CARBONDALE -- William D. "Bill" Sanders, 83, died 7:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born March 31, 1927, in West Frankfort, the son of Rome and Martha Sanders. He was married to the former Marilyn Richardson of Mount Vernon on June 27, 1959. She survives along with one daughter, Amy Russell; son-in-law, J.R. Russell and four grandchildren, Reid Burke, Caitlin Burke, Jessica Russell and Jaidyn Russell; several nieces and nephews; and two brothers-in-law. He graduated from Benton High School and served stints in the Army and Air Force between 1946 and 1957 and was involved in post-World War II occupation in Europe. A 1968 graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Bill pastored several churches in the area over a number of years. Bill was a member of Murdale Baptist Church, the VFW, the Noonday Kiwanis Club and volunteered for the Baptist Student Center. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, in Murdale Baptist Church in Carbondale, with Pastor Paul Hicks presiding. Interment will be at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the church. Memorials to Murdale Baptist Church are the preferred form of remembrance and will be accepted by Meredith Funeral Home, which is assisting the family with the arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan from February 20 to February 21, 2011

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Clarence Roscoe Lance age 83, of Mt. Vernon passed away 9:55 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Clarence was born February 25, 1927 in Thompsonville, IL a son of Clarence Etham Lance and Eliza (Webb) Lance. He married Norma Jean (Reed) on November 21, 1951 in Hamilton County, Illinois and she preceded him in death on February 28, 2007. Mr. Lance retired from General Radiator in Mt. Vernon. He served his country in the United States Army. He attended several local churches where he was active in the music ministry. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Lynn Lance of Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren, Tracy L. McDonough of Mt. Vernon, Paul J. Kite and wife Amber, of Amarillo, Texas, Chris J. Kite of Decatur, IL and April C. Kite of Decatur, IL and one great grandson Aydin C. Kite; and also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one infant sister: Lena Lance. He was also preceded by sisters Rena Lance Gunter and Ollie Jane Biggerstaff, and by brothers: Howard Lance, Clyde Lance, Cyrus Lance, Albert Lance, and Ralph Lance and one grandson Scott Michael McDonough Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2011 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Minister Darren Periman officiating. Burial will follow at Brady Cemetery in Akin, IL. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11a.m.until the funeral hour at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish memorials may be given to the Operation Iraqi Freedom and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to the funeral home at 2707 North Street Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100

His father is Clarence "Ephraim" LANCE; mother; Eliza Leona WEBB Clarence s/o James LANCE and Luvene Jane WILLIAMS Eliza d/o Lewis Payne WEBB and Amanda Florence EASLEY - part of my Franklin W WEBB line... Condolences cousins, SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of BLS > Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 7:58 PM > To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com; ilfrankl@rootsweb.com; ilhamilt@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILFRANKL] LANCE OBIT > > > > > Clarence Roscoe Lance age 83, of Mt. Vernon passed away 9:55 p.m. Friday, > February 18, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, > Illinois. > > Clarence was born February 25, 1927 in Thompsonville, IL a son of Clarence > Etham Lance and Eliza (Webb) Lance. He married Norma Jean (Reed) on > November 21, 1951 in Hamilton County, Illinois and she preceded him in > death on February 28, 2007. > ...

Clarence Roscoe Lance age 83, of Mt. Vernon passed away 9:55 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are pending at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon where you may call 618-246-0100 for further information

MT. VERNON - Lila Mae Watts, 79, of Ina, died Wednesday night, Feb. 16, 2011, at her home. She was born July 23, 1931, in West Frankfort, the daughter of Alva Richard and Dorothy Alice (Porter) Lee. She married Bobby Lee Watts on Sept. 18, 1948, and he preceded her in death on April 18, 2010. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Mrs. Watts was a member of the Ina Baptist Church. She is survived by four children, Glenda Lee Welch of Ina, Carole Ann English and special friend Louie Thery of Ina, Billy Bob Watts and wife Mikah of Bonnie, Mary Beth Bowers and husband Gary of Ina; son-in-law Jerry Welch of Ina; grandchildren Robert Welch, Brian Welch, Nick Welch, Michelle Allen, Emilee Mygatt, Kylie Hicks, Traven Watts, Angela Irvin and Jeremy Johnson as well as 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Watts was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Georgia Lee Welch, and a son-in-law, Randy Johnson. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with the Rev. Dale Burzynski officiating. Burial will follow at Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may

MOUNT VERNON -- Travis Howard Shaw, 29, formerly of Carbondale, died Feb. 4, 2011, at his home. Travis was born Oct. 22, 1981, in Carbondale to Shelia (Rathert) Shaw and Ronald Shaw. Travis was a free spirit who enjoyed music, writing, poetry, short stories and working with his hands. Travis never knew a stranger. Everyone who knew him loved him, laughed with him and was fascinated by his unique qualities and ability to be a compassionate and loving young man. As Travis travels into peace and open arms, he leaves behind his brother, Lance; and sister-in-law, Mandi Shaw; and his little nephew whom he adored, Harley Cooper Shaw of Carbondale. His mother, Shelia Shaw and husband, Paul Johnson, of Mount Vernon, Ind.; grandmother, Barbara Austin and her husband, Marvin Austin, of Mount Vernon; his uncle, Kevin Rathert of Carbondale; and two wonderful cousins, Bardot Rathert and Roman Rathert of Carbondale. Travis waited for wings and now he is free to fly to a happier place, where his maternal grandfather Harley Dean Rathert has been waiting to embrace him with open arms. Until we all meet again shine on like the star you are so bright in the sky! A celebration of Travis will be for family and close friends at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon. It will be Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the church, 3205 Broadway in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. There will be a dinner after the service in the church. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on February 19, 2011

Donald "Buck" Rodgers, 73, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:59 A.M. on Friday, February 18, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Buck was born on Monday, December 20, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the late Melvin "Red" Rodgers and Chestine (Bradley) Rodgers. Surviving family members include his daughter: Tracey Maxedon and husband Glenn of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Michael Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 granddaughters: Ashley Lehde and fiance Matt Sweeten of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Molly Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Tonya Maxedon of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; great granddaughter: Allie Sweeten of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 sisters: Shirley Belmont of Bluford, Illinois and Mary Green and husband Charles of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; special friend: Debbie Mezo of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; special lifelong friend: Myrna Rodgers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. His parents preceded him in death. Buck was in sales, banking and investments, was a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge 819 and enjoyed his Wednesday night gathering with friends, was a fan of the St. Louis Rams as well as many other sports and he enjoyed boating, gardening and the outdoors. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. 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.

James Anson Scott, 82, of Belle Rive, Illinois passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Mr. Scott was born on Sunday, June 17, 1928 in Hartman, Arkansas the son of the late John and Jesse Jane Matilda (Darney) Scott. He married Gerline Kelley and she preceded him in death on April 8, 2005. Surviving family members include his son: Lonnie Scott and wife Barb of Granite City, Illinois; 4 daughters: Connie Richardson and husband Danny of Belle Rive, Illinois, Sharon Bradshaw and husband Pat of Addieville, Illinois, Mary Miller of Mascoutah, Illinois and Sheila Schoenbeck and husband Dean of Red Bud, Illinois; 3 stepdaughters: Melanie Andrews of Alabama, Angela Andrews of Chicago, Illinois and Candace Andrews of St. Louis, Missouri; 4 sisters: Eilene Crabtree of Arkansas, Lorrine Ramsey of Dexter, Missouri, Johnnie Davis and husband Russell of Essex, Missouri and Querita Marvel of Wyoming; brother: Joe Scott of Essex, Missouri; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, wife, one sister: Stelline Tyler and one granddaughter: Nancy Scott preceded him in death. James served with the U.S. Army in the 58th Signal Battalion from July 5, 1946 to March 13, 1947. He owned and operated "Red's 66" gas station in Dupo, Illinois for 20 years and later worked as a custodian at St. Catherine's School in Cahokia, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Belle Rive Cemetery in Belle Rive, Illinois. Chaplain Ernie Collins will officiate. INTERMENT: Belle Rive Cemetery in Belle Rive, Illinois. Members of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Leanna Sue Hufford, 41, of Wayne City, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a sales clerk and a member of Wayne City Christian Church. She graduated from Wayne City High School in 1987. She was born on Aug. 18, 1969, in Fairfield, to Lavern Medder and Sue Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Archie Sanders Chapel in Wayne City with the Rev. Rob Greenwalt officiating. Interment will follow at Thomason Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City. Leanna is survived by her parents, Lavern Medder and wife Robyn of Ninneka and Sue Musgrave and husband Clifford of Wayne City; two sons, Joshua Hufford of Mt. Vernon and Zachery Hufford of Wayne City; a daughter, Amanda Hufford of Wayne City; a granddaughter, Kykynne Hufford; four brothers, Tony Medder and wife Johnna of Cisne, David Medder and wife Sherry of Miami, Fla., C.A. Musgrave of Wayne City and Jermiah Metter of Minook; three sisters, Linda Legg and husband John of Fairfield, Lindesy Bullard and husband Bobby of Fairfield and Zurl Medder of Minook; and two stepsisters, Jennifer Musgrave and husband Kevin of Fairfield and Heather Smith and husband Kevin of Bluford. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the children of Leanna Hufford and will be accepted at Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City.

MT. VERNON - Verla C. Boles Shepherd, 97, of Mt. Vernon died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 15, 2011, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born May 4, 1913, in Dale, the daughter of Elza and Dolly (Reed) Satterfield. She was first married to Wm. Arlin Boles. She then married George Russell Shepherd. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Aide at Faith Lutheran. Mrs. Shepherd is survived by three children, Helen Nadine Tedford of Troy, Gary Howard Boles and wife Dorothy of Ina and Larry David Boles and wife Patricia of Mt. Vernon; 10 grandchildren, Dale Tedford of Granite City, Jim Tedford and wife Robin of Troy, Gary Everett Tedford and wife Joy of Edwardsville, Carol Wooliver of Troy, Linda Sue and husband Keith Rickman of Nashville, Diane and husband Matt Galli of Rosco, Stephen Boles and wife Sherry of Carbondale, Terry Boles and wife Heather of Mt. Vernon, J. Arlin Boles and wife Emily of Niantic and Tammy Sartor and husband Adam of Benton; 16 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Cletus Satterfield and wife Betty of Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a son-in-law, Frank Tedford; a grandson, Terry Tedford and wife Sandy; two great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Vivian Leah Pearson and Evelyn Ruth Satterfield; and a brother, Clyde Reed Satterfield. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Josepha Lecke officiating and special reading by Jon Green. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Johnston Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon and on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.

MT. VERNON - Lila Mae Watts, 79, of Ina died Wednesday night, Feb. 16, 2011, at her home. She was born July 23, 1931, in West Frankfort, the daughter of Alva Richard and Dorothy Alice (Porter) Lee. She married Bobby Lee Watts on Sept. 18, 1948, and he preceded her in death on April 18, 2010. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Mrs. Watts was a member of the Ina Baptist Church. She is survived by four children, Carole Ann English and special friend Louie Thery of Ina, Billy Bob Watts and wife Mikah of Bonnie, Mary Beth Bowers and husband Gary of Ina; son-in-law Jerry Welch of Ina; grandchildren Robert Welch, Brian Welch, Nick Welch, Michelle Allen, Emilee Mygatt, Kylie Hicks, Traven Watts, Angela Irvin and Jeremy Johnson as well as 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Watts was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Georgia Lee Welch, and a son-in-law, Randy Johnson. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with the Rev. Dale Burzynski officiating. Burial will follow at Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ina Baptist Church Building Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time.

Dear List, Can anybody on the list ID McHenry Johnson (age 28, b. IL)  on the 1880?  He is in Bald Hill Twp., and is next door to Green Bobbett Johnson, age 47, b. TN. Green Bobbett connects to my extended Johnson line through a DNA match.  I cannot place McHenry, but he is in the midst of family members to Green B. Johnson. Any info appreciated. Regards,  Judy in TX

MT. VERNON - Leanna Sue Hufford, 41, of Wayne City, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a sales clerk and a member of Wayne City Christian Church. She graduated from Wayne City High School in 1987. She was born on Aug. 18, 1969, in Fairfield, to Lavern Medder and Sue Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Archie Sanders Chapel in Wayne City with the Rev. Rob Greenwalt officiating. Interment will follow at Thomason Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City. Leanna is survived by her parents, Lavern Medder and wife Robyn of Ninneka and Sue Musgrave and husband Clifford of Wayne City; two sons, Joshua Hufford of Mt. Vernon and Zachery Hufford of Wayne City; a daughter, Amanda Hufford of Wayne City; a granddaughter, Kykynne Hufford; four brothers, Tony Medder and wife Johnna of Cisne, David Medder and wife Sherry of Miami, Fla., C.A. Musgrave of Wayne City and Jermiah Metter of Minook; three sisters, Linda Legg and husband John of Fairfield, Lindesy Bullard and husband Bobby of Fairfield and Zurl Medder of Minook; and two stepsisters, Jennifer Musgrave and husband Kevin of Fairfield and Heather Smith and husband Kevin of Bluford. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the children of Leanna Hufford and will be accepted at Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City

MT. VERNON - Verla C. Boles Shepherd, 97, of Mt. Vernon died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 15, 2011, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born May 4, 1913, in Dale, the daughter of Elza and Dolly (Reed) Satterfield. She was first married to Wm. Arlin Boles. She then married George Russell Shepherd. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Aide at Faith Lutheran. Mrs. Shepherd is survived by three children, Helen Nadine Tedford of Troy, Gary Howard Boles and wife Dorothy of Ina and Larry David Boles and wife Patricia of Mt. Vernon; 10 grandchildren, Dale Tedford of Granite City, Jim Tedford and wife Robin of Troy, Gary Everett Tedford and wife Joy of Edwardsville, Carol Wooliver of Troy, Linda Sue and husband Keith Rickman of Nashville, Diane and husband Matt Galli of Rosco, Stephen Boles and wife Sherry of Carbondale, Terry Boles and wife Heather of Mt. Vernon, J. Arlin Boles and wife Emily of Niantic and Tammy Sartor and husband Adam of Benton; 16 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Cletus Satterfield and wife Betty of Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a son-in-law, Frank Tedford; a grandson, Terry Tedford and wife Sandy; two great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Vivian Leah Pearson and Evelyn Ruth Satterfield; and a brother, Clyde Reed Satterfield. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Josepha Lecke officiating and special reading by Jon Green. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Johnston Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon and on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.

ARTHUR - Dollie Mae Watkins, 94, of Arthur, died at 5:00 p.m. Sunday (February 13, 2011) in Sarah Bush Hospital, Mattoon Celebration of Life services will be 7 p.m. Friday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday. Private family burial will be in the Graceland-Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Dollie was born February 12, 1917 in Dahlgren the daughter of John Raymond and Margaret Ellen Gibbs McClure. She had worked at Brown Shoe Company, Sullivan and had worked as a dietician for various nursing homes. She married Orville Lee Watkins on February 18, 1933 and he preceded her in death on November 11, 1992. Surviving are her grandchildren; James (Lori) Watkins of Arthur, Nancy Watkins of Sullivan; great grandchildren, Jessica and Trevor Watkins of Arthur and Dakota Freese of Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son David Joe Watkins, three brothers and three sisters. Dollie was a Christian woman who loved life and helping others. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/ Published in Decatur Herald & Review on February 16, 2011

Mt. Vernon - Retta M. Simmons, 93, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at Brooking Park at the Willows in Chesterfield, Mo. She was born Thursday, Jan. 3, 1918, in Knoxville, Tenn., the daughter of Charles Walter Cook and Alice Agnus (McMillan) Cook. She married David H. Simmons on Jan. 21, 1939, in Detroit, Mich., and he preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Rob Dyer officiating. A graveside committal service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Drake Cemetery in Williamson County. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. Retta is survived by a son, Mark Simmons and wife Vicki of Manchester, Mo.; a granddaughter, Mallory Simmons and husband Lou Delgado of St. Louis, Mo.; a brother-in-law, Robert Gay of Marion, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents and husband preceded her in death. Retta was a secretary for the State of Illinois Division of Vocation Rehabilitation and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon. She loved dancing, fine music, literature and poetry, especially the works of Eugene Field. She instilled the values of her appreciation for the written and spoken word to her family. 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

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ARTHUR - Dollie Mae Watkins, 94, Arthur, died Sunday (Feb. 13, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Published in Decatur Herald & Review on February 15, 2011

Sharon K. Delaney, 69, of Opdyke, Illinois passed away at 5:33 A.M. on Monday, February 14, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Dleaney was born on Monday, January 26, 1942 in Opdyke, Illinois the daughter of the late Howard and Thelma (Thompson) Nichols. She married Donald Delaney in 1960. Surviving family members include her husband: Donald Dulaney of Opdyke, Illinois; 2 daughters: Kay Hennebique and husband Ray of Kent, Ohio and Carla Delaney of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; grandson: Michael Hennebique of Kent, Ohio; 2 sisters: Darlene Ziegler and husband Charles of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Arlene Hicks of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; brother-in-law: Charles Clark of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, one sister: Patricia Clark and one brother-in-law: Bob Hicks preceded her in death. Sharon was a homemaker and later worked for Addus Healthcare Systems; she was a very caring person who loved to help others. VISITATION: will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. service time Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in the chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in the chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Reverend Gary Davenport will officiate. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Lebanon Baptist Church or to Addus Evergreen Daycare Center and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.