MT. VERNON - Hazel E. Jones, formerly of Bluford, passed away April 21, 2011, at Bethesda Dilworth in St. Louis, Mo. She was born July 3, 1909, in Meridian Township, Clinton County, to Henry and Alice (Charlton) Lippert. She married Charles Lincoln Jones on April 28, 1929. Mrs. Jones is survived by a niece, Bertie Rader and husband Bill of St. Louis, Mo.; a great-niece, Carla Juelfs and husband John, also of St. Louis, Mo.; and a special friend, Sandra L. Richardson of Bluford. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister, Lydia (Lippert) Hake. Hazel was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bluford and served as church clerk for 35 years from 1959 to 1994. She was the treasurer for the village of Bluford from October 1974 through March 6, 1978, and again from Dec. 4, 1978, through May 1998. After retiring, she moved to St. Louis, Mo., to be near her niece and great-niece. She will be missed by family and friends. Private services were held at Kutis Affton Chapel with burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. Contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8746 North Sappington Rd., St. Louis, MO 63116.

Ashton Reegan Long was stillborn on May 4, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, the baby of Jami Sue Poole and Galen Lee Long. Ashton Long is survived by parents; one sister, Makenzie Long of Bonnie; maternal grandparents, Tim and Carole Poole of Opdyke; paternal grandmother, Glenda Kurtsinger and husband Sonny of Kinmundy; paternal grandfather, Perry Long of Iuka; maternal great-grandfather, Stanley Poole and wife Barb of Mt. Vernon; maternal great-grandmother, Doris Poole of Mt. Vernon; paternal great-grandmother, Helen Long of Salem; maternal great-grandfather, Charles Church of Mt. Vernon; and also a maternal great-great-grandfather, Irvin Poole of Opdyke. Private family interment services will be held at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Newelll Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, where you may call 246-0100 or visit newellfuneralhome.com for further information.

Jack Smith, 100, of Ouincy, Illinois and formerly of Bluford, Illinois passed away at 2:31 A.M. on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. Mr. Smith was born on Saturday, October 1, 1910 in East St. Louis, Illinois the son of the late Allen R. and Sovilla (Burkhalter) Smith. He married Ruby C. Clemins Scrivner in Bluford, Illinois on November 7, 1947 and she preceded him in death on November 23, 2008. Surviving family members include his 2 sons: Allen Smith and wife Toni of Bluford, Illinois and Artie Paul Smith and wife Cheryl of Bluford, Illinois; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren also survive. His parents, wife, three brothers: Wesley, Bill and Charles Smith, one sister: Dorothy, one grandson: Cameron and two daughters-in-law: Ruth and Martha preceded him in death. Jack was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired farmer, electrician and plumber. He was a member of East Hickory Hill Baptist Church, taught Sunday School and was church treasurer for 40 years. VISITATION: will be held from 9:30 A.M. to service time at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Gale Breeze will officiate. INTERMENT: Black Oak Ridge Cemetery in 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 made to Black Oak Ridge 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.

ABOUT OUR BELOVED Mary Joann Coffey, 73, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 8:34 A.M. on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at her home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Coffey was born on Thursday, April 7, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Henry V. and M. Opal (Chelf) Laswell. She married Ronald Coffey on March 11, 1956 in Hornando, Mississippi. Surviving family members include her husband: Ronnie Coffey of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 daughters: Rhonda Riley and husband Terry of Belle Rive, Illinois and Riki Cain and husband Mark of Belle Rive, Illinois; son: Ronald "Tom" Coffey and wife Brandy of Damiansville, Illinois; 6 grandchildren: Joann Jenean Riley Hefner and husband Jeff of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Amey Heck of Belle Rive, Illinois, Stephanie Cain of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Ethan, Skylar and Collin Coffey of Damiansville, Illinois; great grandchildren: Raistlyn and Riley Scott of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Dyllan, Elesa and Jonathan Hefner of Woodlawn, Illinois; sister: Joyce Smart and husband Ed of Boyd, Illinois; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Her parents, one brother: Henry V. Laswell, Jr., one sister: H. Sue Bennett, one granddaughter: Mary Sue and one grandson: John Cain preceded her in death. Joann retired from her position as Domestics Department Manager at the Mt. Vernon Wal-Mart in 1998. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to many. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and dearly loved her miniature Yorkie, "Kayote" and she was of the Baptist faith. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Proverbs 31:28 VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Brother Robert Abbott will officiate. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 7, 2011 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 American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864

MURPHYSBORO -- Crettie A. Ellis Franklin Batson, 88, of Pomona, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:27 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She passed away at home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was of Pentecostal faith and was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle in Jonesboro. Funeral services for Mrs. Batson will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Pettett Funeral Home in Murphysboro with the Rev. Geoff Bond officiating and burial at Dutch Ridge Cemetery in Pomona. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and until 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Blue West Team of Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. For more information, visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com. She was born Crettie Aldean Fuller in Mount Vernon to Harold Gay and Eva Ivern (Choate) Fuller on Dec. 8, 1922. Crettie married Howard Orvil Ellis on Dec. 26, 1939, in Old Jackson, Mo., and he went to be with the Lord on Nov. 13, 1986. From this union, they were blessed with nine children. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Delmond and Pam Ellis of Murphysboro and David and Pam Ellis of Pittsburg; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lois (Janiece) and Donald Penrod of Pomona, Kathy and Randy Wheaton of Jonesboro and Karen and Jack Hicks of Pomona; three daughters-in-law, Ruth Ellis of California, Mo., Goldie Ellis of Pomona and Norma Ellis of Murphysboro; 28 grandchildren; and 101 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, all whom she loved very much. She also leaves behind a wonderful sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Eldin Rea of Granite City; and two loved sisters-in-law, Ruth Fuller and Roberta Fuller, both of Granite City; as well as seven stepchildren and many nieces and nephews. Crettie was a homemaker, and a wonderful cook. She loved to sew, especially for her family. She had no limits to what she could make. Most of all she loved church and attended regularly until her health prevented it, but always kept a song and praise in her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents; her three husbands, Howard Orvil Ellis, Clarence "Bob" Franklin and Lee Batson; an infant daughter, Leone; three sons, Deon, Leon and Eldon; several grandchildren; and two brothers, James and Wayne Fuller. The family greatly appreciated Blue West Team of Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., for their compassion and care for Crettie. She was loved deeply and will be missed greatly. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on May 5, 2011

MT. VERNON - Ezra Ray Guthrie, infant, of McLeansboro, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in M. Vernon. Private funeral services for family and personal friends will be held at 10 a.m. today at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with Sister Ruby McDowell officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in McLeansboro. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements

Dennis Frees, 57, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 8:12 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at his residence in Mt. Vernon. Funeral service dates and times are pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.

David Wayne Keen Jr. was stillborn 2:13 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was the son of David Wayne Keen and Jessica Lynn Johnson of Mt. Vernon. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn with Pastor David Shores officiating. David is survived by his parents; a brother, Jace Morris of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Raylene Keen of Bluford; paternal grandparents, David Keen and wife Roberta of Mt. Vernon; maternal grandparents, Cuma and Randy Johnson of Mt. Vernon; paternal great-grandfather, Robert Riddle of Mt. Vernon; paternal great-grandmother, Linda Keen of Mt. Vernon; maternal great-grandmother, Cuma Foster of Mt. Vernon; maternal great-grandparents, Jerry and Betty Johnson of Mt. Vernon; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, where you may call 246-0100 or visit at newellfuneralhome.com for further information.

MT. VERNON - John D. Lemmon, 82, died at 7:30 a.m. April 29, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 18, 1928, in Scheller, to Gale and Mattie (Campbell) Lemmon. He married Dorothy (Wilson) Lemmon on June 18, 1952. They had three children, Jackie Hayes of Belle Rive, Gary Peyton of Aurora, Colo., and Donna Jean (deceased). He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, James Lemmon, Charles Lemmon and Glen Lemmon. He was a retired Seg. Major from the military and also retired after 15 years from the postal service. He was a member of Wayne City Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held today at 10:30 a.m. at Archie L. Sanders Memorial Chapel with Brother Ron Trotter officiating. Burial will be in Thomason Cemetery with military rites. Richardson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Melba Inez Martin Knolhoff, 95, of Centralia, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Centralia Manor. She was born Tuesday, June 18, 1915, in Springerton, a daughter of Charles A. and Delphia (Miller) Balsover. She married William W. Martin in Belleville on Oct. 5, 1933, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1956. She later married Ronald Sisk in Mt. Vernon on Jan. 12, 1961, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1982. She later married Lawrence H. Knolhoff in Mt. Vernon on April 13, 1985, and he survives. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Rob Dyer officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Knolhoff is survived by her husband; a son, William W. "Bill" Martin of Mt. Vernon; two stepsons, Ron Sisk of Deland, Fla. and Kenneth Knolhoff and wife Ellen of Centralia; five stepdaughters, Donna Stephens of Rock Hill, Mo., Norma Cole of Jacksonville, Fla., Alice Russum and husband John of Kimberling City, Mo., Gail Strong of San Marcos, Calif. and Donna Nunemacker of Lakeside, Calif.; and five grandchildren, Karen Backstrom and husband Mark, Tonya Zinke, Lisa Hicks, Jessie Martin and Rick Martin. Five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, several step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first and second husbands; a son, Jerry D. Martin; a daughter, Patricia Ann Pennington; two sisters, Susie O'Dell and Norva Montgomery; and a brother, Charles Balsover. Melba owned and operated a beauty shop. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 233 of Mt. Vernon, was the eldest living church member of First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon and was member of the Naomi Circle of the church. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospitals for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences

April 28, 2011 Toddler Drowns in Local Pond By TESA CULLItesa.culli@register-news.com MT. VERNON — Numerous local agencies were called to find a missing 2-year-old this afternoon, who was later found in a pond near his home and died as a result of drowning. According to Jefferson Fire Protection District Chief Mike Huntman, the child had been missing about 45 minutes when he was found by his mother in the pond. Emergency responders at the scene worked to resuscitate Wesley P. Houser, who was transported to St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:05 p.m. The report came in to county 911 dispatch at 1:55 p.m. that a child was missing from the yard of a home in the 18000 block of East Saddle Club Road, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Roger Mulch. JFPD put out a call for all available volunteers to help with the search, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was on scene and Littons Ambulance not only responded, but also put out a call for volunteers to aid in the search. The Illinois State Police responded to the call and about 17 troopers were en route as well as the Salem South Baptist Search and Rescue team to help with the search already underway by family and friends when the child was found in the pond, located near the residence. The Mt. Vernon Police Department K-9 unit was on the way when the boy was found, and MVPD blocked intersections through the city to allow the ambulance to arrive at the hospital safely as paramedics worked to revive him. Wesley Houser is the son of 31-year-old Michelle Donley and 37-year-old Brian Houser. “This was a tragic accident,” Mulch said. “The Sheriff’s Office wishes to express sincere sympathy to the family of Wesley. We also want to express our sincere gratitude for all the responding agencies for their rescue and life saving efforts On 4/30/2011 5:33 AM, BLS wrote: > > MT. VERNON - Wesley Patton Houser, two years, nine months and 16 days, of Belle Rive, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. > > He was born Saturday, July 12, 2008, in Mt. Vernon, to Bryan Houser and Michelle Donley. > > A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with Pastor Wayland Middendorf officiating. Interment will follow at a private graveside service at Reid Cemetery in Shawneetown at a later date. > > Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. > > Wesley is survived by his mother, Michelle Donley and special friend David King of Belle Rive; his father, Bryan Houser of Mt. Vernon; his maternal grandfather, Anthony Donley and special friend Contess Rich of Mt. Vernon; his maternal grandmother, Patricia Marona and husband Keith of Missouri; paternal grandparents, Derrell and Debbie Houser Roeder of Mt. Vernon; maternal great-grandfather, Gordan Pryor of Ewing; paternal great-grandmother, Barbara Martin of Sandoval; brother, Joseph Houser of Belle Rive; sister, Madison Houser of Belle Rive; half-brother, Trevor Bryan Houser, Quartermaster, USN, of Mt. Vernon; two uncles, Timothy Donley and special friend Leslie Peacock of Texico and Eric Houser of Mt. Vernon; two aunts, Chandra Lancia and husband John of St. Louis, Mo., and Tami Donley of Ewing; and several cousins also survive. > > His great-grandmother, Rebecca Pryor; and great-grandfather, Nick Borowiak; preceded him in death. > > For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Ronald McDonald House and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

MT. VERNON - Beverly Patterson, 46, of Texico, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born Wednesday, April 28, 1965, in Havana, to Walter William Cowden Sr., and Rona (Jones) Cowden. She married Charles Patterson. Beverly was a service station cashier, a factory worker and was a member of the Mt. Vernon Eagles Aerie Lodge #2791. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Patterson will be cremated following the visitation and there will be no funeral service. She is survived by her mother, Rona Lowry and husband Robert of Texico; two sons, Daniel Turner of Virginia and Charles Patterson, Jr., of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Nicky Reid of Virginia and Tish Turner and Robert Peelman of Aurora, Ind.; four brothers, Archie Jones and special friend Stephanie Leffler of Brunswick, Ga., Walter W. Cowden, Jr., and special friend Amy Jenks of Brunswick, Ga., David Cowden and wife Dolly of Virginia and Michael Cowden of Texico; three sisters, Mary Bartlett and husband Darrell of Florida, Karen Hardig and husband Larry of Texico and Robin Shelton and husband Kevin of Opdyke; four grandchildren, Kylie Sweet, Sky, David and Haley; a close friend, Diana Boggs of Aurora, Ind.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Her father preceded her in death. 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, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences

MT. VERNON - Wesley Patton Houser, two years, nine months and 16 days, of Belle Rive, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born Saturday, July 12, 2008, in Mt. Vernon, to Bryan Houser and Michelle Donley. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with Pastor Wayland Middendorf officiating. Interment will follow at a private graveside service at Reid Cemetery in Shawneetown at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Wesley is survived by his mother, Michelle Donley and special friend David King of Belle Rive; his father, Bryan Houser of Mt. Vernon; his maternal grandfather, Anthony Donley and special friend Contess Rich of Mt. Vernon; his maternal grandmother, Patricia Marona and husband Keith of Missouri; paternal grandparents, Derrell and Debbie Houser Roeder of Mt. Vernon; maternal great-grandfather, Gordan Pryor of Ewing; paternal great-grandmother, Barbara Martin of Sandoval; brother, Joseph Houser of Belle Rive; sister, Madison Houser of Belle Rive; half-brother, Trevor Bryan Houser, Quartermaster, USN, of Mt. Vernon; two uncles, Timothy Donley and special friend Leslie Peacock of Texico and Eric Houser of Mt. Vernon; two aunts, Chandra Lancia and husband John of St. Louis, Mo., and Tami Donley of Ewing; and several cousins also survive. His great-grandmother, Rebecca Pryor; and great-grandfather, Nick Borowiak; preceded him in death. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Ronald McDonald House and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Ta'layah Loan Monique Foster was born at 9:09 a.m. April 19, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. Ta'layah is the daughter of Shantell Lataye Williams of Mt. Vernon. Maternal grandmother is Theresa Williams of Chicago.

Xander Gage Smith was born at 7:39 a.m. April 18, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Xander is the son of Ashleigh Nicole Lisenby and James David Smith of Belle Rive. He is welcomed home by his siblings, Kaden Lisenby and Brianna, Zachary and Courtney Smith. Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Sally Lisenby of Mt. Vernon and Michele Dyer of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Harold and Donna Smith of Benton

Archer Wade Williams was born at 2:53 p.m. April 16, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Archer is the son of Britney Terane Rollinson and Dakota Wade Williams of Belle Rive. Maternal grandparents are Angela and Daniel Scrivner of Belle Rive and Steve Rollinson of Centralia. Paternal grandparents are Marla and Randy Henson of Mt. Vernon and Jeff Williams of Bonnie.

Elijah Quinn Davis was born at 8:55 p.m. April 15, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Eijah is the son of Melissa Marie Davis of Mt. Vernon. Maternal grandparents are Patricia and Bernard Bevel of Mt. Vernon and Wayne Davis of Carlyle.

Callen Lewis Grothoff was born at 11:49 p.m. April 13, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 22 inches long. Callen is the son of Beth Lee and Ryan Lee Grothoff of Opdyke. Maternal grandparents are Carl and Debbie Moyer of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Lewis and Trudy Grothoff of Opdyke.

Does anyone know more about this Davis line? I find it fascinating his first name is Elijah since my ggg grandfather was Elijah Henry Davis. Sandy On 4/29/2011 6:38 PM, BLS wrote: > Elijah Quinn Davis was born at 8:55 p.m. April 15, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. > > He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. > > Eijah is the son of Melissa Marie Davis of Mt. Vernon. > > Maternal grandparents are Patricia and Bernard Bevel of Mt. Vernon and Wayne Davis of Carlyle. > > Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: > www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Eva Marie Sexton, 73, of Clarksville, Tenn., and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville, Tenn. She was born in Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 11, 1937, to Fred and Esther (Hanaman) Markley. She married Jerry Dwaine Sexton on Nov. 20, 1956, in Junction City, Kan., and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2010. Eva was a homemaker, worked in housekeeping at a motel and was a nursing home custodian. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. David Sheets officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to service time at the church. Mrs. Sexton is survived by two sons, Tom Sexton and wife Cheri of Clarksville, Tenn., and Tony Sexton of Amarillo, Texas; a daughter, Connie Smith and husband Dwayne of Amarillo, Texas; a sister, Skip Rickert; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents and her husband preceded her in death. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the First Free Will Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information