All Obituaries

LARRY SHAW, 78, of Ina passed away Sunday morning, March 19, 2023 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on August 16, 1944, the son of Grover Alvin & Hazel Pauline (Downen) Shaw. Larry married Pat (Kiefer) on November 27, 1981. He served as Pastor of several area churches.  He also served as Song Leader and Sunday School Teacher for many years.  He worked at Anchor, NAPA and Sears.  He also, after retirement, was a volunteer...

Richard Garrison, 88, of Ina passed away Sunday evening, February 5, 2023 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. He was born in Ina, IL on September 16, 1934, the son of Aaron Joseph & Mary Ruth (Wilson) Garrison. Richard was a lifelong resident of Ina. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Garrison is survived by numerous Nieces & Nephews and their families, and by many friends & neighbors. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 3 Brothers-James, Bobby & Roger and by a...

Dorothy Jean Bell Jean Bell (Wright) of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away January 6, 2023 after a short illness. Jean was born on October 12, 1944 to James and Delcie Wright in DuQuoin, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry J. Bell, son, Gary S. Rose and grandson Ethan Stover. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Stover, son-in-law, Brent Stover, sister, Edith Edwards and numersous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Graveside funeral service will be held...

CAROLYN SUE (DEASON) STEVENS, 89, of Ina passed away Saturday morning, December 31, 2022 at the Stonebridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Benton. She was born on March 18, 1933, in Jefferson County, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Jessie (Hayse) Deason. Carolyn married Edward Lowell Stevens on October 24, 1954, and he died on July 29, 2016. Mrs. Stevens was a member of the Ina Free Will Baptist Church, where she served as church organist for many years. Mrs. Stevens is survived by...

Judith Anne (Mick) Conner passed away Tuesday evening, December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on January 22, 1941, the daughter of Hershel & Bernice (Evans) Mick. Judith was first married to John E. Skelton. She then married Doug Fullerton. After Doug’s passing she then married Harvey Lee Conner. Judy was a Registered Nurse. She retired from Rend Lake College after 20 years where she was the college nurse and taught CNA classes. She loved camping, birds,...

Janet Karch, 66, of Woodlawn passed away Friday morning, December 23, 2022 at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Janet was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on July 12, 1956 the daughter of Wilburn Scott & Helen Elizabeth (Hicks) Toney. She married Martin Karch on June 16, 1979. Mrs. Karch graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School, she attended Rend Lake College and Southern Illinois University. She worked at Continental General Tire for over 40 years, and was also the co-owner of...

Roger "Alan" Marcum, 49, of Ashley passed away on Wednesday morning, November 16, 2022 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Alan was born in Jefferson County, IL on March 19, 1973 the son of Roger Junior & Charlene Jo (Allen) Marcum. Mr. Marcum enjoyed gaming, computers and socializing on the internet. Alan is survived by his: Brother-in-law: Chris Ebert of Ashley 2 Nephews: Dylan Ebert & wife Alexis of Edwardsville Parker Ebert of Ashley 1 Niece: Natalie Ebert of...

A true son of God, Jesse Willard Allen, went home to be with his Lord November 12, 2022 at 2:30 P.M. He was in the comfort of his home with family, just as he wanted. What a welcome he surely received from his Lord and Saviour and his wife Bonnie’s loving arms. Jesse was born April 25, 1934 in Jefferson County, IL, Elk Prairie Township to Willard and Beulah (Hall) Allen. On March 29, 1951 in Pocahontas, Arkansas he married Bonnie May Presley. They were blessed with 53 years of...

Lori Elaine Bumpus was joyfully welcomed into the arms of her King on Saturday November 5, 2022 at 2:44 pm. Her family was surrounding her, holding her hands, and offering up the most sincere praises in the presence of Jesus here on earth as she moved to worship Him face to face in Heaven. She was 66 years old. She was born on June 2, 1956 in Topeka Kansas to H. C. Fields and the late Alice Elaine (Jones) Fields. There, she grew up cherishing her family, her friends, her church, and the...

Nancy A. Stewart, 69, of Bonnie passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Mercy South Hospital in Missouri. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on November 24, 1952 the daughter of Clarence Monroe & Bonnie (Duncan) Peyton. She married Donald Stewart on May 8, 1971. She attended the Mt. Vernon Church of Christ. She was a loving Mother & devoted Wife. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her: Husband: Donald Stewart of Bonnie 1 Son: Danton Stewart & wife Melissa of Fairfield 1 Daughter: Stacy...