Stephen J. Woods, 71, formerly of McLeansboro, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was born November 12, 1948 in Flora, IL to James W. and Mary Louise (Houk) Woods.  Stephen was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  After serving his country he worked for the Jacksonville, AR School District in transportation.  As a young man he attended the First Christian Church in McLeansboro. Stephen is survived by...

Terry Eugene Dedrick, 61, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his home in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was born in Quincy, IL on July 9, 1958 to Jay C. and Ruby Dedrick.  He was a mechanic by trade and a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Terry is survived by his wife, Donna Dedrick of McLeansboro, IL; son, Terry Eugene Dedrick II of Kankakee, IL; two step-sons: Brian Fulkerson of McLeansboro, IL and Tim (Jennifer) Fulkerson of Springerton, IL; one step-grandson, Easton...

Betty Fay Bell, 92, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her home in Belle Rive, Illinois. She was born April 22, 1928 in Dahlgren, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Leathel (Irwin) Lowry.  Betty was a retired payroll clerk having worked for the Gunite Foundry in Rockford, IL. Betty is survived by her daughter, Neta Grant of Belle Rive, IL; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William James Bell; and two daughters: Reta...

Barbara J. Shadwell, 71, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Viewfinder Care in McLeansboro. She was born in Effingham, IL on January 2, 1949 to Ernest and Altha (Neepoe) Shadwell. She was a home maker. Barbara is survived by her niece, Marsha Kingery of Portage, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private interment will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Effingham, IL.  

David V. Rector, 64, a resident of Broughton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Broughton. He was born May 22, 1956 in Crossville, TN to Avery and Mildred (Richardson) Rector.  He was employed as a truck driver. David is survived by one son, David Michael Rector of Broughton, IL; two brothers: Roy Kenneth and Bobby Wayne Rector; and one sister,Mildred Darlene Parson, all of Broughton, IL.  Three grandchildren also survive. A private graveside service will be held...

KARCHER, RUTH MARIE (AYDT) APRIL 10, 1925- JUNE 2, 2020 AGE 95 Ruth lived in Decatur, IL for 73 years and was married to Ernest R Karcher until he passed in 1978. While in Decatur,  they raised their 9 children: Joanna Miller-Shelbyville, KY, Lawrence (Shelby) Karcher-Decatur, IL, Stephen (Sharon) Karcher-Sullivan, IL, Susan (Tom Larson) Gillespie-Monte Vista, CO, Yvonne ( Tony) Garofalo-St Peters, MO, Annette (Dick) Brown-Blackstone, VA, Christina(Charlie) Ewing- Atwood, IL, Theresa...

Roland F. Akin, 66, a resident of Buckner, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born June 10, 1953 in Houston, TX to Rowland and JoAnn (Crane) Akin.  Roland was a United States Army Veteran and a retired carpenter. Roland is survived by five sons: David A. (fiancé Haleigh) Akin of Mt. Vernon, IL, Hayden Akin of Belle Rive, IL, Andrew Akin of Centralia, IL, Roland “Charlie” Grabowski of Dallas, TX and...

Gordon E. Russell, 85, a resident of McLeansboro, IL, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Born January 14, 1935 in McLeansboro, he was son of the late Earl E. and Elsie (Lane) Russell.  Gordon worked as a farm hand and enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing.   He is survived by his brother, Frank (Patricia) Russell of Forest City, IL; sisters: Wanda (Delmar) Taylor of Mt. Vernon, IL and Marietta (Kelly) Manring of Pocahontas,...

Constant J. Jenkins II, 68, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was born December 1, 1951 in Sterling, IL to Constant J. Jenkins I and Mildred Maxine (Hall) Jenkins.  Constant served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm.  After serving his country he worked as a security guard and attended Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Constant is survived by his wife, Catherine Jenkins of McLeansboro, IL; three...

Gail Raymond Marshall, 85, formerly of Springfield, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Country Meadows in Frederick, MD.  Born on February 21, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, IL, he was the son of the late Jarvis Marshall and Inez (McClure) Marshall. He served five years in the United States Air Force. He retired from DOD, National Imagery Mapping Agency, Graphics Arts Department in Washington, DC, after 37 years of service.  Ray enjoyed genealogy, photography, coin...