Joy Yvonne Ervin, 93, of Keenes, IL passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Joy was born September 19, 1928 in Cherokee County, IA the daughter of Elby Smith and Ruth (Storey) Smith. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education and began teaching elementary education in one-room schoolhouses, which included Independence, Crossroads, and Oak Grove schools.  Her students knew her as “Miss Joy” and she had the...

Ruby Eleanor Kittle, 84, of Wayne City, IL passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Ruby was born April 21, 1937 in Rankin, IL the daughter of Marshall & Zelma Brown.  On January 28, 1956 she married Robert “Bob” Kittle, who survives. Ruby was a homemaker, who enjoyed reading, camping, babysitting her grandkids, and spending time with her family.  She was a member of the Turning Point Church in McLeansboro,...

Wilma Anderson Richards died Friday, November 12, 2021, while under hospice care in Cocoa, Florida. Born in Wayne City, July 19, 1924, Wilma was oldest of seven children in the family of Edna and Russell Anderson. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jack Richards in 2005, and her youngest son, Jim, in 2008. She is survived by a daughter, Judith Richards in Alabama, and son, Duane Richards in Cocoa, Florida.    Wilma grew up in Wayne County, a place where the...

Berlene Rose Bakos, 79, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.   She was born on April 6, 1942 in Wayne City, IL to her parents Berl and Mildred (Sharp) Hickey.  Berlene married John Gilbert Bakos, who preceded her in death. Berlene worked as an admitting clerk at Fairfield Memorial Hospital for 28 years.  She enjoyed crafts, cooking gadgets, and collecting cookbooks. Berlene is survived by...

Gertrude M. Williamson, 99, of Minerva, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 in the Minerva Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born November 2, 1922 in Wayne City, Illinois to Ross and Elma (Shell) Mayo.  She was a housewife and had formerly worked for Thomason’s Department Store in Wayne City, Illinois.  She was a member of the Minerva First Christian Church and the Alpha Rho Sunday School Class. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Charoeletta Ann Frazier, 69, of Fairfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home. Charoeletta was born on June 13, 1952 to her parents Charles Glenn & Betty (Fenton) Glenn, who preceded her in death. She worked as a caregiver for many years.  She was a believer of the Christian faith and went to be with the Lord Jesus. Charoeletta is survived by a son Dale Frazier & wife Beth Jones-Frazier of Fairfield, IL, 2 granddaughters, 3 step grandchildren, several...

Wanda Lee Whitaker, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.   She was born in Jefferson County, Illinois on November 29, 1934 to Major & Opal (Withrow) Voyles.  On July 3, 1953 she married Millard A. Whitaker, who preceded her in death on August 17, 2020.   Wanda is survived by her niece, Theresa Lowery of Mount Vernon, Illinois.   There will be no formal services.

Thomas C. Creighton, 89, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born to Oscar Creighton and Pauline Schaumburg in Golconda, IL on September 22, 1933.  He was an Operating Engineer for Union Local 841 in Terre Haute, IN.  He married Leah Sollars in Danville, IL in 1952.  He was a member of Orchardville Community Church. He is survived by two sons, Mike (Becky) Creighton and Patrick (Trena) Creighton of Wayne City, two daughters Linda...

OBITUARY  for Gladys Kay (Lane) Meyer Mt. Vernon- Gladys (Lane) Meyer, 65, of Mt. Vernon, died peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021, SSM hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  Gladys was born on December 1, 1955 in Normal, IL.  the daughter of the late Harvey  and Betty (Buchanan) Lane. Gladys was married in a garden wedding at her parent’s home in Opdyke, IL , to John Meyer who preceded her in death on January 15, 1991  Gladys is survived by her two children,...

Frank O. Cole, Jr., 77, of rural Sims, Illinois passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.  He was the son of Frank Obert, Sr. and Margaret Hamilton Cole.  He was born March 1, 1944 in Gorham, Illinois and graduated from Murphysboro High School.  He continued his education on a music scholarship to Baylor University, followed by the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and the College of St. Scholastica, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.  He...