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IN MEMORY OF:   Selma Junaita Young Selma Junaita Young, age 69, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away 2:15 P.M. Wednesday September 1, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Juanita was born November 7, 1940 in Shawneetown, Illinois, the daughter of Carrol Rudd and Sarah Ann(Robinson) Rudd. She married Wiley W. Young, Jr., and he preceded her in death on June 26, 1999. She was a preceded in death by her parents, husband and one, son Wiley W. Young, III., one daughter Tressie E. Young, one grandson, Manuyele Barner and one great grandson: Evan Michael Tracey and four brothers: Robert, Carroll, Everett, and William Rudd and two sisters: Tressie and Carolyn Rudd She was a cook at Jefferson Memorial Hospital until it closed. She was member of New Life missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her children: Lorretta Young-Barner and husband Michael of Lincoln, IL, Adrian Carol Young and wife Michele of Mt. Vernon, Marva Young of Mt. Vernon, and La Shell McGee and husband Darrell. She is also survived by sisters: Clariece Thrailkill and Deborah Rudd both of Mt. Vernon and by special niece Carolyn (Pebbles) Black and husband Mark of Mt. Vernon. and by 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 A. M. Tuesday September 7, 2010 at Evangelistic Outreach Christian Center at 1407 South 11th Street in Mt. Vernon with Rev. Richard E. Pollard, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 A.M. at the church. 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: Carlyn Mae Hirons Carlyn Mae Hirons, age 88, of Mt. Vernon passed away 10:56 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital. Carlyn was born April 4, 1922 in Waltonville, IL the daughter of Carl Hugh and Georgia (Fairchild) Shurtz. She married Aud Hirons Jr. on March 16, 1943. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1998. Mrs. Hirons was a Mental Health Technician at the Warren G. Murray Developmental Center until retirement on May 31, 1990. She was a member of the South Hickory Hill Christian Church in rural Mt. Vernon since 1950. She was a very active member of the community where she was a 4-H leader; taught Sunday School; a member of the PTA at McClellan School; and was a member of the Van Doran Home Extension Unit. At one time Carlyn took a great part and worked with the Ladies Auxiliary at the VFW 1376 in Mt. Vernon. Carlyn is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Snodsmith of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Dale Ray Hirons and wife Diana of Bluford, IL and Charles "George" Hirons and wife Jan of Mt. Vernon; three brothers, Max Shurtz and wife Ruth of Mt. Vernon, Andrew J. Shurtz and wife Mary of San Antonio, FL and Charles Rodney Shurtz and wife Marjorie of Waltonville; one sister, Barbara Ann Shurtz of Waltonville; six grandsons, Blake Snodsmith and wife Leigh of Tuscaloosa, AL, Trent Ray Hirons of Mt. Vernon, John Snodsmith and wife Rachel of Lexington, KY, Dale Chad Hirons and wife Chonda of Belleville, IL, David Hirons of Providence , RI, and Derek Hirons of Newburgh, IND; and also 5 great-grandchildren, Jacob Ray Brown, Hayden Gire, Jackson Mecord Snodsmith, James Cooper Snodsmith, Madalyn Elizabeth Snodsmith. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Aud Hirons Jr.; brother, Roger F. Shurtz; sister, Dorothy Ferris; and son-in-law James Mecord Snodsmith. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon; with Brother Billy Kirkpatrick officiating and Brother Keith Warren assisting. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Monday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the South Hickory Hill Christian Church or the Knob Prairie Cemetery Fund 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: Robert Merritt "Bob" Dycus Robert Merritt "Bob" Dycus, age 84, of Mt. Vernon, formally of Waltonville, passed away 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Bob was born December 23, 1925, in Jefferson County, Illinois the last child born to Irvie F. and Rose A. (Stern) Dycus. He first married Betty Louise Wilkey, mother of his five children. She preceded him in death. He then married Mardella (Chambliss) Klebba and she also preceded him in death. He attended grade and high school in Waltonville and he served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked most of his adult life in, and retired from coal mining at Orient #3. Bob was also a carpenter, woodworker, and farmer. Mr. Dycus is survived by children, LeAnn Johnson and husband James, Robert Dycus Jr. and wife Nina, Kevin Todd Dycus, Amy Scarbrough and husband Jeff all of Mt. Vernon; twelve grandchildren, James, Timothy, and Robert Johnson and wife Angie; Amanda and husband Chris Duncan, and Ellen and husband Matt Strothman; Kaylee, Kaycee, Kaydee, and Kenzee Dycus; Carter, Chandler, and Trace Scarbrough; three great grandchildren, Noah Johnson, Lilly Dycus, and Audri Strothman; one sister-in-law, Herma Dycus, daughter-in-law, Shirley Dycus Perjenski; and also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; one son, Eddie Allen Dycus; five brothers, John, Charles, Arthur, Ray and Don Dycus; two sisters, Aline Alexander and Rose Marie Harris. A private family interment service was held at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. For those who wish in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society 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   Ronald Ray Ellerbusch Ronald Ray Ellerbusch, 68 of Mt. Vernon, IL died on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 14, 1942 in Covington, IL to Ray and Leona (Krause) Ellerbusch. On November 26, 1966 in St. Louis, MO he married Peggy Horton who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Ellerbusch is survived by his children, Margo Wagner and husband Scott of Mt. Vernon and Mark Ellerbusch and wife Jana of St. Louis; grandchildren, Mason and Malorie Garner of Mt. Vernon; sisters, Janice Tyberandt and husband Paul of Centralia, IL, Judy Morgan and husband Howard of Nashville, IL, Junell Venhaus and husband Ken of Eagle Pass, TX and Jodine Faller and husband Bill of St. Peters, MO; brothers, Robert Ellerbusch and wife Marcia of Rolla, MO, Randy Ellerbusch and wife Lis of Florissant, MO, and Riley Ellerbusch of Dallas, TX; six brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellerbusch was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Rodney Ellerbusch, one sister, Jolinda Ellerbusch, and one sister-in-law, Darleen Mueller. Mr. Ellerbusch was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved going to Malorie's ball games, playing golf with Mason, watching St. Louis Cardinals and anything John Deere. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church since moving from St. Louis in 1981. He loved people and never met a stranger, Ron retired in 2004 working most of his life as a salesman. In accordance with his wishes cremation will be performed. Friends may call on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home , 2707 North Street, Mt. Vernon, IL from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1104 North 42nd Street, Mt. Vernon, IL. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society/ Peacock Celebration Team or the Siteman Cancer Center and will be received by the Funeral Home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF   Charlotte A. Fuller Charlotte A. Fuller, 55 of Mount Vernon, IL passed away 8:30 a.m. Monday August 16, 2010 at the Morganfield Nursing and Rehab in Morganfield, Kentucky . Charlotte was born a daughter of William Bradshaw and Violet (Mullinax) on July 4, 1955 in Chicago, IL. Charlotte worked as a caregiver for many years. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Jane and husband Jeff Bryant of Mooresville, North Carolina and Twana and husband Carl Curry of New Orleans, Louisiana; son, Shane Arnett and wife Jennifer of Morganfield, Kentucky; one sister, Sherry and husband Mark Taylor of Bluford; two brothers, George Bradshaw of Chicago and Gary Brown and wife Linda of Mt. Vernon, IL; siblings, Roy Brown, David Brown, Roger Brown, Timmy Redmon, Brenda Cox, Jackie McWhorter, Rita Murray and Tammy Brewer; sister-in-law, Sharon Mullinax of Mt. Vernon; ten grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and also her friend Nikki. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon; Pastor Gary Cline will officiate. Interment will follow at Old Shiloh Cemetery in Rural Mount Vernon. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 5-8 p.m.. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Terry Mullinax For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to 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: Deon Henry Feggins Deon Henry Feggins age 15, of Mt. Vernon was called home at 10:33 p.m. Sunday August 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Deon was born August 28, 1994 in Chicago, IL a son of Jesse and Wanda Yvette (Feggins) Hodges. He attended Mt. Vernon Township High School, where he had played football and was a star athlete. He participated in track at Casey, Jr. High. He attended several ministries and outreach programs throughout the community. He is survived by his parents, Jesse and Wanda Yvette (Feggins) Hodges of Mt. Vernon; his sisters, Tiffany Feggins, Natasha Feggins, and Lawanda Feggins; brother, Tony Feggins all of Mt. Vernon; maternal grandmother, Mattie Feggins; and also a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse Hodges III, Jerry Hodges; maternal grandfather Willie Feggins; paternal grandparents, Jesse Hodges Sr. and Iola Mae Cox; and by his cousin Gajuan Feggins, Funeral Services for Deon Feggins will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday August 18, 2010 at the Antioch International Assembly 228 South 9th Street Mt. Vernon; with Apostle Tim Brinson officiating and Pastor Tineka Doggan performing the eulogy. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9 A.M. until service time. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Deon Feggins Memorial Fund at Peoples National Bank and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Jean Laur Dorothy Jean Laur age 83, of Scheller, IL passed away 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 12, 2010 at her home. Dorothy was born July 10, 1927 in Woodlawn, Illinois, the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Elsie Jane (Shelton) Dixon. She married Benjamin E. Laur on April 19, 1944 and he preceded her in death on June 6, 1992. Dorothy was a member of the Waltonville United Methodist Church and the Waltonville Prairie Historian. She had owned and operated a beauty shop in Scheller. Funeral services will be held 2 p. m. Sunday August 15, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville; with Rev. Thomas Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Bald Hill Cemetery in Scheller. Friends may call on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville. Dorothy is survived by her son, Ben Laur and wife Diane of Scheller; daughter Linda and husband George Breeze of Mt. Vernon, IL; two sisters, Georgia Hunter of Idaho and Nancy and husband Walt Casey of Idaho; seven grandchildren, Eric Breeze and wife Wendy of Waltonville, William "Bill" Laur of Carbon Hill, Alabama, Heather Breeze of Mt. Vernon, John Laur and wife Leah of Oakdale, IL, Jennifer and husband Rob Riley of Mt. Vernon, Nathan Breeze of Evansville, IND and Sarah Laur of Scheller; and and also fifteen great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, two sisters, Adelia "Sis" Odare and Mary Jane "Kokie" Anderson; and also four brothers, Joe Dixon, Wilbur "Mutt" Dixon, William "Pete" Dixon and Andrew Jack Dixon For those who wish memorials may be made to the Bald Hill Cemetery Association 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: Emily E. McPhail Emily E. McPhail, age 63, of Woodlawn, IL passed away 8:43 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2010 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.   Emily was born on May 11, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois a daughter of  William Russell and Violet Anna (Grotheer) Corder.  She married Jack McPhail on December 18, 1970 in Carlyle; He preceded her in death on July 8, 1995.   Emily worked for Addus Adult Home Health Care and later for Doors as a home health care aid.     Mrs. McPhail is survived by four daughters,Rhonda and husband Mike Grimes of Mt. Vernon, Sandy McPhail-Green and husband Tim Green of Centrailia, IL, Deana McPhail and fiancé Dave Milano of Ashley and Jackie and husband Jason Reed of Salem; two sons, Ivan McPhail and Danny McPhail and wife Kris both of Woodlawn; one sister, Patricia and husband Thomas Strain of Ina, IL; two brothers, Bill Corder of North Carolina and Gary Corder of Mt. Vernon, IL;  She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son Bobby Wayne McPhail; two grandsons, Jeffery Troutt and Michael Grimes; one great granddaughter Corinne Renee Davis.   Funeral services for Mrs. McPhail will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday August 10, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Interment will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Woodlawn.  Friends may call from 5p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday evening at Newell Funeral Home.    For those wishing, memorials may be made to the Emily McPhail Memorial Fund for funeral expenses 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: Dorothy Esther Gifford Dorothy Esther Gifford age 87, of Waltonville passed away 4:15 p.m. Wednesday July 28, 2010 at White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Dorothy was born December 18, 1922 in Granite City, Illinois, the daughter of William Chesley and Jessie (Burton) Burgess. She married George L. Gifford on July 6, 1942 in Saint Louis, Missouri; He survives in Waltonville. Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Woodlawn, Illinois and was a charter member of the Third Baptist Church in Granite City, Illinois. She was a retired from Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon where she had worked as a billing clerk. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday July 31, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Woodlawn; with Rev. Mark Gifford officiating. Interment will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. The Family will receive friends on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville and on Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Woodlawn from 10 a.m. until service time. Dorothy is survived her husband, George L. Gifford of Waltonville; four children, Catherine Lind of Waltonville; Karen and husband Loyd White of Sesser, Rev Mark Gifford of Springfield, IL and Mary and husband Dwayne Sanders of Mt. Vernon; and also fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William Chesley and Jessie (Burton) Burgess, grandson Todd J. Lind, two brothers Vernon Floyd and Cecil Burgess and also a great-granddaughter Allison Narlock. For those who wish in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association 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: Jerry Wayne Quinn Jerry Wayne Quinn, age 70, of Mt. Vernon died 5:37 a.m. Tuesday July 20, 2010 at the VA  Medical Center in Marion.   Jerry was born July 18, 1940 in Mount Vernon, IL a son of Robert Lee and Vona M. (Reynolds) Quinn .He was married Katherine Potts and she survives in Tennessee.    Jerry was a self-employed iron worker in the Elgin, Illinois area for most of his career.  He also owned and operated Emerald Bait and Tackle in South Elgin for over 25 years.  Jerry served his country in United States Navy.  Jerry was a Master Mason and a long time member of Lodge 117 in Elgin. He was also an active Shriner.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.   He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents ,Sam and Florence (Vanatta) Reynolds; paternal grandparents, Robert and Lizzie (Lee) Quinn; brother-in-law, William E. Tucker; mother-in-law,  Bethel Potts; and also several nieces and nephews.   He is survived by his wife Katherine Quinn, daughter, Sandra K "Cricket" Barton and special friend Richard Gonzalez of South Elgin, IL; two brothers, Billy L. Quinn and Garry D. Quinn both of Mt. Vernon, IL; two sisters, Mary F. and husband Nolan Mc Kowen of Mt. Vernon, IL and Patsy E. Tucker of Sycamore, IL; he is also survived by two grandchildren, Gerri Lynn Barton of Mt. Vernon and Doug "Pudge" Barton of South Elgin; And also a special companion Trixie.   Memorial Services for Jerry Wayne Quinn will be held Friday Evening 7 p.m. at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Reverend Ron Reynolds officiating.  Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 141 of Mt. Vernon.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5 p.m. until the funeral hour.   . For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Kenneth B. Holding II Kenneth B. Holding II age 67 of Mt. Vernon died 5:38 p.m. Thursday July 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Kenneth was born on March 22, 1943 in Mt. Vernon a son of Kenneth B. and Elinor (Fields) Holding I. He married Ruth Ann (Reu) on April 10, 1999 in Mt. Vernon; she survives in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Holding was a Graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1961, attended Mt. Vernon Community College, Member of the Elks, Amvets and the First Presbyterian Church. He was a past member of IL National Guard. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Holding of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Kendra E. Holding, St. Charles, MO; siblings, Kaye and husband Jerry Cantrell of Indiatlantic, FL, Jean and husband Bernard Steyer of Tiffin, OH, and James and wife Robin Holding of Springfield, IL; step-daughters, Jennifer Roberts and Janel and husband Dale Mathus of Mt. Vernon; step-grandchildren, Alex Rice, and Lauren and Everett Mathus; mother-in-law Anita Reu; brother-in-law, Robert Reu and wife Sharon; sister-in-law, Mrs. Lowell (Kathy) Reu of Nashville, IL; nephews, Joseph and wife Valerie Steyer and Benjamin Steyer of Tiffin, OH and Justin Holding of Springfield, IL; great nephews, Maison, Carson, and Pierson Steyer of Tiffin, OH; aunts, Mrs. H.S. (Anne) Smith of Walnut Creek, CA and Mrs. W.W. (Gracie) Fields of Bellevue, WA; uncles, John R. Stewart of Kansas City, MO and Mervin Sturdivan of Cedar Rapids, IA; And also several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Kenneth Holding II will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday July 13, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon; with Rev. Josepha Lecke officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the Faith Lutheran 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: Cleothus Charles Hudson Cleothus Charles Hudson, 60 of Mount Vernon, passed away at 9:01 P.M. Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Cleothus was born August 28, 1949 in South Bend, IND, the son of Lawson and Alverta (Jones) Hudson . He married Ruthie Black on August 28, 1971 in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Hudson graduated from Thorton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois in 1967. He earned numerous awards in track and football during his high school career. He recieved a scholarship in track and he attended Southern Illinois University. Cleothus worked as an art teacher at the Mt. Vernon Township High School, Marion High School and Rend Lake College. He truly loved teaching art to children. He had recently had two of his drawings accepted at Cedarhurst. He loved sports and coached basketball and track at Marion, Mt. Vernon and Rend Lake. He frequently displayed his art work at several art shows. He also gave private art lessons to students. Cleothus had served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Cleothus is survived by wife Ruthie M. Hudson of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Chanda R and husband LaVorn Ford Jr. of St. Louis, MO; son, Charles Woodson of Carbondale; two grandsons, Markiez Hudson of St. Louis, MO and Shayo Hudson of Lansing, IL; two granddaughter, Shandelle Hudson and Chanda Hudson both of Harvey, IL; four brothers, William DeWitt Hudson of Fort Wayne, IND, Lawson Hudson Jr. of Hammond, IND, Charles Northern of Harvey IL and Andre Northern of Harvey, IL; and also three sisters, Donna Ross-Northern of Harvey, IL, Rosie Stallings of Forest Park, IL and Lavern Hudson of South Bend, IND. Funeral services for Cleothus Hudson will be held 11 a.m. Saturday July 10, 2010 at the Power of Change Christian Church (521 Perkins Avenue Mt. Vernon, IL) with Elder Quinton Westbook Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors provide by American Legion Post 141 of Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time at the Church. Cleothus was preceded in death by his parents Lawson and Alverta (Jones) Hudson, stepmother Evelyn Adams-Northern, son Marquis Du`Juan Hudson, and brother Carl D. Hudson. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Freda "June" Mae Hall Freda "June" Mae Hall, age 85, of Nason, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Friday July 2, 2010 at her daughter's home in Nason. On this day, the Lord choose an angel to depart this world of tears, and be in the grace and glory of Him forevermore. She was born in Nason, IL on June 16, 1925 the daughter of Roy and Galetta (Hodge) Hall. Freda was a member of the Nason Freewill Baptist Church. She was an avid Gardner and enjoyed sewing. She loved her family and her grandchildren were extremely special to her. She is survived by her daughter, Rita Pogue and husband Tim of Nason, IL; two grandchildren, Derrick Pogue of Mt. Vernon and Colene and husband Rick Stanley of Mt. Vernon; and also several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Kenny Hall, and sister Wanda Hall. Graveside Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday July 5, 2010 at Abner Cemetery in Nason with Brother David Shores officiating. As per her request no visitation will be held. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Ora Lee Langley, Jr. Ora Lee Langley, Jr., age 89, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday June 23, 2010 at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Macon, IL on May 29, 1921 the son of Ora Lee Langley, Sr. and Jesse (Bafford) Langley. He is survived by two daughters, Sharon Tuchek and Joann Seals; one son, Tom Langley; one brother, John Langley; one sister, Barbara Smail; and also five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Dorothy Ekiss and one brother Howard Langley. As per his wishes no public services will be held. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Shirley Janet Martin Shirley Janet Martin, age 80, of Mt. Vernon passed away 2:44 a.m. Thursday June 24, 2010 at her home in Mt. Vernon. Shirley was born November 28, 1929 in Pope County, Illinois, the daughter of Joyce and Lula Mae (Carter) Rose. She married Kenneth Martin on August 6, 1949; he survives in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Martin loved her yard, home and most of all her family. Shirley is survived by her husband, Kenneth Martin of Mt. Vernon; one son, Gregory Martin and wife Sarah of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Wanda Gillispie of Marion and Barbara Volkmann and husband Wally of Kankakee, Illinois; brother-in-law, Michael "Mickey" Martin and wife Carla of Galatia, IL; two grandchildren, Megan Martin and special friend Mike Cappel of Cincinnati, Ohio and Cory Martin of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; and also a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Ida Lee "Spud" Hill , nephew Lance Gillispie and her in-laws Kenneth and Velma (Nolen) Martin. Private family interment services will be held at a later date in Zion Cemetery near Ozark, Illinois. As per her wish no public visitation will be held. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers memorials may be given in memory of Shirley Martin to the Zion Cemetery and will be accepted at the service or may be mailed to (Newell Funeral Home 2707 North Street Mt. Vernon, IL 62864). The family would like to give special thanks to Serena, Jane, Deanne, Laurel, Gayle, Marrianne, and hospice nurse Jennifer for all their help in caring so compassionately for Shirley during her illness. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Maxine Shores Maxine Shores age 92 of Mt. Vernon passed away at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday June 15, 2010 at the St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Maxine was born December 22, 1917 in Mount Vernon, IL a daughter of Arlie and Ione (Phelps) Hayes. She married John Shores on March 4, 1934 ; He preceded her in death on July 4, 1987. She was a member of the Grace Community Church in Mt. Vernon. Maxine is survived by her son, David Shores and wife Pat of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Kay and husband Ron Trout of Mt. Vernon and Carolyn Cross of Mt. Vernon; three brothers, Lester Hayes of Decatur, Ray Hayes and wife Carol of New York and Edward Hayes and wife Wilma of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Joyce Wright of Mt. Vernon and Wilma Doris Upton of Mt. Vernon; and also 6 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, John Russell Shores; and four brothers, Glenn, Russell, Bobby and Allison Hayes. Funeral services will be held 11 A.M. Saturday June 19, 2010 at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Brother Ron Trout and Brother David Shores officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Mountain View Church Building Fund, Pastor Mark Shores 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: Pearl Carbine-Dick Pearl Carbine-Dick, age 94, of Mt. Vernon passed away 3:55 a.m. Tuesday June 15, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. Pearl was born November 3, 1915, in Brighton, Illinois, a daughter of George W. and Edna C. (Hart) Edson. She married John Dick and he preceded her in death. Pearl is survived by her brothers, Herb Edson of Covington, LA, Norman Edson and wife Marvene of Mt. Vernon, Richard Edson, and special friend Bill Schmudde of Phoenix, AZ and Jack Edson and wife Betty of Elkhart, IN; sisters Beulah Webb of Mt. Vernon and Imogene Hester of Mt. Vernon; sister-in-law Doris Edson of Mt. Vernon. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husbands, brother Bob Edson, and nephew Jim Hester. Pearl spent most of her career as a ticket agent for Eastern Airlines later becoming manager of ticket sales at O'Hare Field until her retirement. She attended Wesley Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. Funeral services for Pearl Carbine-Dick will be held Friday at 11 A.M. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Pastor Randy Sells officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be held from Thursday 5-8 P.M. 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: David A. Kern David Allen Kern age 59 of Mt. Vernon died 3:43 p.m. Friday June 11, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. David was born October 27, 1950 in Mt. Vernon, IL a son of Clarice Edgar and Josie Louise (Curl) Kern. David was of the Christian faith. He was a truck driver until he retired. He loved Tractor Pulls and tinkering on anything mechanical. He was a member of the Southern Illinois Tractor Pulling Association. David is survived by his son, David Allen Kern Jr. and wife Tanya of Camargo, IL; daughter, Karen Kern of Ina, IL, six brothers Walter Kern and wife Jean, Donald R. Kern and wife Sharon, Thomas L. Kern and wife Irene, Roger L. Kern and wife Karla R., Joe L. Kern and wife Nancy, James C. Kern and wife Kim; two granddaughters, Hailey and Jamie Kern; and also several nieces and nephews. David was proceeded in death by his parents, wife Nancy (Campbell) Kern. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Reverend Lee Redfern officiating. Interment will follow at Jordan Chapel Cemetery in rural Texico, IL. The family will receive friends at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon on Monday from 11 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers for those who wish memorials may be made to the Newell Funeral Home for his expenses 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: Fred Ray Heil Fred Ray Heil, age 71 of Modesto, CA passed away June 10, 2010 in Modesto. He was born January 30, 1939, in Mt. Vernon, IL a son of Fred C. and Mable (Morgan) Heil. He is survived by his wife Winnie Irwin whom he married 10/28/1961 in Yuma, AZ., 1 daughter, Debbie Krug of Modesto CA., 3 grandchildren, Derek Krug, Blair Krug, and Allie Krug of Modesto, CA. and 2 nieces, Donna Newbury and Suzanne Drake. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred C Heil, mother Mable Heil, sisters Eleanor and Doris, brother Donald Heil. Fred was an avid fisherman, shooter, and prospector. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Mt. Vernon. As per his wishes there will be no local funeral services. Funeral arrangements are pending in Modesto, CA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the American Cancer Society or to a Hospice of Good Samaritan and will be accepted at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Alan Wiese Anderson Dr. Alan Wiese Anderson, age 78, of Mt. Vernon died 4:55 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2010 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO. A son of Oscar F. Anderson and Eugenia (Wiese) Anderson, Alan was born August 29, 1931 in Decatur, Illinois. He married Heidi House on September 9, 1985 in Mt. Vernon and she survives in Mt. Vernon. Dr. Anderson was a family physician serving Jefferson County from 1961 until the present day. He graduated from Decatur High School, Millikin University and the University of Illinois Chicago Medical School. He was the former chief of the medical staff for St. Mary's Good Samaritan and Crossroads Community Hospitals in Mt. Vernon. He was also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois at Rockford. One of his chief passions in life was the teaching of physicians assistants. He was one of the co-founders, with Rolland Lewis, of the YMCA in Mt. Vernon. He was a former District 80 Board of Education Board Member. He served his country in the U. S. Coast Guard Public Health Service prior to coming to Mt. Vernon. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mt. Vernon. Although Dr. Anderson was a private person he was an extremely compassionate husband, father and physician. He is survived by his wife, Heidi Anderson of Mt. Vernon; five sons, Michael Anderson of Arlington, Va., Nathaniel Anderson of Carbondale, Austin Anderson of Mt. Vernon, Aaron Anderson and wife Laura of Kansas City, MO and Alan Ashley Anderson of Mt. Vernon; and two daughters, Evelyn Anderson of Kansas City, MO and Georgia Anderson of Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren; and also surviving is one brother Jan Wiese Anderson and wife Patty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Funeral Mass for Dr. Alan W. Anderson will be held at 10 a m. Friday, June 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon with Father John Iffert officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 3 -8p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish memorials may be given to the Rend Lake College Foundation Dr. Alan Anderson Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund or the Austin Anderson Education Fund. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF   Esther E. Baker Esther E. Baker, age 95, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Saturday May 29, 2010 at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. The oldest of eight children, she was born in Posey County, Indiana on September 23, 1914 the daughter of Larkin and Ethel (Wickencamp) Cox.. She married Paul Eugene Baker Sr. on April 5, 1940 in Henderson, KY, and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1985. Esther lived most of her life in Albion, IL, and in 1990 she relocated to the Mt. Vernon area to be near her daughter. She was a lifelong member and faithful nursery worker at the First Baptist Church of Albion. Upon moving to Mt. Vernon, she placed her membership at Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon. She was also a member of the Edwards County Senior Citizens and was a member of the traveling kitchen band. The past ten and a half years, due to declining health, she lived at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, where she entertained fellow residents, staff and visitors with singing of hymns. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn and husband Richard Stubblefield of Mt. Vernon; their children, Sara of Mt. Vernon, and Jennifer (Mrs. Ed) Lobenhofer of Thousand Oaks, California. She is also survived by one son, John Henry Franklin and wife Donna of Portage, Indiana; their children, Dan of Schererville, Indiana, Dana (Mrs. Aaron) Rattray of Schererville, Indiana, John (wife Amanda) of Portage, Indiana. She has seven great-grandchildren: Kyle and Zach, Indimian and Hailey, Johnathan, Rachell and Morgan. Other survivors include one brother, Marion F. Cox and wife Marie of San Antonio, Texas, two brothers-in-law, Verdane Curry of Tuscumbia, Alabama and Don Curry of Searcy, Arkansas, as well as a sister-in-law Leila Cox of Mt. Vernon, plus a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Indimiun Daniel and Paul Eugene, Jr., one granddaughter Rebecca Alyce Stubblefield, her parents, two brothers, Bill Cox and Bob Cox, and four sisters, Kathryn Rigg Pepperworth, Vivian Curry, Evelyn Curry, and Donna Given Heisler. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday June 3, 2010 at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Mr. Tracy Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at the Graceland Cemetery in Albion, Illinois. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 Click here to leave a message for the family!

IN MEMORY OF: Noble Chiapelli Noble Chiapelli, age 74, of Waltonville, IL., passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Noble was born June 1, 1935 in Nason, IL., the son of Andrea and Lucia (Pattuzzi) Chiapelli who moved here from Pavullo Fr, Modena, Italy in 1923. He married Sharon Lea (Hall) on January 16, 1957 and she survives in Waltonville. Noble worked for the International Shoe Company in Mt. Vernon which later became the Florsheim Shoe Company for seventeen years. He later worked for the Freeman United Coal Mine #6 at Waltonville, from which he retired in 1997 after twenty eight years. Noble loved spending time with family and friends and was an avid gardener until failing health. Noble is survived by his wife, Sharon of Waltonville; two children, Debbie Chiapelli of Mt. Vernon and Steven Noble Chiapelli and wife Mary Pat of Waltonville; one sister Dolores Julius-Burns of Mt. Vernon; two grandchildren Tara Rose Chiapelli of Waltonville and Clayton Andrew Chiapelli of Waltonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, baby brother Junior Chiapelli, and a sister Gloria Ashley. The family of Noble Chiapelli will receive friends at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville on Friday May 28, 2010 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.. Graveside services will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville with Pastor Tanner Green officiating. For those wishing, memorials may be made to Friends 4 Life Waltonville Team 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!