Fred L. Wood, 77 of McLeansboro, IL died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 29, 1945 in Aransas Pass, TX to Melvin and Pauline (Oliver) Wood.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, 1967-1970, serving 2 tours in Vietnam.  He married the love of his life, Patti Byerley Wood, in 1973.  Together, they raised 5 children and enjoyed 49 years of marriage.  Fred held several jobs over the years as a pipe fitter, coal miner, and a...

Nancy Lou (Trotter) Davis, 65, of Belle Rive, IL passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Nancy was born on August 15, 1957 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Bill & Betty Trotter.  Nancy worked at various jobs in the Mt. Vernon area for many years, including 8 years as a housekeeper at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL.  She was a member of the Dahlgren Baptist Church in Dahlgren, IL.  She loved her animals and will be dearly...

Devora Odien (Nelson) Boyer, 78, of Eatonton, GA and formerly of McLeansboro, IL passed away at her home in Eatonton on August 28, 2022. Devora was born November 23, 1943 in Enfield, IL the daughter of Joe & Wava Nelson.  On March 31, 1961 she married William Frederic Boyer, who survives.  Devora was a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, and friend. Devora is survived by a son Steven (Donna) Boyer of  Thomaston, GA; a daughter Anna (Billy) Holland of Eatonton, GA; and...

Carol Sue (Lindsey) Campbell, 79, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro. Carol was born October 20, 1942 in Murphysboro, IL the daughter of Harry & Anna (Robinson) Lindsey.  On July 16, 1972 she married Charles William Campbell, who preceded her in death.  Carol worked as a cook at several restaurants and was a housekeeper at Hamilton Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for...

Charles Marion Griswold, 89, of Broughton, IL passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his residence.  Charles was born on July 30, 1933 in McLeansboro, IL. He was the son of Jewel and Mary (Cantrell) Griswold. Charles married Esther (Essary) Griswold on December 31, 1952 in Bluford, IL.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, a daughter, MaDonna Joan Griswold of Temple, TX and a son, Robert Vernon Griswold, of San Angelo, TX, four grandchildren, Carrie and Matthew...

Verna D. (Martin) Webb, 83, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in McLeansboro. Verna was born August 30, 1938 near Lick Creek in Hamilton County, the daughter of Paul T. and LaVada Jane (Johnson) Martin.  On December 22, 1956 she married Coy R. Webb, who survives. Verna was a homemaker, who did a wonderful job of taking care of the family home, taking care of her family, and was an excellent cook. ...

Kenneth Michael “Kenny” Sullivan, 66, of McLeansboro, IL passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in McLeansboro. Kenny was born October 31, 1955 in Eldorado, IL, the son of George Warren and Evelyn (Wiggins) Sullivan.  He worked on and off in the oil fields when he was a young man, and also farmed with many different local farmers throughout his life.  Kenny enjoyed hunting for Indian rocks and artifacts, fishing,...

Mickey Owen Cravens, 84, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away at his home with loved ones by his side on July 27, 2022. He was born on June 2, 1938 in Wayne City, Illinois to the late Owen P. and Hilda E. (Ripplinger) Cravens. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman Cravens. Mickey obtained his bachelor's degree in 1960 for Business at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. He worked as a civil employee at multiple airbases and retired from Little Rock Air Force Base in Finance...

Everett Leslie Moore, 75, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville,IN. Everett was born March 8, 1947 at Vicker’s Hospital in McLeansboro, the son of Leslie Moore and Wilma (Wheeler) Moore.  On September 28, 1968 Everett married Mary Ann (Tennyson) Moore, who survives.  They would have celebrated 54 years of marriage this year. Everett was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War, originally...

Thomas Estus “Tom” Gholson, 79, of Harrisburg, IL and formerly of Broughton, IL passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Thomas Estus Gholson was born February 2, 1942 in Broughton, IL the son of Estus Ray “Buster” Gholson and Lura Mae (Faries) Gholson. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, construction, helping people out, and watching Westerns. Tom is survived by a son Harold (Cheryl) Gholson of Evansville, IN; a daughter Tammie...