James Rodger Scott, 54, formerly of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois. He was born August 18, 1965 in Elgin, IL to Jimmy Vincent and Ruby Rowena (Hampton) Scott.  James worked as a general laborer and enjoyed participating in demolition derbies.  James is survived by three sons: James Rowdy Scott of Flora, IL, Justin Case Scott of Benton, IL and Brandon Rodger Scott who is currently serving in the...

Donald L. Shaffer, 90, a resident of Searsboro, Iowa and formerly of McLeansboro, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in Searsboro, IA. He was born in Hamilton County, IL on May 24, 1929, the son of Leon M. and Mable Edith (Leslie) Shaffer.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was of the Methodist Faith. Donald is survived by one son, Donald L. (Debra) Shaffer of Columbia, IL; two daughters: Donna Ruth (James) Ritson of Columbia, IL and Diana Lynn (Mark) Richardson of Searsboro, IA;...

Della A. Riley, 67, a resident of McLeansboro, IL passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at McLeansboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. She was born March 8, 1953 in West Salem, IL to her parents Albert and Evelyn (Griffin) Jackson.  She married Verl Riley who preceded her in death.  She was a home maker.  She was a member of the Lebanon Church near Walpole, IL. Della is survived by 3 sisters: Rose M. (Raymond) Riley of McLeansboro, Stella (James) Brian of Sumner, IL...

Ronald Lee Webb, 86, a resident of McLeansboro, IL passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born February 6, 1934 in McLeansboro to his parents George J. and Hazel Grace (Thompson) Webb.  He married Linda E. (Threlkeld) Webb in 1952, who survives.  He was the owner and operator of the Hamilton County Loan in McLeansboro.  He served on the Hamilton County Unit 10 School Board for 16 years, he was a member of the McLeansboro...

Stephen Wayne Murdach, 76, a resident of McLeansboro, IL passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his home. He was born January 21, 1944 in Enfield, IL to his parents Kenneth and Marie Murdach.  Stephen was an oil field worker for several years and later worked as a tire builder and retired from Continental/General Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL.  He was a member of the McLeansboro Golf Club, and a member of the Blooming Grove Baptist Church in McLeansboro. Stephen is survived by his...

George K. " Scotty" Easton, 87, a resident of Enfield, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.   He was born February 3, 1933 in Fife, Scotland to John and Euphamia (Kerr) Easton.  George was a retired truck driver and was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. George is survived by two sons: Robert Easton of Goffstown, NH and Scott Easton of Wilbraham, MA; four daughters: Lisa Cincotta of Robertsdale,...

Willard Ray Bell, formerly of McLeansboro, was quietly gathered away early Friday morning, February 28, 2020 in Denton, Texas at age 103.  He was born in Ohio, Illinois on June 16, 1916 to Alexander and Lennie (Thompson) Bell. He lived most of his life in the McLeansboro area and was married to Mary Stephenson and later to Virginia Jacobs, who are both deceased and both of McLeansboro.  Willard worked at the Texaco, Hoodville gas plant, and later retired as manager of the Texaco...

Zana Belle (Trotter) Wilkerson, 96, of Dahlgren, IL, passed away at 9:22 a.m. February 25, 2020 at Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL Zana was born May 22, 1923 at the home of her parents William Joseph and Mary Sophronia Trotter in Dahlgren, IL. She married George Edgar Wilkerson October 7, 1939. He died on March 9, 2007. Zana is survived by two sons: Danny and wife Jennifer Wilkerson of Talking Rock, GA and Zane and wife Cathy Wilkerson of Colorado Springs, CO.  She is also survived...

"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...