All Obituaries

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...

Robert “Bob” M. Gillespie, 90, of Bluford, IL passed away on May 8, 2021 at 9:27 pm at his home.  He was born July 26, 1930 in Bluford, IL to his parents Addison and Marie (Guftafson) Gillespie.  On November 14, 1951 he married Darline (McKinney) Gillespie who survives. He worked for Illinois Central Railroad for 21 years and was an owner/operator for Valley Steel Products for 21 years.  He worked part time for the Bluford Ice Plant for 17 years and served as...

Bonnie Marie Sanders, 90, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at her home on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  She was born January 13, 1931 in Keenes, IL to her parents Clyde & Blanche (Smothers) Austin.  On March 30, 1947 she married Marvin L. Sanders, who preceded her in death. She had previously worked at the Wayne City Manufacturing dress factory as a seamstress.  She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Piecemakers quilting group in Wayne City.  She was also...

Gary Eugene Hunt, 72, a resident of Percy, IL and formerly of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was born on February 23, 1949 in McLeansboro, IL to his parents Samuel Levi Hunt and Ruby Mae (Laird) Hunt. Gary was a truck driver for Gilster-Mary Lee for over 40 years.  He was also a veteran of the US Army Corps of Engineers, having served during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling.  He was a member of the American Legion...

Daniel James Robinson, 63, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in St. Louis County, MO.  He was born on September 27, 1957 in Riverside, CA to his parents Donald & Marilyn (Lewis) Robinson.  He married Jerolyn (Gammon) Robinson on January 1, 1983 at Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church south of Wayne City. He owned Dan Robinson Trucking in Wayne City and was a truck driver for many years.  Dan loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He also...

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...