Genevia Gwaltney, 94, of McLeansboro, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Centralia Manor. She was born on July 28, 1916, in Hamilton County, the daughter of John Logan and Minnie Rose (Johnson) Lasswell. She is survived by two sons, Jack Gwaltney and wife Sue of Avon Park, Fla., and John Gwaltney and wife Rhoda of St. Louis; nine grandchildren, one deceased; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, a grandson, five brothers and four sisters. Genevia was a retired sales clerk with the former Ben Franklin store in McLeansboro. She was a member of McLeansboro Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Burial will follow at Hebron Cemetery near Walpole. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. For further information, call Gholson Funeral Home at 643-2321.

Snow Andrea Grace Snow was born at 7:51 a.m. Nov. 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Andrea is the daughter of Ashley Irene Snow of Mt. Vernon. She is welcomed home by a sibling, Aidyn Snow. Maternal grandparents are Eric Fodor and Tamara Hays-Fodor of Carrier Mills. Maternal great-grandparents are Larry and Marilyn Harris of Mt. Vernon.

Neal Arihana Leigh Neal was born at 5:54 p.m. Nov. 4, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 4 pounds, 1 ounce and was 17 inches long. Arihana is the daughter of Whittney Leigh Neal of Mt. Vernon. She is welcomed home by two siblings, Julian B. Neal and Serenity A. Neal. Maternal grandparent is Gaila Stansell.

Landon James Mays was born at 4:22 p.m. Nov. 2, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Landon is the son of Misha Beth Dodson and Josh Mays of Mt. Vernon. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Jamelyn Dodson of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Darrell Mays and Sunday McKenzie of Mt. Vernon.

William Dee Risinger, 79, of Grayville, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at his home. He was born Feb. 4, 1931, in Olney, the son of Orland and Opal (Bass) Risinger. On June 5, 1950, he married Rosetta O'Donley and she survives. Bill was a warehouse manager. He was a Deacon of the Northside Baptist Church in Grayville and an active volunteer for Meadowood Nursing Home in Grayville, Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi and the Civil Defense. He was a Navy Korean War veteran and member of the American Legion and enjoyed singing, golf and guitar. Survivors include his wife, Rosetta Risinger of Grayville; two daughters and their husbands, Belinda and Randy Funkhouser of Grayville and Yvonne and Mahlon Hallam of Mt. Vernon; seven grandchildren, DeAndra (Mark) Martin, Kayla Funkhouser, Kaydee Funkhouser, Carissa Hallam, Anthony Hallam, Micki Hallam, Austin (Carrie) Hallam; and five great-grandchildren, Madison Martin, Alena Martin, Kelsie Martin, Rex Hallam and Leo Hallam. Visitation and funeral service will be today at Northside Baptist Church in Grayville. Visitation is at 4 p.m. and continues until the funeral at 5 p.m. Following the funeral service, Bill's remains will be cremated. Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Leota Thomson of Carbondale, formerly of Ashley, departed this life at the Hawthorne Inn in Marion on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at 10:50 a.m. She had attained the age of 101 years, 6 months and 20 days. Mrs. Thomson was born on April 22, 1909, in Ina, the daughter of Fred and Zelda (Clinton) Brown. She was united in marriage to Edward Thomson on Oct. 21, 1933 at Creal Springs, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1986. Leota was a farm wife and school teacher, first in one-room schools and then Mt. Vernon public schools. She was a member of the Ashley United Methodist Church in Ashley and attended Grace Methodist Church in Carbondale. Left to mourn her passing are her two daughters, Anna Mae Alphonse and her husband Ivan of El Paso, Texas and Esther Lee Hays and her husband Denny of Carbondale; three grandchildren, one great-grandson, nieces, nephews, other relation and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother. Funeral services will be held at the Campagna Funeral Home in Ashley on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with interment to follow in the Ashley City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of services. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Ashley Methodist Church or the Southern Illinois Hospice and will be accepted at the Campagna Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hawthorne Inn in Marion for their extraordinary care and compassion. Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.campagnafuneralhomes.com

MT. VERNON - Rebecca "Becky" Jo Hahn, age 55, of Mt. Vernon, died Sunday Nov. 14, 2010, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Town and Country, Mo. Becky was born Aug. 13, 1955, in Mt. Vernon, daughter of Carl D. and Doris Mae (Whobrey) Webb. She married Brent Hahn on July 16, 1976, in Mt. Vernon; and he survives in Mt. Vernon. Becky worked for the Jefferson County Health Department until failing health. She had attended West Side Missionary Baptist Church and Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her husband Brent Hahn of Mt. Vernon; one daughter, Celeste Hahn of Mt. Vernon; mother, Doris Mae Webb of Mt. Vernon; one brother, David Lee Webb of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Carla Mae Davis and Carol Jean Martin both of Mt. Vernon; one grandson, Dante Sussen; step mother-in-law, Wanda and husband Tom Hopkins of Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl D. Webb; one brother, Jimmie Carl Webb; in-laws Don Hahn and Marilyn (White) Hahn; and a sister-in-law, Judy Wilson Webb. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Merle Fullerton officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Visitation will be held at noon until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home, where you may call 246-0100 for more information, or visit www.newellfuneralhome.com.

Andrew "Andy" Knox Reid Jr. of Lucas, Texas, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Nov.12, 2010, at his home. He was born Aug.27, 1944, in Baton Rouge, La., the son of A. Knox Reid Sr. and Eva "Eve" (Dailey) Reid. He grew up in Mt. Vernon and graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1962. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Debra Perrachione on Dec. 6, 1975, and she survives. Andy loved hunting, fishing and his horses. He retired after working over 20 years for EDS Corporation. He is survived by his wife Debbie, of Lucas, Texas: his sons, Craig Lee Reid and Scott Lee Reid, both of Austin, Texas; his sister, Ruthie Reid Alexander and husband Michael of Mt. Vernon; his niece, Ashley Reid (Alexander) Hadley and husband Jeffrey of Louisville, Ky.; and his nephew David A. Alexander of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents. As per Andy's wishes, there will be no public service and a private burial service will be held at a later date. For those wishing, memorials can be made to the charity of your choice or to the Mt. Vernon Little House Foundation, 117 N. 10th Street., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Obituary information provided by Newell Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Phillip D. Nabros, 28, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:10 P.M. on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born on Wednesday, August 4, 1982 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of Morris and Sally (Tannahill) Nabors. Surviving family members include his mother: Sally Nabors and friend Ron Waller of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 brothers: Eric Nabors and special friend April Robinson of Bonnie, Illinois, Ralph Nabors and fiancee Shari Stipanovich of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Wayne Nabors and wife Misty of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Lynn Hayes and husband Don of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; grandmother: Helen Stewart and friend Jim Taylor of Fairfield, Illinois; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Her father, one brother: Brian Keith Nabors and his grandparents: Sammy Stewart, Harley Vardaman and Marjorie Nabors preceded him in death. Phillip was a cook at Triple E Barbeque in Mt. Vernon and was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Mt Vernon, Illinois VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Cremation will follow the public visitation.rch in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Charles Robert Bodine, 51, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 1:40 A.M. on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born on Wednesday, December 17, 1958 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of Bobbie A. and Verla Mae (Miller) Bodine. He married Susan Ellis Arnett on April 4, 1994 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include his wife: Susan Ellis Bodine of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; parents: Bobbie and Verla Bodine of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Roger Wayne Bodine and wife Heather of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Jaime Lynn Logan and husband Tony of Arkansas; 6 grandchildren: Shaylynn Bodine, Calieb Bodine, Jasmine Hughey, Mikey Bodine, Shane Bodine and Cody Bodine; 2 stepchildren: David Hughey and Jason Ellis both of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister: Janice Green and fiance Chad Vance of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; half-brother: Bud Hughey of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews survive including special nephew: Jon Green and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. His brother: Roger Allen Bodine, his grandparents and several aunts and uncles including Danny Miller preceded him in death. Charles served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard, was a truck driver, owned and operated Bodine Scrap Metals and was a member of Mt. Vernon Church of God on Harlan Road in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Ted Anderson and Mr. Jon Green will officiate. INTERMENT: South Hickory Hill Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. The Chaplain of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct a Military Flag Presentation Service at the cemetery

MOUNT VERNON -- Phillip D. Nabors, 28, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Cremation will be after visitation. Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on November 15, 2010

MOUNT VERNON -- Charles Robert Bodine, 51, died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with the Rev. Ted Anderson and Jon Green officiating. Burial will be at South Hickory Hill Cemetery, with Military Flag presentation service by American Legion Post 141 chaplain. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on November 15, 2010

CHRISTOPHER N. ROSE, 37, of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away at 3:13 P.M. Friday, November 12, 2010 in the Emergency Room of Crossroads Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born on Thursday, December 21, 1972 in Central DuPage, Illinois, a son to Rex & Marlaina (Mezo) Rose. His Surviving Family Members include his Father: Rex Rose of Cleveland, Tennessee, his Mother: Marlaina Rose of Mount Vernon, Illinois; two Sons: Dylan Rose of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Dominick Rose of Centralia, Illinois; four Daughters: Alisa Rose of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Aerial and Anastazia Rose of Centralia, Illinois and Christyanne Rose of Benton, Illinois and two Brothers: Rex Rose of Centralia, Illinois and John Rose and wife Rita of Odin, Illinois. His grandparents preceded him in death. Christopher worked in the lawn care business. In honor of his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be not Public Visitation or Funeral Service.

Hi! I am looking for the obituaries of my GG Grandparents, Newton Henderson Hilton and Martha Eveline Douthit Hilton. I would also like any of their children's or extended family as well. Here is what information I have: Newton Henderson Hilton b 21 Sep 1848 in Giles County, TN d 10 Sep 1928 (not sure where, cannot find death certificate, most likely Kell, Marion, IL) buried in Zion Grove Cemetery, Marion County, IL Martha Eveline Douthit Hilton b 3 Jun 1861 in Benton, Franklin, IL (alt 1860) d 7 Jun 1944 in Kell, Marion, IL buried in Zion Grove Cemetery, Marion County, IL Thank you! Janet Alvis Urbana, IL janet.alvis@gmail.com

Andrea Grace Snow was born at 7:51 a.m. Nov. 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Andrea is the daughter of Ashley Irene Snow of Mt. Vernon. She is welcomed home by a sibling, Aidyn Snow. Maternal grandparents are Eric Fodor and Tamara Hays-Fodor of Carrier Mills. Maternal great-grandparents are Larry and Marilyn Harris of Mt. Vernon.

Arihana Leigh Neal was born at 5:54 p.m. Nov. 4, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 4 pounds, 1 ounce and was 17 inches long. Arihana is the daughter of Whittney Leigh Neal of Mt. Vernon. She is welcomed home by two siblings, Julian B. Neal and Serenity A. Neal. Maternal grandparent is Gaila Stansell.

Landon James Mays was born at 4:22 p.m. Nov. 2, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Landon is the son of Misha Beth Dodson and Josh Mays of Mt. Vernon. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Jamelyn Dodson of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Darrell Mays and Sunday McKenzie of Mt. Vernon

Edward L. Rost, 91, of McLeansboro, passed away at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

- Isabelle E. Walker, 91, of Oklahoma City and formerly of Sesser, died Nov. 5, 2010, at Emerald Square, Okla. She was born on Oct. 22, 1919, in Sesser, the daughter of Carl Allen Sr. and Ida Mae (Isom) Allen. She married Ernest Walker and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Walker is survived by her brothers, Carl Allen Jr. of Sesser and Howard "H.D." Allen of Mt. Vernon/ She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Lloyd "Fatt" Allen and Robert "Fuzz" Allen. Mrs. Walker was a member of the United Methodist Church of Oklahoma City. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with the Rev. Julie Smith officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser

Hal C. Mason 84-year-old former Wichita Falls, Tx. resident, Hal C. Mason of Mt. Vernon, IL died at 8:12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He had been a Linotype operator in E. St. Louis and Mt. Vernon, and was a retired mail carrier in Wichita Falls and Abilene, TX. Survivors include his wife, Eloise Mason of Mt. Vernon; daughters, Victoria Lynn of Fairfield and Diane LeRoy of Auburn, IN; a son, Hal Mason, Jr. of Reston, VA; a sister, Mary Graham of Wichita Falls, TX; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services for Hal C. Mason will be 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation will be from 5 - 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Highland Cemetery in Stamford, TX. The Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home of Fairfield is in charge of the arraigements.