Willis D. Francis, 95, of Prairie City, Illinois and formerly of Macedonia, IL, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Prairie City, IL. He was born August 21, 1925 in Benton, IL to Eli Webb and Mazie Margaret Ann (Holman) Francis.  Willis was a United States Navy Veteran having served during World War II and the Korean Conflict.  After serving his country, he worked as a truck driver with the Dealers Transit Company in Chicago, IL.  Willis was a past member of American...

Alice Ann Moreland, 92, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born August 4, 1928 in Central City, IL, the daughter of Dan G. and Edna Leona (Meadors) Bryan.  Alice was a home maker and care giver and also worked for the Olin Company in Alton, IL for 16 years.  She also attended the McLeansboro First Baptist Church.  She married Harold Lyle Moreland and he preceded her in...

Infant Lavern Jay Mishler, son of Frederick and Leona (Miller) Mishler of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.   Survivors include his parents; two siblings: James Andrew Mishler and Jolena Elaine Mishler; paternal grandparents, Ora Jay Mishler and Edna R. Miller; and maternal grandparents, Marvin and Kathryn Miller and Fannie Gingerich. Graveside funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, September...

Doris Mae Richardson, 80, a resident of Dahlgren, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in McLeansboro. She was born April 13, 1940 in McLeansboro, IL to Oscar and Frances (Ewald) Rubenacker.  Doris was a devoted employee at the Warco Gas Station and former Elder Mfg. Company in McLeansboro. Doris is survived by one son, Keith and wife Nolene Rubenacker of Dahlgren, IL; three daughters: Marsha and husband Dennis...

Anna Lee Holdren, 87, a resident of McLeansboro, IL passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. She was born December 1, 1932, in McLeansboro, IL, the daughter of Delmar and Mildred Irvin.  On June 21, 1952, she married Harold Holdren, who preceded in her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dale Pentecost Church in Dale, IL where she taught Sunday School for 70 years. Anna is survived by a sister Joan (Dewain) Johnson of McLeanssboro, a...

Joseph A. Mayberry Sr., 94, a resident of Benton, Illinois and formerly of McLeansboro, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Franklin Hospital ER in Benton, IL. He was born July 17, 1926 in McLeansboro, IL, to Alvin Mark and Helen Josephine (Sanicki) Mayberry.  Joseph was a United States Navy Veteran having served during World War II.  He was a retired plumber and pipefitter and was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #551 of West Frankfort, IL.  Joseph was also a...

Frank W. Webb, 80, a resident of Omaha, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born September 13, 1939 in McLeansboro, IL, the son of Lando and Beulah (Price) Webb.  Frank worked as an oil field operator and producer for many years. Frank is survived by his wife, Patsy Webb of Omaha, IL; two sons: Patrick Webb of Omaha, IL and Scott and wife Stephannie Webb of Norris City, IL; two daughters: Melissa and husband...

Violet A. Lasater, 81, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at her home in McLeansboro, Illinois.   She was born January 31, 1939 in Greenup, IL, the daughter of John Samuel and Maxine (Feltner) Floyd.  Violet retired from the Hamilton County Courthouse where she worked as a custodian.  She also served as a Deputy Coroner for the Hamilton County Coroner and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician provider and instructor. Violet was a faithful member of the McLeansboro First...

Steven W Wheeler, age 72, passed away August, 7, 2020, following an extended illness. Born January 21, 1948, in McLeansboro, IL, he was the son of the late Thomas W and Eleanor (Greer) Wheeler. He was preceded in death by his brother Daniel J Wheeler. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth (Williams) Wheeler and daughter Shelby K Wheeler, and three brothers Tommy D (Lynda) Wheeler of Buckner, IL; Wendell L (Kim) Wheeler of Carbondale, IL; and Scott V (Mary Miller) Wheeler of Rocky Mount, NC....

Irene Martin, 91, formerly of McLeansboro, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her residence in Seagraves, Texas. She was born April 30, 1929 in Ewing, IL to Murrell and Evelyn (Harris) Combs.  She was a retired fabric store operator.  Irene married Goerge W. Martin on July 12, 1946 and he survives.   Irene is survived by her husband, George W. Martin of Seagraves, TX; daughter, Judy Millenbine of Seagraves, TX; two grandchildren: Lewis Millenbine and Lori Smith,...