This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jameswguthrie Surnames: Guthrie Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3177/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking to contact anybody that is a descendant of a Guthrie from Jefferson County IL, or has family information on Guthrie's or related families. Looking for information from 1840-present. I can be contacted at jameswguthrie@sbcglobal.net Kind Regards, Jim 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.

Norma F. Lenington, 63, of Bonnie, Illinois passed away at 7:15 A.M. on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Norma was born on Wednesday, January 28, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Walter and Lucille Fay Henson. Surviving family members include her special friend: Danny Capps of Bonnie, Illinois; son: Scott Lenington and fiancee Nicole Bolyard of Bonnie, Illinois; 3 grandchildren: Timothy Lenington of Ewing, Illinois, Kaitlyn Lenington of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Andrew Lenington of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; great granddaughter: Kelsey Walters of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; mother-in-law: Maxine Lenington of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Her parents preceded her in death. Norma was a Certified Nurses Aide at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor and was of the Christian Faith. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. PRAYER SERVICES: will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. J. Howard Kraps will officiate. INTERMENT: Mrs. Lenington is to cremated following the services. 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.

Loraine Virginia Williams, 89, of Byron and formerly of Bluford, died Monday, March 7, 2011, in Prairieview of Winnebago. She was born April 23, 1921, in Black River Falls, Wisc., the daughter of Henry & Virginia Phillips Taylor. She graduated from Black River Falls High School. She married Edward J. Williams in Beloit, Wisc. on July 12, 1942, and he died in 1994. Loraine was a bookkeeper for Mt. Vernon Farm Services for 25 years. Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Jim) Swanson of Stillman Valley; grandchildren, Eric (Jill) Swanson and Adam (Melissa) Swanson both of Byron, & Kathryn (Lt. Brent) Schmadeke of Traverse City, Mich.; six great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Williams of Mt. Vernon; a brother-in-law, Bill (Arlene) Williams of Spartanburg, N.C.; and nephews, Brian Meek of Black River Falls, Wisc. & Ron Williams of Woodlawn. She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, and nieces, Nancy Meek and Joy Williams. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City. Pastor John Stanford of the First Baptist Church of Bluford will be officiating. Memorials may be directed to Heartland Hospice, P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Byron is assisting the family with arrangements

Herbert Samuel Mulkey died at his home on March 7, 2011, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 91. He was born May 23, 1919, in Cypress to Ida and Herbert Samuel Mulkey, Sr. He attended Cypress Grade and High School finishing at Anna-Jonesboro High School (class of 1937). He then attended Southeast Missouri State University (class of 1942) on a full-ride scholarship for basketball and track. He married Betty Jo Taylor of Vienna on October 9, 1943, in Hollywood, Calif. They had four children: Alan (Joyce) Mulkey of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Jana (Jimmy) Williams of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Ann (David) Farley of Mt. Vernon; and Lynn Ellen Mulkey (deceased). Herb's wife, Betty; an infant daughter; his parents; and a sister, Rudell (Woody) Childers preceded him in death. He later married the former Joan Fear of Anna on March 24, 1999, in Hopkinsville, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Joan, his children, Alan (Joyce) Mulkey, Jana (Jimmy) Williams, and Ann (David) Farley; grandchildren, Kaitlin (Tom) Stearns of Florissant, Mo.; Kirsten Farley of Mt. Vernon; Harry (Crystal) Mulkey of Mt. Vernon; Christy Ann, Heather, Danny, and Chrissi Lynn of Arizona; stepchildren, LaDonna Clymore of Anna; Phil (Beth) Goines of Shawneetown; and Tom (Michelle) Goines of Cypress; and step-grandchildren, Kim Clymore of Joilet; Valerie (Andy) Rhymer of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Michael Goines of Cypress; and Heather Goines of Marion. Seven step great grandchildren also survive. His granddaughter, Kaitlin, is expecting his first great-grandchild, a boy, due in July 2011. He was inducted into Southeast Missouri State University Hall of Fame in October 2003 for his outstanding track and basketball achievements. He qualified for the Olympics in 1942, but was denied the chance because of World War II. He held the high jump record of 6' 6" with the "Western Roll" technique at SEMO University for the next 20 years until the technique was changed nationwide. He entered the Navy on active duty on September 3, 1942, and received his Flight Wings from the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla. After being discharged from the Navy on July 8, 1943, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps as second Lieutenant on July 9, 1943, and was a fighter pilot in World War II. He flew the SPD-5 Dauntless Dive Bomber. On March 10, 1945, he was shot down in the Pacific Ocean, and he and his gunner spent nine and a half hours in a life raft at sea before being rescued. Herb was sent to a naval hospital in the Philippine Islands to recover. He was later discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps on May 1, 1946. Herb taught school and coached football, basketball, and track at Arthur High School in Arthur. He later sold insurance for Prudential Insurance Company. Along with his wife, Betty, he owned and managed a restaurant, "Mulkey's," on Broadway in Cape Girardeau, Mo. in 1947. His janitorial sales career started with Churchill Company in 1956. In 1972, he became co-owner of Chemical Maintenance, Inc. Later in 1976, he started and owned Southern Chemical Company in Mt. Vernon. He sold his company in 1986 and was still working part-time for the company up until his death. He was a member of the American Legion AMVETS, VFW Post 3838 of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and was a lifetime member of the Arthur Masonic Lodge No. 825 in Arthur. In 1970, he was instrumental in annexing the Summersville community into the city of Mt. Vernon. Herb was a highly respected, courageous, and compassionate individual. His love of life and pride for his family will never be forgotten. He will be dearly missed. Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak, is in charge of funeral arrangements. A private family visitation will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday at 10 a.m. A graveside service is being held at his request at the Masonic Cemetery in Cypress. Graveside military rights will be inducted. All friends wishing to attend the graveside service should arrive by 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Steve Heisner will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Southeast Missouri State University Athletic Booster Club, 1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, Il 60678-3968; the American Diabetes Association, 9440 Manchester Rd #104, St. Louis, MO 63119; or the National Kidney Foundation, 215 West Illinois, Suite 1C, Chicago, IL 60610. Any questions should be directed to the Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak, IL at 618-634-2241.

I'm betting this good man was a descendant of Philip or John Mulkey (I get mixed signals as to which), a very early preacher of the Christian Church and founder of Mulkeytown. I love this history because my maternal family was a part of this movement that the Mulkey's helped bring to Illinois. http://books.google.com/books?id=qG0oAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA470&dq=philip+mulkey&hl=en&ei=cax3TeTABsbEgQf7gujTBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CEEQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=philip%20mulkey&f=false http://books.google.com/books?id=N68weNmW8lEC&pg=PA575&dq=philip+mulkey&hl=en&ei=iK13TfXhDcrbgQexwbHdBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBTge#v=onepage&q=philip%20mulkey&f=false ________________________________ From: BLS <elvis500@frontier.com> To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011 8:57:56 AM Subject: [ILJEFFER] MULKEY OBIT Herbert Samuel Mulkey died at his home on March 7, 2011, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 91. He was born May 23, 1919, in Cypress to Ida and Herbert Samuel Mulkey, Sr. He attended Cypress Grade and High School finishing at Anna-Jonesboro High School (class of 1937). He then attended Southeast Missouri State University (class of 1942) on a full-ride scholarship for basketball and track. He married Betty Jo Taylor of Vienna on October 9, 1943, in Hollywood, Calif. They had four children: Alan (Joyce) Mulkey of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Jana (Jimmy) Williams of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Ann (David) Farley of Mt. Vernon; and Lynn Ellen Mulkey (deceased). Herb's wife, Betty; an infant daughter; his parents; and a sister, Rudell (Woody) Childers preceded him in death. He later married the former Joan Fear of Anna on March 24, 1999, in Hopkinsville, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Joan, his children, Alan (Joyce) Mulkey, Jana (Jimmy) Williams, and Ann (David) Farley; grandchildren, Kaitlin (Tom) Stearns of Florissant, Mo.; Kirsten Farley of Mt. Vernon; Harry (Crystal) Mulkey of Mt. Vernon; Christy Ann, Heather, Danny, and Chrissi Lynn of Arizona; stepchildren, LaDonna Clymore of Anna; Phil (Beth) Goines of Shawneetown; and Tom (Michelle) Goines of Cypress; and step-grandchildren, Kim Clymore of Joilet; Valerie (Andy) Rhymer of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Michael Goines of Cypress; and Heather Goines of Marion. Seven step great grandchildren also survive. His granddaughter, Kaitlin, is expecting his first great-grandchild, a boy, due in July 2011. He was inducted into Southeast Missouri State University Hall of Fame in October 2003 for his outstanding track and basketball achievements. He qualified for the Olympics in 1942, but was denied the chance because of World War II. He held the high jump record of 6' 6" with the "Western Roll" technique at SEMO University for the next 20 years until the technique was changed nationwide. He entered the Navy on active duty on September 3, 1942, and received his Flight Wings from the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla. After being discharged from the Navy on July 8, 1943, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps as second Lieutenant on July 9, 1943, and was a fighter pilot in World War II. He flew the SPD-5 Dauntless Dive Bomber. On March 10, 1945, he was shot down in the Pacific Ocean, and he and his gunner spent nine and a half hours in a life raft at sea before being rescued. Herb was sent to a naval hospital in the Philippine Islands to recover. He was later discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps on May 1, 1946. Herb taught school and coached football, basketball, and track at Arthur High School in Arthur. He later sold insurance for Prudential Insurance Company. Along with his wife, Betty, he owned and managed a restaurant, "Mulkey's," on Broadway in Cape Girardeau, Mo. in 1947. His janitorial sales career started with Churchill Company in 1956. In 1972, he became co-owner of Chemical Maintenance, Inc. Later in 1976, he started and owned Southern Chemical Company in Mt. Vernon. He sold his company in 1986 and was still working part-time for the company up until his death. He was a member of the American Legion AMVETS, VFW Post 3838 of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and was a lifetime member of the Arthur Masonic Lodge No. 825 in Arthur. In 1970, he was instrumental in annexing the Summersville community into the city of Mt. Vernon. Herb was a highly respected, courageous, and compassionate individual. His love of life and pride for his family will never be forgotten. He will be dearly missed. Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak, is in charge of funeral arrangements. A private family visitation will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday at 10 a.m. A graveside service is being held at his request at the Masonic Cemetery in Cypress. Graveside military rights will be inducted. All friends wishing to attend the graveside service should arrive by 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Steve Heisner will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Southeast Missouri State University Athletic Booster Club, 1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, Il 60678-3968; the American Diabetes Association, 9440 Manchester Rd #104, St. Louis, MO 63119; or the National Kidney Foundation, 215 West Illinois, Suite 1C, Chicago, IL 60610. Any questions should be directed to the Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak, IL at 618-634-2241. 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

WEST FRANKFORT -- Hugh Dale Gifford, 85, formerly of West Frankfort, a former local businessman, died Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Lake Wales Florida Rehab Center after a heart attack. He was born Sept. 30, 1925, in West Frankfort, the son of Emory and Myrtle (Tharp) Gifford. His parents preceded him in death. Dale was a West Frankfort businessman from 1946 to 1995 when he sold his business. He operated Gifford's Ace Hardware Store on West Poplar and Gifford's Gift Shop on East Main Street for 49 years. He retired to Lily Lake in Frostproof, Fla., where he enjoyed the Florida sunshine. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran during the 1940s. Surviving relatives include two uncles, Dwight Tharp of West Frankfort, Ethridge (Lola) Tharp, Christopher; cousins, Dean (Sylvia) Tharp and Annetta Tharp of West Frankfort, Judy and (George) Buck and Diane Rhodes of Springfield, Jean Berger of Newburgh, Ind., Sue (Dave) Painter of North Carolina, Jackie (Tom) Johnson of Rochester, N.Y., Janice (Dale) Richardson and Judy (Kenny) Pearce of Ewing; special friends, Mike Boose, Harold "Bud" and Sue Conn of Frostproof, Fla., and Henry and Cathy Bozic of Avon Park, Fla. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Union Funeral Home of West Frankfort, with the Rev. H.A. Hilderbrand officiating. Entombment will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Frankfort Historical Museum in West Frankfort. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 9, 2011

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MDor4248 Surnames: Hayse, Hayes, Wallis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/226.315.909.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Eliza's parents as Joseph Wallis, b. 1801 GA, and Charlotte Martin, b. 1804 TN, married 12/30/1825, Rutherford Co, IN (TN?). The birth dates and places are from the Jeff Co. IL 1850 census, 196 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 -- Dr. Meda Kay Hirons Thompson, 55, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Mount Vernon, died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011, in Edward Hospital in Naperville. She was born Saturday, July 23, 1955, in Mount Vernon, to Malcolm and Rose P. (Page) Hirons. She married Neil "Rusty" Thompson on June 8, 1975, in Mount Vernon. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011, in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with J. Howard Kraps officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the funeral home. Survivors include her mother, Rose Hirons of Mount Vernon; husband, Neil "Rusty" Thompson of Bolingbrook; a daughter, Alyson Thompson and fiancé, Scott Nixon, of Urbana; a brother, James Hirons and wife, Karen, of Marion, Iowa; three sisters, Debra Mescher and husband, Steve, of Vincennes, Ind., Jill Lang and husband, Robert, of Hawthorn Woods, Bonnie Jones and husband, Tony, of Panama City, Fla.; father-in-law, Jack Thompson of Mount Vernon; brother-in-law, J. David Thompson and wife, Judy, of Marion; sister-in-law, Jane Treece and husband Don of Covington, La.; and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her father. Dr. Meda Thompson obtained her first teaching position in 1978 with the Sandoval Community School District 501 for grades seven and eight remedial reading and mathematics program; from 1978 to 1980 she was learning disabilities research teacher for Kell Consolidated School District C-2; from 1980 to 1986 she was a special education teacher for Williamson County, Carterville and Herrin Community School Districts, during which, in 1982, she earned her Master of Science in education administration and supervision from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; from 1986 to 1989 she was program coordinator for Tri-County Special Education District in Perry County; from 1989 to 1994 she was principal, Chapter I (Title I) director and K-12 curriculum director for Carterville Community Unit School District No. 5; from 1994-99 she was assistant superintendent of instruction for Marion Community Unit School District No. 2 and attained her Doctor of Philosophy in educational administration from Southern Illinois University Carbondale; and from 1999 to her retirement in 2010 she was K-12 director of curriculum, then principal of what was then B.J. Ward Middle School and finally as Valley View School District 365U's director of professional development. For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. For more information and to send condolences, visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 8, 2011

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pjpat1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/226.315.909.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just read your post on Henry L. Hayse. He was married to Eliza Jane Wallis who was a sister to my gg grandmother Mary Ann Wallis. I am looking for info on her parents, Joseph and Charlotte Martin Wallis. Be happy to share. Phyllis 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: pjpat1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/226.315.908.913.914.2.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michelle, I haven't found a thing on E. C. Wells. Wish we knew if male or female. 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: MichelleWisniewski97 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/226.315.908.913.914.2.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Phyllis, have you been able to find any further information on E C Wells? I haven't been able to find any further information. 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.

Charles Ray Neal, 69, of Mount Vernon, Illinois died at 12:26 P.M. on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at his residence in Mount Vernon. He was born on December 27, 1941 in Mount Vernon to parents Harvey and Samelda (Davis) Neal. He married Marlene (Lee) Neal on March 20, 1965 in Bedford, England. He is survived by his wife: Marlene Neal of Mount Vernon, three daughters: Nicky Stewart of St. Petersburg, Florida; Lisa Smith and husband Lee of Godfrey, Illinois; and Michelle Neal of Mount Vernon, a son: Chris Neal of Mount Vernon, six grandchildren: Chelsea Witzel; Ray Stewart; Tara Koch; Braden Smith; Reif Sloan; and Rayne Sloan, two great grandsons: Rhylyn Sloan and Owen Koch, two brothers: John Neal and Walter Neal and wife Barbara all of Mount Vernon. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Lester Neal and Duke Neal. He served in the United States Marine Corp., attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, enjoyed fishing, and was a member of the American Legion Post #141 and the Mount Vernon Gun and Sportsman Club. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. Per Mr Neal's request there will be no service held

MT. VERNON - Gary Lloyd Hodge, age 79, of Waltonville, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011, at the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Gary was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Waltonville, a son of Charles Quincy and Anna Mae (Rightnowar) Hodge. He married Rose (Morales) January 25, 1956, in Newark, N.J. She preceded him in death in 1983. Gary joined the Illinois National Guard in February1949 and served until the Korean War began, he then enlisted into the U.S. Navy. Gary served in the supply department of the Navy during the Korea and Vietnam conflicts. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Senior Chief Storekeeper on January 25, 1972. Gary and his family moved to Waltonville, where he worked for the Waltonville Post Office as a rural mail carrier and retired in 1993. Gary was active in veterans' affairs on the local and state level. He is a Past Commander and life member of VFW Post 9153 in Waltonville. Gary is also a Past AMVETS Post 4, Commander, Mt. Vernon and Past Department Commander, Department of Illinois AMVETS; also, Past Commander and honorary life member of American Legion Post 141, Mt. Vernon. He is life member of DAV chapter 28, Mt. Vernon, Korean War Veterans, Member Fleet Reserve Association, U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association, Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman's Club, Inc., A.F. & A.M. Goode Lodge 744, Sesser, the Scottish Rite Valley of Southern Illinois, Ainad Shriners, East St. Louis, NARFE Chapter 688, Moose Lodge and AMVETS Sad Sack 10. In 1991, Gary organized AMVETS Post 148 in Waltonville with 104 members. Gary stayed active in veterans' affairs by serving Waltonville, Mt. Vernon and nearby towns. He helped any veteran get assistance from the Veteran Administration. He knew the process of filing claims, thus speeding up the service. He often took veterans to their appointments even to Columbia, Missouri to help them get more advanced care. He would stop off at Scott Air Force Base along the way to drive them around the base, take them to the PX, and never asked for anything in return. Gary is survived by one son, Lloyd "Chuck" Hodge and wife Genola of Columbia, Mo.; one daughter, Cynthia Hodge of Manteno; four grandchildren, Dalton and Genae Hodge and Connor and Victoria Perkins; one sister, Lucille Fagen Newell of Waltonville; and also special friend, Norma Lee Jones of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, Gary Wayne Hodge; two sisters, Estelle Holloway and Irene Green; three brothers, James Olin Hodge, William Francis Hodge and Charles Ray Hodge. Funeral services for Gary Hodge will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Chaplain Ernie Collins officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. Interment will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those wishing, memorials may be given in memory of Gary Lloyd Hodge to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information, you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 or visit www.newellfuneralhome.com.

Meda Kay (Hirons) Thompson, 55, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Mount Vernon, died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011, in Edwards Hospital in Naperville. Arrangements are incomplete at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 5, 2011

-- Gary Lloyd Hodge, 79, died Friday, March 4, 2011, in Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Chaplain Ernie Collins officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society . Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 5, 2011

Kevin D. Smith, 51, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:02 P.M. on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Nature Trail Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Kevin was born on May 25, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the late Dale Francis and Phyllis Irene (Chapman) Smith. He married Mary Meyer Smith and she currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri. Surviving family members include his wife: Mary Meyer Smith of St. Louis, Missouri; mother-in-law: Diane Meyer; stepdaughter: Karen; brother: James "Jamie" A. Smith of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 uncles: William Chapman and Jack Miller; 2 aunts: Iris Miller and Helen Smith; cousins: Karen Browning, Gina Smith, Mike Lampp, Gary Smith, and Renee Byrd and many more; close family friends: Norma Knox, Lindell and Shari Knox, Tim Knox, Dan and Erika Knox, Kenneth and Bethany Benjamin and Gary and Lydia Emery and many more. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Shelly Rae Smith and his grandparents. Kevin worked at Wal-Mart in the meat department and attended Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Marty Mills will officiate. INTERMENT: East Salem Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois

FULL OBIT OF DELLA L (ING) THOMAS Della L. Thomas, 100, of Waterman, IL, formerly of Buckner, died at 11:12 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Shabbona Healthcare Center, Shabbona, IL. Mrs. Thomas was born on September 19, 1910 in Akin, IL the daughter of Matthew Ing and Elizabeth Jane "Ollie" (Jones) Ing. She married William Thomas on June 28, 1934 in East Alton, IL. Della spent most of her married life as a homemaker, cooking, baking and tending her flowers. She worked a short time in a restaurant in Midlothian, IL and also part-time at Largent's Nursing Home in Midlothian, IL. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed Bible study. Surviving relatives include three children, Arnold Thomas, Peoria, IL, Donald Thomas, Waterman, IL, Brenda Meents, Frankfort, IL, seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, one brother, Roy Ing, Manteno, IL and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Dara Lynn, four sisters, Lolette Bolen, Julia Watson, Stella Waller and Frances Statler, and four brothers, Charles, Elmer, Wilford, and Harvey (Troy) Ing. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Della's great-grandson, Paul Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL.

Mary "Kelly" Clark 50-year-old Fairfield resident, Mary "Kelly" Clark died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 at her home. She had been a dispatcher for RJC Specialties. Survivors include her parents, Homer and Shirley Clark of Fairfield; her fiance, Randy Crews of Fairfield; daughters, Destiney Shelton of Fairfield and Cristal England of Mt. Vernon, IL; a son, Michael Casper of Fairfield and 7 grandchildren; a sister, Peggy K. Garrison of Fairfield and a brother, Michael Clark of Abingdon, VA. A Funeral Mass for Mary "Kelly" Clark will be 4 p.m. Sunday, March 6 at St. Edwards Church in Fairfield with the body to be cremated following the service. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 Saturday evening, March 5 at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the TIP Hospice or Kelly's Grandchildren Education Fund at Peoples National Bank in Fairfield and will be accepted at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Thanks Sheldon...........not who I tjought it might be. Kay In a message dated 3/3/2011 9:03:10 P.M. Central Standard Time, srjones@pcisys.net writes: Kay, see: http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/iljeffer/2010-06/1277828174 :-), SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: iljeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:iljeffer- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of KRobi91002@aol.com > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:36 PM > To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] PHILLIPS OBIT > > Who are Frederick "Ray" Phillips parents? > Thanks, > Kay > > > In a message dated 3/3/2011 4:38:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, > elvis500@frontier.com writes: > > MT. VERNON - Lola Belle Phillips, 89, of Salem, died March 1, 2011, at > Doctors Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. > > Born Nov. 17, 1921, in Benton, she was the daughter of Ed and Mae Easley > Shelton who preceded her in death. > ... 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

her father, Edward SHELTON s/o William A SHELTON and Isabelle S "Belle" DENHAM Wm s/o Lewis SHELTON and Louisa Jane WEBB ... Belle d/o Jasper Isaac DENHAM and Ellen(der) Melvina MILLIKAN ... Mae EASLEY was b. Marion Co., IL - d/o Jerry EASLEY and Alice BUCKON? -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of BLS > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:38 PM > To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com; ilfrankl@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILFRANKL] PHILLIPS OBIT > > MT. VERNON - Lola Belle Phillips, 89, of Salem, died March 1, 2011, at Doctors > Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. > > Born Nov. 17, 1921, in Benton, she was the daughter of Ed and Mae Easley > Shelton who preceded her in death. > ...