All Obituaries

Esther A. Williams, 94, of Mt. Vernon passed away Sunday morning January 17, 2021  in Fairfield. Esther was born in Bonnie, IL on May 30, 1926 the daughter of Dexter & Mary J. (Dial) Whisenhunt. She married Claud W. Williams on June 9, 1946 at the Bonnie Church of God, and he preceded her in death on October 9, 2008. Mrs. Williams attended the First Free Will Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Williams was in retail sales all her life. She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Paul Williams...

Max Harmon, 75, of Thompsonville passed away Monday morning January 11, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Whittington, IL on October 20, 1945 the son of Coy & Freida (Conner) Harmon. He married Loretta Ann (Slepavic) and she preceded him in death on March 11, 1994. He then married Becky (Clinton) on June 26, 2004 and she survives. Max was an animal lover. His grandchildren fondly called him HEE HAW & Grandpa Ducks. Max had an assortment of animals on...

PATSY MAE “PAT” PICKETT, 74, of Ina passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. She was born in Ina, IL on Sept. 27, 1946, the daughter of Benjamin Lloyd & Mary Imogene (Page) Dycus. She married Larry Joe Pickett on Aug. 22, 1970 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 2006. Pat was a member of the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Church. She owned & operated Pat’s Beauty Shop in Ina for...

Kent Pierce, 55, of Ina passed away Sunday December 13, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on January 7, 1965 the son of Everett "Bud" & Mary (Settle) Pierce. He loved wrestling. He enjoyed eating out. He had quite the collection of movies on DVD. He liked taking his go-cart for a spin. Kent is survived by his: Mother: Mary Pierce of Ina Brother: Dennis Pierce & wife Gladys of Kentucky Sisters: Patsy Morgan & husband Rob of...

EULA JEAN RICHARDSON, 81, of Mt. Vernon passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on April 8, 1939, the daughter of Royal & Bertha (Willmore) Story. She married Marvin C. Richardson on June 8, 1958, and he survives. Mrs. Richardson was an avid bowler. She enjoyed reading. She was a member of the Bakerville Free Will Baptist Church, and served as Secretary. Mrs. Richardson worked for SSM Health Care for 23...

J. SAM PROWELL, 76, of Thompsonville passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Ewing, IL on Oct. 27, 1944, the son of Joseph Trelly & Sylvia (Pickett) Prowell. Mr. Prowell was retired from Caterpillar.  He loved his dogs, Fuzz & Bear.  When he was younger he loved riding his Harley Davidson. He attended the Plasters Grove Free Will Baptist Church, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Benton & the...

Andy Martin Hutchens, 87 of Ina went home to be with his Savior on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was born on November 8, 1932, in Franklin County, IL, the son of George Riley and H. Ferne (Pearce) Hutchens. He married Jane Frances (Dykes) Hutchens on December 8, 1962, and she preceded him in death on October 25, 2020. Andy is survived by his Son, Robert Martin Hutchens and wife Kathy of Ewing, 2 Grandsons, Wade Martin Hutchens and Cole Robert Hutchens, brothers Bill Hutchens and Larry...

DAVE CARLEN, 75, of Bonnie, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon due to complications from COVID-19. He was born in Mattoon, IL on Sept. 7, 1945, the son of Ramoth & Alice (Baker) Carlen. Mr. Carlen married Marie Carlen on March 20, 1965. Mr. Carlen is survived by his: Wife: Marie Carlen of Bonnie Son: Dave Carlen Jr. & wife Karen of New Jersey 3 Granddaughters: Jenna &...

Adrian Leon Smith, 75, of Bluford, died October 28, 2020. Mr. Smith was born October 5, 1945, in Eldorado and was preceded in death by his parents Wilburn and Luania Smith; brother, Wayne Smith; sister, Juanita and husband Phillip Skibinski; parents-in-law John and Ellamae Hiltibidal; and brother-in-law William Bain. He graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1963 and served honorably in United States Air Force intelligence from 1963-1967. He attended Free Will Baptist Bible College and...

Jane Frances (Dykes) Hutchens, 86, of Ina went home to be with her Savior at 12:26 P.M. Sunday, October 25, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 3, 1934, in Mt. Vernon, IL the daughter of Marion P. and Nina A. (Bruce) Dykes. She married Andy Hutchens on December 8, 1962, and he survives. In addition to her husband Andy, Jane is survived by her Son, Robert and wife Kathy of Ewing, 2 Grandchildren, Wade Martin Hutchens and Cole Robert Hutchens, and several nieces and...