Obituaries
Joseph Johnson Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Joseph Johnson Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy, Illinois, with his loving and devoted wife, Tena, by his side.
Joseph Johnson Jr. was born on October 30, 1942, in Moro, Arkansas, to the late Joseph Johnson Sr. and Beatrice Daniel. At the age of seven, Joseph and his family relocated to St....
Jeane Burns
Jan 12, 2025
Jeane "Cricket" Burns, 75, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, returned to the stars on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Born on April 7, 1949, to the late Norman Rymer and Betty Benz, Jeane was a vibrant and loving woman whose spirit touched many lives.
Jeane married Milton Burns on November 16, 1990, and was lovingly cared for...
Bruce L. Reese
Jan 11, 2025
Bruce L. Reese, age 70, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away on January 11, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Born on April 17, 1954, to Fred H. and Iva Jean (Hodges) Reese, he grew up in Carbondale. On October 5, 1985, he married Julia “Arlene” (Pender) Reese in Balcom, Illinois, and together they had two children, Kristopher and Cache Reese.
Bruce...
Patricia A. Diggle
Jan 9, 2025
Patricia A. Diggle, 70, of Carbondale, Illinois passed away on January 9, 2025 at her home.
She was born and raised in Bloomington, Illinois to the late Robert and Beverly Haney on October 04, 1954.
She later made her home in Carbondale, where she built a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others. She was married to the love of...
Lula Weatherly
Jan 7, 2025
Lula Weatherly, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on January 7, 2025. She was born in Marston, Missouri, on October 27, 1932, to the union of James and Jennie (Robinson) Monroe. Lula grew up in Muncie, Indiana, where she graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1950.
Lula married Charles E. Weatherly, Sr., and together they...
Wendell L. Bell
Jan 1, 2025
Wendell Lewis Bell, a beloved figure known for his unwavering kindness and a good sense of humor, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on November 13,1937, in Monticello, Kentucky, and spent his final days under the compassionate care of the medical team at Oakview Nursing & Rehab facility in Mt. Carmel, Illinois,...
Cassandra "Smokey" Watson
Dec 30, 2024
Cassandra Watson was born on December 26, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ellouise and Lathan Watson. She attended Chicago public schools and was known for her vibrant personality and infectious spirit.
Affectionately called "Smokey" by her family, she was the life of every gathering she attended. Smokey had a unique way of expressing her love for others, and no matter how...
Shirley J. Parker
Dec 26, 2024
Shirley J. Parker, 74, of Bonnie, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, with her devoted husband by her side.
Born on May 26, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Evan and Ruth (Hollinger) Young, Shirley was known for her kind heart and unwavering love for her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Kenneth...
Bennie Scott
Dec 23, 2024
Bennie Scott was called home to a place of Eternal Rest on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 85 at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky. He was born on July 15, 1939, to the late Pervie Sr. and Lily (Cole) Scott in Earle, Arkansas.
Bennie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Zion Missionary Baptist...
David L. Newman
Dec 22, 2024
David Lee Newman, 65, of Eldorado, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at 1:45 p.m. at the Eldorado Nursing & Rehab Center after a courageous five-year battle with ALS.Born on August 27, 1959, in Eldorado to the late Morry and Helen Newman, David was a proud graduate of Eldorado High School's Class of 1977. He pursued a life...
Henry G. Niehaus
Dec 21, 2024
Henry Gregory Niehaus, 49, passed away on December 21, 2024, at his home in Makanda, Illinois. Born on October 13, 1975, in Bethel, Alaska, Henry was the son of Harry Niehaus and Sophie Earls. An Alaska Native, Henry grew up in North Pole, Alaska, where his adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors were shaped.
Henry proudly served his country in...
Roger D. Acuff
Dec 14, 2024
Roger D. Acuff, aged 73, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Benton, Illinois. He was born on May 21, 1951, in Marion, Illinois, to Darrell Acuff and Betty Jo Dillow. Roger lived for many years in Dongola, Illinois, and his life was filled with the simple joys that brought him great happiness: hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR races.
Roger is...
Deborah Kay Henson
Dec 13, 2024
Deborah Kay Henson was born on December 6, 1957, in Flint, Michigan, to James and Goldie (Ledford) Norris, Debbie passed away on December 13, 2024, after bravely enduring over five years of battling various health issues. Ultimately, these challenges became too much for her body, and she passed away peacefully with the love of her life by her side. Also...
Jarvis L. Fitzgerald
Dec 7, 2024
Jarvis Lee Fitzgerald was born on May 29, 1961, in Decatur, Alabama, as the second of four children to the union of Jervis Stuart Fitzgerald Sr. and Donna Lee Lyle.
Jarvis received his early education at Miramonte Elementary, Thomas Edison Junior High, and JC Fremont High School in Los Angeles, California. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized...
Keonta'e B. Traylor
Nov 26, 2024
Keonata’e Benard Traylor, affectionately known as "KT," was born on June 3, 2001, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Kim and Stephanie (Dentmon) Traylor. On Wednesday, November 26, 2024, Keonata’e was called home to Glory at the young age of 23.
A devout believer, Keonata’e accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, finding his spiritual home at New Zion...
Fatima Maliaka Neal
Nov 22, 2024
In Loving Memory of Fatima Maliaka Neal
"We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure—who say, when struck by a disaster, 'Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will ˹all˺ return.' They are the ones who will receive Allah’s blessings...
Alan Richard Phelps
Nov 21, 2024
Alan Richard Phelps, age 42, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on November 21, 2024. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Alan touched countless lives with his humor, intellect, and passion for music, learning, and life.
Alan was the cherished son of Stan (Susan) Phelps and Elaine Phelps (Bill Sharp). He was a devoted brother to Amber (Tony) Schweda,...
Thomas Harvey Kilby
Nov 17, 2024
Tom Kilby died at 87 years of age on November 17, following a short bout of pneumonia. In his final days, he was surrounded by his nieces and grand-nieces, nephews and grand-nephews, and the compassionate staff at Saint Clara’s Senior Care in Lincoln, IL.
Tom was born on May 11, 1937, to Nadine Mileur and James Allen Kilby in rural Southern...
Paula Ann Bodkin
Nov 13, 2024
Paula Ann Bodkin, 62, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Paula was born on March 7, 1962, to the late Oshell Dean and Pauline Bee (Brown) Hooker in Murphysboro, Illinois.
She is survived by her beloved son, James Bodkin of Carterville, Illinois; two brothers, Danny (Amy) Hooker and Larry Hooker of Murphysboro,...
James Lee Messer
Nov 9, 2024
James Lee Messer, age 60, of Elkville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born on January 30, 1964, in Carbondale, Illinois, James was the beloved son of the late Curtis Lee and Helen Faye (Crab) Messer.
James dedicated his life to construction and home repair, working as a self-employed contractor known for his craftsmanship and reliability. Outside of...
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