Frances Irene Wilkey, 102, of Mt. Vernon, IL and formerly of Belle Rive, IL passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at White Oak Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. Frances was born September 7, 1920 in Belle Rive, IL the daughter of Earl and Coy (Kniffen) Quinn.  On March 21, 1938 she married Rev. Ray M. Wilkey, who preceded her in death on June 19, 2001. As a preacher’s wife, Frances helped her husband Ray with church activities for many years.  In...

Norman R. Veatch, 85, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home. Norman was born July 3, 1937 in Peoria, IL the son of Harry A. Veatch and Bertha O. Smith.  On August 11, 1959 he married Linda L. (Bowers) Veatch, who survives. Mr. Veatch was a United States Air Force Veteran, where he received his medical training and subsequently finished his degree as a Physician’s Assistant.  After leaving the military, he served as the Hamilton County...

David W. Tennyson, Sr., 64, of Dahlgren, IL passed away on January 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. He married the love of his life, Chrystie, who survives, on October 13, 1989. They have four children: Brandi (Jeremy) Cantrell, Lynndi Tennyson, Kellyn (Alex) Carlton, and David Tennyson Jr. and his partner Micah. He was “Poppie” to 5 grandchildren: Addison, Amelia, Kasen, Daphne, and Phoebe with a newborn on the way soon. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. John...

Sharron Mae Ramsey, 78, of McLeansboro, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her home.  Sharron was born on November 7, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Harry Ramsey and Virginia Grifford. For her first career path, Sharron graduated from Kaskaskia College with her RN Degree and worked many years as the Emergency Room Supervisor at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Sharron later earned her Juris Doctor degree from SIU Carbondale, and worked as an attorney. She owned...

Doris Maxine (Little) Thompson, 91, of Norris City, IL passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. Doris was born on November 4, 1931 in McLeansboro, IL the daughter of Roy Clinton and Lena (Sanders) Little.  On July 3, 1948 she married Truman Thompson, who preceded her in death on September 27, 2007. Doris was a homemaker and helped with farming.  She attended the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in McLeansboro.  She enjoyed crossword...

Jerry Wayne McNew, 77, of McLeanboro, IL passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro. Jerry was born on February 19, 1945 in Grayville, IL the son of Woodrow & Betty McNew.  He is survived by 3 sisters: Sarah, Sharon, and Mary, and several nieces & nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews, and great-great nieces & great-great-nephews.  He was preceded in death by both parents. A private burial...

Connie May (Jackson) Lenon, 69, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 3:41 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Connie was born on October 15, 1953 in East Prairie, MO to the late Namath Pete Jackson and Hazel May (Lloyd) Jackson. Connie spent several years as a manager at McDonalds in McLeansboro and later as an employee at Food Park grocery store in McLeansboro, where she is remembered by many.  Connie loved her children and...

Daniel David Anselment, 58, of Dahlgren, IL passed away at his home on January 7, 2023. Danny was born March 9, 1964, to the late David and Betty Anselment. He was the oldest of five children: Tom (Cindy) Anselment, Janet (Dennis) Johnson, Sue (Steve) Wilkerson and Pete (Rhonda) Anselment. Growing up, he spent most of his time playing sports, spending time with family and helping around the home and on local farms.  In 1984, he met his soon-to-be wife and love of his life.  On...

Joseph T. Parr, 69, of Dahlgren, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home in Dahlgren. He was born on March 12, 1953 in Wyandotte, Michigan, the son of Clarence "Bud" and Phyllis Parr.  He was married to Gail Greer, who preceded him in death, and to that union two sons were born, Nathan J. Parr and Jared I. Parr.  He went to Dahlgren High School graduating in 1971, and maintained many lifelong friends from his small-town class.  He graduated from...

Jerry Wayne Ricketts, 61, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home in Royalton, IL. He was born in Wyatt, Missouri on February 14, 1961 to James Marvin and Laura (Nose) Ricketts.  Jerry worked as a farmhand at Grammar’s Orchard near Carbondale until 2005.  He enjoyed working, landscaping, drinking beer, mowing yards and visiting with friends and family.  He was a good man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his two children:...