All Obituaries

MINNIE LOU PIERCY, 76, of Ina passed away Monday morning, July 8, 2019 in the Hamilton County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jefferson County, IL on Dec. 12, 1942, the daughter of Howard & Minnie Louise (Ratliff) Neal. She married Robert Piercy and he preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 2013. Mrs. Piercy was a member of the Ewing Baptist Church. She is survived by her: 4 Brothers: Bill Neal of Belle Rive Charles Neal of Belle Rive DeWayne Neal & wife Diane of Ina Don Neal...

Celestial Pearl Blackwell of Ina, IL went to be with the Lord and loved ones gone on before her on Sunday, July 7, 2019 surrounded by her family who loved and respected her so much. Pearl was born to Roy and Ora Reed on October 27, 1922 in Akin, IL and grew up in Macedonia, IL. She married William Marlin Blackwell on March 5, 1938. He preceded her in death shortly after their 60th Anniversary on October 13, 1998. They were members of the Ina Free Will Baptist Church in Ina. She wll be...

Gary Wayne Keller, 66, of Bonnie passed away Wednesday night May 22, 2019 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on November 30, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Jesse & Helen (Braddy) Keller. Gary is survived by his: 5 Sisters: Cathy Pilson of Belle Rive Sharon Adams & husband Lloyd of Bonnie Sandra Buttrum of Edgewood Patricia Graham & husband Bob of Lebanon, TN Phyllis Williams & husband Andy of Ina Several Nieces & Nephews and Great-Nieces &...

Raymond Lipe March 3, 1925– May 7, 2019   Preceded in death by the love of his life, Vanetta, two sisters, Beulah (John) and Berniece (Tommy), his mother, Nolia and father, George. He is survived by three sons, Kenneth (Dorothy), Gary (Linda) and Gordon (Johanna), seven grandchildren, Sandra, Kenny, Kelly, Lisa, Angelique, Gordon and Sherry, 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from...

LaVerne Bernard, 90, of Belle Rive "Went Home to be with the Lord" Wednesday morning,   May 1, 2019. She was born in Bonnie, IL on March 5, 1929, the daughter of Evan & Reba (Reece) Adams. She married Murrel Bernard on February 11, 1950 and he passed away on October 30, 2017. Mrs. Bernard was a born again Christian, and a member of the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church. She helped her husband start the family business, M. Bernard & Sons Grain Co. in 1959. Mrs....

FREDA MAE WEBB, 89, of Ewing passed away Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2019 in Benton. She was born in Spring Garden, IL on May 11, 1929, the daughter of Homer & Alma (Johnson) McCann. She married Charles Harold Webb on Sept. 26, 1949, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1975. Mrs. Webb was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother & sister. She worked for many years at Burton’s Café in Whittington. Mrs. Webb is survived by...

Larry G. Flota, 51, of Mt. Vernon passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Larry was born July 22, 1967, the son of Edward G. & Cora Flota. Larry was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. He worked at Kroger's for almost 17 years as a bagger. Larry was very special to many people as well as Family & Friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was truly a blessing to be around. Larry is survived by...

William “Bill” Ring, 74, of Nason passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  He was born in McKenzie, TN on June 6, 1944, the son of William E. Ring & Ann White.  Mr. Ring was a Marine Corps Veteran, serving in Vietnam for 4 years.  He was a Truck Driver for 26 years, he was a million miler and was very proud of that accomplishment.  Mr. Ring was an Inspector for General Motors, and was a Safety Chairman at...

Birdine Neal, 98, of Belvidere and formerly of Mt. Vernon, died at 8:30 pm, Saturday March 30, 2019, at Alden Debes Center in Rockford. She was born March 1, 1921, in Jefferson County, the daughter of Harry O. and Ina, Fred, Hamilton. Birdine was first married to Richard Keelen. She later married Harley Neal on May 18, 1957. They lived for many years on their farm near Frisco. Harley died on August 19, 2005. Mrs. Neal is survived by a son Steve and wife Judy Keelen of Belvidere:...

Thomas Edward Rightnowar of Bonnie passed away 8:30 P.M. Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born March 27, 1942 the son of Jim & Lucille (Peterson) Rightnowar. He married Carol Book on April 28, 1962 at the Bonnie Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 7th at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with Rev. Merle Fullerton officiating. Burial will be in the South Hickory Hill Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be...