All Obituaries

Emanuel S. Allgyer, age 74, of Xenia, IL passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Over the past several months, he suffered from a severe lung disease.  He was born July 16, 1949 in Lancaster County Pennsylvania to LeRoy Sr. and Lizzie (Stoltzfus) Allgyer.  He was married to Anna Mary (Horning) Allgyer on December 27, 1969. He was a farmer in Southern Illinois for 48 years and a faithful member of the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Centralia,...

Mary Elsie (Donoho) Bradford, 97, of Keenes, IL passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Baisch Nursing Center in DeSoto, MO.  Mary was born on February 28, 1926 in Keenes, IL to Wilbert & Lora (Youngblood) Donoho.  On December 30, 1950 she married Sam Bradford, who preceded her in death on December 24, 1997. Mary was a farmer for many years, alongside her husband Sam.  She enjoyed cooking, flower gardening, and crafting.  She loved to visit the craft store in...

Jacob Dale Hunt, 28, of Boyleston, IL passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Mt. Vernon, IL. Jacob was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on February 2, 1995 to his parents Brett Hunt and Jamie Hinn.  Jacob loved the outdoors, and loved being outside.  He loved fishing and riding bikes, and he loved his family. Jacob is survived by his father Brett Hunt, his mother Jamie Hinn, a brother Tyler Hunt, a sister Skylan Hunt, a grandmother Jerrilyn Scarbrough, an uncle Kyle Hunt, an aunt...

Jay Jason Gammon, 59, of Johnsonville, IL passed away on Wednesday October 25, 2023 at his home in Johnsonville, IL.  Jay was born December 13, 1963 in Galion, OH to Johnice “Junior” Gammon and Mildred Ann (Martin) Gammon.  On June 2, 2005 he married Dixie (Wells) Gammon, who survives. Jay worked as a logger for many years, which was what he loved to do.  He started working in the sawmill when he was 10 years old and quit school at the age of 14 to work there...

Peggy Jeanette (Walters) Boyd, 85, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Peggy was born in Harrisburg, IL on August 26, 1938 to Woodrow Walters and Sarah (Hawkins) Luster. Peggy was retired, and had previously worked as a business manager at Brushy Creek Coal Mine in Galatia, IL and had previously worked in Washington, D.C. at the Pentagon.  She was an avid reader, and she loved crocheting.  She was...

Carl Truman Woodley, 83, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Carl was born July 27, 1940 in Llano, TX to Arvol & Winnie (Buster) Woodley.  On June 5, 1960 he married Kathleen “Kathy” (Smith) Woodley, who survives. Carl’s first career and his passion was as a jockey, racing thoroughbred horses.  He quit horse racing in order to raise his family and give them a more stable lifestyle that...

Eddie Leon Shelton, 61, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his home in Wayne City.  Eddie was born September 23, 1962 in Aurora, IL to Fred Shelton & Betty (Allen) Thomas.  On July 16, 2023 he married Kym (Martin) Shelton, who survives. Eddie had worked in construction, and as a carpenter.  He was known for his ability to make beautiful pieces of furniture by hand.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served as an Infantryman in the...

Kenneth Dan Grote, 84, of Sims, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Kenneth was born May 31, 1939 in Centralia, IL to Marvin & Pauline Grote.  On August 17, 1958 he married Elaine (Wells) Grote who preceded him in death on December 26, 2006. Kenneth worked at Airtex in Fairfield, IL for 42 years before retiring from his position as a foreman.  He was also a longtime a farmer.  He loved camping and...

R.D. (Robert Dale) McNeil, 55, of Wayne City, IL passed away on September 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born December 11, 1967 to Robert & Darlene McNeil.  On September 14, 1991 he married Connie (Dickey) McNeil, who survives.  R.D. was most recently employed at Kincaid’s Hardware in Wayne City, where he enjoyed visiting with people while helping them with their home improvement projects.  Prior to that he held positions as a substitute mail carrier, sample...

Jerry Allen Loker, 84, of Keenes, IL passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Jerry was born to George & Joy (Fleming) Loker on March 1, 1939.  On November 29, 1957 he married Margie (Gross) Loker, who survives. Jerry was a farmer and loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and collecting artifiacts.  He also enjoyed playing cards, relaxing in the yard in his swing, and he enjoyed teasing...