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IN MEMORY OF: Mildred F. Atkinson Mildred F. Atkinson, Age 90, of Mt. Vernon, and formerly of Denver, Colorado, passed away 3:46 P.M. Tuesday March 2, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Atkinson was born December 5, 1919 in Opdyke, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Kniffen) Atchison. She married Howard Atkinson and he preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Atkinson is survived by one brother, Raymond Atchison of Mt. Vernon and by two nephews: Dr. James A. Atchison and wife Jan and Dr. Gary R. Atchison and wife Kathy. She is also survived by two nieces: Sara Starkey and husband Richard and Frances Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Atkinson did clerical work throughout Denver area for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and of the Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon. Private Graveside Services for Mildred F. Atkinson will be held at a later date at Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. For those who wish memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to the Central Christian Church and will be received at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon which is in charge of arrangements. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF   OP Hirons OP Hirons, age 85, of Mt. Vernon died 8:27 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2010 at his home. OP was born July 18, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Aud Hirons Sr. and Meda (Norris) Hirons. He married Rosemary (Bean) on December 6, 1942: She preceded him in death on October 10, 1970. He was a lifelong farmer. OP is survived by two daughters Patricia K. and husband Robert Jay of Saint Louis, Missouri and Harriette Lynn and husband Charles David Kirk of Belleair, Florida; one brother, Malcolm Hirons and wife Rose of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Roberta Frick of Waltonville; five grandchildren Steve Engelmann and wife Susan of Saint Louis, Julie Ann and husband Paul Waters of Belleair, Florida, Stacy Lynn and husband Rob Malcom of Saint Louis, Amy Elizabeth and husband John MacGregor of Belleair, Florida and Shawn Robert Jay of Saint Louis; and also five great-grandchildren, Bradley, Joshua, Miranda, Ben David and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant brother Joe Ben, brother Aud "Jiggs" Hirons Jr. and one sister Alberta Martin. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon; with Pastor Randy Sells officiating. interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Friends may call on Friday from 5 until 8 pm at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish memorials may be made to donors choice and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home where you may call 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Linda Ann Short Linda Ann Short, age 68 of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Linda was born June 5, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, daughter of Orville and Edith (Antle) Mick. She married William Leon Short on September 18, 1959 in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Short was the former director of the Cedarhurst Art Center and retired after 26 years of service. She currently served as the secretary for the Jefferson County Historical Society where she was the editor of the Jeffersonian News Letter and also the former president of the Cedarhurst Quilters. Linda was a person of many talents and interests including: quilting, painting in water color, genealogy & historical research and her work at the Jefferson County Historical Society & Village. She also worked with batik, stained glass, pottery, photography, and enjoyed writing and entering competition with her many arts and crafts. Linda is survived by her husband, William L. Short of Mt. Vernon; two sisters: Doris (late Russell) Edwards of Valparaiso, Indiana and Janet and husband Bob Cook of The Villages, Florida; four nieces: Terry and husband David Ryzewski of Valparaiso, Indiana, Virginia Moore of Macomb, Michigan, Lois Edwards and husband Michael Sweeney of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Susan and husband John Meyer of Dyer, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son, Gary Michael Short; one sister, Virginia Mick; and also two brothers, Robert & William Mick. A celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon; with Rev. Merle Fullerton officiating. Interment will be held at the Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until the service time at 4:00 p.m. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Jefferson County Historical Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you may call the Newell Funeral at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF:   Flora Maxine Flota Flora Maxine Flota, age 82, of Mount Vernon, IL. died at 6:05 p.m. Monday February 15, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. Mrs. Flota was born on February 21, 1927 in Wayne County to Edward and Flora (Williams) Jones. She married Ivan Gale Flota on October 12, 1940 in Saint Louis, Missouri; He preceded her in death on March 29, 2005. Maxine was a homemaker, quilter and crafter. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. She loved her children and grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Edward G. Flota and wife Cora of Mount Vernon IL and Bradley Theron Flota and wife Micki of Osage, Iowa; one brother, Bob Jones and late wife Louise of Mount Vernon; two sisters, Lorine Edmonson of Carmi, IL and Edna Conner of Mount Vernon, IL; seven grandchildren, Brian Flota, Blake Flota, Brent Flota, Austin Cole, Garrett Cole, Michael Flota and wife Joanna (Conner) and Larry G. Flota . She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Edward Jones, Dayton Harlan and Philman Harlan; and also two sisters Ruby Mick and Hazel Goldman Funeral services will be held Friday February 19 2010 at 11 a.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church in Mount Vernon with Bother David Shores officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Friends may call from 5 until 8 pm Thursday February 18 at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. For those wishing, memorials may be made to the First Freewill Baptist Church building fund 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: Lendell M. Panzier Lendell M. Panzier age 64 of Ashley died 11:45 a.m. Wednesday February 10, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Lendell was born June 13, 1945 in Waltonville, IL the son of Wilburn and Ruby (Biggerstaff) Panzier. He married Linda (Kiselewski) on October 7, 1964 in Sesser, Illinois; she survives in Ashley. Lendell was a lifelong farmer who loved spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Linda Panzier of Ashley; two sons, Lendell "Len" Panzier Jr. of Ashley and Lance Panzier and wife Vera of Waltonville; one sister, Janet and husband Paul Czerwinski of Mount Vernon; six grandchildren, Randa Arnold and Fiancé Riley Trout, Josh, Devin, Cory, Michael and Lindsey Panzier; mother-in-law, Millie Kiselewski; brother-in-law, Jack Kiselewski and wife Brenda; niece, Ami Halloran; and also three nephews Jim Czerwinski, John Kiselewski and Johnny Czerwinski. Funeral services will be held 2 P.M. Sunday February 14, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon with Rev. Merle Fullerton and Mr. Josh Panzier officiating. Interment will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilburn and Ruby (Biggerstaff) Panzier, father -in-law John Kiselewski and a special family friend Tabatha Marshall. For those who wish in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or the Knob Prairie Cemetery and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home where you may call 246-0100 for more information  Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Robert E. "Mouse" Newbury Robert E. "Mouse" Newbury, age 57 of Waltonville died 9:53 a.m. Sunday January 24, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Robert was born March 27, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Billy G. and Betty Lou (Tate) Newbury. He married Nina Barton on February 6, 1993 in Waltonville, IL; she survives in Waltonville. Mouse had worked at Dowzer Electric in Mt. Vernon as a Fork Lift Operator. He was also raced dirt bike's professionally. He had participated at the King City Dirt Riders Club. He loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. He attended the Bonnie Baptist Church. Robert is survived by his wife, Nina Lee Newbury of Waltonville; one son, Robert "Bobby" Newbury of Saint Louis, MO; two daughters, Bonnie and husband Bruce Page of Benton, IL and Bethany Newbury of Dahlgren, IL; one stepson, Richard Lee Nash and wife Lori of Carthage, TN; three brothers, Billy G Newbury Jr. and wife Judy of Opdyke, Roger Newbury and wife Donna of Waltonville and Ronnie Newbury and wife Terry of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Kathy Taylor and special friend Mel Fuller of Mt. Vernon and Betty Jane and husband Rick Eskew of Waltonville; one brother-in-law, Jim Galiher of Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren, Logan Page, Cassity Page, Alan Lee Page, Cayden Belmont, Breanna Belmont and Bethany Lynn Lee Nash; and also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Patty Galiher. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville with Pastor Corey Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Woodlawn. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 - 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 279-7272 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF   Elwin M. "Abe" Elliston Elwin M. "Abe" Elliston, age 81, of Waltonville died 6 p.m. Sunday January 24, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. Abe was born December 27, 1928 in Centralia, IL a son of Joseph H. and Opal E. (Murray) Elliston. He married Shirley (Johnson); she preceded him in death on October 9, 2001. Mr. Elliston served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict in the 167th Infantry Regiment, 31st Infantry Division. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. He received the Korean Service Metal, Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Amvets Post 148 in Waltonville, VFW Post 1376 in Mt. Vernon and the American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. He was a self employed oil field construction contractor. Abe is survived by several brothers and sisters in-law; caregiver, Clara Conerly; Russel Wilton Family; brother's of the 31st Infantry Division; several nieces and nephews; and also many other friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife. Graveside funeral services will be held 1 P.M. Thursday January 28, 2010 in the chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn with Chaplain Ernie Collins officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 141 of Mt. Vernon. Friends are asked to directly to the cemetery on Thursday. For those who wish memorials may be made to 31st Infantry Division and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home where you may call 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF   Katherine M. "Rita" Hamblin Katherine M. "Rita" Hamblin, age 77, of Mt. Vernon died 11:50 a.m. Thursday January 14, 2010 at the Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Katherine was born May 23, 1932 in Clinton, IL a daughter of Arthur and Katherine (Able) Hamblin. Katherine was the owner and operator of the Chat and Chew Cafe in the railroad yards at Bluford. After retirement she drove a van for Mayfield Van Service which picked-up and delivered railroad crews to their worksites. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing for her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Nancy Hopper. She is survived by two sisters: Nicki and husband Gene Gream of Mt. Vernon; Jacque and husband C.J. Cheramie of Gretna, Louisiana; and by several and nieces and nephews. Also surviving are five special friends: Pat Lipps; Tracy Hicks; Cindy Roberson; Brenda Edwards; and Earlene Williams. As per her wishes there will be no public visitation or services. Interment will follow at a later date at East Hickory Hill Cemetery near Bluford. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Jefferson County Humane Society 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: Lucy Rawls Lucy Rawls, age 94, of Mt. Vernon died 8:47 p.m. Friday January 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Lucy was born July 10, 1915 in Brownsville, Tennessee the daughter of Peter Taylor and Lucy (Taylor)Taylor. She married BJ Rawls in Brownsville, Tennessee; He preceded her in death May 4, 1987. Lucy was a member of the Evangelistic Outreach Christian Center in Mt. Vernon. She was a housekeeper and cook for many years in Mt. Vernon. She was a former member of the Lively Stone Apostolic Church where she served in various positions including Sunday School Teacher, Choir Director, Usher and Missionary. She is survived by two daughters, Aliece Moore of Mt. Vernon (Charles)of California, Berniece Rudd of Mt. Vernon and one son JC Ligon of Detroit, Michigan; two grandchildren she raised, Shawn Rawls and Melvin Rawls Jr. of Decatur, Illinois; four stepsons, Vernon Rawls (Clara), Joe L Rawls (Annette), Jerry Rawls (Robbie) all of Decatur, Illinois and Wilbert Rawls (Karen) of Macomb, Illinois; a special Goddaughter Elder Ann Mack of Mt. Vernon, and many other God Children; a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grand children, great-great grand children. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters, one great grandson, MJ Bond, one great-great grandson Baby Tim Westbrook and one son-in-law William Howard Rudd. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Evangelistic Outreach Christian Center (1407 S. 11th Street) with Elder Allen E. Rudd, Sr. and Pastor Garry Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the Church. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Ralph Isom Ralph Isom age 76, of Mount Vernon died 8:45 p.m. Sunday January 3, 2010 at White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mount Vernon.. Ralph was born January 25, 1933 in Waltonville, Illinois, the son of Nelson and Inez (Green)Isom. Funeral services will be held 2 p. m. Saturday at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville; with Rev. Tim Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Friends may call on Saturday from 12 noon-2 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. Ralph is survived by two sons, Jan Isom and wife Renee of Mt. Vernon and Tom Isom anf family of Ina; one sister, Jean Ann Scroggins of Waltonville; brother-in-law, Bill Tolley of Mt. Vernon; two nieces, Jacque and husband Ray Gluss and Kim and husband Tom Maldonado; nephew, Brad Scroggins; special friend, Sharon Cooper and family; and also friend, David Bartolomucci and wife Nellie. He was preceded in death by his, parents Nelson and Inez Isom; two brothers, Ulan Ray and Charles Dale Isom; two sisters, Evelyn Tolley and Winona Faye Rightnowar; two brothers-in-law, Harry Scroggins and Merle Rightnowar For those who wish memorials may be made to the Knob Prairie Cemetery or the TIP Hospice and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home or may be mailed to Newell Funeral Home 505 East Main Street Waltonville, Illinois. For further information you may call 618-279-7272 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: A'Myja La Aubri Taylor A'Myja La Aubri Taylor was stillborn 9:56 p.m. Friday December 25, 2009 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon the daughter of Broche La Vonnce Taylor and Shanda Boling-Taylor. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Akeiya Haynes and Sade'Ja Taylor; one brother Quavarus Jackson; maternal grandparents Ronald and Anita Boling; paternal grandparent, Berniece "Bunny" Black and Bobbie Jean Ivory; great-grandmother Barbara Burgess and also great great-grandmother Vernell Martin. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Greater Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ (801 South 12th Street) in Mt. Vernon with Elder Willis C. Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until service time at the Church. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Larry K. Hodge Larry K. Hodge, age 68, of Waltonville, died at 3:02 p.m. on Tuesday December 22, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Clayton, Missouri.   Larry was born December 22, 1941 in Nason, Illinois a son of Coleman and Frances (Friend) Hodge.  He married his high school sweetheart Beverly (Hall); She Survives in Waltonville.   Larry was retired from Freeman Coal Mine #6 in Waltonville after 32 years. He was a longtime member of the UMWA. He was a member the first Freewill Baptist Church in Waltonville. Larry was a well known and respected sports official. He was currently a bus driver for Waltonville School. He loved spending time with his family.  Larry is survived by wife, Bev Hodge of Waltonville; a daughter, Rhonda and husband Mike Reed of Benton; two sons, Greg Hodge and wife Lonna of Mt. Vernon and Brian Hodge and wife Kris of Woodlawn; seven grandchildren, Lara and husband Matt Adams of Benton, Eric Reed and wife Amanda of Japan, Kourtney, Shawn and Kody Hodge all of Woodlawn, Michael and Christina Hodge both of Mt. Vernon; mother-in-law, Marie (Atkins) Hall of Waltonville; and also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Max Hodge; one niece, Lacey Urbanski; one nephew, Michael Hodge; and father-in-law Ray Hall. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday December 27, 2009 at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville with Rev. Raymond Capps officiating. Burial will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville.  The Family will receive friends  at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time on Sunday.   For those wishing, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or the Arthritis Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 279-7272 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Billy Gene Kash Billy Gene Kash, age 75, of Waltonville went to be with the Lord 7:55 p.m. Thursday December 17, 2009 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Billy was born April 23, 1934 in Jefferson County a son of Virgil Arthur and Sula Viola (Page) Kash. He married Phyllis (Conner) on November 26, 1955 in Ewing, Illinois. She survives in Waltonville. Bill worked for many years for Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He later moved back to Southern Illinois and began farming full time with his wife and sons. He attended Freewill Baptist Churches. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His life was farming. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Kash of Waltonville, IL; three sons Randy Kash and wife Debbie of Scheller, IL, Jeff Kash and wife Tammi of Bonnie, IL and Mark Kash of Scheller; one daughter, Tonya and husband John Hart of Noble, Oklahoma; one sister, Glenda and husband Jim Downen of Ina; six brothers, Floyd Kash and wife Noma Lee of Mt. Vernon, Virgil Kash Jr. and wife Naomi of Benton, IL, twin brother Bobby Kash and wife Darlene of Ina, Wayne Kash and wife Brenda of Bonnie, IL, Jackie Kash and wife Audrey of Waltonville, and Kenneth Kash and wife Helen of Bonnie; brother-in-law, William L. Pierce of Bonnie; also 11 grandchildren Jeremy Kash and wife Kristy, Marci Kash, Tiffany Kash, Wesley Kash, Sarah Kash, Rebekah Kash, Jonathan Kash , Adam Kash, Melissa Hart, Megan Hart and Aaron Hart; and also four great grandchildren Andrew Gene, Ben, Seth, and Alexis Kash. He was preceded in death by his Parents, grandson, Benjamin Gene Kash; two sisters, Norma Kash and JoAnn Pierce; sister-in-law Beatrice Kash; and two nephews Robert Dale Kash and Danny E. Kash. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon with his son Reverend Randy Kash and Reverend Clarence Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Abner Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Abner Cemetery or the St. Louis Children's Hospital and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home where you may call 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Robert Clayton Robert Clayton, age 64, of Mt. Vernon (former resident of Brooklyn, IL) passed away 9:26 A.M. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Robert was born on December 14, 1945 in Brooklyn, Illinois, the son of Ollie Clayton, Sr. and Helen (Brown) Clayton. He married Marie (Miller) on March 7, 1973 in Mt. Vernon, IL ; She survives in Mt. Vernon, IL. Robert was a member of the Labor Union local 1197 of McLeansboro, Illinois. He retired from construction after 28 years of service. Robert served his country in the United States Army. Robert was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Centralia. Robert is survived by his wife, Marie of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Maurice V. Gant and wife Renee of Houston, TX, Martin E. Gant of Rantoul, IL, two daughters; Marceena L. and husband Paul Boyd of Southfield, MI, Marshana D. and Steven Fleming of Mt. Vernon, IL. One brother; Ollie Clayton, Jr. and wife Geraldine of O'Fallon, IL. Fourteen Grandchildren; Markesha, Shaunee, Maurice Jr., Krystal, Steven Jr., Stetzen, Mariah, Monell, Jarrod, Melany, Champaign, Cameron, Kyle, Kimber, and two great-grandchildren, plus a host of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and cousins. Robert is proceeded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral services for Robert Clayton will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Calvary United Pentecostal Church 406 North 44th Street Mt. Vernon, IL with Rev. Jonathan Urshan officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Woodlawn, Illinois. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 141 of Mt. Vernon. The family will receive friends at the Calvary United Pentecostal Church from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Mary Madora Schultz Mary Madora Schultz age 81, of Tamaroa, IL went home to be with the Lord 7:54 p.m. Friday December 11, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mary was born July 14, 1928 in Du Quoin, Illinois, the daughter of Horace and Mary (Hall) Morrow. She married Fred O. Schultz Jr. on April 16, 1949 in Pickett, Arkansas and He survives in Tamaroa. Mary attended Southern Illinois University and taught school for several years in Ashley and Tamaroa. She later worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services from which she retired in 1991. She loved to cook, socialize, collect antiques and had a quick wit and beautiful smile that would light up the room. She played the piano in several churches in southern Illinois. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Tamaroa where she played the piano. She will be sadly missed by husband Fred; great nephew Tony and wife Becky Morrow; her beloved cats Tiger, Meow Meow and Sammy; and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville; with Rev. Greg Alvis officiating. Music will be provided by family friend Mr. Donnie Sumners. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Joe Morrow. For those who wish memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home or may be mailed to Newell Funeral Home, 505 East Main Street, Waltonville, Illinois. For further information you may call 618-279-7272 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Danny Leon Lappin Danny Leon Lappin, age 74, of Bonnie died 10:48 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Danny was born April 23, 1935 in Bonnie, IL a son of Joe and Maudie Ann (Woolard) Lappin. He first married Wanda Oller and she proceeded in death on February 1980. He later married Karen Hensley and she proceeded him in death. On May 23, 1989 he married Barbara (Scott) Lusby and she survives in Bonnie, IL Danny was a coal miner for Freeman United Mine #6 Waltonville, IL until retirement. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a proud member of the U.M.W.A. Local # 1591. He was a member of the Illinois Horse Pullers Association. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lappin of Bonnie, IL; two sons, Ben Lappin and special friend LeeAnn Braden and daughter Clara Ann of Waltonville, IL and John Lappin of Christopher, IL, two step-daughters, Stacey and husband Troy Forsyth of Bluford, IL and Shanna Lusby and special friend Greg Rector of Mt. Vernon, IL; two step sons, Bill Lusby and wife LeeAnn of Texico, IL and Scott Lusby of Bluford, IL. ; three brothers, Fred Lappin of Sesser, IL, Bert Lappin and wife Margie of Iuka, IL, and Jerry Lappin and wife Mary of Scheller, IL; three sisters, Joann and husband Gene Frick of Bonnie, IL, Brenda and husband Dennis Best of Lucas, TX, and Linda and husband Bob Frisch of Scheller, IL; four grandchildren, Bryce Owens, Dylan Forsyth, River Rector and Sawyer Lusby; And also Many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Wanda Oller and Karen Hensley; two brothers, Ernie and Melton Lappin; and two sisters, Wanda Weills and Sybil Sledge. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Pastor Deon Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Abner Cemetery in Nason, IL. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Alzheimer Association 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: Warren G. Long Warren G. Long, age 61 of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and former resident of Denver, Colorado, died 12:48 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Warren was born August 10, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, IL a son of John Long, Jr. and Senie Sanders. He married Rosa Gates on August 10, 1974 and she preceded him in death in May 1993. Warren worked as a social worker in Denver, Colorado until failing health. He attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was a 33rd degree Mason. Warren is survived by five sisters: Roberta L. and husband Joe Jones of Mt. Vernon, IL, Anita C. and husband Ronald Boling Jr. of Mt. Vernon, IL, Addie Long of Mt. Vernon, IL, Edna Wyatt of Evansville, IN, and Opal Stevenson of Mt. Vernon, IL; two brothers: Luther J. Wyatt of Mt. Vernon, IL and Darren C. Wyatt of Mt. Vernon, IL; one God-daughter Darlene, a special friend Marva Sioux of Denver, Co and a host of aunts, one uncle, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Rosa Gates Long. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Benjamin Heard and Elder Willis Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Merritte Hirons Mannen Merritte Hirons Mannen, age 91, of Mt. Vernon, died at 2:14 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Merritte was born June 24, 1918, in Waltonville, the son of Raymond Stanley and Margaret Euterpe (Hirons) Mannen. He married Leona Lloyd "Nonie" Rutherford on Aug. 3, 1940, in Morganfield, Ky; she preceded him in death on June 20, 2008. Merritte worked at Illinois Power Company until retirement.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. Merritte attended Southern Illinois Normal College (now Southern Illinois University).  In high school, he was a member of the 1936 Waltonville basketball team that came within one victory of advancing to the “Sweet Sixteen” and state tournament, at a time when schools of all sizes participated in a single competition.     Merritte is survived by his son, Ted Rutherford Mannen and wife Elaine, of Alexandria, Va.; one brother, Leland R. Mannen and wife Patricia of Indianapolis, IN; and two grandchildren, Claire Rutherford Mannen, a graduate student at St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia, and William Bays Mannen, a law student at  Washington University, St. Louis, MO. In addition to his wife, he  was preceded in death by his parents  and one sister, Marjorie Martin of Waltonville. A private interment service will be held at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Angels on Assignment in memory of Merritte 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: Bill Korris Bill Korris, age 86 of Mt. Vernon, died 6:56 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 at his daughter's home in Benld, IL. Bill was born May 29, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Albert Joseph Korris and Alma (Meyer) Korris. He married Gertrude L. Mayer on February 22, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri and she preceded him in death in January 23, 2005. Bill worked for Country Mutual Insurance Company in Mt. Vernon, IL as litigation specialist until retirement. He served in the United States Army Infantry during WWII. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon where he served as the Sunday School Superintendent for 17 years. He is survived by two daughters, Lynn and husband Larry Manning of Benld, IL, Carol and husband Donald Page of Bismarck, IL; and two sons, Ralph Korris of Mt. Vernon, IL, Steven Korris and wife Linda Lockhart of Kirkwood Mo., also nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon with Rev. Joe Lecke officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Friends may call on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish memorials to Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton, IL, Faith Lutheran Church, or Hospice of Southern Illinois will be accepted at Newell 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: Billy Matthis Hutchinson Billy Matthis Hutchinson, Sr, age 72 of Waltonville, IL died 11:31p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital. Billy was born in Lyle Kentucky on October 27, 1937, the son William "Lee" and Lovie (Fowler) Hutchinson. He married Elaine Lewis on September 21, 1986 in Granite City, IL. He was a greens keeper at Indian Hills until retirement and also worked as maintenance supervisor at Hucks Travel Center in Mt. Vernon. Billy is survived by his wife Elaine Hutchinson of Waltonville, two sons; Larry Hutchinson of Alton and Brett Hutchinson of Indiana, one daughter; Angela and husband Kenny Kirkpatrick of Mt. Vernon, IL, eight step children; Mary Lou Hunsell, John Hunsell, Ted Hunsell, Susan Long, Ben Hunsell, Beth Snyder, Sally Mc Cowen and Jacob Hunsell; thirty-eight grandchildren; five brothers, Jerry Hutchinson and wife Susan of Waltonville, Donald Hutchinson of Granite City, IL., Charles Hutchinson of Granite City, IL, Robert Hutchinson wife Beth of Granite City, IL., Gary Hutchinson and wife Mary Joe of Granite City, IL.; and also four sisters, Mildred Stidem of Florida, Gaynell Hartbauger of Texas, Phyllis Stronowski of Granite City, IL and Rita Novich and husband John of Cape Fear, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Terry Rose, four sons Jason, Vince, Lance, Barry Hutchinson, three brothers, one sister and one grandson Kyle Price, and two step-children Dawn and Tom. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville, IL with Chaplain Dan Lovin officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery in Tamalco, IL. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday. For those wishing memorials may be given to Duncan Cemetary and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 279-7272 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: John Michael Hayes John Michael Hayes, age 50 of Mt. Vernon, died 6:25 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 at his home in Mt. Vernon, IL. Mike was born June 27, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Everett Ray Robison and Mary Lynn (Warren) Frost. Mike was self employed. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lynn Frost of Mt. Vernon, IL; one sister, Patricia Sechrest and husband Vernon of Mannington, West Virginia; two nephews, Christopher and Brandon Tillery; one aunt, Karol Fitzpatrick of Mt. Vernon, IL; three cousins, Debbie, David and Mark; and also friend Becky and her children Dee and Emily. He is proceeded in death by step father Bob Frost, grandparents Albert and Mabel Lee Warren and Charles and Louise Robison. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon with Mr. Howard Kraps officiating. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery the day of the graveside services. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Charles "Charlie" Bowles Charles "Charlie" Bowles, age 71 of Mt. Vernon died 8:20 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009 at the St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Charles was born March 3, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, son of Lester "Leck" and Bernice (Balsover) Bowles. He married Norma (Smith) on December 27, 1957 in Mt. Vernon; she survives in Mt. Vernon. He fought a courageous battle with cancer the last 3 1/2 years with a wonderful spirit of humor. He enjoyed working with his hands around home, bird watching, country dancing with Norma, wintering in Florida, and the great outdoors. He loved life and lived it to the fullest! Charlie was a 52-year member and an active participant in the building of the Wesley United Methodist Church. He retired from the Mt. Vernon Fire Department in 1992 as a Captain after 27 years of service. He served his country in the Illinois Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Norma of Mt. Vernon; three wonderful children, Bevan Gibson of O'Fallon, Leslie "Nell" Thackrey of Mt. Vernon and Tim Bowles of Mattoon. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and his grandparents Emma and Bill Balsover. A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon; with Rev. Bruce Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday from 6 p.m. until service time. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or the church. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!