All Obituaries

Callie Voris (Hale) Adams, 93, of Belle Rive, IL passed away peacefully at her home on December 4, 2023.  She was born on May 23, 1930, to Hershel and Ophel (Hodge) Hale. She became a Christian at a young age and attended the Ina Free Will Baptist Church her entire life, as her parents were charter members. She was an active member who taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and many other events throughout the years.  On February 16, 1950, she married Nolan Alfred Adams at her...

Jerome K. Hefner, 74, of Texico passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Benton, IL on May 29, 1949 the son of James & Nadine (Wilkerson) Hefner. Jerome married Carolyn Sue (Whitlock) on December 20, 1969. Mr. Hefner was a man of great Faith. He loved the Lord and shared that love with everyone and would pray for you, anywhere, anytime. He loved his family and never met a stranger. One of his greatest blessings was...

Thomas L."Tom" Clinton, 87, of Woodlawn, IL passed at his home in Woodlawn, IL, in the early hours of Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 14, 1936, at home in Elk Prairie Township of Jefferson County, IL, the son of Carl Wallace and Rosalee (Moss) Clinton. He married Delores Ann (Williams) Clinton on November 9, 1956, in Woodlawn, IL. Mr. Clinton played football for the Mt. Vernon Rams for four years, graduating in 1956. His nickname...

Carl William Howard, 88, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. Mr. Howard was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on February 28, 1935 the son of Hansel & Jewell (Martin) Howard. Mr. Howard was preceded by his Parents-Hansel & Jewell Howard of Bonnie, his wife Ruth Ann Howard, and his Son-Danny Howard. He is survived by his sisters Imogene Forgason and Pauletta Cook (husband Andrew); his children Debbie Werlick (husband Tom), David Howard, Dale Howard (wife Lingenia), and...

Loren G. Crawford, 69, of Ina passed away on November 20, 2023 at his home. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on November 21, 1953 the son of Glenn & Neala (Shelton) Crawford. He retired as custodian of the Mt. Vernon National Guard Armory after 30 years. He enjoyed fishing & hunting with his friends. Loren was of the Christian faith. Loren is survived by his Siblings: Bruce Crawford of Mt. Vernon Paul Crawford of Mt. Vernon David Crawford & wife Debbie of Bonnie Roseanna Elliston of...

JAMES “J.B.” HAYES, 82, of Centralia passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at his brother’s home in Centralia. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on March 8, 1941, the son of James Arthur & Wanda Marie (Fisher) Hayes. Mr. Hayes was very family oriented. He took care of his whole family, his Mom & Dad, his Brothers & Sister, and his Nieces & Nephews. He was faithful to everyone and to everything he did. He was a faithful member of Providence Church. He was a...

  The forever smiling Melissa (Missy) Ellan Wingo passed away amongst her earthly and heavenly families on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Being of strong courage, Missy battled breast cancer for over 5 years, including times of remission, before receiving her endurance reward of meeting her divine father. Missy was the daughter of Jackie Paul Sweetin and Megon Ellen Sanders, Sweetin-Sackman who resides in the Ina-Bonnie area. The Sweetin family is well founded in the area and a legacy...

Bellveretta (Bell) Farmer, 89, of Ina passed away Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023 at her home. She was born in Lexington, Nebraska on March 3, 1934, the daughter of Roy & Ethel (Wells) Johnston. She married Thomas Farmer and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2010.  Mrs. Farmer is survived by her: 4 Children: Kenneth Farmer of Wyalusing, PA  Sharon Thoma & husband Raymond Jr. of Tonto Basin, AZ  Vickie Thompson & husband Chuck (Charles) of Mahomet,...

Joyce Harper formerly of Bonnie, Illinois, beloved wife of the late Rex Harper, mother of Scott and Kip Harper and mother-in-law of Christine and Annette Harper, grandmother of Anthony and Emily Harper, grandmother-in-law of Jessica Harper, passed away on June 29, 2023 at the Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, Illinois. Joyce is also survived by her brother and his wife, Arthur “Neal” and Gloria Wangler, her sister-in-law Georgia Wangler, her brother-in-law and...

Willis Robert "Bob" Williamson, 77, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Sunday afternoon, June 25, 2023 at the Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Bob was born in Jefferson County, IL on January 13, 1946 the son of Willis Reed & Wanda (Gowler) Williamson. He married Patricia "Patty" Henderson on October 15, 1982. Mr. Williamson was a Farmer at heart and did that for years. He also had cattle & livestock over the years. He started out Bob Williamson Ag Hauling in...