All Obituaries

Elsie Marie (Donoho) Sharp, 95 years & 8 months, a longtime resident of Paper Town, IL went to meet her Savior in the early morning of Tuesday, June 21, 2022 with her family by her side at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Elsie Marie (Donoho) Sharp was born October 16, 1926 at her family’s home near Orchardville, IL the daughter of Fred & Edna (Allen) Donoho.  She married Leonard “Louie” Sharp on February 20, 1946 – they shared 62...

Gale  Loker, 86, of Keenes, IL passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. Gale was born in Hickory Hill Township in Wayne County, IL the son of George Loker and Joy (Fleming) Loker.  On June 16, 1956 he married Deloris (Edmison) Loker, who preceded him in death on February 18, 2009. Gale worked as a rural mail carrier for many years and was also a farmer.  He loved the outdoors, riding ATVs, and tinkering with his old tractors.  Gale had a great sense of humor...

David Roger Thomason, 69, of Fairfield, IL passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. David was born May 13, 1953 in Fairfield, IL the son of Rufus and Helen Thomason. David had many occupations over the years, including: carpenter, oil field worker, truck driver, working at various factories, and most recently worked for the Robertson Sawmill in Sims, IL.  He enjoyed carpentry, playing guitar, and enjoyed music. David is survived by 3...

Monna Lee Solomon, 85 of Wayne City, IL left for her heavenly home on Friday, May 27, 2022. Monna Lee Musgrave (Solomon) was born November 16, 1936.  She was the daughter of Harry and Beatrice Musgrave.  She married Gene Solomon on January 12th 1954. Monna was named after a radio soap opera character.  She grew up on a farm and married Gene Solomon before he left to go serve in the army.  She worked for years in the Wayne City Garment Factory.  She also did all the...

Robert “Bob” Lee Tennyson, 62, of Piopolis, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home. Bob was born August 7, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Homer & Rosalie Tennyson.  On June 29, 1991 Bob married Lisa Marie (Milner) Tennyson, who survives. Bob worked as a tire builder for Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL and retired after 35 years of service.  Bob graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1977.  Back in the day, Bob was a small farmer and...

Cecil Leon Scott, 86, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.  Cecil was born May 15, 1936 in Hickory Hill Township near Wayne City, the son of Lewis & Verneta Scott.  On October 15, 1958 he married Linda (Webb) Scott, who survives. Cecil was a farmer, and previously worked as an oil field pumper.  He was also a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the motor pool as a welder and mechanic.  He was awarded the Mechanics Badge, Marksman (Carbine) badge,...

Connie Lou (Johnston) Taylor, 79, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her home.  Connie was born December 27, 1942 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Tommy & Louise Johnston.  On July 15, 1961 Connie married Gerald “Jerry” Taylor, who survives. Connie was a mother and a homemaker, and previously worked for Williamson's Picture Frame Factory in Wayne City, was the Director of the Wayne City Teen Center, and worked at the Phillips 66 Station in...

Mary Kathryn Toombs, 94, of Mt. Vernon, IL, formerly of Fairfield, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Mt. Vernon Healthcare in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born in Arbyrd, MO on January 26, 1928, the daughter of Martin Wilbur & Cymbeline (Swansisee) Johnson.  Kathryn married Charles Toombs on January 28, 1955 in Carmi, IL.  He preceded her in death on March 26, 1995. She worked at Airtex in Fairfield for many years and retired in 1990.  She was a member of the Mt....

Wanda Lou Richardson (McKinney), 80, of Wayne City, IL went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 7, 2022.  She was born January 12, 1942 near Horse Creek in Wayne County, IL the daughter of Arthur & Wilma McKinney. She graduated from Wayne City High School and married James Ray Richardson on December 22, 1959, who preceded her in death on 11/11/2010.  Together they had 5 children: Dennis Richardson of Bluford, IL; Debbie (John) Wellen of Dahlgren, IL; Trisha (Joe) McCormick...

Arthur “Art” Buchanan Jr., 92, of Sims, IL passed away Friday February 18, 2022 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. Art was born June 13, 1929, the son of Arthur Buchanan Sr. & Myrtle (Darnell) Buchanan.  On January 10, 2003 he married Linda (Wilson) Buchanan, who survives. Art owned & operated Buchanan Oil Development and also worked performing land-clearing, logging, and sawmill operations.  He also had worked doing auto body repair and farming.  Art was...