All Obituaries

RUTH HALE, 103, of Benton and a former Bonnie resident “Went Home to be with her Lord” from Heritage Woods in Benton, on Friday morning, August 5, 2022. She was born in Covert, Michigan on July 16, 1919, the daughter of Eldon Bryan and Lena (Howell) Phillips. She married Pastor Bertram Hale in Bonnie on November 15, 1948. Mrs. Hale was a longtime member of the Bonnie Church of God.  She was a faithful, loving wife and mother, and served her Lord faithfully. Mrs. Hale is...

Wayne Edwin Richard, 94, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away on Thursday morning, April 21, 2022 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. He was born October 23, 1927 in Johnston City, IL to the late Edwin and Lillian Richard. Wayne married Virginia June (Rainey) Richard on January 23, 1948 and she passed away on November 27, 2012. Wayne is survived by his son, Wayne L. Richard and wife Lori, daughters, Elaine Carlton, Debbie Dunavan and Gina Kabat; 10 grandchildren, Bri Richard, Sarah Lisewski and...

Gordon Lee Carpenter, Jr., 80, of Ewing passed away Friday Evening, March 18, 2022 at his home in Ewing. Gordon was born in Maysville, Kentucky in October 1941. He grew up on a family farm where he found his passion for rocks and geology. He was in band, 4H, loved shooting marbles and found a love for reading that continued his entire life. He was given the nickname “Jeep” as he would walk, crawl and climb over everything on that farm; similarly to how the Willis Jeep performed...

BILLY FRANK MARSHALL, 75, of Ewing, passed away at 11:50 A.M. Monday, March 14, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. He was born in Ewing, IL on October 30, 1946, the son of Howard W. & Patty Sue (Batts) Marshall. Mr. Marshall served in the U.S. Army from November 15, 1966 to September 17, 1968. He married Jeannette (Wilkerson), and she preceded him in death on December 22, 2010.  He then married Ginger Atchison, and she survives. Mr. Marshall was a member of the Ina...

MURRIAL LEE KERR, 82, of Live Oak, FL and a former Mt. Vernon resident died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Palms Nursing & Rehab in Lake City, FL. He was born in Golconda, IL on November 12, 1939, the son of Albert and Dorothy (Taylor) Kerr. Mr. Kerr is survived by his: 2 Sisters: Phyllis (Deanie) Williams of Mt. Vernon Vernell (Herb) Mulvaney of Mt. Vernon Sister-in-law: Cathy Kerr of Nevada 3 Nieces and 1 Nephew Mr. Kerr was preceded in death by his Parents & by 1...

Virgil Lovin passed away Thursday evening, February 24, 2022 in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Lovin was born in Neelyville, MO on September 26, 1931, the son of Fred Albert & Edith Irene (Smith) Lovin. As a teenager Virgil worked mowing yards or building fires for elder people and carrying the paper mornings before school. He was honorably discharged from the Navy. He worked locally at Holland Furnace Company, Anchor Coal Company cleaning furnaces. He was a warehouse manager for Benoist Brothers...

Judith Ann Wright (Hutson), 72, of Ina, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Heartland Hospital in Marion. She was born September 7, 1949 in DuQuoin, IL.  She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley, her beloved dog Rocky, parents, William and Dorothy Hutson, sister Barb Smith, and brother, Billy Hutson.  Survivors include her daughter Chrissy (Chuck) Overton, granddaughter Lacey (Zach) Wink, grandsons Andrew, Joseph and Jacob, great grandson Whyatt, her brother...

Ronald Dean Newcomb, 87, of Ewing passed away on Tuesday afternoon January 25, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Newcomb was born in Ina, IL on October 17, 1934, the son of Steve & Ortis (Page) Newcomb. He married Evelyn (Sneed) Newcomb on October 28, 1955, and she preceded him in death on December 30, 2004. Mr. Newcomb drove a truck all of his life, starting with a farm truck when he was young. He was a longtime member of Whittington Church and served as a...

William Robert Stief, 41, of Mt. Vernon passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Stief was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on October 27, 1980, the son of William & Peggy (Ince) Stief. Mr. Stief is survived by his: Mother: Peggy Ince of Mt. Vernon 1 Brother: Tommy Stief & wife Christi of Mt. Vernon 2 Sisters: Melody Wright of Georgia Dana Ince of Mt. Vernon Several Nieces & Nephews He was preceded in death by his Father. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00...

William (Bill) P. Gilbert, 84, of Effingham, IL died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Stonebridge Senior Living in Benton, IL. He was born on December 4, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of William A. and Lucille Gilbert. He married Joyce Emily Holman on May 19, 1957 in Mt. Vernon. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce, four children: Russell and Sally (Winn) Gilbert of St. Elmo, IL; Doug and Vickie Munton of O’Fallon, IL; Dave and Terri (Stephens) Gilbert of Effingham, IL; John...