Judy Kaye Read, 80, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro with her daughter by her side. She was born on February 24, 1946 in Michigan City, IN to Halbert M. Phillips, Sr. and Venita B. Phillips.  On August 27, 1966, she married Samuel K. Read in Shelbyville, IL, and he preceded her in death on December 2, 2011. Judy had worked as a licensed practical nurse in long term care as she felt a ...

Paula Jean Mitchell, 73, of McLeansboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Fox Meadows Supportive Living in McLeansboro with family by her side. She was born on September 16, 1953 in McLeansboro to Kenneth “K.P.” and Pearl Mitchell. Paula was a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church of McLeansboro. She previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at several different nursing homes.   She also worked in the Deli Department at Food Park in ...

Rosanna Delores (Kreher) Nice, 81, of Dahlgren, IL passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Rosanna was born on January 10, 1945 in Piopolis, IL to her parents Joseph & Gertrude (Birkner) Kreher.  On November 30, 1963 she married Larry Paul Nice who preceded her in death on November 18, 2021. Rosanna had previously worked as the Assistant Manager for Dairy Queen in Mt. Vernon, IL.  She was a member of the St. John ...

Robert Eugene “Bob” Tedford, 69, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  Bob was born on March 5, 1957 in Eldorado, IL to Homer Tedford, Jr. & Dana Lee (Clark) Tedford. Bob was retired from Hamilton Memorial Hospital, where he had worked in the maintenance department.  He had previously worked as a coal miner and an oilfield worker.  He loved riding motorcycles and spending time with his ...

Carroll Dean Partain, 88, of McLeansboro, IL passed peacefully in his sleep on September 13, 2026 at his home.  He was born in Herod, IL on November 7, 1937 to William Masa Partain & Irene (Owen) Partain.  On June 25, 1960 he married Patricia (Skelton) Partain.  They enjoyed 60 ½ years of marriage until her passing on December 7, 2020. Carroll was commonly known as “Western Star” – stemming from his many years as a truck driver.  He drove for ...

Norman S. Beachy, age 85, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his home in McLeansboro, IL.  He was born February 20, 1941 at Dover, Delaware, the son of Samuel and Lena Beachy. On March 28, 1963, he was united in marriage to Laura A. Miller.  They lived in Matrimony for 63 years. Survivors include his wife: Laura, and five children: Verna Irene (David) Mast of Windsor, MO, Ruth Ann (Daniel) Mast of Windsor, MO, Nathan Jay (Esther) Beachy of Dale, IL, Barbara Fern (Amos) Mast ...

Margaret Irene (Richardson) Bowers, 74, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at her home in McLeansboro. Margaret was born on August 14, 1951 in New Haven, IL to Lewis & Rata (Carney) Richardson. Margaret had worked for Bombardier in Benton, IL as a fiberglass fabricator. She loved flowers and gardening, canning, and sewing. She enjoyed visiting with her family and she loved her grandchildren very much. Margaret is survived by 3 children: Lori (Brad) Reynolds, Rita ...

David Roger Moore, 89, of Evansville, Indiana and formerly of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026 at River Pointe Health Campus in Evansville, Indiana. David was born on June 13, 1937, in Gibson County, Indiana, the firstborn child of Samuel and Genevieve (Fredrick) Moore. Throughout his life, he was known for his unwavering faith, quiet strength, gentle kindness, and servant’s heart, touching the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. On May 25, ...

Sue Ann (Nattier) Friend, 82, of Belle Rive, IL passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Sue was born on October 12, 1943, the daughter of Dale & Annabelle (Newman) Nattier.  On February 14, 1975 she married Dale Friend, who survives. Sue was a Physical Education and English teacher, who taught all grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.  After teaching, she worked as an Activity Therapist at the Murray Center in ...

Michael Glen Craddock, 74, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, July 12, 2026. While our hearts are broken, we find comfort knowing he was embraced by those who meant the most to him in his final moments. Mike was born to Roy Glen Craddock and Delores “Dee” Brockett Craddock on March 6, 1952. Mike attended Flannigan Township Middle School and graduated from McLeansboro High School. On December 6, 2014 Mike married ...