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IN MEMORY OF   Fred Marvin Newell Fred Marvin Newell, age 93, of Waltonville died 9:49 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Fred was born February 14, 1918 in Waltonville, IL a son of Oscar and Edna (Shurtz) Newell. He married Lois Marie (Gilbert) on April 7, 1955 in Mount Vernon and she preceded him in death on August 20, 2003. Fred was retired from the Freeman Orient #3 coal mine in Waltonville. Fred was a member of the West Long Prairie Christian Church. Fred loved to hunt and fish. He served his Country in the United States Army during WWII. He was a member of Waltonville VFW Post # 9153 and the American Legion in Tamaroa. Fred is survived by his sons, Roger Newell and wife Abby of Waltonville, Wayne Newell and wife Catherine of Cordova, Tenn., Paul Newell and wife Katrina of Dyersburg, Tenn., Gary Newell and wife Vonda of Waltonville and Dennis Newell and wife Melissa of Waltonville; daughters, Darla Burton of Woodlawn and Donna and husband Dean Uhls of Waltonville; brother, Arthur Ray Newell and wife Doris of Bonnie, IL; sister, Nina Lewis of Mt. Vernon; sister-in-law, Bernida Newell of Waltonville; and also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois; parents; son, Marvin Newell; daughter, Joyce Wheels; brother Glen I. Newell; sister Sadie Mae Dare; brother-in-law, Leslie Lewis; grandson, Jeremy Alan Newell; infant grandson DeWayne Newell; Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2011 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Pastor James McKinzie officiating. Burial will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held on 5-8 p.m. Monday at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish memorials may be made to the West Long Prairie Christian Church building fund or the Knob Prairie Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to view a video tribute! Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Marion Dena "DeeDee" Jines Marion Dena "DeeDee" Jines, age 59, of Mt. Vernon died 10:15 p.m. Saturday January 21, 2012 at her home in Mt. Vernon, surrounded by family. DeeDee was born June 19, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Staples) Jines. She had sold real estate in Mt. Vernon for several years. She then works for ACS in Mt. Vernon until failing health. DeeDee was of the Christian Faith. She is survived by mother, Virginia Jines of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Sue and husband Russell Hinckley of Carbondale and Brenda Jines of Mt. Vernon; one nephew, Trevor Hinckley of Carbondale. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Jines; and a nephew Jordan Hinckley. Private Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the West Salem Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. For those wishing, memorials may be given to American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: John "Jack" Michael Morrow John "Jack" Michael Morrow, 64, passed away on January 12, 2012 in Mt. Vernon, IL. Jack was born to John Walter Morrow and Elaine Meyers and was raised by his beloved grandparents, Frank and Augusta Meyers. He graduated with a master's of computer science from DePaul University (Chicago, IL) and spent most of his working life as a telecommunications specialist and truck driver. He is survived by his children Scott (Lindsey) Morrow and Susan (Doug) Rowley, siblings Pamela Kinsel and Jeff Hoffmann, dear friend Janet Ellis, cockatiel Muggsy, and friends and coworkers at Jung Warehousing. A memorial will be held in Glen Ellyn, IL on January 28 at 10:30 AM. Please contact 630-531-4111 for further details. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Daisy Cockrum Daisy Cockrum, age 91, of Mt. Vernon, IL. died at 11:37 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at her daughter's home in rural Bonnie. Daisy was born on November 12, 1920 in Vandalia, Missouri to John Forest Hanson and Ethel Mae (Howlett) Hanson. She married Vernon Cockrum on November 1, 1947 in Saint Louis, Missouri: He preceded her in death on October 4, 1960. Daisy was a retired licensed practical nurse. She was a member of the Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia and husband Keith Beckham of Bonnie; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Cockrum of Mt. Vernon; special friend, Beverley Hayes of Mt. Vernon; and also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Larry F. Cockrum, granddaughter, Crystal Cockrum; three brothers, Chester, Eugene and Clarence Hanson; and by one special dog Curly. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday January 19, 2012 at Newell Funeral Home with Brother Raymond Capps officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Friends may call from 12 noon until service time on Thursday at Newell Funeral Home. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Vern William Owens Vern William Owens, age 80, of Mt. Vernon died 12:09 p.m. Thursday January 12, 2012 St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Vern was born December 22, 1931 in Pope County, Illinois the son of Oscar and Eunice (Hazel) Owens. He married Gloria (Hayes) on November 1, 1950 in Lewisville, IL; She survives in Mt. Vernon. Vern was a retired Heavy equipment Mechanic and Operator. He was a member of the East Salem Baptist Church. He also was a ordained Baptist Pastor serving for two local churches. He was a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 520 in Granite City Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Owens of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Frankie Vern Owens and wife Elaine of Mt. Vernon and Patrick Owens and wife Tammy of Dale, Indiana, four granddaughters, Julie Marie Upchurch and husband Tom of Mt. Vernon, Heather Marie Rainey and husband Mason of Benton, Illinois, Sasha Mutschler and husband Chris of Dale, Indiana and Samantha Owens of Dale, Indiana; six great grandchildren, John Upchurch, Shawn Upchurch, Jessica Upchurch, Gage Rainey, Sabrina Rainey and Kelby Mutschler; one sister, Audrey Dempke and husband Sonny of Pinckneyville; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Jim Owens and one sister Patsy Willard. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday January 15, 2012 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Burial will follow at East Salem Cemetery in rural Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL. For those who wish memorials may be made to the East Salem Baptist Church and will be accepted at the Funeral Home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Robert "Bob" Lee Mellott Robert "Bob" Lee Mellott age 82 of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away 3:34 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 at the St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Bob was born December 31, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois a son of Alva Ray and Sarah Alice (Padgett) Mellott. He married Betty J. (Keele) on August 20, 1949 in rural Jefferson County. Mr. Mellott was a member of the Bethel Baptist church in Mt. Vernon. He was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Mellott of Mt. Vernon; three children, Les Mellott and wife Jina of Mt. Vernon, Jeannie and husband Keith Backes of Mt. Zion, IL and Rhenda and husband John Price of Mt. Vernon; sister, Marie Huff of Mt. Vernon; seven grandchildren, Logan Mellott and wife Kelly, Lindsay Mellott, Jon Backes and wife Mindy, Jordan Backes, Saige Price, Michelle Flota and Jessica Flota. Robert was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Robert Lee Mellott will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Brother Melvin Larson officiating. Interment will follow at New Shiloh Cemetery in rural Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held 5- 8 p.m. on Monday at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church or the WWJD Ministries in Mt. Vernon and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Robert "Bob" Ernest Reinhardt Robert "Bob" Ernest Reinhardt age 82 of Mt. Vernon, IL and a former resident of Vienna, Illinois passed away 12:28 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at his home in Mt. Vernon. Robert was born on September 19, 1929 in Pinckneyville, Illinois a son of Ernest and Elizabeth (Feltmeyer) Reinhardt. He married Shirley L. (Rixie) April 15, 1953 in Picket, Arkansas. Bob retired from Southern Illinois Power Plant at Lake of Egypt in Marion, Illinois. He was of the Baptist Faith. Bob had played Basketball for Southern Illinois University and also the United States Navy. He had served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member Beggs-Gurley VFW Post 5222 Vienna, Illinois where he served as past Commander. He spent his retirement serving others with home repair and woodworking. Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley L. Reinhardt of Mt. Vernon; one daughter, Debbie and husband Jeff Stewart of Mt. Vernon; one son, Bill Reinhardt and wife Ysabel of Boca Raton, Florida; one brother Charles Reinhardt of Canon City, Colorado; four grandchildren, Nick Reinhardt, Neal Reinhardt, Jordan Thompson and wife Ashton, and Lisa and husband Jeff Bickel; one step-grandson, Kyle Stewart; and also five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Archie Reinhardt. Funeral Services for Bob Reinhardt will be held 1 p.m. Friday December 30, 2011 at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna with Jeff Stewart officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Metropolis, IL with Military Honors provided by the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post 5222 Vienna, Illinois . For those who wish memorials may be given to the St. Jude Children's Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home . Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon where you may call 618-246-0100 for further information. Click here to view a video tribute! Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Raymond Lee Foulks  Raymond Lee Foulks, son of Ethel Lee Foulks and L-Q Nolan was born on March 21, 1955 in Hickman Kentucky. Raymond affectionately known as "Chico," completed his schooling in the Anna Jonesboro school system. During his early years he worked at Royal Pool, Stove Fountain, and General Radiator. On December 17, 2011, Raymond accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Despite of his failing health, Raymond always thought of his family and friends needs first. No matter how he was feeling, you could guarantee to be greeted by his radiant smile and his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed but his memories will live forever. On December 23, 2011 surrounded by family members, God called his precious son home. He had aged 56 years, nine months, and two days. He leaves to cherish his memories his seven children: Rochadia Dunn, Marcus (Mardia) Malone, LaRon Davis, Jamarco Fouls, Jyreece Foulks, Jyron Oliver, and JyKeece Oliver; his mother, Ethel Lee Foulks; his father, L-Q Nolan; four sisters, Doris Higgins, Martha Jones, Maudie (Dwight) Gamble, and Brenda (Bryant) Nall; 16 brothers, Jessie Foulks, Joe Sanders (Consider), Gary (Robin) Sanders, Kevin Foulks, James Foulks, Willie Criss, Luther Nolan, Richard Nolan, Kenneth Nolan, Ryan Nolan, Ralph Nolan, Tyles Mayes (Chacone), Christopher Alexander, Hershel Jones, Christopher Jones, and B`Marion Diles. He is further survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Raymond was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparent, two brothers, four sisters, a nephew, and a niece. Funeral services for Raymond Lee Foulks will be held 11 a.m. Monday January 2, 2012 at the Lively Stone Apostolic Church, 1700 Oakland Avenue, in Mt. Vernon with Elder Allen E. Rudd Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held Monday at the church from 10 A.M. until the funeral hour. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. You may contact Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon at 618-246-0100 for further information. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: William "Bill" McIntire Schelosky William "Bill" McIntire Schelosky 69 of Mount Vernon, IL passed away, 2:16 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. William was born August 20, 1942 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, the son of William Moritz and Leala Fern (McIntire) Schelosky. He married Esther (Skrobish) Germann on May 7, 1993 in Paducah, Kentucky and she survives in Mt. Vernon. Bill was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Mt. Vernon. He had previously operated Jordan Furniture Company in Mt. Vernon. Later he worked for several years as a sales person at Heilig Meyers Furniture Store in Mt. Vernon. He also worked for several years as a bus driver for Beck Bus in Mt. Vernon driving both charter and school buses but most enjoyed driving the school bus. Bill also served in the Illinois Army National Guard. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman's Club. William is survived by his wife, Esther Schelosky of Mt. Vernon; two daughters Julie and husband Martin Jette of Bradley, Illinois and Susan Amy and husband Timothy Bain of Woodlawn; two sisters Martha and husband Herb Newell of Waltonville and Jo Ann and husband Doug Williams of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; three step-children, Mike MacEachern and wife Karen of Mt. Vernon; Bonnie MacEachern Zaretsky and husband Ed Zaretsky of Buffalo Grove, Illinois and Dawn and husband Eddie Henry of Mt. Vernon; four brothers-in-law, Allen Skrobish and wife Marilyn of Villa Park, IL, Roland Skrobish of Lilburn, Georgia, Richard Skrobish of Barrington, RI and Douglas Skrobish of Paducah, KY; one sister-in-law, Laurie Rustick and long time companion Dave Peterson of Bloomington, MN; three grandchildren, Sarah Blankenship-Godina and husband Jesse Godina of Pomona, California, Nicholas Jette of Bradley, Illinois and Bryan Bain of Woodlawn; three step-grandsons, Jacob Henry and beloved companion Rebecca Compton of Newburgh, Indiana, Grant MacEachern of Mt. Vernon and Mitchell Zaretsky of Buffalo Grove, Illinois; two step granddaughters, Jillian Henry and fiancé Zach Sanders of Kell, Illinois and Elizabeth Zaretsky of Iowa City, Iowa; great granddaughter, Anna Godina of Pomona, California; two step great-grandsons Jesse Godina Jr. of Pomona, California and Abel Sanders of Kell, IL; step great-granddaughter Alondro Godina of Pomona; God brought many very good friends into Bill's life, especially Ed and Linda Wheeler of Mt. Vernon and Tom Gray of Paducah, Kentucky. Requiem Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 17, 2011at Trinity Episcopal Church 1100 Harrison Mt. Vernon. The Very Rev. Gene R. Tucker will officiate. A eulogy will be given by Mr. Ed. Wheeler. Inurnment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Flag presentation ceremony will be conducted by the American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. Friends may call at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church 1100 Harrison Mt. Vernon and will be accepted by the funeral home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to view a video tribute! Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Vivian Louise Rhodes Vivian Louise Rhodes, 86 of Mount Vernon, IL and former resident of Florence, AL passed away 10:45 p.m. Saturday December 10, 2011 at the Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. Vivian was born a daughter of Edward and Mary Rivers (Meadows) McDaniel on December 23, 1924 in Corinth, Mississippi. She married Lloyd G. Rhodes on January 1, 1947 in Florence, Alabama; He preceded her in death on November 29, 1992. Vivian was dental assistant. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Florence, AL. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann and husband Bruce Pasley of Opdyke, IL; one son, John Lloyd Rhodes and wife Rosa of Calera, AL; three grandchildren and also two great grandchildren. Graveside Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Florence, Al with Mr. George Darling officiating. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Dorothy Underwood; and brother, Bobby McDaniel For those who wish, memorials may be given to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Florence, AL and will be accepted at the service or may be mailed to Newell Funeral Home 2707 North Street Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Martha Louise Owens Martha Louise Owens, age 83, a resident of Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon passed away 4:47 a.m. Thursday December 8, 2011. Louise was born July 30, 1927 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Virgil and Mary (Isom) Ackley. She married Johnie Owens on May 18, 1946; He preceded her in death on June 29, 1994. Mrs. Owens was a home maker and a had cooked in various organizations in Mt. Vernon including the Elks and Griggs Market. Louise is survived by one son John Owens and wife Jane of Scheller; one daughter, Sharon Capps of Carrolton, Georgia; six grandsons, Jimmy Burnett, Kevin Burnett, Raymond Capps, Billy Capps, Erik Owens and Alex Owens; and also one granddaughter, Jeralee Daniels. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, six sisters and two brothers.　 As per her wish no public services will be held at this time. Interment in Kirk Cemetery in Ina will take place at a later date. For those wishing, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Garner "Wayne" Rawls Garner "Wayne" Rawls of New Albany, Indiana, departed this life on Dec 3, 2011 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born January 8, 1962 in Mt.Vernon, IL, the son of the late BJ Rawls Jr. and Rose (Teaberry) Rawls. He married Sheila Rawls in 1982 and to this union two children were born. Mr. Rawls is survived by his two children, daughter Dominique Rawls of Champaign IL and son Ricky Rawls of Louisville, KY; six grandchildren, Me'Shyalah, Ja'Kyra, Ja'Zaraion, Monnyahl, Mariah, & Forever Rawls; four brothers, Patrick (Veronica) Rawls of Chicago, IL, Monte Sangster of San Diego, CA, Roland Sangster of locket, Texas and Garnet Powell of Lafayette, IN; one sister, Stephanie (Steed) Welford of Decatur, IL; step mother, Marie Rawls; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousin's nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, BJ & Rose; wife, Sheila; paternal grandparents, Iona (Conner) Rawls, & BJ Rawls Sr. and step grandmother, Lucy Rawls, and maternal grandparents, Freeman Teaberry Sr. & Linnie V Cheshier Wayne graduated from Mt Vernon Township High School in 1980; He was very athletic throughout high school was football player for the Mt. Vernon Rams, wrestled and ran track & field. Following graduation he went on to pursue a career in the United States Army for a period of 15 years. He served his country during Desert Storm. He was honorably discharged from the Army and had received various decorations and medals. He later moved back from Germany to Illinois to raise his children after the passing of their mother Sheila. Wayne was a past member of Lively Stone Apostolic Church where he was also baptized and remained a member until his departure to the Armed Forces in 1980. Wayne was a strong courageous man, very hard worker, charming, fun, caring upbeat outgoing person & he never met a stranger, he loved playing & joking around with family & friends. Wayne was a big sports fan, and also a lifelong Bears Fan. He will be most remembered for his handsome smile. Funeral Services for Garner Wayne Rawls will be held 1 p.m. Saturday December 10, 2011 at the Evangelistic Outreach Christian Center, 1407 South 11th Street in Mt. Vernon with the Pastor Garry Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion post 141 of Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the Church from 12 noon until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon where you may call 246-0100 for further information Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Albert James Jones Albert James Jones, age 57, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 4:18 P.M. Wednesday November 30, 2011 in Barnes -Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Jones was born January 10, 1954 in Robinsonville, Mississippi the son of Albert Boyd and Annie Ruth (Williams). Funeral services for Albert James Jones will be held 11 a.m. Saturday December 10th at the Lively Stone Apostolic Church, 1700 Oakland Avenue, in Mt. Vernon with Elder Allen E. Rudd Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 A.M. until the funeral hour. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. For those who wish memorials may be given to Newell Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses. You may contact Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon at 618-246-0100 for further information. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Johnson  Dorothy Johnson age 88, of Mt. Vernon passed away at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dorothy was born February 8, 1923 in Wise, Virginia the daughter of John Melvin and Eliza (Johnson) Hopkins. She married Delzie Johnson January 24, 1942 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on October 11, 2010. Dorothy loved her home, family, friends and playing the piano. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years and a member of the Second Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. She expressed her love and faith in God as an author, publishing a book, "To Find A Blessing" and though many poems and songs, many of which have been published. Dorothy is survived by a son, James Rayburn Johnson and wife Gloria of Salomons, MD; daughter-in-law, Josie Johnson of Miramar, FL; two daughters, Billreda Affinito and husband Bernie of Dresden, OH and Sandi Newell and husband Marshall of Mt. Vernon, IL; nine grandchildren, Wesley Johnson of Ashburn, Va. Michael Affinito of Columbus, OH, Greg Johnson of St. Louis, MO, Christy Wagner and husband Brian of Zanesville, OH, Michelle Reynolds and husband Matt of Mt. Vernon, Jacob Germann and wife Rachel of Edwardsville, IL, Brian Johnson and wife Courtney of Miramar, FL, Heather Wells and husband Mike and Melissa Dragone and husband Paul both of Lake Worth. FL; and also nine great grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 68 years Delzie Johnson; one son, Ronnie Dale; and 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Graveside services for Dorothy Johnson will be held 2 p.m. Sunday December 4, 2011 at the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Chapel with the Rev. Greg Johnson Officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Chapel. Dorothy's prayer "May you always find hope amid despair, faith to dispel the darkness, and charity enough to love the unlovely". For those wishing memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For further information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF   Guy Donald Edwards Guy Donald Edwards age 79 of Mt. Vernon and a former resident of Chenoa, Illinois, passed away, 5:00 a.m. Sunday November 27, 2011 at White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Guy was born February 27, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois a son of Guy Morris Edwards and Ruby (Clark) Edwards. He married Esther (Sanders) on June 1, 1957 at the New Hope Webb Church in rural Mt. Vernon; she survives in Mount Vernon. Mr. Edwards had worked at the Firestone Tire and Rubber in Bloomington until retirement. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon where he had served as Deacon and Treasurer. Guy is survived by his wife, Esther Edwards of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Donna and husband Mike Schweitzer of Bloomington and Sandra Peddicord of Macomb; one son Kevin Edwards and wife Karen of Lexington, Illinois; two sisters, Maurine and husband George Lee of Goldsboro, North Carolina and Ruthann Hall of Bowling Green, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Deanna and husband Bryant, Rachel, Nathan, Benjamin, Ashtin, Eric and Blake; and also two great-granddaughters, Keagan and Emersen. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Reba Harris and Lois Koy. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at First Freewill Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon with Pastor David Shores officiating. Graveside services will follow 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until service time at the Church. For those who wish in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Freewill Baptist Church or the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the Funeral Home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to view a video tribute! Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Henry Clay Crim Mr. Henry Clay Crim age 68 of rural Woodlawn passed away at 7:30 a.m. Saturday November 19, 2011 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Henry was born March 1, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois a son of Henry Clay Crim, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth (Wininger)Crim. He married Betty (Downes) Crim on January12, 1965 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Henry worked as a surveyor tech for Woodfall and Associates and then later for the Round Table Design from which he retired. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. He also served on the Mt. Catherine Cemetery Board. Henry was baptized at the Woodlawn Christian Church by Pastor Lindell Knox. Henry was an avid Hunter, Fisherman and outdoorsman. Henry was a loving husband father and grandfather. Henry is survived by his wife, Betty Crim of Woodlawn; two daughters, Cindy and husband Harlan Withrow of Bluford and Teresa and husband Vernon Withrow of Bluford; son, Matthew Crim and wife Tara of Hutschenhausen, Germany; seven grandchildren, Kendra and husband Mike Adyt, Kevin Withrow and wife Ashley, Kurtus Withrow and wife Ambur, Kody Withrow, Tristan Withrow, Jesse Crim and Gage Crim; five great-grandchildren, Gracie, Savannah, Roman, Emerey and Zaydun; special caregiver, Jackie Smith; and also Special K-9 friend Cookie. He was preceded in death by his Parents, and one brother Charlie Crim. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday November 23, 2011 at the Mt. Catherine Christian Church in Woodlawn. Burial will follow at the Mt. Catherine Cemetery with Military Rites to be conducted by American Legion Post 141. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the Funeral Home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to view a video tribute! Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: De'Princeton Terran Turner De'Princeton Terran Turner infant son of Princeton Turner and Devondria Foulks passed away shortly after birth on Tuesday November 15, 2011 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. De'Princeton is survived by his parents; grandparents, Catricia Jackson, Donald Foulks, Nicole Turner and Michael Herrod; three sisters, Za'Riyah Turner, Derionna Jackson, and De'Ziyah Turner; one brother Damorriyun Thrailkill; he is also survived by several aunts and uncles. Private Funeral services will be held at a later date; with Pastor Tineka Doggan officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Newell Funeral Home and will be accepted at the Funeral Home. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF:   Rosie Olivia McGinnis Rosie Olivia McGinnis, age 74, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away at 7:02 p.m. Sunday November 6, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. Mrs. McGinnis was born on February 18, 1937 in Saint Louis, Missouri the daughter of Ollie Todd and Rosie (Wade). She married Silas McGinnis and he preceded her in death. Rosie was a cook for many restaurants in Mt. Vernon including Opals. She had attended the Salvation Clinic. She is survived by one daughter, Theresa Beck of Kankakee, IL; one sister, Audrey Kibler of Mt. Vernon; one brother, Arnold Todd of Houston, Texas; 5 grandchildren; and also many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Patricia McNeil; one infant son and one infant brother. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday November 12 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with burial to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am until service time on Saturday at the Newell Funeral Home. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Rolland W. Lewis Rolland W. Lewis, former businessman, entrepreneur, and Mayor of the City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois was a son given by the Lord to Chester and Lillian (Fair) Lewis in Chicago Illinois on October 13, 1930. He passed away at his home on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 9:34 am. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. The span of his earthly pilgrimage was 81 years and 23 days. Today we rejoice in the knowledge that he has passed the barrier of time as we know it and is forever at home with the Savior he faithfully served his entire earthly life. On June 25, 1952 Rolland married Sally Watts who survives. Together, for more than 59 years, they experienced the changing scenes of life in the joyous and fruitful companionship, which the Lord had entrusted to them. Mr. Lewis was an active member and Lay Reader of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Mt. Vernon. Rolland attended Caldwell Grade School and graduated from Bowen High School on the south side of Chicago; after which he attended the first two years at the University of Illinois Chicago Annex previously at Navy Pier. He loved animals and wanted to become a Veterinarian, his calling to serve his country called louder to him. Rolland proudly served his country in the United State Marine Corps. During the Korean War as a Gunnery Sgt., he spent 5 months in combat with the 1st Marine Division before being wounded and spending several months recovering in a hospital in Japan. In 1959, Mr. Lewis came to Mt. Vernon with his wife, Sally, and became active in his community. While being a real estate manager, running his own construction company, Lewis & Farley Construction Co., starting and running House de Lions, Ltd and participating in the upstart of a new company called Mr. Ice with his long time friend, David Flota, Rolland still found time to be instrumental in bringing the YMCA to Mt. Vernon, as well as serving as it's president, later as the vice president of the Southern Illinois YMCA, becoming a drive chairman for the United Fund in Jefferson County and was active in the VFW, AMVETS, and American Legion. He fell in love with politics and was elected as Mayor of Mt. Vernon as well as precinct committeeman in Shiloh 4. Rolland served as Mayor of Mt. Vernon from 1969-1977 and again from 1985-1997. To his many friends and admirers, Rolland was known as Mr. Mt. Vernon or simply Mayor. Mayor Lewis served as past President of the Illinois Municipal League, helped form the Southern Illinois Mayors Association (SIMA) which he served as President three times. Mt. Lewis served on the Illinois Economic Board, Illinois Commission on Future of Public service, Environmental Financial Advisory Board for the Federal EPA in Washington D.C. Mr. Lewis served on the Governor's Advisory Board under the Ogilvie Administration and the Illinois Law Enforcement Administration as an appointee of Governor Thompson. He was also appointed by Governor Edger and Governor Ryan and confirmed by the Senate as Chairman of the Board of Review for the Department of Employment for 14 years. Rolland's passion was his family and politics, working tirelessly for the people of Mt. Vernon for over 40 years. He was always the optimist and felt a true civic responsibility during his many years of service to the people of Mt. Vernon. He was beloved and respected by his family and by all those whose lives he touched. Rolland was an avid Cubs fan and thoroughly enjoyed pointing out to his friends each time the Cubs beat the Cardinals. Although he was always being asked to assist members of the community his state or nation, he always found time for his family and he always put his families wants and needs before his own. He was a cherished and beloved husband, father and grandfather whose passing will be greatly mourned but an astonishing life lived will be remembered forever. Rolland Lewis is survived by his wife of more than 59 years, Sally Lewis of Mt. Vernon; three sons, John Lewis and wife Pam of Mt. Vernon, Brian Lewis and wife Kathy of Mt. Vernon and Robert Lewis of Tampa, Fl.; daughter-in-law Minda Lewis of Bonnie; 16 Grandchildren: and also 8 Great grandchildren. Rolland is preceded in death by his parents and son Jeffrey George Lewis Sr. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday November 9, 2011 at Trinity Episcopal Church 1100 Harrison Mt. Vernon. The Very Rev. Gene R. Tucker will officiate. Military Honors will follow at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park conducted by the American Legion Post 141 and assisted by members of the Marine Corps. Burial will follow at a later date in the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Ky. Friends may call from 5 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church, Wounded Warriors Project or the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home. Click here to view a video tribute! Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Donald Ray McCowen Donald Ray McCowen, age 74, of Waltonville, IL., died at 3:31 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2011 at his home. Donald Ray was born August 25, 1937 in Mount Vernon, IL, the son of Ralph and Hazel (Hamilton) Mc Cowen. He married Josephine (Boczek) on February 8, 1964 in Dubois. She survives in Waltonville. Donald Ray first worked at Martin's Texico Station in Waltonville, and then worked at General Radiator in Mt. Vernon. He was a retired coal miner having worked at Freeman Coal #3 in Waltonville and the Consol Burning Star #4 in Cutler. Donald Ray was a member of the UMWA Local 1825. He was also a drummer for Tony and His Lads polka band and other polka bands. Donald Ray is survived by his wife Josephine McCowen of Waltonville; three sons Kelley McCowen and wife Kim of Dix, IL, Kevin McCowen and wife Traci of Mt. Vernon; Kerry McCowen and special friend Jennifer Wood of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Donna Fay Wilson of Mulkeytown, IL and Judith Diane Philp of Waltonville, IL; two brothers, Ralph McCowen Jr. of Scheller, IL, Jerry McCowen and wife Betty Ann of Waltonville; several grandchildren; special friends, Leon Cook and wife Juanita of Sesser and Ron Hodges and wife Betty of Sesser; and also several nieces, nephews cousins and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one, sister Freda Mae Lemons; and two brothers Dyer Hamilton Mc Cowen and Calvin McCowen. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday November 8, 2011 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon; with Pastor Tim Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those wishing, memorials may be made to Knob Prairie Cemetery or the St Charles Cemetery in Dubois and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 279-7272 Click here to view a video tribute! Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF   Judith "Judy" Anne Vosburgh Judith "Judy" Anne Vosburgh, 70, of Mt. Vernon and a former resident of Moville, Iowa passed away 7:35 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2011 at her home in Mt. Vernon surrounded by family. Judith was born January 26, 1941 in Yankton, South Dakota the daughter of Leon August and Clare (Breyfogle) Wolfe. She married Ward Jay Vosburgh on January 12, 1963 in Sioux City, Iowa and he survives in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Vosburgh owned and operated Last Wish Salon in Moville, Iowa. Judith is survived by her husband, Ward Vosburgh of Mt. Vernon; three children, Tammy and husband John Gamester of Mt. Vernon, Lance Vosburgh of Mt. Vernon and JoEllen Gaffaney of California; one brother, Wesley Wolfe and wife Janelle; and also seven grandchildren, Timothy Eckerman, Kristina Eckerman, Joshua Bennar, Nicholas Vosburgh, Alex Vosburgh, Chase Vosburgh and Thomas Vosburgh. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Rodney Wolfe. No local services will be held. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Hospice of Good Samaritan and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home where you may call 246-0100 for more information Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Lee Floyd Kibler Lee Floyd Kibler age 73, of Mt. Vernon passed away Thursday October 20, 2011 in Rochester, Minnesota. Lee was born October 13, 1938 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas the son of August and Lumada Kibler. He married Audrey Mae (Todd) on April 6, 1965 in Elgin, IL and she survives in Mt. Vernon. Lee is survived by his wife, Audrey Kibler of Mt. Vernon; his five children, Michael Hamilton, Barbara Kibler, Tasha Adams, Bronson Kibler and Eric Kibler; six sisters; three brothers; twelve grandchildren; and also twelve great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son Lee Floyd Kibler II, two brothers and one nephew Anthony Kibler. Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday November 4, 2011 at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Pastor James Seals officiating. For those who wish, memorials may be given in memory of Lee Floyd Kibler to the Kibler Family and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100. Click here to leave a message for the family!