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,...

Cathy Marie Schweizer, age 65, of Carbondale, formerly of Pinckneyville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Cathy was born on February 13, 1956 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Pearl (Holland) and Lewis T. “Tracy” Schweizer, Sr.  A graduate of Pinckneyville High School, Cathy was known for her athleticism, especially in softball, which also carried over to her college career at Southern Illinois...

Deirdre Lane (McDowell) Gravley, age 55, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.    Deirdre was born in Revenna, Ohio on November 28, 1966, the daughter of David Jackson McDowell and Linda Lee (Bemis) Stillman.   She is survived by her daughter- Bonnie Gravley of Rural Hall, NC Grandson- Aiden William Gravley of Rural Hall, NC Brother- Dale J. and Elizabeth McDowell of Princeton, KY Sister- Elizabeth “Liz” Foster of Princeton, KY Life...

Jeffrey Allan Sampson, age 59, of Tamaroa, passed away at 11:04pm on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Jeffrey was born in Michigan City, Indiana on February 7, 1962, the son of Ellen Louise (Gordon) Manske and Garland Vincent. He had worked as a carpenter and was a proud United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his daughter- Kami and Christopher Skelton of Jacksonville, Arkansas Four Grandchildren- Christopher Skelton, Jr.      Kyrah...

Melvin Dean Allen, age 68, of Du Quoin, passed away peacefully at 7:25pm on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Melvin, Dean as most people knew him, was born in Cairo on July 24, 1953, the son of Clarence William and Mary Jane (Baggett) Allen. He married Karen Sue Gibson in Cairo on September 27, 1973. Together, they have shared more than 48 years of marriage. Mr. Allen was a passionate member of the Spirit of...

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...