All Obituaries

Donnie Burl Smith, 74, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. Donnie was born June 24, 1947 in Bluford, IL to Earl B. Smith & Roberta (Withrow) Smith.  On November 11, 1967 he married Reva (Miller) Smith, who survives. Donnie worked as an insurance claims adjuster for Hartford Insurance in Mt. Vernon, IL for 23 ½ years.  He previously worked for J.V. Walker clothing in Mt. Vernon & Herrin, and was a...

Kevin Dean Yarnell, 60, of Wayne City, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Kevin was born September 8, 1960 in McLeansboro, IL to Eugene Yarnell & Dorothy Catherine (Meadows) Yarnell. Kevin worked as a truck driver for Chris Russell Trucking and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #1193 Detachment of Illinois, and was a member of the Ellis Mound Church in Aden, IL.  He enjoyed telling jokes & having fun and spending time with family...

Judith “Judy” Ann Matthews, 80, of Johnsonville, IL passed away at her home on Monday, August 30, 2021 in Johnsonville, IL. Judy was born May 4, 1941 in Keenes, IL to her parents Rufus and Altress (Rapp) Youngblood. Judy worked as a licensed practical nurse for over 50 years, having worked at various nursing homes in the area.  She was a member of The Rock Community Church in Boyleston, IL.  She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and taking care of children. Judy is survived...

Murvin Lee McCord, 88, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home.  Murvin was born on March 9, 1933 in  Keenes, IL to his parents James William “Bill” McCord and Stella (Keen) McCord.  On July 4, 1953 he married Virginia (Edminson) McCord, who survives. Murvin was a farmer for many years, and previously worked at Caterpillar in Joliet, IL.  He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, who served overseas in the Korean...

Leland Leslie Ganieany, 79, of Bluford, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.  Leland was born November 30, 1941 at his family home in rural Bluford to Leslie Lee Ganieany and Victoria Alene (Donoho) Ganieany.  On September 29, 1963 he married Phyllis (Melow) Ganieany, who survives. Leland became an ordained minister and was a Pastor for over 30 years, having preached at Moores Prairie, Long Prairie, Olive Branch, and served as...

Arnold Paul Shawback passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 5:26 PM, at his home in Wayne City, IL with his family by his side.  Arnold was born February 5, 1936 at home in Newtown Township, IL to Levi Arnold and Margaret (Bennington) Shawback.  Arnold was married to Sharon Davis on March 31, 1956.  They had 8 children and 40 years together before she passed in 1996.  In 1998 he married Judy (Chambliss) Bazzell who survives. Arnold wore many hats in his lifetime. He was a...

Leslie Gene Youngblood, 83, a resident of Keenes, IL passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home in Keenes. He was born on December 5, 1937 in Keenes (near Orchardville) at the old family homestead place to parents Rufus Alva and Cuba Altress (Rapp) Youngblood. Gene had worked doing road construction for many years until his retirement.  Gene also was a farmer, who enjoyed baling hay and running the balers.  He had also served honorably in the U.S. Navy and he was of the...

Ralph “Stoney” Edward Stone, 64, a resident of Norris City, IL and formerly of Wayne City, IL passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Haubstadt, IN. He was born July 18, 1956 in Fairfield, IL to Ralph & Jessie (Talbert) Stone. He worked as a mechanic for Palmer Group Kenworth in Evansville, IN and previously worked for Country Mark at Wayne City.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching open wheel & stock car racing.  He enjoyed spending time and visiting...

Robert “Bob” Gene McKinney, 94, of Bluford, IL passed away on Saturday May 15, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  He was born January 15, 1927 at Keenes, IL to his parents Tilford & Lizzie (Holthouse) McKinney.  On March 28, 1947 he married Betty L. (Bruce) McKinney, who preceded him in death. Bob worked as a farmer, and was a US Army Veteran.  He was drafted into the Army on April 12, 1945 and served in Germany during World War...

Cheryl Ann Fenton, 60, a resident of McLeansboro, IL and formerly of Sims, IL passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN on May 7, 2021. She was born December 27, 1960 in Fairfield, IL to her parents Kenneth and Elaine (Wells) Grote. Cheryl was employed at Continental General Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL as an Inventory Specialist.  She previously worked at Heavy Duty Dowser Electric in Mt. Vernon, IL.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and going to all of...