All Obituaries

Ronald “Ronnie” Eldon Shelton, 83, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL surrounded by his family.  Ronnie was born October 11, 1940 in Paxton, IL to Howard & Ruby (Lathrop) Shelton.  On June 6, 1982 he married Carol (Hutchcraft) Shelton, who survives.  They were blessed with 41 years of marriage.  He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, south of Keenes, IL for many years and...

Clarence “Leon” Johnson, 71, of Keenes, IL passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.  Leon was born on September 15, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Clarence Edward Johnson & Katie (Rapp) Johnson.  On July 17, 1976 he married Barbara (Pennington) Johnson, who survives. Leon worked for many years as an electrician, and was owner of Johnson Electric.  He later worked for Toyota in Princeton, IN in conveyance.  Leon...

Diane (Clark) Feather, 91, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.  Diane was born on July 2, 1932 in Carmi, IL to Harry & Inez (Cariens) Clark.  On November 26, 1953 she married Olen W. Feather, who preceded her in death on August 3, 2005. Diane was a homemaker and worked on the family farm.  She was also a member of the Arrington Prairie “Bailey” General Baptist Church in Wayne County,...

Reba Lorraine (Monroe) McCulley, 76, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Reba was born on August 22, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Charles Berthel Monroe & Goldie Mae (Howell) Monroe.  On December 31, 1966 she married Ronald Dean McCulley, who survives.Reba was a homemaker and a  member of the Wayne City Christian Church.  Reba always put her family first.  She loved being a housewife, working...

Nelda Irene (Wilton) Bennett, 81, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Irene was born on May 28, 1942 to William “Bud” Leon Wilton & NoraMae (Klinker) Wilton.  On May 29, 1960 she married Clarence Devon Bennett, who survives. Irene worked a variety of jobs in the school system, including: bus driver, librarian, and substitute teacher.  She was a member of the Wayne City Ruritans...

Gerald “Jerry” Taylor, 84, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his home in Wayne City.  Jerry was born on September 18, 1939 to Hazel & Madeline (Hall) Taylor.  On July 15, 1961 he married Connie (Johnston) Taylor, who preceded him in death on May 15, 2022. Jerry had worked as an oil field worker, a roofer, and before retirement worked for Coatings Applications & Waterproofing.  He enjoyed watching his own kids compete in area...

Ted Oran Wilson, 66, of Keenes, IL passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO with his 3 daughters by his side.  Ted was born on June 30, 1957 to Paul Wilson & Ruth (DeJournett) Wilson. Ted worked in the Maintenance Department at Walgreens Distribution Center in Mt. Vernon, IL and he was also a farmer.  Prior to working at Walgreens, he worked at the picture frame factory in Wayne City, IL.  He attended Central Christian Church in...

Carolyn Sue (Caldwell) Downen, 81, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Carolyn was born in Evansville, IN on October 27, 1942 to Melvin Caldwell & Rose Marie (Good) Caldwell.  Her father Melvin passed away when Carolyn was only 6 months old, so her family moved back to Wayne City, IL where she spent most of her life.  On January 7, 1961 she married Russell Eugene “Gene” Downen, who...

Melissa Marie Lowery, 56, of Wayne City, IL went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Melissa was born October 16, 1967 in Fairfield, IL to Ronald Dean McCulley & Reba L. (Monroe) McCulley.  On October 24, 1998 she married Todd Lowery, who survives.  They were blessed with 25 years of marriage. Melissa worked as a medical billing specialist at Marion Eye Center in Mt. Vernon, IL.  She loved...

Sandra Kay Fenton, 64, of Sims, IL went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home peacefully with her loving husband RaGene at her side. Sandra was born on June 9, 1959 in East St. Louis, IL and is the daughter of the late Mary Spink and Donald Rice. Sandra married RaGene Fenton on July 31, 2000 in Paducah, KY.  She cherished their 23 years together.  She loved doing crafts, she loved life, she loved her family, and she loved to shop! Sandra is survived by...