Alfred Wesley Renn, 90, of McLeansboro, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home with family at his side.   He was born January 6, 1930 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Lawrence Alfred and Ethel (Hill) Renn.  He married Mildred “Tootie” Wheeler on February 5, 1951 and she preceded him in death.  After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War, he worked as a farmer and in the oil field as the owner and operator...

Paul Eugene Hill, 54, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  He was born on June 30, 1965 in East Prairie, Missouri, the son of Paul James and Linda Marie (Rutledge) Hill.  Paul was a retired carpenter. Paul is survived by two brothers: Robert Lee (Angelia) Hill of McLeansboro and Peter Rutledge of McLeansboro; one sister, Christina May Broyles of Tennessee; several aunts and uncles from...

John Daniel Smith, 70, of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in McLeansboro. He was born May 13, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, the son of Thomas and Lenora Smith.  He was a retired custodian and of the Catholic faith. John is survived by his wife, Carol Smith of McLeansboro; two sons: John Daniel Smith Jr. of Carmi, IL and Noah Smith of Evansville, IN; two brothers: Thomas Smith of Evansville, IN...

Phyllis Ann Giles, 82, of Denton, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Tx.  She was born February 13, 1937 in Benton, IL the daughter of Carlton and Ruby (Morris) Hunt.  She was a retired school teacher.  Phyllis began teaching in a one room school house in the rural Ozarks of Arkansas in 1962 and concluded her career as a Spanish teacher at Highland Park High School. Phyllis is survived by her son, Bradley (Charlotte) Giles...

Dalton Eugene Knight, 79, of McLeansboro, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2020 at his home in rural McLeansboro. He was born January 8, 1940, the ninth of eleven children, to Angus and Mabel Knight. He married Margaret McGill on February 13, 1965. Dalton served our country in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964. Upon marrying Margaret he joined his father-in-law raising black angus cattle and farming on Fair Acre Farm. He farmed with his wife and children until he...

Darrel Wayne Savage, 87, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born December 15, 1932 in Springerton, IL, the son of Victor and Martha Opal (Malone) Savage.  Darrel married Dorothy Jean Hale on August 24, 1956 and she preceded him in death.  He was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.  After serving his country, Darrel worked as a heavy equipment...

  Iris Fae Richards, 79, of Belle Rive, Illinois went to be with her Savior Saturday, November 30, 2019 in the house where she was born. She was born August 19, 1940 in Belle Rive, IL, the daughter of Frank and Madge (Carlton) Marlow.  Iris married Paul E. Richards August 14, 1958 in the same house.  Iris was a homemaker and babysat in her home for many years. Iris also cooked at Wilkey's Cafe.  Her hobbies were gardening, flowers, and camping.  She loved being...

Faye Sefried, 89, a resident of Belle Prairie, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born January 10, 1930 in Belle Prairie, IL, the daughter of Clyne and Lela (White Aydt) Severs.  Faye married Robert Sefried on May 29, 1948 and he survives.  She was a home maker and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church near McLeansboro. Faye is survived by her husband, Rev. Robert Sefried of Belle Prairie;...

Grover Morphis, 93, of Watson, formerly of Bible Grove and McLeansboro, IL, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.  Grover was born on November 23, 1926 in Bearden, OK, the son of George W. and Lola M.  (Johnston) Morphis. He married Thelma A. Ray on September 4, 1948, and she preceded him in death on April 28, 2000. Grover served his country in the United States Army from 1945-1947. He was a life-long oil field worker...

Ronald Edward Kennedy, 68, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Loda, IL on August 25, 1951, the son of Bernard and Margaret (Rethlake) Kennedy.  Ronald was of the Catholic Faith. Ronald is survived by one sister, Carol Kennedy of Tahoe City, CA and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. No formal services are to be held at this time.