Loretta Rose Phelps, 67, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:05 P.M., Monday, January 24, 2011 at the Fair Acres Nursing Home in Du Quoin. Loretta had been a home health care provider. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and Sacred Heart Quilters. She was born April 19, 1943 at Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Orvil W. and Dorothy M. (Koy) Faught. She is survived by five children - Rita L. Koy of Du Quoin, Christina G. Blackwell and husband Dave of Kansas, Marsha M. Conway of Pinckneyville, Laura S. Engel and husband David of Kansas, and Kevin J. Phelps of Du Quoin, five brothers - Gene Faught and wife LaVonne of Sunnyvale, CA, Wayne Faught of Centralia, Jim Faught of Metropolis, Gary Faught and wife Jeanette of Rockford, and Ralph Faught and wife Rebecca of Springfield, three sisters - Mary Warren and husband Bill of Centralia, Dorothy Newman and husband David of Centralia, and Martha Simmons and husband Mark of Mt. Vernon, and fourteen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers - Paul, Orvil Bernard, and Raymond. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Fr. Nick Junker officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Prayer service will be held at 4:30 P.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Burial will be in the St. Michael's Cemetery at Radom. Friends may make memorials to Masses or say a rosary bouquet for Sacred Heart Catholic Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Mark Lee Donoho age 40 of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away 5:25 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at his home in Mt. Vernon. Mark was born on June 14, 1970 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Don Donoho and Jo Carol (Faulkner). He married Cara Mick on November 29, 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO. and she survives of Mt. Vernon. Mark worked at Continental General Tire for many years. He was a loving husband and father. Mark is survived by his wife Cara of Mt. Vernon; one son, Zared Lee Donoho of Mt. Vernon; his father, Don Donoho and wife Georgia of Bluford; one sister, Amanda and husband Travis Smarr of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two nephews, Joseph and Joshua Lee Urbaniak; his mother and father in law, Delmar and Patricia Mick of Mt. Vernon; and many other beloved family members . He was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Carol Woods; an infant sister, Jennifer Lynn Woods; his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Edna Chambliss; and his paternal grandparents, Lee and Louise Donoho. Memorial Services for Mark Donoho will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Rev. Rob Dyer officiating. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Friday. Private Interment will be at a later date in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Dahlgren. For those who wish in Lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Mark Donoho Memorial Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon where you may call 618-246-0100 for further information

Mark Donoho, 40, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at his home in Mt. Vernon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, where you may call 246-0100 for further information or visit online at www.newellfuneralhome.com.

Ralph Edward "Eddie" Clark, 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 6, 2011, at 7:21 a.m. at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He lived in Channahon and was formerly from Mt. Vernon. Funeral services were held on Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at Maple Funeral Home. Interment was in Willard Grove Cemetery in Channahon.

Joyce Darlene "Smokey" Kash, 72, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 3:40 P.M. at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with family at her bedside. Darlene was born the daughter of Clarence "Jack" Reynolds and Jessie Tucker (Reynolds) Birkhead in rural Belle Rive, IL on March 31, 1938. She was the farmwife of Bobby D. Kash, who survives. They were married on December 16, 1955. They initially lived in Chicago Heights, IL. Later they lived in Fayetteville, NC while Bobby was stationed at Fort Bragg serving in the United States Army. They eventually moved back to southern Illinois in 1966 to start farming and raise three children. Darlene is survived by her husband, mother, children, Michael (Tricia) Kash and Tara (Ryan) Willis; grandchildren, Lynn Kash, Matthew (Kira) Kash, Amy Kash, Shane Kash, Jarrod Kash, Lauryn Willis, Luke Willis, Gabe Willis, Kyle (Tiffany) Kluck, and Kole Kluck; three great grandchildren; brother, Ron (Janie) Reynolds; brothers and sisters-in-law, Floyd (Noma Lee) Kash, Virgil, "Junior" (Naomi) Kash, Phyllis Kash, Wayne (Brenda) Kash, Jackie (Audrey) Kash, Bill Pierce, Kenneth (Helen) Kash, Glenda (Jimmy) Downen; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; son, Robert Dale Kash; grandchildren, Shirley and Seth Kash; in-laws, Virgil and Sula Kash; sisters-in-law, Norma Kash, Beatrice Kash and JoAnn Pierce; brother-in-law, Billy Kash; nephews, Danny Kash, and Jon Reynolds and great-nephew Benjamin Kash. Darlene was a helpmate to Bobby on the farm and avid gardener. She loved her family and adored her grandchildren. She was a long time member of Antioch Baptist Church in Bonnie, IL. There will be no services for Darlene, per her request. For those who wish in Lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Kirk Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to the funeral home at 2707 North St., Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864 Arrangements are by Newell Funeral Home where you may call 618-246-0100 for further information

HER DAUGHTER BETTY KING JUST DIED JANUARY 22, 2011 Dorothy Frances Smothers, 87, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 3:11 A.M. on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. Smothers was born on Saturday, August 11, 1923 in Charleston, Illinois the daughter of the late William & Agnes (Gober) Lane. She married Arthur Hodge in November 1953 and he preceded her in death in October 1979. She married Douglas Smothers on May 27, 1984 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include her husband: Douglas Smothers of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Tom Long and wife Rachel of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; stepson: Bill Horsley and wife Margie of Morley, Missouri; son-in-law: Bill King of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 stepdaughters: Deborah Smith and husband James of Lawrenceville, Illinois and Tracy Brewer and husband Randy of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; grandchildren: Billy Tom King, Rhonda McDowell, Melody Wilson, Rodney King, Dwayne Long, Sheila Horsley, Jared Smith, Benjamin Smith, Jason Smith and Randall Brewer; 20 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, her first husband: Arthur Hodge, four brothers: Murry, James Robert, Bill Louis and Ulys L. "Mutt" Lane and her daughter: Betty Ann King preceded her in death. Dorothy was a sales lady at the Musgrove Shoe Store in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and was a member of West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church. will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 29, 2011 at West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Brad Henson will officiate. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

MOUNT VERNON --Julia Ann Hall, 90, formerly of Benton, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, in Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mount Vernon. She was born Tuesday, May 11, 1920, in Rockford to Joseph Leon and Katherine (Van Schaick) Terando. She was married to Herbert Hall who is deceased. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon with Randy Sells officiating. Interment will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Bauer and husband, Phil, of Mount Vernon and their two sons, Mark Bauer and wife, Michelle, of Woodbridge, Va.; and their children, Taylor and Laynie Bauer of Woodbridge, Va.; a son, Tim Bauer of Herrin; and his son, Truvaunty Badger of Mount Vernon; son, Wiley Hall and wife Mary of Dana Point, Calif.; and their children, Rebecca and Matt Hall of California; son, Duane Hall and wife, Janet, of Franklin, Tenn.; and their two sons, Tracy Hall and wife, Danette, of Oklahoma; and their sons, Jacob and Cole Hall of Oklahoma; son, Tyler Hall of Tennessee; and his children, Shiloh and Chance Hall of Tennessee; daughter, Cynthia Coughlin of Mount Vernon; and her sons, Kent Coughlin of Pennsylvania and Brian Coughlin of Chicago; son, Scott Hall and wife, Ruth, of Malvern, Penn.; and their children, Aaron Hall of New Hampshire and Jeffrey Hall of Colorado, Lauren Hall of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Geneva Hall of Peoria; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents; and her twin sister, Betty Conley, preceded her in death. Julia was an Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner salesperson, was a member of Crossroads Community Hospital Auxiliary and West City Baptist Church in Benton. For those who wish, memorials may be given to High School Group at Central Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. For further information and to send condolences, visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com.

> > > Odus R. Sweetin > Odus R. Sweetin, longtime resident of Chattanooga, died Friday, January > 21, 2011 after a long-term illness and a recent battle with cancer. He was > 63. > > Odus was raised in the Ina area of Illinois, graduated from Mt. Vernon > High School, attended Rend Lake College and became a remodeling > contractor for over 40 years. He was the owner of Sweetin Construction > Company, a longtime member of the Home Builders Association of > Southern Tennessee, and elected president of their Remodeler's Council on > several occasions. He was very proud of his leadership initiatives, and > contributed to the steady employment for approximately 330 home remodeler > members over several years, causing them to elect him as Remodeler of the > Year and present him with numerous other awards. For the tenure of his > presidency, the Remodeler's Council built several playhouses and sold them > for the Benefit of the Ronald McDonald House and the Siskin Rehab unit > associated with the largest hospital complex in Chattanooga - Erlanger. > When recently admitted to their Oncology unit, administrative personnel of > Erlanger remembered his highly appreciated deeds and assured him that > excellent care would be provided in their unit. Every staff member > fulfilled that promise continuously during his final difficult days over > several admissions. His family members and friends remain forever grateful > for the excellence in medical care provided by! > the Erlanger Oncology > unit. > > Odus was an avid gardener and grew a grand variety of vegetables which he > graciously shared with his friends and neighbors. Over the past few years > despite his declining health, he became a novice gourmet cook and shared > his fare with friends and neighbors. He loved Chattanooga, and will be > leaving behind his longtime best friend, Judy Bryan, and her beautiful > granddaughter, Judith Bryan. He was also well known for looking out for > the welfare of his neighbors for over 20 years. > > Odus is survived by his loving mother, Eileen Sweetin, Benton, Ill.; > brother, Vernon (Karole) Sweetin, Benton, Ill.; Julie Sweetin, niece and > Jeff Sweetin, nephew, both of St. Louis; only son, Bryan Sweetin (Brenda), > Chattanooga, and Ian and Emily Sweetin, grandchildren, also of > Chattanooga. > > Odus will be buried at Kirk Cemetery in Ina, Ill., after services at the > Morton & Johnston Funeral Home, 410 South Main St., Benton, Ill., > 62812-1710, 618.438-0311. ? > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Ronald Eugene Bigley, 67, of Dix, died at 4:37 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at his brother's residence in Mt. Vernon. He was born Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1943, in Jefferson County, the son of Thomas Earl and Ira Mae (Ellis) Bigley. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harmony Cemetery in Jefferson County with the Rev. Don Rector officiating. Interment will follow. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Bigley is survived by five brothers, Billy Earl Bigley and wife Judi of Joliet, Rodney Bigley and wife Susan of Bluford, Steven Bigley and wife Janet of Mt. Vernon, Stanley Bigley and wife Charlene of Mt. Vernon and Michael Bigley of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Neta Stuber and husband Curt of Mt. Vernon; several nieces and nephews; and good friend Steve Wright of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Charles "Ricky" Richard Bigley and Kenneth Wayne Bigley. Ronald first worked at Keele Feed Co. in Dix then bartended at the American Legion in Bluford and later stocked at Kmart. He enjoyed barrel racing and was of the Methodist faith. For those who wish, memorials may be given to King City Saddle Club 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.

Hazel Colclasure 81-year-old Burnt Prairie resident, Hazel Colclasure, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 22 in the emergency room at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She wrote the Burnt Prairie News for the Wayne County Press, Carmi Times, and Grayville Navigator. She was also a bus driver for Crawford Bus Service in Lockport, IL. Surviving are four daughters, Cheryl Head of Mt. Vernon, IL, Debbie Robb of Essix, IL, Angie Anselmo of Millbrook, IL and Kim Hill of Springfield, IL; two sons, Ed Colclasure Jr. of Meadowlands, MN and Bob Colclasure of Romeoville, IL; 14 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ethel Weyer of Orrville, OK. Funeral services for Hazel Colclasure will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 26 at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield. Burial will be in Burnt Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield

Noma L. Monical 66-year-old Flora resident, formerly of Noble, Noma L. Monical, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, January 22 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora. She was an in-home health care provider. Surviving are her husband Robert of Flora; three sons, Kevin of Clay City and Dale and Warren both of Flora; one brother, Rick Lents of Bridgeport, IL; six sisters, Karen Marlow of Dix, IL, Rena Thomas and Cheryl Hampton both of Flora, Carol Raley of Rinard, Donna Given of Mauldin, SC and Terry Lentz of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Noma L. Monical will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 25 at the Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Clay County Cancer Support Group.

Frances Helen Skorch, 94, of Scheller, passed away at 7:20 A.M., Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the St. Marys Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. Frances was a homemaker. She was an avid gardener, loved fishing and was a great cook. She was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois. She was born November 6, 1916 at Scheller, IL the daughter of Joseph and Joan (Majewski) Walkowiak. Frances married Michael M. Skorch on June 15, 1937 at Du Bois, IL and he preceded her in death June 7, 1993. She is survived by a daughter- Joan Spotanski and husband Richard of Mt. Vernon, a son- David Skorch and wife Laura of Mt. Vernon, IL, daughter-in-law- Carolyn Hiller of Tamaroa, eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild., nieces, nephews and many loyal neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son- Martin Skorch, three sisters, one brother and two sisters at an early age. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in DuBois with Fr. John Iffert officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M., Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery at Du Bois. Friends may make memorials to the St. Charles Church Renovation Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Betty A. King, 69, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:00 P.M. on January 22, 2011 at her residence in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. King was born on May 2, 1941 in Belleville, Illinois the daughter of Thomas Long and Dorothy (Lane) Long. She married Bill King on June 30, 1957 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family member include her mother: Dorothy Smothers and husband Douglas of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; husband: Bill King of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 sons: Billy Tom King and wife Mary of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Rodney King and wife Dana of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 daughters: Ronda McDowell and husband Mike of Peoria, Arizona and Melody Wilson and husband Kevin of Northern California; 10 grandchildren: Niki Williams and husband Derek, Sam King, Kaylin King, Emily McDowell, Brandon McDowell, Brice Moll, Frankie Moll, Allan Moll, Lydia King and Hanna King; brother: Tommie Long and wife Rachel of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister-in-law: Shirley Pettit and husband Wayne of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her father preceded in death. Betty was an author, newspaper columnist, devotional writer, freelance writer and speaker. She has published credits in newspapers, magazines, poetry books and anthologies. Betty is an author of four published books: It Takes Two Mountains To Make A Valley, But - It Was In The Valleys I Grew, The Fragrance of Life and Safe and Secure In The Palm Of His Hand. She was also a member of Central Christian Church and the Roaring 20's Club in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. MEMORIAL SERVICE: will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Randy Sells and Mr. Jamie Allen will officiate. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Central Christian Church or Donor's Choice and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. Roaring 20's Club in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Tenko Pruett, 55, of Woodlawn, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born in Hokoto-machi, Japan, on May 5, 1955. She is survived by her husband, Scott Pruett, and their three chidlren, Kayoko, Kimiko and Ken. Tenko was a loyal friend to many people and she will be greatly missed. A memorial service is planned for her at the First Baptist Church of Woodlawn at 7 p.m. Monday. All who knew her are encouraged to attend the service.

Regina Louise Montfort, 96, passed away peacefully in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 16, 2010. She was born in Louisville, Ky., on June 26, 1914. She is survived by her six children, Nancy, Memerie, Bill, Jack, Susan and David; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Regina was admired, cherished, loved and will be terribly missed by all. She was courageous and strong when challenged, loving an supportive always. "Re" was truly our "Steel Magnolia." She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, William F. Montfort. A family graveside service arrangement is pending.

MT. VERNON - Lloyd E. Webb III, 56, of Benton, formerly of Macedonia, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at his home. He was born on Dec. 23, 1954, in Du Quoin, the son of Lloyd E. and Minnie (Eubanks) Webb. He married Lisa Hodges, and she preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Lloyd E. Webb and companion Tammy of Macedonia, Bennie Ray Webb and wife Katina of Carrier Mills and Billie Joe Webb and wife Teri of McLeansboro; three daughters, Sissy Brown and husband Darin of McLeansboro, Ashley Nicole Webb of Waterloo and Jolene Clark of McLeansboro; 14 grandchildren, Kandi Webb, Lloyd E. Webb IV, William Webb, Chelsea Webb, Waylon Webb, Allie Webb, Bennie Joe Webb, Dalton Webb, Nicholas Webb, Hanna Webb, Ray Brown, Dezaraye Brown, Makenzy Martin and Dallas Cole Webb; and one great-grandson, Gaven Lane Kelly. Lloyd was a farmer. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion and the Eagles Lodge in Benton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gholson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bennie Webb officiating. Interment will be at Macedonia Cemetery in Macedonia. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. For further information, contact Gholson Funeral Home at 643-2321

Sat Jan 22, 2011, 08:30 AM CST MT. VERNON - Benny Joe Wright, 50, of rural Belleville, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, while surrounded by loved ones. Ben was born Oct. 14, 1960, in El Paso, Texas, to Ralph D. and Betty J., nee Lowe, Wright. He was a proud member of the U.S. Navy and was a disabled veteran. Ben married Juanita Mohr, his best friend and the love of his life, on Oct. 18, 1997. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, and the wonderful vacations and adventures he shared with Juanita. Ben was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved mother-in-law, Joyce Mohr. Surviving are his wife; two brothers, Ralph (Kathy) Wright and Jerry (Michelle Prior) Wright; two sisters, Linda (Russell) Black and Trudy Banigan; his father-in-law, Jerry F. (Sharron Owca) Mohr Sr.; three brothers-in-law, Jerry Mohr Jr., Jeffrey (Lisa) Mohr, and Jonathan (Patty) Mohr; two sisters-in-law, Jeanine Shoemaker and Julie (Eliseo) Segovia; and his loyal companion, Whiskers. Ben will be missed by his numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com. There will be no services for Ben, as he is being cremated at his and his family's request. Arrangements are by George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville.

Donna Jean "Tiny" Flanagan, 71, of Mt. Vernon, died at 9:39 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on July 28, 1939, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Alva R. and Nellie Mae (McKinsey) Flanagan. She never married. Miss Flanagan is survived by a twin brother, Ronald Dean Flanagan and wife Nancy of Macomb; a sister, Annabelle Cates of Mt. Vernon; two sisters-in-law, Annette Flanagan and Rossi Flanagan, both of Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Richard "Buddy," Dorm, Gene, Jack "Squee" and Nelson Flanagan; a sister, Gail Capps; a sister-in-law, Ramona Flanagan; and two brothers-in-law, Cyril Cates and Ed Capps. She was a member of Logan Street Baptist Church and loved to play bingo and go shopping. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Harold Winder officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Catherine Cemetery in Woodlawn. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. 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 - Paul Forrest Smith, 88, passed away in the morning hours on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at the Champaign-Urbana Rehab Center in Savoy. Formerly a longtime resident of Belleville, Paul and his wife, Dorothy relocated to Champaign in April of 2008 to live with their daughter, Paula Smith, and her husband, John Stoops. Dorothy preceded him in death in January of 2009. Paul was born in Mt. Vernon on Feb. 6, 1922, the son of Mabel and Pearl Smith, and a brother William Smith preceded him in death. His sister, Alice (Jim) Green survives. In his lifetime, he was blessed to have loving nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, aunts and uncles. He also enjoyed being a step great-grandpa to Yeva and Vanya (Christopher and Anastasia), Julia (Brandy and Dan Miklusicak) and Ethan (Eric Stoops and Jennifer Penn). As a teenager, he was on the Green Hills Country Club eight-man team and became the club champion at the age of 16. He participated in three state high school golf championships representing Mt. Vernon. >From 1942 to 1950, Paul was a World War II Navy pilot (Atlantic Fleet), finished college (Blackburn and Fenn College) and worked for the American Gas Association in Cleveland. After returning to live in Mt. Vernon, he was the Elks State Champion in 1952 and the Southern Illinois Champion in 1953. He competed in several state championships, with the best being at the Urbana Country Club when the eventual winner beat him on the 21st hole in the quarterfinals. Along the way, he competed and won many individual and team competitions. Some of the highlights include: Low St. Louis area qualifier for the 1976 USGA Public Links in Minnesota; two-time National Senior Olympics Champion 1995 (Baton Rouge) and 1997 (Tucson); low qualifier at the age of 70 for all ages at the Illinois Senior Olympic qualifier; fourth in the 70-75 age group in 1999 (Orlando); and gold medal recipient in September 2009 for the Illinois Senior Olympics in Springfield. While the Smith family lived in Freeburg and then in Belleville, he shared his enthusiasm for golf and bridge with his wife, daughter and many memorable friends. He was recently asked what was his favorite golf course and he responded that it was the people he played with that made golf special to him. He thrived on the interactions with his family, friends, and neighbors both off and on the golf course in the Mt. Vernon and Belleville area. Before relocating, he and his wife were members of the First Presbyterian Church in Belleville. Paul recently played golf on Veterans Day and was looking forward to a possible trip to Washington D.C. with the Honor Flight Program for veterans of World War II. It was Mr. Smith's wishes to be cremated. A memorial service is planned at a later date at East Salem Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Special written memories of how Mr. Smith touched your life may be sent to Morgan Memorial Home at 1304

Odus Ray Sweetin of Chattanooga, Tenn., died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Mr. Sweetin was the son of Eileen Sweetin and the late Ray Sweetin of Benton, and a brother of Vernon Sweetin. Funeral arrangements will be released at a later date.