John Gerald “Jerry” Kelly, age 78, of Coulterville, passed away at 9:30pm on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Coulterville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Coulterville. Jerry was born in Sparta on February 13, 1943, the son of John Newton and Osa Jane (Bird) Kelly. He was united in marriage to Cheryl J. Reidelberger on Oct. 13, 1972, in Bastrop, Louisiana. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2004. Together, they shared thirty-two years of marriage. Jerry was a...

Betty Jean Prowell, age 85, of Elkville, passed away at 12:30pm on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home in Elkville, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Carbondale on Christmas Day, December 25, 1935, the daughter of Thomas and Eulah "Dee" (Cross) Bailey. She married William Joseph Prowell in Kentucky in 1952. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1971. Betty knew the value of working hard. She had worked at the shoe factory in Murphysboro as well as the...

Vickie June Horton, age 63, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:50pm on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her home in Du Quoin, surrounded by her loving family. Vickie was born in Du Quoin on September 7, 1957, the daughter of Marjorie Ann (Newborn) Rice and Howard Rice, Jr. Vickie lived life every day as a hard working single mother, doing what needed to be done to raise her family. She never felt her day was complete if she did not get her fair share of sweat in. In her spare time, she loved...

Deborah Sue (Bower) Stowers was given the breath of life on May 8, 1960, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, Illinois. As the youngest child of the late Edward Carl and late Alma Ruth (Gale) Bower, Sue grew up at the foot of Buttermilk Hill in Jackson County, Illinois along with her brother Ed Bower, Jr. and sister Gail (Bower) Atherton. Both of who still survive. She attended public school in Gorham, Illinois (class of 1978) and later went on to obtain her college degree...

Max William Dearman, age 81, of Tamaroa, passed away at 4:14pm on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Max was born in Decatur on March 14, 1940, the son of Glenn Hester and Henrietta (Jamison) Dearman.  The love of his life, Teddi L. Maxton, recently preceded him in death on July 19th.   They are now together again, enjoying the flea markets of Heaven.  Survivors include two step-children who knew him as "Pop"-      Billy...

Kenneth A. Minnick, age 80, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:40am on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Du Quoin. Kenneth was born in Joliet on October 13, 1940, the son of John and Helen (Troutman) Minnick. He married Helen Eileen Longshore in Joliet on April 1, 1961. She preceded him in death on December 14, 2007. Mr. Minnick had proudly served his country in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement, Ken had worked as a bidding subcontractor,...

Sheila Maureen Dewar, of Du Quoin, passed away peacefully at 8:40pm on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare Center. Sheila was born in Benton on June 24, 1955, the daughter of Margie (West) and Noble Risley, Sr.  She had previously worked as the activity director of local area nursing homes.  Sheila loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include: Daughter- Melissa Walker Daughter- Heather Dawn Gonzalez Five Grandchildren- Jacob and...

Deborah Ruth Barton, age 65, of Murphysboro, passed away at 11:25pm on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Deborah was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Elaine (Elder) Johnson and Kenneth Pate.  She married Larry Barton in Murphysboro in 1980.  Together, they simply enjoyed life together and being by each other’s side. Prior to her retirement, Deb had worked for IGA, SIU, and in home healthcare. She will be dearly missed by all...

Pinckneyville- David Gene "Super Dave" Malcolm, age 58, of Pinckneyville, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. David was born in Creal Springs on June 5, 1962, and raised the son of Walter and Mabel (Trotter) Sims.  He married Dorothea Watson in Pinckneyville on October 25, 2017. She survives.  David, being a jack-of-all-trade, was known by his family to be a Mr. Fix it.  In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman. He was a...

Elkville- Jayne Ann Chaney, age 67, of Elkville, passed away at 5:20pm on Thursday, April 22, 2021 following a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Jayne was born in Rockford, Illinois on October 4, 1953, the daughter of Betty Jane (Davis) and James “Jim” W. Ray II. She married Jarrell Chaney in Marion on July 15, 1990. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2006. Jayne proudly served her country in the United States Army. Survivors include- Son- James Bunton and Casey...