Obituaries

Nov 8, 2020

Charles Robert “Charlie” Brant, age 77 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home.

Charlie was born July 23, 1943 in Olney IL to Charles and Virginia (Mills) Brant.

He was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam war.

In 1965 he married...

Nov 8, 2020

Barney C. Knight, 77, of Highland, IL, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

Barney was born May 3, 1943, to Barney and Bessie (nee Stack) Knight in Dover, TN.  On July 15, 1963, he married Linda (Hooten) Knight. in E. St. Louis, IL.

Barney served in the United...

Nov 7, 2020

Bernd “Ben” Bailey, 73, of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Ben was born September 18, 1947, to Russell and Irmgard (nee Wagner) Bailey in Butzbach, Germany.  On November 7, 1985, he married Barb Randant in Carlyle, IL.

He served in the Army from 1968 to 1971...

Nov 7, 2020

Rick E. Taylor, 66, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Rick was born Oct. 29, 1954 to Charles "CW" and Patricia (Nee Kreuzer) Taylor, in Murphysboro, IL. On March 25, 1983 he married Cynthia Childers in South Amherst, OH.

He was a member of Net Community...

Nov 7, 2020

ALBERT GLEN. AUVIL, formerly of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois.

Albert was born June 1, 1937 to Clarence and Gaynell (Farris) Auvil at their home in Geff, Illinois.

Albert had worked in the oilfield for years as a driller. Albert also enjoyed doing carpenter...

Nov 6, 2020

Robert Gaylon “Bob” Markman, age 73 of New Bern, NC and Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Deaconess-Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN. Bob was born on November 25, 1946 in Albion to Glen and Carrie (Smith) Markman. He was a Veteran and served his country during a four-year deployment in the...

Nov 5, 2020

Robert ‘Ollie’ Oliver, 83, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

Ollie was born August 25, 1937, in Winfield West Virginia, to Otto and Edith (Nee Thomas) Oliver.  On August 1, 1981 he married Peggy Royer, in Caseyville, IL.

He worked for Homer Auto Body, Edwardsville, S&S Auto...

Nov 3, 2020

Robert C. Sutter, 83, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at his residence.

Bob was born August 26, 1937, to Walter and Doris (nee Anderson) Sutter, in Erie, Pennsylvania. In October 1978, he married Sandy Shellito in Columbia, IL.

He was an Elder in the Christian Plymouth Brethern, founders of this area. Bob...

Nov 2, 2020

James W. Holt, 57, of Cahokia, IL, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at his residence.

Jim was born March 29, 1963 to Thomas and Joyce (nee White) Holt, in Belleville, IL.

Jim was a waiter for many years, as well as, a handyman. He was truly a “Jack of all trades”. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing...

Oct 28, 2020

Michael B. “Mike” Gillespie, 67, of Antioch, IL, formerly of Highland, IL., passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, in Zion, IL.

Mike was born March 9, 1953, to Walter “Joe” and Vivian (nee Kantner) Gillespie at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL. On August 2, 1975, he married Susan Korkenmeier at...

Oct 28, 2020

Pamela K. Clanton, (nee Funderburk), 60, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.

Pamela was born October 24, 1960, to William T. “Tom” Funderburk and Donna (nee Mosier) Funderburk. On October 24, 2008, she married David Clanton in Pocahontas, IL.

Pam’s passion was cooking. In her younger...

Oct 27, 2020

Maurice G. Kramper, age 78 of Highland, IL born February 22, 1942 in St. Libory, IL died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

He married Carol Cavaletti on June 27, 1964 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, IL.

After his marriage he and Carol moved to Highland, IL where they...

Oct 25, 2020

CHARLES ROYCE RICHISON, 93, of Belleville, Illinois, formerly of Modesto and Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the home of his daughter in Belleville, Illinois.

Charles was born October 28, 1926 at Cisne, Illinois to Chestel Ray and M. Edna (McConnell) Richison.  He married Roberta Burton who preceded him in death and later married...

Oct 24, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Ashburn passed peacefully on the evening of Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 76.

He enjoyed many things in life.  In retirement, he was able to spend his winters in his beloved Texas, on the beach with his lifetime love, Kay.  There he found a true passion flying his kites and became part...

Oct 23, 2020

Charles “Cody” Abernathy, 32, of Caseyville, IL, died Friday, October 23, 2020, in Collinsville, IL.

Cody was born at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL, on June 18, 1988, to James and Marianne (Nee Long) Abernathy.

He worked for Local 100 as a Laborer. Cody was a proud dad and was very involved in his children’s activities....

Oct 23, 2020

John E. Ibbotson, age 87 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Skilled Care Unit.  In true gentlemanly fashion, he went ahead so he could open Heaven’s gates for his bride of over 69 years.  Laura Ibbotson joined him on Monday, October 26, 2020, also from Fairfield...

Oct 20, 2020

Nancy Ruth Monroe (nee Terry), age 79, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at her home in Lebanon, IL.

She was born August 23, 1941, in DuQuoin, IL, to Cecil Emmaline Hodges and John Troy Terry. She married William Ray “Bill” Monroe in Lebanon, IL, on June 6, 1958. They had one daughter, Terri. Nancy was the oldest...

Oct 19, 2020

Lora Irene Thompson Hilliard, 93, stepped into the presence of Jesus, her Savior, on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Born April 8, 1927, in Springfield, IL, she was a former resident of Cisne, Illinois and a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Irene was the youngest daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Holtzclaw Thompson. In...

Oct 14, 2020

JACKIE DALE WILLIAMS, 83, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Springdale.

Jackie was born December 19, 1936 at Oilton, Oklahoma to Jess D. and Otha E. (Casey) Williams, Sr. He married Dorothy J. Molt June 19, 1955 at Cisne, Illinois. She preceded him in death November 29, 2018.

Oct 14, 2020

Ronald “Ron” L. Hallam, age 74, of Albion, IL passed unexpectantly from this life to the next on October 14, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. Ron was born on July 19, 1946 in Streator, IL to James and Clara (Bliss) Hallam. On January 30, 1976 he married Melody Chapin in West Salem, IL and they enjoyed...