of the Junior Women’s Club and Young Homemakers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  She was a member of Women of the Moose in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  She and Ted had many friends all over the country and she still kept in touch with many of them.  Dottie is survived by her only child, Ted W. Mitchell, Jr. and his wife Darby of Mt. Zion, Illinois; grandchildren, Christine Endsley and husband Ryan of Shiloh, Illinois; Christopher Mitchell of High Ridge, Missouri; Kendra Ward and husband Tim of Champaign, Illinois and Kira Kash and husband Matt of Belle Rive, Illinois and Cole Mitchell of Decatur, Illinois; and five great grandchildren.  Dottie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Everett Mannen, John Mannen and William Mannen, sisters, Edith Roberts and Gladys Purcell and special cousin Jeanne Anne Spurlock.   The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Evergreen Place and McKinley Court and Dr. D. Patel for their loving and compassionate care during the last year.  FUNERAL SERVICE: will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 in the chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. There will be no visitation held. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home, chapel or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Robert Lee Logue, 72, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:20 A.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Robert was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana the son of the late Norman and Hazel (Miller) Logue.  He married Lena Williams on July 8, 2001 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and she preceded him in death on September 5, 2010.  Surviving family members include his son: Scott Logue and wife Erion of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Dawn Reneau and husband Mark of Branson, Missouri; 3 grandsons: Samuel Logue, Robert Tate, Jr. and Tristan Tate; 2 granddaughters: Sarah Epperson Logue and Destiny Tate; 3 sisters: Niela Baronick of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Pamela Jovan and husband George of Miami, Florida and Diane Dangler of California; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, wife and one brother: Norman Logue preceded him in death.    Robert was a machinist at General Radiator in Mt. Vernon and later was a self-employed painter.      GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Pastor Dan Harriman will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Cort Edward Harrison, 32, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:42 A.M. on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at his home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Cort was born on Sunday, July 26, 1981 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of Larry and Jeanie (Hawkins) Harrison.  Surviving family members include his parents: Larry and Jeanie Harrison of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; grandmother: Gretta Harrison of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 sisters: Shana Poole and husband Shawn of Opdyke, Illinois and Kara Harrison of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 nephews: Kaleb and Eddie Poole and Evan Harrison.  His grandpa: Edward Dwight Harrison, grandparents: Clifford and Lois Hawkins and aunt: Judy Wagner preceded him in death.   Cort worked as the back-up cook for Cracker Barrel in Mt. Vernon where he was voted "Cook of the Year" by the Mt. Vernon Register News. He loved to drag racing and was an avid NFL Football fan. His parents, sisters, and nephews were the loves of his life.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Bud Storey will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Wolf Prairie Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Wolf Prairie Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

________________________________    What NEWBERRY is the parents  of Billy NEWBERRY mentioned in this obit???   Betsy Jane Eskew, 49, of Waltonville, Illinois passed away at 4:25 P.M. on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Betsy was born on Saturday, July 11, 1964 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Billy and Betty L. (Tate) Newbury.  She married Rick Eskew on October 17, 1992 in Waltonville, Illinois. Surviving family members include her husband: Rick Eskew of Waltonville, Illinois; daughter: Maegan Eskew of Waltonville, Illinois; 3 brothers: Bill G. Newbury and wife Judy of Opdyke, Illinois, Roger D. Newbury and wife Donna of Waltonville, Illinois and Ronnie L. Newbury and wife Terry of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Kathy R. Taylor and special friend: Mel Fuller of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, one sister: Patty Galigher and one brother: Robert Newbury preceded her in death.    Betsy worked as a teacher's aide at Mt. Vernon Township High School.  She enjoyed making crafts and her jewelry and clothing.  She was a member of Bonnie Baptist Church and loved life.  GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Reverend Corey Hall will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois.  For those who wish, memorials may be given to The Eskew Family and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. 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

Jonnie D. Beppler, 39, of Dexter, Missouri and formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 6:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his home in Dexter, Missouri.  Jonnie was born on August 24, 1973 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Jack and Janet (Buchanan) Beppler.  Surviving family members include his parents: Jack and Janet Beppler of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; grandfather: Herbert Buchanan and wife Barbara of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 sons: Skylar Beppler and Alex Beppler both of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Destaney Beppler of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 sisters: Tina Matthews and husband Gary of McLeansboro, Illinois and Cathie Helverson and husband Wade of Bonnie, Illinois; several nieces, nephews, cousins and 2 great nephews also survive. His maternal grandmother and paternal grandparents preceded him in death.    Jonnie worked with heavy equipment in the construction business. While he was in Mt. Vernon owned and operated Beppler Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 2791.   Prayer Service: will follow at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Jack Johnson will officiate. VISITATION: In honor of his wishes, he was cremated and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to The Beppler Family and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Betsy Jane Eskew, 49, of Waltonville, Illinois passed away at 4:25 P.M. on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Betsy was born on Saturday, July 11, 1964 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Billy and Betty L. (Tate) Newbury.  She married Rick Eskew on October 17, 1992 in Waltonville, Illinois. Surviving family members include her husband: Rick Eskew of Waltonville, Illinois; daughter: Maegan Eskew of Waltonville, Illinois; 3 brothers: Bill G. Newbury and wife Judy of Opdyke, Illinois, Roger D. Newbury and wife Donna of Waltonville, Illinois and Ronnie L. Newbury and wife Terry of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Kathy R. Taylor and special friend: Mel Fuller of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, one sister: Patty Galigher and one brother: Robert Newbury preceded her in death.    Betsy worked as a teacher's aide at Mt. Vernon Township High School. She enjoyed making crafts and her jewelry and clothing. She was a member of Bonnie Baptist Church and loved life.  GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Reverend Corey Hall will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to The Eskew Family and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Robert Ben Klevorn, 81, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:39 P.M. on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Robert was born on Sunday, October 11, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the late Bernard “Ben” and Vera (Wisniewski) Klevorn.  He married Annalee Veatch on October 2, 1954 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include her wife: Annalee Klevorn of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Cindy Sloan and husband John of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Robert Michael Klevorn of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 grandchildren: Daniel Lee Klevorn of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Matthew Paul Sloan of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and david Andrew Sloan and wife Sara of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; great grandson: Ayden Thomas Sloan of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Mary Ann Klevorn of San Antonio, Texas; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents and two sisters: Ada Liade Keller and Bernice Seely preceded him in death.    Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War serving from August 15, 1952 to August 13, 1954 with Company "C" 439th Engineering Battalion. Following his military service he was an assembly man at the Mt. Vernon Stove Foundry until retiring and later worked as janitor at St. Mary School in Mt. Vernon. He was also a member of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.    FUNERAL MASS: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The Very Reverend Father John Iffert. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Rosary Service will be held a t7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. INTERMENT: St. Mary Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Members of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be given to St. Mary School and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

MOUNT VERNON -- Candy Marie Aaronson, 44, formerly of Rock Island, died at 4:51 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in Good Samaritan Re-gional Health Center in Mount Vernon. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon with the Rev. Eric Williams officiating. In honor of her wishes, she will be cremated after the funeral service. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on August 18, 2013

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3268/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to obtain an obit for the following if one was published and I'm hoping someone will be able to help. Oscar Smith Died: 16 Dec 1936 Mt. Vernon His brother died in Union Co. but was buried in Jefferson Co. so I'm hoping one was published for him in Mt. Vernon newspaper. Fred Smith Died: 16 Jun 1932 Any help would be greatly appreciated! Patricia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.