This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mclinton5 Surnames: Conner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1604.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, my name is Jack Halliday. I have been looking for background on Clella Conner also, I was wondering if you could help me out with any leads or information you may have. Thanks, Jack Halliday 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.

He is buried at Hope Cemetery, east of Ina, Jefferson Co. Il. ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] I've misplaced my obit..........need help again This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mclinton5 Surnames: Conner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1604.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, my name is Jack Halliday. I have been looking for background on Clella Conner also, I was wondering if you could help me out with any leads or information you may have. Thanks,               Jack Halliday 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. 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

   Karen Gesell, 72, of Mt. Vernon, IL, died at 9:30 a. m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at her home.      Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, August 12, 2013 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mitzymoo Surnames: Huff Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1151.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: History of Marion and Clinton Counties, ILL (Brink. McDonough & Co., Philadelphia 1881, pg 73) shows "The first jury trial in Marion County was Barthena Huff versus John Eblen, on a charge of bastardy. Eblen was found guilty, and was sentenced to pay sixty dollars in ten annual payments of $6 each towards supporting the child." The entry for Barthena on FindaGrave http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=27655945 says this child was William Carroll Huff. I'm descended from Barthena through one of her children with husband James Perry Rogers and have just started poking into this family. She was born in Tennessee in 1806, so a son born in 1823 isn't unreasonable. She married Rogers in 1828. 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.

MOUNT VERNON -- Karen Gesell, 72, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at home Arrangements are incomplete at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on August 11, 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/3225.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Contact me at: [email protected] Will be glad to exchange info. How are you related? 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.

I'm so very sorry to hear of Percy's death. I received a call earlier today from Roy Wayne Gowler telling me of his passing. Percy was extremely interested in history of Jefferson county and proud of his ancestors and loved sharing his knowledge with anyone interested. Emery Pearl Atkinson > Joseph Elihu Atkinson > Miller Francis Atkinson > James Atkinson Hallie Winifred Moore > Ford Norton Moore > Alexander Moore > Thomas Franklin Moore Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 8/10/2013 6:09 PM, [email protected] wrote: > Edward Percy Atkinson, 88, of the Horse Creek community of rural Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:41 P.M. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton, Illinois. He was born on Saturday, July 4, 1925 in the Horse Creek community of rural Mount Vernon, Illinois to Emery Pearl Atkinson & Hallie Winifred (Moore) Atkinson. He married Pauline Kinison on December 31, 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2005. > Percy is survived by his son: Michael B. Atkinson and wife Sherry of Stuart, Florida, daughter: Pamela S. Chadbourne and husband Scott of Mount Vernon, Illinois, five grandchildren: Laura Michelle Schaefer and husband Andres of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Seth Woodland Atkinson of Phoenix, Arizona; Terra Kathleen; Tuttle; and Micah Atkinson of Charlotte, North Carolina and several nieces and nephews. > > Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Brother Don Atkinson and Reverend Bud Storey officiating. INTERMENT: will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Members of the Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. VISITATION: will be from 5 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois MORNING VISITATION: 9 to Service Time 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois For those who wish, memorials may be given to The Edward Percy Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund (for geriatric healthcare providers) and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount 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 >

Laverne M. Bitner Oliver, 85, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Mount Vernon passed away at 4:55 P.M. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.  She was born on Thursday, March 8, 1928 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Royce & Elsie (Heard) Kuykendall.  She married Arlen Bitner on August 12, 1944 in McLeansboro, Illinois and he preceded her in death in August 1995.  She married Kenneth Oliver on November 16, 2003 and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2012.      Laverne is survived by two sons: William Roy Bitner and wife Diana of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Arlen Lee Bitner and wife Patty of Fairfield, Illinois, four grandchildren:  Tammy Bitner of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Tracy Collings and husband Jeff of Mattoon, Illinois; Teri Russo and husband Joe of Woodlawn, Illinois; and Kimberly Conrad and husband Mike of Gilbert, Arizona, eight great grandchildren:  Cooper, Cayden, and Quincy Collings and Austin, Taylor, Jori, Madison and Remington Russo, two brothers:  Lonnie Kuykendall and wife Diana of Florissant, Missouri and William Kuykendall and wife Judy of Newberry, Florida, four stepchildren:  Kenneth Oliver and wife Cheryl of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Jeffrey Oliver and wife Stephanie of Vergennes, Illinois; Michael Oliver and wife Mary of Marietta, Georgia; and Lisa Capps and husband Neal of Opdyke, Illinois, several nieces, nephews, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren. Her parents, both husbands, a daughter: Arlene Bitner, one son: Bryan Wade Bitner and two sisters: Jean Wagner and Vel Oglesby preceded her in death.   Laverne was an obstetrics nurse’s assistant a member of Casey Avenue Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, a member of the Woman’s Missionary Union of the church and she enjoyed crocheting and quilting.   Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Brother Jerry Montgomery officiating. INTERMENT: will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois. VISITATION: will be from 5 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois For those who wish, memorials may be given to Casey Avenue Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Edward Percy Atkinson, 88, of the Horse Creek community of rural Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:41 P.M. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton, Illinois.  He was born on Saturday, July 4, 1925 in the Horse Creek community of rural Mount Vernon, Illinois to Emery Pearl Atkinson & Hallie Winifred (Moore) Atkinson.  He married Pauline Kinison on December 31, 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2005. Percy is survived by his son:  Michael B. Atkinson and wife Sherry of Stuart, Florida, daughter:  Pamela S. Chadbourne and husband Scott of Mount Vernon, Illinois, five grandchildren:  Laura Michelle Schaefer and husband Andres of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Seth Woodland Atkinson of Phoenix, Arizona; Terra Kathleen; Tuttle; and Micah Atkinson of Charlotte, North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.   Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Brother Don Atkinson and Reverend Bud Storey officiating. INTERMENT: will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Members of the Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. VISITATION: will be from 5 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois MORNING VISITATION: 9 to Service Time 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois For those who wish, memorials may be given to The Edward Percy Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund (for geriatric healthcare providers) and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

This is the obit. of Birdie Fay Martin Crosno. I did not find this obit in the archives. Her Husband, Harold's obit. is in the archives. Birdie is part of my Brown Family. This Birdie should not be confused with Birdie V. Hodge Crosno, the daughter of Wm. A. Hodge & Minnie A Fowler. Minnie's mother, Mary McLean/McLain is a sister to my Great Great Grandmother, Sarah Jennette McLean Loman. Bob The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, February 14, 2000 MAROA - Birdie Fay Crosno, 86, of Maroa, formerly of Clyde, N.C., died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 13, 2000) at Crestview Nursing Center, Clinton. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Texas Township Cemetery, Clinton, the Rev. J. Kent Hickerson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Memorials may be made to Texas Township Cemetery, Clinton. Mrs. Crosno was born on March 14, 1913, at Mount Vernon, a daughter of Harl and Bertha Rogers Martin. She married Harold Crosno on Dec. 5, 1931. He survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Patricia Brooke, Maroa; and Betty Tefft, Jupiter, Fla.; two brothers, Warren Martin, Clinton; Roy Martin, Washington; one sister, Beulah Hayes, Mount Vernon; and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include five grandchildren; Tawnya Fogerty of Tennessee; Steve Tefft of Ohio; and David Tefft, Penney Wally and Noelle Tefft, all of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Paul Martin, Peoria; Mirvin Martin, Sessor (sic.); and Coy Martin, Mount Vernon. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Terry Joe Taylor. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Sessor (sic.).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WillardHendricks Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3225.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seek to exchange information about Samuel Isiah Williams c1808-1865 who married Keziah Morriset. Will Hendricks [email protected] 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.

Janet Roberta Nowicki, 74, of Radom and formerly of Waltonville, passed away 1:58 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. Mrs. Nowicki was born June 13, 1939, in Woodlawn, Illinois a daughter of Andy and Mary Ellen (Bourland) Stevens. She married Marvin Nowicki December 15, 1958 in Mt. Vernon, IL; he survives in Radom. Janet graduated from Waltonville High School in the class of 1957. She traveled the USA and abroad with her Navy husband for the first 25 years of married life, spending many years on the East Coast of the United States and in Spain and Morocco. During the 1980s and early 1990s with her husband Marvin, she co-owned local grocery stores in Waltonville, Ina, and Woodlawn. Since 1991 to present day the partnership owns and operates the Market Place in Ashley. She will be remembered for her outgoing smile, laughter, friendliness, and ability to talk to people while never forgetting a name or face. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW Post in Waltonville. She loved going to the casinos to play slots with special friends Connie Dressler, Norma Richardson, Frannie Pyzska, Alica Pyzska, and Shirley Nadolski. She also enjoyed her card playing social group: Linda Norris, Karen Pennington, Kathy Williams and Anna Rightnowar. Mrs. Nowicki is survived by her husband, Marvin E. Nowicki of Radom; two sons, Jonathan Nowicki and wife Tammy of Peachtree City, Ga., and Derek Nowicki and wife Debbie of Peachtree City, Ga.,; sister, Jill Nordin and husband Mike of Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren, Kyle, Christopher, Ryan, Tyler, Ashton and Quin Nowicki, all of Peachtree City, Ga; brother-in-law, Eugene Nowicki and wife Kay of Cave-in-Rock; sister-in-law, Joan Brown and husband Fred of Pinckneyville; nephews, Kevin Hug, Kenny Hug, Craig Hug, all of Radom, Matthew Nordin of Cincinnati, OH, and Timmy Nowicki of Nevada, TX; nieces, Ali Nordin of Mt. Vernon, Tanya Nowicki-Sharp of Carbondale, Kim Hug of Radom, Gail Vroman of Washington, IL, Janice Welsch of Round Rock, TX, Amy Cabernaro of Lovine, TX, Katherine Janish of Algonquin, IL, and Cindy Chapman of Farmington, MI; and also several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Janet Nowicki will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville with Pastor Ron Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery in Radom with Father Dale Maxfield officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorials may be given to the Waltonville VFW, Waltonville AMVETS, Waltonville Ladies VFW Auxiliary or the Waltonville High School Alumni Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information, you may call Newell Funeral Home at 279-7272.

James “Buddy” Hopkins, 78, of Beverly Hills, Florida, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:45 P.M. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Seven Rivers Hospital in Beverly Hills, Florida.  He was born on Friday, February 22, 1935 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to William Jean and Nan Leila (Gray) Hopkins.  Buddy is survived by his brother:  Wiley Hopkins and wife Sue of Buda, Texas, two special nieces:  Dana Bourland and husband Jim of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Jean Crase and husband Shawn of Keller, Texas, two special nephews:  Tim Hopkins of Buda, Texas and Curt Hopkins and wife Linda of Buda, Texas, brother:  of Mount Vernon, Illinois, dear friend:  Don Lowery of Mount Vernon, Illinois, several children, great nieces, and great nephews also survive. His parents, one sister:  Mary (Hopkins) Albright, and several aunts and uncles preceded him in death.   Buddy served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a truck driver for Yellow Freight Co. for over thirty years. Buddy graduated from Mount Vernon Township High School, enjoyed hunting, and loved his family very much. He was a classic car enthusiast and participated in many car shows over the years, winning multiple awards along the way with his dear friend Don Lowery of Mount Vernon. Buddy was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Beverly Hills, Florida where a memorial service was previously held on July 18, 2013. Graveside Burial of Ashes will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Wolf Prairie Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois with Reverend Merle Fullerton officiating. Members of the American Legion Post #141 will conduct a Flag Presentation at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Children's Leukemia Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Otto Gilbert Wilson, 84, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 3:45 P.M. on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at his home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was born on Sunday, June 9, 1929 in Belle Rive, Illinois to Raymond and Vivian (Wilderman) Wilson.  He married Joan “Molly” Brittain on June 9, 1960 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Gilbert is survived by his wife:  Joan “Molly†Wilson of Mount Vernon, Illinois, four sons:  Norman Wilson and wife Jennifer of Providence, Kentucky; Raymond Wilson of Mount Vernon, Illinois; John Wilson and wife Mary of Mount Vernon, Illinois; and Michael Wilson and wife Lisa of Herrin, Illinois, two daughters:  Carol Ann Wilson and husband George of Berlin, Germany and Norma Fairchild and husband Mike of Charleston, South Carolina, twelve grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, brother:  Donald Wilson and wife Marian of Deltona, Florida, two sisters:  Lois Wilkerson of Belle Rive, Illinois and Lila Shelton and husband Jim of Dahlgren, Illinois, and several nieces and nephews.  His parents, one brother: Murrel Wilson, one sister:  Betty Gentle, and one great granddaughter:  Cassie Bevins preceded him in death.   Gilbert served our country in the United States Air Force as a Tech Sergeant until retirement. He then worked as a farmer with his brother and also for the L&N Railroad. Later he worked as a Prison Guard at Statesville Prison in Joliet, Illinois where he retired. He was a member of the American Legion Post #141 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1376.  Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois MINISTER: Reverend Danny Wilson VISITATION: will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 9, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois INTERMENT: Cubb Prairie Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. Members of the American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Hospice of the Good Samaritan or Cubb Prairie Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Larry Dale Beal, 64, of East Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Mount Vernon passed away at 9:30 A.M. on Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois.  He was born on Thursday, August 12, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Edward Alson & Myrtle Lucille (Galbraith) Beal.  He was married to Keiko for 38 years and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2011. Larry is survived by his brothers and sisters: Nona Wallace and husband Mike of East Peoria, Illinois; Mike Beal and wife Pam of Salem, Illinois; Gary Beal and wife Barb of Kell, Illinois; Don Beal and wife Rose of Florida; and Jean Ann Beal of Seattle, Washington. His parents, wife, and an infant sister: Patricia preceded him in death.   He served in the U.S. Air Force from Dec 5, 1967 to January 31, 1988. During his tour of duty in Japan, he met and married Keiko and when he retired after 20 years of service, they made their home in Japan. He returned to the U.S. in June of 2010 to seek medical treatment. Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend Jack Lucas officiating. INTERMENT: will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Members of Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. Mr. Beal has been cremated and there will be no Visitation. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the National Parkinsons Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.

MT. VERNON — Jerry B. Gott, 85, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at his home in Springfield. His joyous approach to life was an inspiration to many. He brought zest to overcoming obstacles. Jerry was born May 28, 1928, in Mt. Vernon, the son of William and Myrtle Bender Gott. He married Karen Churchman Hasara on March 8, 1985, in Springfield. Jerry graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1946 and attended Southern Illinois Unviersity at Carbondale. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a medical lab technician in post WWII occupied Japan. Jerry was five times elected Clerk of the Circuit Court and Recorder of Deeds in Jefferson County, serving from 1954-1969, and was one of the most popular elected officials from the area. He moved to Springfield in 1969 to beome assistant director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, where he served as the liaison between the Circuit Clerks and the Circuit Courts in Illinois, retiring in 1991. He was a panel member of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Jerry was a former member of the Mt. Vernon Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter, Ann Hasara Churchman. He is survived by his wife, Karen Hasara of Springfield; three children, Dita Coe of Riverside, Calif., Jeff Gott and wife Mary of Bartlett and Jim Gott and wife Mary of Spaulding; three stepchildren, Ted Hasara and wife Margo of Springfield, Tim Hasara and wife Amy of St. Louis and Mark Hasara of South Carolina; five grandchildren, Ryan and Daniel Coe of Phoenix, Ariz., Bryan Gott of Washington, DC, Kendra Gott of Spaulding and Andrew Gott of Bartlett; two stepgrandsons, Ben Hasara of St. Louis and Michael Geary and wife Holly of Elgin; one stepgranddaughter, Melissa Hutson and husband Gerade of South Elgin; and two stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Jane Blackard of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church, 700 South Sixth St., Springfield, with the Rev. Rick Irwin officiating. In accordance with Jerry's wishes his body will be donated to science following the ceremonies. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 South Sixth St., Springfield. Memorials may be made to Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South Sixth St., Springfield, Il., 62701. You may visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x125813037/Jerry-B-Gott#sthash.mCoO30Pr.dpuf

Vera Toombs 89-year-old Fairfield resident, Vera Toombs died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, August 5 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She had worked at the Fairfield Garment Factory for 30 years, then three years at  Wal-Mart. Survivors include daughters, Ruth Craig of Calhoun, IL, Charlotte and Sue Dye of Fairfield and Donna Wheeler of Mount Vernon, IL; sons, Larry Locke of Wayne City, Mike Locke and Darrell Toombs, both of Fairfield; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services for Vera Toombs will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 9 at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 Thursday evening, August 8 at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Does any one know the parents of John David REYNOLDS? Linda Sue WILLMORE is d/o Thomas Newton WILLMORE and Nina G DUDLEY. Kay In a message dated 8/5/2013 1:29:40 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Dave and Linda (Willmore) Reynolds of Irvington will be married 50 years on Aug. 25, 2013.Their children and grandchildren would like to invite you to greet them at Woodlawn Christian Church on Aug. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. Cards appreciated, but no gifts please.They are the parents of two children, David Reynolds and wife Linda K. from Centralia and April Allison and husband Brian from Byhalia, Miss. They have six grandchildren, Sara Hall and husband Steven and great-grandson Dorian from Norman, Okla., Leah Reynolds of Centralia and currently UAE, Shelby Allison from Olive Branch, Miss., Rebecca Reynolds from Centralia; Christine Allison from Byhalia, Miss., and Jonathan Reynolds from Centralia. Visit the Jefferson County web site at: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/

LARRY JOE RATLIFF Date of Death:  Saturday, August 3, 2013 Beloved husband of Sharon nee Casey Loving father of Larry C. (Jennifer), Lonnie G. (Vicki) and John J. (Robert) Dear grandpa of 7 and great grandpa of 7 Dear brother of Lester (Jean) Visitation Wednesday August 7, 2013 3PM- 9PM with a service at 8:00 PM Interment Private

Rick L. Spiller, 65, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 10:45 P.M. on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at his home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was born on Friday, May 21, 1948 in Royalton, Illinois to Marion & Pauline (Stidd) Spiller.  He married Mary Gentles on May 15, 1980 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Rick is survived by his wife:  Mary Spiller of Mount Vernon, Illinois, two sons: Jeff B. Spiller and fiancée Kathy Sears of Valier, Illinois and John Spiller and wife Mary Ann of Woodlawn, Illinois, two daughters: Julie Adcock and husband Chris of Clarksville, Tennessee and Jennifer Heroux and husband Luke of Knoxville, Tennessee, nine grandchildren: Eli, Nate, Ivy, and Phoenix Spiller, Caden Phillips, Cain Adcock, Isiah and Rosalen Heroux and Kresten Brown, three brothers: Marvin Spiller and wife Georgia of Texas; Bob Spiller and wife Phyllis of California; and Jim Spiller and wife Dena of Sesser, Illinois, sister-in-law:  Marcia Spiller of Mount Vernon, Illinois, and several nieces and nephews. His parents, one infant daughter: Beulinda Spiller, one infant son: Marion Spiller and one brother: Leb Spiller preceded him in death.   Rick was a correctional officer at Big Muddy River Correctional Center in Ina, Illinois, was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois and he loved his grandkids, the outdoors, hunting, working his bird dogs.     Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois INTERMENT: will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois EVENING VISITATION: 5 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home MORNING VISITATION: will be from 9:00 A.M. to Service Time 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois For those who wish, memorials may be given to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to St. Mary Catholic School and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.