Lonnie is also a Christian cousin. Lonnie's ancestor Lucy Ann Christian is a sister to my Great Great Great Gandfather Lemuel Christian. I don't have any of the Lewises listed in my Lewis database so I don't know if they are connected to my Lewis line. Bob -----Original Message----- From: Chapman Kim <[email protected]> To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, Jul 16, 2013 5:32 am Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] HILL, James Lon (OBIT) Lonnie was a HILL cousin: James Lon "Lonnie" HILL son of James Virgil HILL and Priscella Monelle "Moni" MILLER James Virgil, son of William Lonzo "Lon" HILL and Leda Mae LEWIS William Lonzo son of William Perry HILL (the Senior) and Nora A SULCER Leda Mae dau of William Silas LEWIS and Mary Etta "Ettie M" UPCHURCH William Perry (the Senior) son of Perry HILL and Cinthia HOUSE Ettie M dau of James Madison LEWIS and Lucy Annette (LNU) [both born in Brighton, England Perry son of Green Berry HILL and Lucy Ann CHRISTIAN -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:16:45 -0700 (PDT) From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [ILJEFFER] HILL, James Lon (OBIT) To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, "Jefferson Co. Il." <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 James Lon ?Lonnie? Hill, 66, of Ina, IL, died at 7:05 a. m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at his home. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p. m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton.? A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p. m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the funeral home with Brother Dale Burzynski officiating.? Military honors will be performed by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. and the Marion National Guard Honor Squad. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook. ------------------------------ 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

Lonnie was a HILL cousin: James Lon "Lonnie" HILL son of James Virgil HILL and Priscella Monelle "Moni" MILLER James Virgil, son of William Lonzo "Lon" HILL and Leda Mae LEWIS William Lonzo son of William Perry HILL (the Senior) and Nora A SULCER Leda Mae dau of William Silas LEWIS and Mary Etta "Ettie M" UPCHURCH William Perry (the Senior) son of Perry HILL and Cinthia HOUSE Ettie M dau of James Madison LEWIS and Lucy Annette (LNU) [both born in Brighton, England Perry son of Green Berry HILL and Lucy Ann CHRISTIAN -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:16:45 -0700 (PDT) From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [ILJEFFER] HILL, James Lon (OBIT) To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, "Jefferson Co. Il." <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 James Lon ?Lonnie? Hill, 66, of Ina, IL, died at 7:05 a. m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at his home. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p. m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton.? A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p. m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the funeral home with Brother Dale Burzynski officiating.? Military honors will be performed by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. and the Marion National Guard Honor Squad. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook. ------------------------------

Kim I found it interesting Green B. Hill's wife was listed as Louisanna in the 1850 census in Claiborne Co, TN. Do you think that was incorrect or did she just change the spelling of her name later to Lucy Ann? Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 7/16/2013 3:32 AM, Chapman Kim wrote: > Lonnie was a HILL cousin: > > James Lon "Lonnie" HILL son of James Virgil HILL and Priscella Monelle "Moni" MILLER > > James Virgil, son of William Lonzo "Lon" HILL and Leda Mae LEWIS > William Lonzo son of William Perry HILL (the Senior) and Nora A SULCER > Leda Mae dau of William Silas LEWIS and Mary Etta "Ettie M" UPCHURCH > William Perry (the Senior) son of Perry HILL and Cinthia HOUSE > Ettie M dau of James Madison LEWIS and Lucy Annette (LNU) [both born in Brighton, England > Perry son of Green Berry HILL and Lucy Ann CHRISTIAN > > -----Original Message----- > > Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:16:45 -0700 (PDT) > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [ILJEFFER] HILL, James Lon (OBIT) > To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, "Jefferson Co. Il." > <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > > James Lon ?Lonnie? Hill, 66, of Ina, IL, died at 7:05 a. m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at his home. > > > Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p. m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton.? A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p. m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the funeral home with Brother Dale Burzynski officiating.? Military honors will be performed by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. and the Marion National Guard Honor Squad. > > > Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook. > > > ------------------------------ > > > 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 >

Loren Lee Ellis, age 86, of Centralia, passed away at 11:33 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital ER.He was born on Nov. 28, 1926, in Orchardville, the son of Arthur and Della (Lowery) Ellis. Loren married Opal (Sharp) on Jan. 15, 1948, in Jefferson County, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 13, 2010.Mr. Ellis is survived by two daughters, Cathy Green and Paula Ross and husband Eddie, both of Centralia; two grandchildren, Chad Ross and wife Stacy of Breese and Ryan Ross and wife Becki of Shiloh; stepgrandchildren, Steve and Terry Green of Louisville, Ga., Carol Collins of Hephzibah, Ga. and Doug Green and Amy Green of Texico; great-grandchildren, Ella Ross, Alex Ross, Matty Ross and Jack Ross; four stepgreat-grandchildren; four stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildrenHe was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Norman Donoho.He had been a resident in Centralia since 1960. He was member of Calumet Street Christian Church. He enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball games. He enjoyed working and being outdoors. He was very devoted to reading his bible.Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia with John Willis officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Lowery Cemetery near Keenes. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 446 and V.F.W. Post 2055 at the funeral home.Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.For those who wish, memorials may be made to the St. Judes Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at the Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia, who is in charge of arrangements.Please visit www.irvinfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the family. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x1912996575/Loren-Ellis#sthash.D8p6gbK5.dpuf

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SandyBauer45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.41.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In case you're looking on a map, the spelling is actually Enfield and it's located east of McLeansboro in Hamilton County, IL. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SandyBauer45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.42.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There doesn't appear to be a gravestone for her at Williams Cemetery: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/cems/williamcem.htm 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.41.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Some information on this death record - IL Death Certificates - might be a clue to where the twin is buried. This child born in Wayne Co., IL and buried at Endfield, IL. Name Henry Leo Wilson Titles and Terms (Original) Event Date 06 Jan 1918 Event PlaceMt Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois Gender Male Marital Status Race Age 1 Birth Year (Estimated)1917 Birth Date 10 Mar 1916 Birth Place Wayne Co., Illinois Father's Name Lee Wilson Father's Titles and Terms Father's Birthplace Spencer Co., Indiana Mother's Name Della Williams Mother's Titles and Terms Mother's Birthplace Posey Co., Indiana Occupationnone at home Residence Place Address Spouse's Name Spouse's Titles and Terms (Original) Spouse's Birthplace Burial Date 07 Jan 1918 Burial Place Endfield County, Ill. Cemetery Informant's Name Additional Relatives Mary 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.42.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Forgot to post the dates given. Nellie Walling - 1904-1957 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.42.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jefferson County, IL Burials 1950-1959 by Fred Justice Not known how he compiled this information. Nellie Walling No parents or day date given Buried Williams Cemetery Mary 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CelticKyss Surnames: Wilson, Rich Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.42/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I have another one. A twin that was born June 21, 1950 died the same day. Parents were Maurine Wilson Rich and Herman Rich. We cannot locate any birth or death information particularly looking for where she is buried. Also looking for Nellie Walling, died about 1956 her parents are Lee Wilson and Della Williams Wilson. Funeral was at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. We don't know where she was buried or the correct month/year for sure. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CelticKyss Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.41.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Mary. We were trying to find out where the baby was buried. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.41.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mt. Vernon, IL City Births Jefferson County, IL Wilson, _____________ first and second twin b. January 5, 1919 625 Herbert Street f. Leo WILSON, 43, laborer, b. Spencer Co. IN m. Della WILLIAMS, 37, b. Posey County,IN Dr. A. W. MODERT Birth and Death Records were required in IL beginning 1916. I did not see death record in the Mt. Vernon City records. This would not include looking at the Jefferson Co. records. Mary 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CelticKyss Surnames: Wilson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.41/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I am looking for information regarding Lea Evalene Wilson. She was born to Lee Wilson and Della Williams Wilson on January 5, 1919 and died the same day. I don't know if that means she was still born. I do not find her in any of the death indexes. I am trying to locate where she was buried. She was a twin to my grandmother Lena Evadene Wilson. I believe birth certificates were not required then but I thought that death certificates were. thank you for all your help. Denise 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.

Gladys A. Lee, 91, of Evansville passed away on July 14, 2013 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. She was born in West Frankfort, Illinois to Ralph and Cecil Hicks. As Gladys Hicks, she married Earl G. Lee. He preceded her in death in 1992. Gladys had been a member of Tanner Street Church of God in Sikeston, Missouri for many years. She was a loving caregiver to all those around her. Survivors include her children, Linda (Bill) Greenfield of San Antonio, Texas; Nancy (Mike) Chandler of Evansville, Indiana; Richard (Cortney) Lee of Haslet, Texas; and Ralph Lee of Mt. Vernon, Indiana; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at Sunset Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 a.m. until service time. Private burial services will be held in West Frankfort, Illinois. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Pathways Unit at Good Samaritan and to Deaconess Hospice Care for the kindness, respect and dignity shown to Gladys. Contributions may be made, in memory of Gladys Lee, to Easter Seals. Published in Daily American News from July 15 to July 17, 2013

Ernie H. Kincaid, 96 years old, passed away July 9, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Cora Kincaid.  Ernie was married on December 9, 1939 to Thelma J. Harlow who preceded him in death in September of 1996. He is survived by his daughter, Linda J. Cockrum, and son-in-law, Dr. Richard H. Cockrum of Springfield, Missouri, two grandchildren, Mark (Darla) Burton of Montfort, Wisconsin and Scott Burton of Phoenix, Arizona, three great grandchildren, Kim Cockrum of Phoenix, Arizona, Kathy (Jim) Beni of Dallas Center, Iowa and Stephanie Potter of Woodward, Iowa.  Five step great grandchildren, Amber (James) Paul of Little Rock, Arkansas, Devin (Lindsey) Beni of Waukee, Iowa, Jackson, Oliver and Oscar Potter of Woodward, Iowa, He is also survived by his sister, Fern Davis of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Also surviving is his special friend, Lavina Hein of Spring Lake, New Jersey.  They shared years together in Florida and were constant companions. Ernie served as a machinist in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 during World War II.  He worked at Stanford Engineering in Salem, Illinois for many years prior to his retirement.  Ernie and Thelma lived in Mt. Vernon, Illinois until they retired in 1982.  They spent their retirement years in Fort Meyers, Florida.  Ernie lived in Ft. Meyers until January 2013 when he moved to Springfield, Missouri with his daughter and son-in-law. His faith in God was an integral part of his life and has always been evident to all those around him.  He was a deacon for many years at East Salem Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  They later joined the Second Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. In Florida he was a member of Cypress Lake Baptist Church.  Ernie sang in the choir at all three churches.  He daughter always said they were at church every time the doors were open - and also when they were not open - to mow and trim and do whatever maintenance was needed outside.    He loved his years in Florida. Folks in Jamaica Bay and those looking to purchase a home there wanted to live on Nevis Court because that was the "fun place" where the constant parties and get-togethers happened. After moving to Missouri he greatly missed his friends in Jamaica Bay and Florida. Ernie had the ability to fix anything. If there wasn't a part available to fix something he would just manufacture his own. He loved to help others and only expected a "Thank You" in return. He was the fix it person for his friends in Jamaica Bay. A few weeks before his passing, he was painting patio furniture and a barn and working on other numerous projects. He will be missed by his family and friends who are scattered all over the country.  VISITATION: will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 5 to 8:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Randy Hayes will officiate. INTERMENT: East Salem Cemetery in Jefferson County. 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 East Salem 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.

     James Lon “Lonnie” Hill, 66, of Ina, IL, died at 7:05 a. m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at his home.      Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p. m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton.  A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p. m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the funeral home with Brother Dale Burzynski officiating.  Military honors will be performed by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. and the Marion National Guard Honor Squad.      Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.

PINCKNEYVILLE -- William H. "Bill" Webber Jr., 87, passed away at 9:43 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Washington County Hospital in Nashville. Bill was born May 28, 1926, in Mount Vernon, a son to William H. and Bertha M. (Boyle) Webber Sr. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. On April 24, 1950, he married Mildred "Millie" Kabat in Scheller, and she survives. Bill worked as a specialty advertising salesman for Goldman Associates for more than 30 years. In his lifetime, Bill was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville, where he served on its parish council, the Lion's Club in Pinckneyville and Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce, where he was very instrumental in the early days of the Pinckneyville Mardi Gras. He had also served on Pinckneyville Library Board, Pinckneyville Community Hospital Board and St. Bruno Catholic School Board, and he volunteered for Meals on Wheels. He was an avid golfer and loved his Canada fishing trips. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Millie Webber of Pinckneyville; three daughters, Donna Markotay (Rick Reese), Connie (Dr. Tim) Mathis and Barbara (Deon) Johnston, all of Pinckneyville; seven grandchildren, Lexie (Russell) King, Travis (Katie) Markotay, Sarah (Daniel) Valter, Mason Mathis, Holly (Josh) Heisner and Hillary and Haley Johnston; and five great-grandchildren, Anna Markotay, Sadie King, Max King, Sebestyeñ Valter and McKinley Heisner. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Gladys Shields. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, in St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville with Father Augustine Ibezimako officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites by Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post 2504 in Pinckneyville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville. A prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Caring & Sharing Thrift Shop in Pinckneyville. For more information or to sign an online guest register, visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on July 15, 2013

MURPHYSBORO -- Robert "Bob" Sylvester Rolando, 70, passed away at 5:07 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Memorial Hospital of Car-bondale. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, in Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with the Rev. Gary Darnell officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Robert was born Jan. 27, 1943, in Du Quoin to Sylvester and Virginia (Edison) Rolando. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. Mr. Rolando was owner and operator of Rolando Electric in Murphysboro for 34 years and a member of Illinois Electric Contractors Association. Bob was a man of many trades. He loved to go fishing, and he loved his four dogs, Boots, Buddy, Oscar and Lucy, who were his best friends. Survivors include his wife, Rose Evelyn Pleasant Rolando of Murphysboro; two daughters, Barbara "Bobbie" Green of Mount Vernon and Rhonda Pierce of Pinckneyville; eight grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Johnnie Morris of Grenada, Miss., and Rebecca and Dennis Hottes of Du Quoin; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Linda Rolando of Pharr, Texas, and Gene and Diane Rolando of Du Quoin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson. Pettett Funeral Home in Murphysboro is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on July 15, 2013

Donna Corene Peacock, 75, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 6:20 A.M. on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Green Tree Assisted Living in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on Monday, June 13, 1938 in Evansville, Indiana to Geoffrey “Bud” and Roberta Marie (Harvey) Cremeens.  She married William Henry “Bill” Peacock on May 27, 1955 in Orient, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on July 31, 2012. Donna is survived by her daughter:  Cathy Hartman of Saint Charles, Missouri, son:  Keith Peacock and wife Stephanie of Vincennes, Indiana, ten grandchildren:  Craig Hartman and wife Laura of O’Fallon, Missouri; Chad Hartman and wife Jill of Wentzville, Missouri; Dave Guyton of O’Fallon, Missouri; Kirsten Parr and husband Jason of Rhineland, Missouri; Cristen Woolston and husband Colin of Madison, Wisconsin; Cody Hartman of Saint Peters, Missouri; Travis Peacock and wife Dawn of Brownsburg, Indiana; Jacob Peacock and wife Jessica of Vincennes, Indiana; Nathan Peacock of Royal Center, Indiana; and Abigail Peacock of Vincennes, Indiana, fifteen great grandchildren, two brothers:  Dwight Cremeens and wife Connie of West Frankfort, Illinois and Ron Cremeens and wife Linda of West Frankfort, Illinois, brother-in-law:  Gary Peacock and wife Linda of Trout Valley, Illinois and several nieces. Her parents, husband, one infant daughter:  Loralee, and one brother:  Ross Cremeens preceded her in death.   Donna worked in accounting at several different firms; most recently at Costa Law Firm. At ten years of age she accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior at a Salvation Army Bible School in West Frankfort, Illinois. She was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois where she was very active. She was also involved in the Mount Vernon BPW, the Parkinson’s Action Network, Senior Circle, WOM, and organized the Parkinson Support Group in Mount Vernon. She loved photography. TIME/DATE/PLACE OF SERVICE: Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend Gary Devenport and Pastor Ron Cremeens officiating. INTERMENT: will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois VISITATION: will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Park 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.

William Bruce Dill, 57, of Bluford, Illinois passed away at 4:31 P.M. on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his home in Bluford, Illinois.  He was born on Tuesday, October 4, 1955 in Carmi, Illinois to William Leroy and Estalee (Williams) Dill.  He married Barbara Russell on June 18, 1980 in Carmi, Illinois. William is survived by his wife:  Barbara Dill of Bluford, Illinois, two daughters:  Barbie Smith and husband Michael L. Smith, Jr. of Bluford, Illinois and Angie Reynolds and husband Shaun of Mill Shoals, Illinois, one son:  Timothy Ray Millenbine and wife Misty of McLeansboro, Illinois, eleven grandchildren:  Travis Smith and significant other Amber Philips of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Kelsey Smith of Bluford, Illinois; Jesse Smith of Bluford, Illinois; Lina Reynolds and significant other Matt Cline of Mill Shoals, Illinois; Harley Reynolds of Mill Shoals, Illinois; Barbara Millenbine of McLeansboro, Illinois; Matthew Millenbine of McLeansboro, Illinois; Michael Parker of McLeansboro, Illinois; Laythan Green of McLeansboro, Illinois; Kayliegh Green of McLeansboro, Illinois; and Kaysea Wells of McLeansboro, Illinois, six great grandchildren:  Colten and Jace Smith; McKinley Johnson; Melody Shackleford; Trinity Cline; and Jayla Flynn, one brother:  Kenneth Dill and wife Connie of Carmi, Illinois, several nieces and nephews and his loyal English Bulldog companion:  Meathead. His parents, one brother:  Roger Dill, one grandson:  Mark Edward Millenbine, and loyal dog: Tinkerbell preceded him in death.   William served our country in the United States Navy. He worked as an electrician for National Railway. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was of the Pentecostal Faith.     In honor of William's wishes following visitation he will be cremated. VISITATION: will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Attendees are encouraged to wear camouflage in honor of William. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Dill Family (please make checks payable to Barbara Dill) and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864.