All Obituaries

Veta Christine Jones, 69, a resident of Bluford, IL passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Monday, August 5th, 2019.   Veta was born on New Year’s Day of 1950 to her parents Aaron Bruce and Verne (Collard) Bruce.  She was married in Orchardville, IL on August 15th, 1969 to her husband Larry Jones who survives.   She worked as a Registered Nurse at various nursing homes and attended the Salem Free Will Baptist Church in Bluford, IL.  She enjoyed gardening,...

Clarice Lee Rawls, 83, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at her home on Friday, June 21, 2019.   Clarice Lee (Downen) Rawls was born in Wayne County June 21, 1936 to Alvin Downen and Edna (Legg) Downen who both preceded her in death.  She married Guy Rawls, who also preceded her in death.   She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She was a member of the Keenes Christian Church, where she had been baptized.   Clarice is survived by...

Denny Lee Brandon age 71, formerly of Mt. Vernon, IL passed from this life and went to his reward by the grace of Jesus, Sunday, November 11, 2018 after a brief illness at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born August 29, 1947 in Tuscola, Illinois and preceded in death by his parents, Max and Betty (Dyar) Brandon.  On April 14, 1968 Denny Lee Brandon married Marilyn (Fenton) Brandon in Sims, IL and they were blessed with 50 years of marriage together. He is survived...

Jeffrey Dwight Burger, 57, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at his home on Friday, April 5, 2019.   He was born in Fairfield, IL on May 6, 1961 to Roland and Marjorie Burger, who both survive.   He worked as a farmer, and he loved spending his time outdoors.  He loved to go hunting and also loved to go searching for Indian rocks and arrowheads.  He was of the Christian faith.   Jeffrey Dwight Burger is survived by both parents:  Roland and Marjorie...

Ivan Lee Young, 69, a resident of Keenes, IL passed away at his home on Friday, March 29, 2019.   Ivan was born August 2, 1949 to Thomas Ivan and Margaret (Hilliard) Young-Troxell in Mt. Vernon, IL.  He married Betty Louise Peddicord on July 25, 1970 at Oak Valley Church, west of Geff, IL.   He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL and  had worked as an X-Ray Technician at Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Good Samaritan...

Roger Eric Pontious, 38, of Wayne City, IL passed away on December 28, 2018 in Wayne County, IL. He was born July 21, 1980 in Centralia, IL to his parents Roger B. Pontious and Donna Fay Pontious (Sweeney), both of whom preceded him in death. On August 4, 2013 he married Maranda Nicole Pontious (Smith), who survives. Eric worked for Earl’s Tank Truck Service in Barnhill, IL; MAP Oil Company in Grayville, IL; and he enjoyed going rock hunting. He is survived by his wife Maranda Nicole...

Billie Leroy Russell, 81, of Bluford, IL passed away on December 1, 2018 at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.   He was born March 13, 1937 in Oblong, IL to his parents George Russell and Velma (Littlejohn) Russell.  On December 19, 1992 he married Violetta Russell, who survives.   Billie previously worked as a barber, and most recently worked for Trunkline Gas Company until his retirement.  He enjoyed restoring old tractors and woodworking.  He...

William Joseph Bejda, 76, of Fairfield, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 10th, 1942 in Berwyn, IL to his parents William Joseph Bejda Sr. and Helen Marie Bejda (Kadlec). He worked for over 25 years on the loading docks at Sears in Chicago, IL and for many years at Accurate Partitions in Lyons, IL.  He was of the Lutheran faith. William was married to his wife Linda for 51 years.  He loved to...

Lois Jean Deen, 75, a resident of Dale, IL passed away on Monday, September 24th, 2018 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born February 16th, 1943 in McLeansboro, IL to Harrison and Bessie (Craddock) Ritchason.  Lois was a retired Director of the Hamilton County Housing Authority and of the protestant faith. Lois is survived by her husband,  Ronald Albert “Ron” Deen of Dale IL; a daughter, Darla Bassetti (Roberson) and husband Nick of Sarasota, FL; 2 sons:...

Betty Jane Webb (92) of Belle Prairie, IL passed away Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 at the Hamilton Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro, IL. Betty Jane (Sefried) Webb was born March 7th, 1926 the daughter of William "Bill" Sefried and Nell (Coker) Sefried.  On December 23rd, 1944 she married William Wayne Webb, who preceded her in death. Betty was a homemaker and had worked at the Elder Manufacturing dress factory in McLeansboro.  She was an active...