Ronica Henderson, age 48, of Wentzville, Missouri, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at her home in Wentzville, Missouri on May 10, 2022. Ronica was born on February 24, 1974, the daughter of Birdie (Robison) an Eugene Henderson, Sr.  A devoted homemaker, she dedicated her life to raising her children and simply being there for her beloved family.  She is survived by her fiance- Brad Rush of Wentzville, Missouri Son- Charles Markel Shy of Du Quoin Daughter- Iesha Shy of...

Rozella May Dickey, age 84, of Tamaroa, passed away peacefully at 2:25am on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Du Quoin. Rozella was born in Christopher on February 26, 1938, the daughter of Kattie (White) and Jess Willard White. She married Ernest Leroy Dickey in Sesser on December 24, 1954, at the young age of 16. Together, they have shared more than 67 years of marriage and precious memories. He survives.   Mrs. Dickey lived her...

Timothy Lee Darnell, age 59, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 am on March 30, 2022 at his home in Mount Vernon.   Timothy was born October 5, 1962 in Germany, the son of the late James and Doris (Saughae) Darnell. He married Thelma Ham on March 24, 1984 in Benton, Illinois. She survives.   Timothy is also survived by his daughter, Robin Davis and husband, David of Branson, Missouri; son, Dustin Darnell and wife, Angel of Mount Vernon, Illinois; son, Travis...

Barbara Juanita Ferrell, age 84, of Tamaroa, passed away peacefully at 10:05 am on Monday, February 14, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Kelly, Kentucky on October 2, 1937, the daughter of Herbert Eugene and Gladys Marie (East) Fuller. She married Carl Donald Ferrell and he preceded her in death. Cremation rites will be accorded. As per her wishes, there will be no services at this time. Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is assisting the family with final...

Baby Edwin Shawn Mugford, III, was born silent into this world at 12:30am at Carbondale Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 12, 2022. There is no footprint too small that cannot leave an imprint on this world. Survivors include his loving mommy and daddy- Jessica Lodestro and Edwin Mugford, Sr. of Du Quoin; Big Sisters and Big Brother- Dejanerra Mugford, Shayna Mugford, Paige Mugford, and Edwin Mugford, Jr.; Grandparents- Robert Ritter, Pamela Ritter, Cleverdon Mugford, Vince Lodestro,...

Sherrill L. “Sonnie” Dempke, age 80, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:35 am on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Sherrill was born at Kaskaskia Island on May 22, 1941, the son of Henery and Ruth (Kreilter) Dempke. He married Audrey L. (Owens) Lynn in Cutler, Illinois on December 31, 1995. Sonnie was a United States Army Veteran. Prior to his retirement, he made many friends while working jobs he enjoyed, including manager of Hills Hardware...

Mary Jean Brewer, age 98, of Du Quoin, went to her Lord at 6:25am on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on June 11, 1923 in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Orval and Ruth (Walton) Swango. She married Kenneth Eugene Brewer in Indiana in 1940.  He preceded her in death on August 6, 1987.  She leaves behind two daughters- Ann Heaton and her husband Mike and Judy Stroyeck and her husband Mike, five...

Phyllis A. Welch passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 81.  Phyllis was born on February 25, 1940, the daughter of Clarence "Shad" and Lucy (Colp) Welch.  Final arrangements are pending at Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin. Please check back at www.maxtonrosado.com for more information and service details as they become available. 

Twila Renee Davis, age 66, of Du Quoin, formerly of Chester, passed away unexpectedly at 6:22pm on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Twila was born in Red Bud on December 21, 1955, the daughter of Lester and Dora (Gerlach) Eggemeyer.  She married Gene Davis in Pinckneyville on August 11, 1997. Together, they have shared more than 24 years of marriage and precious memories. Twila had worked for Zeigler Coal, Technicolor, and most recently at...

Howard Lashley Gushwa, age 84, of Du Quoin, passed away peacefully at 12:58pm on Monday, December 20, 2021 at his home in Du Quoin. Howard was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Theodore R. and Bertha Mae (Hann). He married Kathryn Louise Lewis in Apache Junction, Arizona on April 14, 2001. She survives in Du Quoin.  Prior to moving to Du Quoin, Howard was a long-time resident of Wilcox, Arizona. Howard had worked as a construction engineer. He was a Korean War Veteran,...