"God has gained another angel” Linda Ellen Hart, 78, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born September 7, 1941 in Hamilton County, IL, to Harley and Sarah Ellen (Thompson) VanWinkle Sr.  Linda was a long time employee of Owens Illinois in West Chicago, IL.  She also worked at Phoenix Closure in Naperville, IL and Mary’s Corner Tap in South Elgin, IL.  She loved her family and friends and...

Richard E. Neel Sr., 83, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at his home in Poland, Indiana. He was born September, 9, 1936 in McLeansboro, IL to Cecil and Stella (Gregory) Neel.  Richard was a retired United States Military Veteran having served thirty years in the United States Air Force and United States Army. Richard is survived by his wife Emma Neel of Poland, IN; two sons: Richard E. (Kelly) Neel Jr. of Mooresville, IN and Cecil (Liz) Neel of Brewton, Alabama; three...

Doris E. Hill, 92, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born September 26, 1927 in McLeansboro, IL, to Arthur and Arilla (Brill) Hale.  Doris married Richard Vernon Hill on July 27, 1950 and he preceded her in death.  Doris was a devoted member of the Oliver Bethel Methodist Church and also worked in the laundry department at Hamilton Memorial Hospital for 20 years. Doris is survived by two sons: Donald R. (Sharry) Hill of McLeansboro...

Elsie L. Pearce, 80, a resident of Eldorado, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. She was born January 11, 1940 in Hamilton County, IL, the daughter of Paul and Eva (Smothers) Short.  Elsie was a home maker. Elsie is survived by her husband, Jewell E. Pearce of Eldorado, IL; two sons: Robert (Amy) Pearce of Eldorado, IL and Joe (Sheila) Turrentine of Brownsville, IL; two daughters: Linda Russell of Eldorado, IL and Donna (Brad)...

84 year old Patricia Sue (Carr) Smith of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 4:05 a.m. Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro. She was born March 21, 1935 to Floyd E. and Ione P. (Epperson) Carr.  She married Ralph Manuel Smith on July 13, 1973.  He preceded her in death on May 3, 2016.   Pat worked at Elders Shirt Factory in McLeansboro for 18 years as a seamstress until their closing and then worked at Dowser Electric...

52-year-old Terry Dean Biggerstaff of McLeansboro, passed away at Heartland Memorial Hospital in Marion, Illinois on Wednesday January 29,2020.  He was born in Eldorado, Illinois to Terry Dewayne and Margie Ruth (Allen) Biggerstaff on February 13, 1967 and both survive.  He attended Brush Harbor Church. Terry is survived by his parents, Terry and Margie Biggerstaff of McLeansboro; two daughters: Tara (Adam) Little and Brooke Biggerstaff both of McLeansboro; one son, Brandon...

71-year-old Dahlgren resident, Eddie Ray Allen passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born in Hamilton County to the parents of Earl and Pearl (Klinker) Allen.  He was a graduate of Dahlgren High School. Ed proudly served as a Medic during the Vietnam War having earned three Purple Hearts and a Siler Star.  He worked for the State of Illinois until his retirement. On May 8th, 1970, he married Dawn Rae Haile and they...

Alfred Wesley Renn, 90, of McLeansboro, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home with family at his side.   He was born January 6, 1930 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Lawrence Alfred and Ethel (Hill) Renn.  He married Mildred “Tootie” Wheeler on February 5, 1951 and she preceded him in death.  After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War, he worked as a farmer and in the oil field as the owner and operator...

Paul Eugene Hill, 54, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  He was born on June 30, 1965 in East Prairie, Missouri, the son of Paul James and Linda Marie (Rutledge) Hill.  Paul was a retired carpenter. Paul is survived by two brothers: Robert Lee (Angelia) Hill of McLeansboro and Peter Rutledge of McLeansboro; one sister, Christina May Broyles of Tennessee; several aunts and uncles from...

John Daniel Smith, 70, of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in McLeansboro. He was born May 13, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, the son of Thomas and Lenora Smith.  He was a retired custodian and of the Catholic faith. John is survived by his wife, Carol Smith of McLeansboro; two sons: John Daniel Smith Jr. of Carmi, IL and Noah Smith of Evansville, IN; two brothers: Thomas Smith of Evansville, IN...