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CARBONDALE – Philip L. Jackson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home. Philip was born on August 14, 1949 to Lewis and Jewell (Wilson) Jackson in Hidalgo, Illinois. He married Carol Connor on December 27, 1969. Philip is survived by his wife, Carol Jackson of Carbondale;
Patricia Gail Haycraft, age 72 February 19, 1952 – March 12, 2024 Patricia Gail Haycraft, age 72, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:01 PM – Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 6:00 PM – Monday, March 25, 2024,
Kenneth Patrick “Kenny” Webb, age 36 January 12, 1988 – March 12, 2024 Kenneth Patrick “Kenny” Webb, age 36, of Jasper County, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in
Ronnie Gene Diel, age 68 December 28, 1955 – March 14, 2024 Ronnie Gene Diel, age 68, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 PM – Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Ron’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at
Jack Watkins, age 77, of Newton, IL, passed away on March 13, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup is assisting the family. Jack was born May 27, 1946, to Paul and
Stanley Ray Whitehurst, age 65, of Newton passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 12,2024.Funeral services celebrating Stanley’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024 at theCrain Funeral Home, Newton with Keith Kepley officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. untiltime of services
Lois “Jean” Travers, age 90 November 17, 1933 – February 27, 2024 Lois “Jean” Travers, 90, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at her home, on March 10, 2024. Jean was born on November 17, 1933, in Petrolia in Lawrence County, Illinois,the daughter of Clarence and Cleo (Baldwin) Fornshcell. A memorial
Susie J. Andrews age 85, of Newton passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Susie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2024, at Scott Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Kevin Colclasure officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00
Rebecca “Becky” McClure, age 75 September 23, 1948 – February 27, 2024 Rebecca “Becky” McClure, 75, of Olney formerly of Noble, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on February 28, 2024. Becky was born on September 23, 1948, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Dick and Ruth
John Joseph Barthelme, age 67 January 8, 1957 – March 1, 2024 John Joseph Barthelme, age 67, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 PM – Friday, March 1, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Saint Mary of