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.  

Danny R. Karnes, 65, a resident of Broughton, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, IL. He was born October 22, 1954 in Gary, IN, the son of Elmer and Genevia (Hunt) Karnes.  Danny was a assembly line operator for the Ligma Company in Nashville, IL.  He married Karla Karnes and later was married to Sandy Browder who preceded him in death. Danny is survived by four sons: Nathan Tyke Karnes of Marion, IL, Danny Ray Karnes...

Lela Pauline Fann, 72, a resident of Carmi, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.   She was born March 22, 1947 in McLeansboro, IL to Robert “Buck” and Dorine (McGill) Fann.  Lela was a home maker. Lela is survived by one son, Marvin Lee Fann of McLeansboro; two daughters: Rhonda Tarrant of Omaha, IL and Tina Marie Owen of Clay, KY; eleven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Marvin Eugene Wilkerson, 79, of Dahlgren, passed away at 11:43 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.   He was born July 12, 1940 in Dahlgren, the son of George E. and Zana B. (Trotter) Wilkerson.  He married Donna Sue Tucker on Nov. 9, 1958. Marvin is survived by his wife, Donna; sons: Terry Wilkerson and wife Kim of Dahlgren, Scott Wilkerson and wife Beth of Greencastle, IN, and JR Wilkerson and wife Kris of Bloomington; mother, Zana Wilkerson...

Carl Wayne Morris, 72, of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  He was born February 1, 1947 in McLeansboro, IL, the son of Bernard and Helen (McMahon) Morris.  Carl was a retired aviation mechanic and was a United States Air Force veteran having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by one daughter, Kristi and husband Kelly Strauser of McLeansboro, IL; step-grandson, Bralon Strauser of Ingalls,...

Loretta Thomas, 75, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at her home in Elgin, Illinois. She was born January 13, 1944 in McLeansboro, IL, the daughter of Isaac and Flora Marie (Dooley) Brumit.  Loretta was a retired supervisor from Hawley Products in St. Charles, IL. Survivors include her brother, Emery (Peggy) Brumit of New Philadelphia, OH; three sisters: Ruth (Bill) Foust of Dallas, TX, Maggie (John) Crue of Estill Springs, TN and Mary (Fred) Browning of Kimberling City, MO....

Mary Ellen Stallings, 79, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born in McLeansboro, IL on January 30, 1940, the daughter of Harry Joseph and Thelma Marie (Nipper) Scott.  Mary was a home maker and a member of the Dale Pentecost Church. Mary is survived by one son, Dennis Stallings of Flora, IL; two daughters: Sue Sullivan of McLeansboro, IL and Beverly Wilson of Bonnie, IL; two...