All Obituaries

Ollie G. Shaver, Jr, 73, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Tuesday morning November 5, 2019 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Hayti, Missouri on March 9, 1946, the son of Ollie George Shaver, Sr. & Evelyn (Kiser) Shaver. Ollie married Sue (Dailey) on January 18, 1974. Mr. Shaver was a wonderful husband & father. He is survived by his: Wife: Sue Shaver of Mt. Vernon 1 Son: John Shaver of Buchanan, Michigan Brother: William Shaver of Sierra Vista, AZ Sister:...

Anna Katharina Morgan, 83, of Ina passed away on October 4th, 2019 at 4:47 p.m. at Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon with her family by her side. She was born in Vollmau, Germany on January 18th, 1936 to the late Josef and Katharina (Kussinger) Kaspar, and stepmother, Anna Brandl Kaspar. She married Joseph Lewis Morgan in Germany on December 16th, 1960 and he passed away on February 19th, 1994. She is survived by her three children: Son: Joseph Morgan and wife Tammy of Ina, Children:...

Claudia Jean “Momma J” Johnson, 69, of Bonnie, Illinois, formerly of Montesano, Washington peacefully passed away in Hospice Care on September 30, 2019 at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois surrounded by family. She was born December 26, 1949 in Pasco, Washington to the late John and Edith (Winslow) Tyrrell. She married Albert “Al” Johnson on March 15, 1969, and he preceded her in death February, 2007. Those who are grieving the loss of this amazing woman...

Geraldine Jo Ramsey, 82, of Sarasota, FL passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11:00 P.M. at her home with her Brother and Sister-in-law by her side. She was a retired self employed cosmetologist. Mrs. Ramsey was born April 5, 1937 in Ina, IL to Joseph Kohut and Venita (Tyler) Kohut. She married Randall Ramsey May 1, 1951 in Pocahontas, Arkansas and he preceded her in death on september 17, 2001. She is survived by one son Terry Ramsey of Lake Placid, FL, a grandson Billy Harbaugh of...

Bert W. Wooden, 84, of Mt. Vernon passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on June 25, 1935, the son of Roy & Crete (Anderson) Wooden. He was a talented carpenter and woodworker. Mr. Wooden was the Maintenance Carpenter at Mt. Vernon Township High School for 23 years. Mr. Wooden was talented in so many ways. He was a lifelong nature lover. He attended the Mt. Vernon First Free Will Baptist Church.  He married Pamela J. (Miller) Griffy on...

Charles Edward "Charlie" Patterson, 57, of Mt. Vernon passed away Wednesday morning, August 28, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on January 20, 1962, the son of Andrew Walter & Lucy June (Dobbs) Patterson. He liked fishing and he loved his puppy. Mr. Patterson is survived by his: Son: Charles Edward Patterson, Jr. of Mt. Vernon 2 Step-Daughters: Tish Turner of Indiana Nicky Reid of Texico 2 Sisters: Carolyn Overturf & husband Maurice of...

Mildred Walden, 97, of Ina passed away Sunday night August 18, 2019 at the Mt. Vernon Health Care Center.  She was born in Royalton, KY on April 24, 1922, the daughter of Hardigis & Nettie (Carpenter) Hopkins. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband-Ernie Walden, 2 Sons- James W. Howard & Amos Howard, 3 Grandsons, 2 Granddaughters and by several Brothers & Sisters.  Mildred is survived by several Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and several Brothers &...

Cheryl Roland, of New Orleans, LA passed away on August 17, 2019 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on April 4, 1955, the daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Watts) Roland. Cheryl was preceded in death by her daughter Quiana, parents, and infant sister Sharon. She is survived by sister Jeanette (Doug) Reininger, brothers Tony Roland and JD Roland. Per Cheryl’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held 1:00 pm Sunday, September 1 at...

NICK KNIFFEN, 85, of Whittington passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 15, 2019 at the Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. He was born in Spring Garden, IL on Feb. 7, 1934, the son of Ray & Mary Ellen (Friar) Kniffen. He married Mary Lou (Harmon), and she preceded him in death on June 25, 2012. Mr. Kniffen was a lifetime resident of the area. He loved working in timber and fishing. Mr. Kniffen is survived by his four children: Terald Kniffen & wife Deborah Bill Kniffen & wife...

ERNEST L. JOHNSTON, 89, of Mt. Vernon passed away Wednesday morning, July 17, 2019, in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on July 21, 1929, the son of Lee & Letha (O’Neal) Johnston. He married Eflene (Smith) on Dec. 24, 1950, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 2014. Mr. Johnston was a member of the Bonnie Church of God. He sang all over Illinois for several years, and on television & radio with The Prophets Quartet. Ernie was successful in everything he did. Mr....