David Bernard Smith, 64, of Broughton, IL passed away at his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026.  He was born in McLeansboro on January 14, 1962 to Billy Dean & Frances Ann (Allen) Smith. David worked in construction for the Laborer’s Local #561 in Evansville, IN and retired after 30 years.  He loved riding motorcycles, loved his family, and loved spending time with his granddaughters.  He was a creative designer and fabricator who could build anything that he thought ...

Guy Owen Choate Jr., 87, of Belle Rive, IL passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL.  Guy was born on January 11, 1939 in Taylorville, IL to Guy & Eales (Baker) Choate.  On March 9, 2016 he married Sue (Green) Choate, who survives. Guy retired from the Firestone in Decatur, IL after a 30-year career.  He was also Chairman of the United Rubber Workers Local #713.  He was a former EMT and the Assistant Chief for the Belle Rive ...

Levada “Lee” (Booth) Allen, age 90, of Frankfort, KY, a woman of remarkable strength and unwavering love, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 in Midway, KY. Born on June 20, 1935, in Sharp County, Arkansas, Lee lived a life defined by resilience, compassion and quiet determination. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and guiding light to those fortunate enough to know her. For many, she was more than family. She was a source of comfort, wisdom and unconditional ...

Lewis Lee “Lewie” Gage, 74, of Dahlgren, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  He was born September 15, 1951 in McLeansboro at Vickers Memorial Hospital to Frank D. & Veneda Genevieve (Grimes) Gage.  On September 14, 1991 at the Dahlgren Community Chapel, he married Paula Kay Cockrum, who survives. Lewie retired from Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon in 2006.  Then he ...

Elsie Madoline York, 99 of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital.  Elsie was the daughter of Bobby and Mabel (Bond) Trout of Dale, Illinois and was born April 24, 1926.  Elsie married Palmer “Clyde” York in Mineral Springs, Texas on September 8, 1945 while he was in the Army.  Clyde preceded her in death on May 13, 2007. Elsie is survived by a son, Glen (Sharon) York of McLeansboro, Illinois, ...

Nancy Jean (Rick) Johnson went to her heavenly Home at 11:51 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was 90 years old, born March 30, 1935 to Lawrence E. and Rose (Walters) Rick in Morrison, Illinois (Whiteside County).  Three younger sisters survive (Sherry Dykema of Morrison, Illinois, Denise Jansma-Garlough of Davenport, Iowa, and Beth Thompson of Morrison, Illinois) while one sister, Frances Rick, died in infancy in 1937. On ...

Jerry Gene Johnson went home to be with the Lord early the morning of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was 90 years old. Born on December 1, 1935 to Paul Eugene and Bernice (Hatcher) Johnson in Benton (Franklin County) as the oldest of four children.  His two brothers and sister survive: Paul Johnson of McLeansboro, Illinois, Ruth Sheraden of Princeton, Indiana, and Robert Johnson of Jonesboro, Arkansas.  Jerry spent most of his ...

Janet K. Hook, age 81, of Dahlgren, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 surrounded by her husband and children at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Janet was born January 25, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Louise Trotter.  Janet was the beloved wife of Gary Hook, whom she married on November 9, 1963 in Dahlgren, Illinois. Janet graduated from Dahlgren High School and went on to Lockyear Business College in Evansville, Indiana.  She went on to work ...

Bethany Joelle Miller was born on February 22, 2026 at her home in Dale, IL and lived for 7 hours before being called back to her Heavenly home.  Although her time here was brief, she will be forever remembered by those who were close to her. Bethany is survived by her parents: Wendell & Clara Mae Miller, her grandparents: Freeman & Cynthia Miller and Andy & Elizabeth Kaufman, her great grandmother: Susanna Miller, her great grandparents: Erwin & Millie Otto and Harvey ...

James “Butch” Vailes, 70, of Broughton, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.  He was born November 23, 1955 in Eldorado to Ryan Lee Barker & Shirley Ann Vailes. Butch was a handy man and “jack-of-all-trades.”  He could do any job, and worked mainly in construction, doing electrical and plumbing as well.  He retired as a boiler maker.  Butch was an avid hunter who also liked playing pool, drinking beer, and ...