All Obituaries

PATRICIA J. (MELVIN) ATCHISON, 83, of Ina, IL, Went to be with Jesus on July 3, 2020. She was born in a log cabin near Cedar Hill, West Frankfort, IL on June 1, 1937, the daughter of Leonard Wesley & Audie Dale (Burton) Melvin. She owned and operated her own Beauty Shop for 15 years in Ina. It was a very special time in her life. She also worked at the Ina Elementary School. Her greatest joy in Life where her; Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Some of her favorite...

Clyde D. Hayes, 83, of Bonnie passed away Friday morning, July 3, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Hayes was born March 19, 1937 in Jefferson County, Illinois the son of Bill & Iva (Monday) Hayes. Clyde married Rozella Beckman on November 22, 1958. They celebrated 61 years together before she preceded him in death on January 1, 2020. Mr. Hayes was a member of the Bonnie United Methodist Church. He was a Sunday School teacher there for many years. Clyde was...

Dorothy Mae (Fowler) Webb, 99, of Ewing passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday evening at Helia Health Care of Benton. Dorothy was born in Ina, IL on May 1, 1921 to Joseph H. & Ruby (Duncan) Fowler. She married Leo P. Webb on December 7, 1940 in Perryville, MO. Together they spent 53 happy years. Dorothy worked for many years as a cook for the Ewing Grade School as well as enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren who...

Jerry Dean Bernard, 76, of Bonnie passed away Saturday evening, June 20, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia. He was born in Jefferson County, Illinois on December 27, 1943, to the late Paul and Erma Lee (Wangler) Bernard. He married Phylis (Bean) Bernard on August 28, 1965 in Mt. Vernon. They were blessed with 54 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on November 13, 2019. Mr. Bernard worked at M. Bernard & Sons Grain Elevator for many years. Mr. Bernard is survived...

Marcia Lee Gritsch, 68, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Monday morning June 8, 2020 in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Grinnell, Iowa on July 12, 1951, the daughter of John & Lois (Dee) Gritsch. Ms. Gritsch loved gardening and playing cards. She is survived by: Life partner of 34 years: John Williams of Mt. Vernon Children: Jesse Lee Williams of Newburg, MO Charissa Marie Williams of Mt. Vernon Grandchildren: Kayliegh Williams of Branson, MO Sebastian Richard Williams of Illinois Mary Jo Elma...

RODNEY DALE “ROD” HOWARD, 62, of Ina passed away Saturday morning, June 6, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on January 26, 1958, the son of Donald & Carolyn (Pickett) Howard. Rod was an avid Bass fisherman, enjoyed repairing small engines and smoking his corn cob pipe. He also had a heart of gold. Mr. Howard is survived by his: Father: Don Howard & wife Barbara of Bicknell, IN Daughter: Amber Howard of Ina Grandson: Kevin Howard of Ina 2...

(Harry) Marvin Payne passed away at Sparta Community Hospital on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 88.  Marvin, also known as “Sock”, was born January 6, 1932 to Plummer and Ina Payne in Arthur, Illinois.  As a young man, he proudly served his country as a United States Marine in the Korean War.  Marvin would also go to work at Neal Brothers Roofing Company where he would eventually become part owner.  Marvin was blessed with four children and they...

MAURICE L. OVERTURF, 68, of Bonnie passed away at 12:30 P.M. May 9, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on July 23, 1951, the son of Leroy & Florence (Sutton) Overturf. He married Carolyn (Patterson) on March 3, 1979. Mr. Overturf is survived by his: Wife: Carolyn Overturf of Bonnie Children: Norman Overturf of Mt. Vernon David (Tammy) Overturf of Carbondale Kathy (Jerrod) Jones of Mt. Vernon Misty Flanagan of Dix Heather Johnson of Bonnie Melissa (Mike) Randall of...

Erma Floene (Smith) McKenzie Dudley 90 passed from this life to her Heavenly home Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 4:00 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. She was born at home August 4, 1929 in North Eastern Williamson County, Illinois near the village of Attila (Poor-Do). She was the third child and only daughter born to Lacy A. and Lucile (Roper) Smith. Flo worked at the Bank of Egypt in Marion, IL for several years. Flo became a teacher late in her life and taught at J.L. Buford & Horace Mann Grade...

On Friday, April 24 at 6:50 A.M. Rev Lloyd Raymond Capps entered the gates of heaven. He was born August 15, 1942 in Ashmore, IL to George and Helen (Jones) Capps who proceeded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacklyn (Jackie) of fifty-seven years and their four children; Gale Capps and wife Angie of Belle Rive, Lisa DeVore and husband Jerry of Dix, Karen Shafer and husband Doug of Bluford, Ryan Capps and wife Tiffany of Belle Rive. He was blessed with ten grandchildren and...