All Obituaries

Betty J. Adams, 75, of Bonnie passed away Wednesday afternoon May 17, 2023 in Mt. Vernon. Betty was born in Centralia, IL on February 1 1948 the daughter of Robert & Vivian (McFarland) Ferguson. She married Harry D. Adams on January 22, 1988 and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2018. Mrs. Adams was a member of the Bonnie Church of God. She enjoyed traveling & reading. She loved her family very much. Mrs. Adams is survived by her: Grandchildren: Felicia Johnson & husband...

Perry E. Thomas, 92, of Bluford passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Thomas was born in Dahlgren, IL on January 29, 1931 the son of Elmer M. & Effie L. (Carr) Thomas. He married Mary Louise (Tracy) on November 5, 1953 in Rochelle, IL and she preceded him in death on November 15, 2009. Mr. Thomas is survived by his: 2 Sons: Maxie E. & Sonya L. (Sloan) Thomas Arthur L. & Mary A. (Shelton) Thomas Daughter-in-law: Barbara J....

Richard L. Adams, 78, of Mt. Vernon passed away Saturday evening, April 8, 2023 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Richard was born in Jefferson County, IL on July 16, 1944, the son of James H. & Jane (Bliss) Adams. He married Mildred (Wangler) on July 18, 1965. Richard was a Truck Driver & Dispatcher for 45 years. He also operated his own lawn care business. Richard was a lifelong member of the Bonnie Church of God, where he was a Trustee, and the Worship Leader for 30...

Wesley Leroy Pilson, infant son, was called to heaven to be with God on April 8,2023 at 12:15pm at SSM St. Mary's in St. Louis, Mo.      Wesley is survived by parents Brianna Day and Hayden Pilson. Maternal grandparents Mike and Susan Day. Paternal Grandparents George (Bobby) and Michelle Pilson. Aunt Breanne (Stan Musial) and Uncle Wyatt Pilson. Along with great grandparents Kenny and Linda Piercy, George and Jan Pilson, and great, great grandma Louise Adams.   ...

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...