All Obituaries

Gabriel Allen Horn, 35, a resident of Flora, IL (formerly of Fairfield, IL) passed away with his family by his side at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL on Friday, September 20, 2019.   Gabriel was born on February 25, 1984 to James Allen Horn and Katie Castleberry (Johnson).   He was an oilfield worker for Bangert Casing Pulling Corp. in Clay City, IL.  Gabriel loved hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors.  He also enjoyed playing pool, darts, and...

Roy Dean Mason, 50, a resident of Sims, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, September 8, 2019.   Roy was born on March 3, 1969 in Fairfield, IL to his parents Charles Ray Mason and Mildred (Briley) Mason.  He was married to Bonnie Mason, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2018.   Roy worked as a farmhand for various farms in Wayne County.  He was a member of the Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Wayne City, IL.   Roy is survived by a son Caleb...

Karl Dexter Hess, 26, a resident of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Saturday, September 7, 2019.   Karl was born on March 17, 1993 in Mt. Vernon, IL to his parents Timothy Hess and Marcile (Mast) Hess.  On August 23, 2013 he married Martha Jewel (Rudolph) Hess Orchardville, IL who survives.   Karl worked for Country Blacksmith Trailers in Mt. Vernon, IL and was a member of the Orchardville Mennonite Church in Keenes, IL.   He...

Veta Christine Jones, 69, a resident of Bluford, IL passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Monday, August 5th, 2019.   Veta was born on New Year’s Day of 1950 to her parents Aaron Bruce and Verne (Collard) Bruce.  She was married in Orchardville, IL on August 15th, 1969 to her husband Larry Jones who survives.   She worked as a Registered Nurse at various nursing homes and attended the Salem Free Will Baptist Church in Bluford, IL.  She enjoyed gardening,...

Clarice Lee Rawls, 83, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at her home on Friday, June 21, 2019.   Clarice Lee (Downen) Rawls was born in Wayne County June 21, 1936 to Alvin Downen and Edna (Legg) Downen who both preceded her in death.  She married Guy Rawls, who also preceded her in death.   She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She was a member of the Keenes Christian Church, where she had been baptized.   Clarice is survived by...

Denny Lee Brandon age 71, formerly of Mt. Vernon, IL passed from this life and went to his reward by the grace of Jesus, Sunday, November 11, 2018 after a brief illness at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born August 29, 1947 in Tuscola, Illinois and preceded in death by his parents, Max and Betty (Dyar) Brandon.  On April 14, 1968 Denny Lee Brandon married Marilyn (Fenton) Brandon in Sims, IL and they were blessed with 50 years of marriage together. He is survived...

Jeffrey Dwight Burger, 57, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at his home on Friday, April 5, 2019.   He was born in Fairfield, IL on May 6, 1961 to Roland and Marjorie Burger, who both survive.   He worked as a farmer, and he loved spending his time outdoors.  He loved to go hunting and also loved to go searching for Indian rocks and arrowheads.  He was of the Christian faith.   Jeffrey Dwight Burger is survived by both parents:  Roland and Marjorie...

Ivan Lee Young, 69, a resident of Keenes, IL passed away at his home on Friday, March 29, 2019.   Ivan was born August 2, 1949 to Thomas Ivan and Margaret (Hilliard) Young-Troxell in Mt. Vernon, IL.  He married Betty Louise Peddicord on July 25, 1970 at Oak Valley Church, west of Geff, IL.   He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL and  had worked as an X-Ray Technician at Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Good Samaritan...

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...