All Obituaries

Ernest H. Carter, 81, a resident of McLeansboro, IL and formerly of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Pixel Place residential living center in McLeansboro. Ernest was born May 28, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, IL to his parents Henry and Marina (Rhodes) Carter. Ernest had attended the Summersville Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon and enjoyed going to the Sunshine Center in Mt. Vernon to visit and enjoy a nice meal.  He enjoyed singing church songs, and his favorite was...

Robert “Bob” Ronald Barbee, 78, of Wayne City, IL passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Aspen Creek Assisted Living in Troy, IL. He was born December 22, 1942 near Dahlgren, IL to Frank Barbee and Jennie Ruth (Finn) Barbee.  On April 4, 1961 he married Irene (Dickey) Barbee, who survives. Robert was a farmer, a carpenter for Union 636, and a millwright.  He was a member of the Wayne City Baptist Church and a former member of the Wayne City Ruritans.  He enjoyed...

June Dickey Bailey, 82, a resident of Cisne, IL passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born December 31, 1937 in Wayne City, IL to Paul Bailey and Novella (Dickey) Bailey.  June was a farmer and a heavy equipment operator, he was an FFA Alumni, and he served as Berry Township Road Commissioner for several years.  He enjoyed his work farming and operating heavy equipment, camping, taking vacations, and spending time...

Jack R. Youngblood, 71, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 24, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Charles A. and Eleanor Lucille (Smith) Youngblood.  On May 11, 1974 he married Patrice Clare (Surdyke) Youngblood, who survives. Jack worked as a High School teacher, teaching Business courses; he owned and operated an Auto and Stereo business in Wayne City, and he owned and operated Youngblood Construction in Wayne...

Lucinda (Cindy) G. Weaver, 498 County Road 1500N Johnsonville, IL 62850, was born June 25, 1946 in Ephrata, PA.  On December 3, 2020, at the age of 74 years, 5 months, and 8 days, angels gently carried Cindy HOME to be with her Savior. She was a member of the Orchardville Mennonite Church.  She was the daughter of the late Adam R. and Nancy (Gingerich) Stauffer.  She leaves behind her loving husband of 54 years, Mervin Weaver. She was loved and will be deeply missed by her 2...

Leroy Jasper Browning, 72, a resident of McLeansboro, IL passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born August 2, 1948 in McLeansboro to Charles H. Browning and Mildred M. (Bishop) Browning.  On September 26, 1970 he married Melissa (Decker) Browning, they were married for 42 years. Leroy was a retired tire builder at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL where he worked for over 20 years.  He served on the McLeansboro Fire...

Norbert Lee “Butch” Ziems, 74, a resident of Bluford, IL passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 29, 1945 in Chicago Heights, IL to his parents Norbert and Elsie who preceded him in death. Butch was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Army, and later worked as a truck driver, a farmer, and at the Wayne City Tire and Service Center.  He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Sportsman’s Club, and he enjoyed competition shooting, fishing, hunting,...

Linda Grace (Gray) Savage, 64, a resident of McLeansboro, IL passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN with her family by her side. Linda was born March 26, 1956. Linda is the Daughter of William H. "Fuss" Gray and the Late Helen (Scott) Gray. Linda and Terry Dale Savage were united in marriage at Hebron Church in Walpole, IL on October 12, 1974. They had 46 blissful years of marriage together.  Terry still referred to...

Louis Ray Helsing, 62, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away after a month-long battle with COVID-19 on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Louis Ray Helsing was born on July 23, 1958 in Chicago, IL to his parents Nuncio Louis Raffa and Linda Helsing (Dedman), both preceded him in death. Louis worked at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL in the bead assembly department and was a veteran of the US Army.  He loved spending time with his family, riding...

Mary Jo McCormick, 62, a resident of Sims, IL passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. Mary Jo was born April 6, 1958 in Woodstock, IL to her parents David and Sally Buck. She was a member of the Sims Congregational Christian Church and was a longtime member of the Rebekah's Lodge in Sims. Mary Jo chose to be an organ and tissue donor, leaving behind a legacy of love and healing.  Her decision to donate the gift of life will help...