All Obituaries

Evelyn Joann Bailey, 81, of Keenes, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home. Evelyn was born on September 1, 1939 in Keenes to her parents Lewis Crask and Naomi (Matthews) Crask.  She married Bill Bailey on May 30, 1958 at Zion Church near Keens. She had previously worked at the sewing factory in Wayne City, the Sporting Goods department Wal-Mart in Mt. Vernon, IL and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed spending time with family and watching her grandkids at sporting...

Debra Raye Smith, 65, a resident of Fairfield, IL passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. Debra was born on June 14, 1955 in Fairfield, IL to her parents Bobbie Lee Smith and Wilma Darlene (Harrison) Smith. She worked at Champion Labs in Albion, IL for many years and she enjoyed reading. Debra is survived by a sister Linda (Tim) Glisar of Thomasville, GA; 3 brothers: Michael (Joni) Smith of Fairfield, IL; Joseph (Shawn) Smith of Dallas, TX and Tim...

Bernie Eugene Weaver, age 94, of Cisne, IL passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care in Mt. Vernon, IL.Bernie was born on October 29,1926 in Johnsonville, IL to his parents Lewis Ottis Weaver and Bethany Evaline (Dickey) Weaver.  On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1948 he married Myrtle Ida (May) Weaver who preceded him in death.Bernie was a US Army Veteran, having served in the latter part of WW2.  He was the Principal at Berry School...

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,...