All Obituaries

DAVID AXE, 72, of Bonnie died Saturday evening, March 27, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 15, 1948, the son of Harry Axe Jr. & Velma Agnes (Childers) Axe. Mr. Axe served in the U.S. Army from April 30, 1968 to April 23, 1970. He was an expert heating & cooling technician, companies and technicians would quite often call him after his retirement to assist them in troubleshooting a problem. Mr. Axe is survived by his: Son: Jeff...

Teddy Dale Landon Harmon of Whittington, IL passed away on March 21st, 2021. Ted was born on October 27th, 1937 and married Donna Kelley on November 4th, 1955. Together they shared more than 64 years of marriage.  Ted was a Navy Korean War Veteran and served as an Arlington Cemetery Ceremonial Guard. He was employed at Northwestern Steel and wire in Sterling, IL for 23 years as a machinist. After retiring Ted continued working for 8 years at Coal Age in Whittington, IL He served as the...

Lillie Barringer, 95, of Mt. Vernon died Monday morning March 15, 2021 at White Oaks Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Mt. Vernon. Lillie was born July 21, 1925 daughter of Sam & Ruth Ann (Walker) Kelton of Marion, IL. She married Herschel Barringer on May 21, 1944. He died December 29, 2000. Mrs. Barringer was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors are: Children: Deana (Dennis) Hale of Mt. Vernon Larry Barringer of Mt. Vernon Wendy Whittington of Mt. Vernon Grandchildren: Rebecca (Art)...

SHARON FOWLER, 83, of Ina passed away Tuesday morning, March 9, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Ina on April 7, 1937, the daughter of Leonard & Crisa (Jones) Summers. She married Fred G. Fowler at the Ina Free Will Baptist Church on Oct. 23, 1955. Mrs. Fowler was a member of the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and was active in the Birthday club. She was an avid reader, loved music, politics,...

MARY E. PIERCE, 91, of Ina passed away Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ina, IL on July 18, 1929, the daughter of Howard & Edna (Cook) Settle. She married Everett “Bud” Pierce on Dec. 21, 1946 in Mayfield, KY, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 2014. Mrs. Pierce was a longtime faithful member of the Ina Free Will Baptist Church, where she and her husband Bud served as Janitors for many years.  Mrs. Pierce...

Mary Ruth Hammonds, 97, of Ina passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mary Ruth was born July 24, 1923 in Ina, IL the daughter of Henry (Gillie) & Hazel (Webber) Dunbar. Mary was of the Baptist Faith, and she attended the Ina Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Hammonds is survived by a: Sister: Laura Hoffman of Plainfield, IL Brothers: Robert (Norma) Dunbar of Ina Darrell (Diane) Dunbar of Christopher Special Friends: Clifford (Judy)...

Donna J. Dodson, 78, of Mt. Vernon passed away Monday morning, February 15, 2021 at the Mt. Vernon Care Center. Donna was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on October 2, 1942, the daughter of David & Addie Wells Ellis. Mrs. Dodson was a member of the West Side Baptist Church. Mrs. Dodson is survived by her: Husband: Robert Dodson of Mt. Vernon 2 Children: Cary Dodson & wife Kimberlee of Cabot, Arkansas Michele Maynor & husband Lyle of Mt. Vernon 3 Grandchildren: Matthew & Michala...

Janet Fay (Hayes) Wells, 78, of Ste.Genevieve, MO formerly from Ina, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday Feb 11th 2021 at home surrounded by family.   She was born August 23, 1942 in Sullivan IL to James Floyd and Dorothy Elizabeth (King) Hayes.  She was preceded in death by her infant brother Larry Hayes. She married Charles Eugene Wells on March 13,1965 who survives. They have 3 children. Son John Wells, Bonne Terre, MO; daughter Cari Wells and husband William...

Terry Leon "Bush" Morgan, 62, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully Thursday morning January 28, 2021. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on September 23, 1958, the son of Lewis & Margaret Opal (Beckham) Morgan. He was a long-time member of the Cement Masons Local #143. In his retirement, Bush loved riding horses especially "Fancy." He enjoyed raising Australian Shepherd puppies and could often be found at the Sale Barn swapping Tack. He is survived by: 4 Children: Terry...

Walter R. "Walt" Grimes, 85, of Ina passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 5, 1935 in Wayne County, Illinois the son of John & Mildred (Wood) Grimes. He was married to Connie (Williams) Grimes and she survives. Walt was retired from Continental Tire the Americas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956. He was involved with the inception of the Ina Fall Festival, was editor and publisher of These Trying Times, organized the Ina Friday...