All Obituaries

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...

Richard “Rick” Allen Shook (78) of rural Keenes, IL died in the comfort of his home Friday, May 18th, 2018.   He was a farmer, and also worked at Airtex in Fairfield, IL and at the gas plant in Keenes, IL.  He retired at the age of 61.  He was a member of the Zion Baptist Church.   Rick was born December 20th, 1939 to Lowell and Freida Shook.  On June 20th, 1959 he married Deloris Rainwater.   Rick is survived by his wife Deloris Shook, a son...

Freida Lee Feather (95) of Wayne City, IL passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at her home.   Freida was born July 4th, 1922 in Four Mile Township in Wayne County, IL to her parents Harvey Wood & Nettie (Keen) Wood.  On March 17th 1949, she married LaVern Feather, who survives.   Freida was a homemaker and a partner in many family-owned businesses in Wayne City, including Feather’s Garage, Feather’s Ag Service, Feather’s Farms, and Wayne City...

Loretta Sue Musgrave (75) of Wayne City, IL passed away on Friday March 30th, 2018 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.   She was born April 2nd, 1942 in Berry Township in Wayne County, IL to her parents Arthur & Jueneta Taylor.  Sue married Cliff Musgrave on December 7th, 1986.   Sue worked as the Librarian at the Wayne City Kissner Public Library for over 40 years.  She also enjoyed spending time with her family.   She was preceded in death by her husband...

Sharna Sue (Withrow) Rawls (39) of Belle Rive, IL (formerly of Wayne City, IL) passed away Saturday, March 17th, 2018 at her home.   She was born August 2nd, 1978 in Fairfield, IL to her parents Sonja Sue Shorb and Versil Eldred Withrow.   Sharna was a loving and proud Mom to her 2 children Ollie and Nomie, and she was a homemaker.  She had previously worked as a dental assistant.  Sharna graduated from Wayne City High School, received her Associates Degree from Rend...

Alice Elizabeth Deen, 93, of Broughton, IL passed away on February 14th, 2018 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.   She was born April 27th, 1924 in Walpole, IL a daughter of Albert and Daisy (O’Bryan) Davis.  On April 11th, 1948 she married Hugh Deen.  They spent 60 happy years together.   Mrs. Deen was a homemaker who loved to cook, work in her garden, make quilts, and spend time with her family.  She donated several quilts to Relay for Life...