Lucy Beth Terrill, 73, of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at Passavant Area Hospital. She was born, Nov. 13, 1944, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Frank and Eleanor Kinnett Cummins. Lucy married Jackie M. Terrill, May 31, 1968, in Jacksonville. Surviving is husband, Jackie Terrill of Jacksonville; daughter, Jacqueline (Russell) Bentley of McKinney, TX. and grandchildren, Riley and Anastasia Bentley. She was preceded in death by parents and brother, Reg Cummins. Cremation rights have been accorded. There will be no formal funeral services. A celebration of life, for friends and family will be held at a later date. Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville is in charge…

Robert C. “Bob” Duncan, 83, of Manchester, with his family at his side, departed for his eternal home Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at the Scott County Nursing Center. He was born, April 30, 1935, at the family home east of Manchester. Bob was the son of Russell and Cecile Duncan. He married Martha Flatt, June 22, 1956, at the Eldred Baptist church. She preceded him in death, Nov. 10, 2017. Surviving to cherish his memory are two children, Jeff (Sharma) Duncan of Manchester and Judy (Mike) Wright of Carbondale; three grandchildren, Paul Duncan, Mark and Matthew Wright; several great grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Greenwalt of Carlisle, AR and Wilma (Keith)…

Timothy Joe Braden, 55, of Woodson passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. He was born, April 11, 1963, in Watseka, the son of Jack and Sharon Wood Braden. Surviving are siblings, Tom (Shannon) Braden of Jacksonville, John Braden of West Frankfort, Cheryl (Paula Lane) Braden of Woodson and Jim (partner, Tad Hawk) Braden of Shiloh; nephew, Ian Braden of Jacksonville; and nieces, Demi Braden of Osage Beach, Mo. and Cheyenne Watts of Jacksonville. Tim was a past member of the Woodson Illinois Lions Club and Sons of the American Legion. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland Raiders fan. Cremation rights have been…

Mary Louise Barnett, 95, of Winchester died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at the Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester. She was born, Sept. 12, 1922, the daughter of Bert and Estella Leitze Todd. She married Kenneth E. Barnett, Feb. 1, 1947, in Lynville. He preceded her in death, Sept. 13, 1997. She is survived by daughters, Kathryn Baldwin of Alsey and Linda (Robert) White of Normal; six grandchildren, Heather McEvers, Heath Baldwin, Dave Barnett, Rebecca Barnett, Jennifer Barnett Moore and Heather White Pratt; eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren with one more arriving in October. Preceding her in death was son, David Barnett; son-in-law, Jack Baldwin; two sisters,…

Thomas “Tom T” Tipsword, 66, of Winchester passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at Passavant Area Hospital. He was born, Aug. 6, 1952, the son of Arthur Ray and Lorene Rickard Tipsword. Tom married Connie Sue Costello, March 24, 1974, in Greenfield. Surviving is wife, Connie Tipsword of Winchester; children, Jamie (Liz) Tipsword of Naples and Susie Fearneyhough of Winchester; grandchildren, Emily Hopper, Shawn Tipsword, Kylie and Laci Fearneyhough and sister, Delores Holder of Meredosia. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Rickard. Tom enjoyed watching NASCAR and stock car racing. He liked to go fishing and hunting. Tom loved to spend time with his grandkids. Funeral service…

Evelyn V. Ford, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away August 6, 2018, the daughter of Loren and Lela Ford. She was born, Sept. 23, 1924, in Nebo. Evelyn was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and owned Ford’s Honda, the family motorcycle business in Jacksonville. She came to Port Charlotte from Roodhouse, 20 years ago and attended Peace River Baptist Church. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed painting and quilting. Evelyn will be greatly missed by her daughter, Ann (Bill) Jameson; grandchildren, Cheryl (John) Sanford and Robert Lenhoff; great-granddaughter, Suzanne (Alex) Mattingly; sister, Bonnie Marsh; and several nieces & nephews. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m.…

Terry “T-Dawg” L. Dennis, 55, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at his home. He was born, Aug. 30, 1962, in Greene County, the son of Richard and Phylis Barnard Dennis. Terry married Nicole Graves, Sept. 14, 2012, in Jacksonville. Surviving is wife, Nicole “Lil Mama” Dennis of Jacksonville; children, Tanner “Road Dawg” Dennis, Rachelle (Donnie) Dawn Hamman, Kayla Maureen, Trinity Lee-Ann; grandson, Mason “Chub” Butler, and their German Shepherd, “Dawg.” Terry had three sisters and two brothers; and several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Terry was preceded in death by his father. Terry owned and operated, T.D. Drywall for 20 years. He was a member of…

Sharlet D. Crum, 73, of Roodhouse passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at her residence. She was born Aug. 18, 1944, in Athensville. Sharlet was the daughter of Alford and Mary L. Wyatt Ross. She married Howard R. Crum, Aug. 18, 1959, in Bowling Green, MO. He preceded her in death, Dec. 5, 2003. Surviving are three children, Jackie and Bradley Crum of Roodhouse and J.R. (Linda) Crum of Laramie, WY; three grandchildren, Brian Crum of Roodhouse, Jennifer (Kenny) Nelson and Jeremie (Sarah) Crum all of Salt Lake City, UT; seven great grandchildren, Brandon Page, Kayleigh and Candice Crum; LaKenzie and Kasen Nelson, Jacque and Junior Nelson; four siblings, Andy…

Our family is heartbroken by the recent loss of our dad, Randall Lee Walden who passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. He was a kind hearted and loving man who was taken far too soon at only 57 years old. Randy was born April 27, 1961 to Wilbur Ray Walden and Beverly Ann (Newingham) Cross. He was preceded in death by his father. Randall was a loving father and will be missed by all who knew him for his fun, loving attitude and for how he loved those around him unconditionally. Surviving are children, Darren (wife, Lakin) Walden of Jacksonville, Shawnda (husband, John) Phillips of Springfield, Desah Walden of Jacksonville,…

Larry George Hoots, 71, of Winchester passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at his residence. He was born, Nov. 22, 1946, in Bloomfield, the son of George Clifford and Edith Alice McDade Hoots. Larry married Delores Marie Thompson, July 12, 1970, in Jacksonville. Surviving is his wife, Delores Hoots of Winchester; sons, Darren (Ruby) Hoots and Jeremy Hoots, both of Winchester; grandchildren, Clint, Morgan, Abigail and Autumn; brothers, Clifford (Lynn) Hoots of Bluffs, Albert (Linda) Hoots of Bluffs, Robert Hoots of Winchester and Donald (Tammy) Hoots of Winchester; and sister-in-law, Carol Hoots of Bluffs. He was preceded in death by brother, Ronald Hoots. Larry was a member of the Bloomfield…

Donald Eugene Smith, 61, of Columbia (formerly of Bluffs), passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis from complications following heart surgery. Don was born on Jan. 28, 1957, the eldest child of Robert Lee and Dorothy Ann Smith. He married Lanette Pease (now Goldsboorough) on April 5, 1980. They later divorced. The union produced no children. Don is survived by his mother of Woodson; brothers, Kevin (wife, Areila) of Twinsburg, OH and Allen of Woodson; sisters, Cheri of Woodson and Kelly (wife Lesa) of Columbia, MO; nephews, Austin of Villa Grove and Schuyler of Columbia, MO; and niece, Ashlynn of…

Larry George Hoots, July 24, 2018 Larry George Hoots, 71, of Winchester passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018,… View Details

William Oliver Chambers, 88, of Bluffs passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at his residence. He was born, Jan. 11, 1930, the son of Oliver and Margaret Veneer Chambers. William married Sherilyn Dick Chambers, she preceded him in death. Surviving are children, Jeffrey Chambers of Deerfield Beach, FL, Charlotte (Steve) Crouch of Rockford and Barbara Gerber of St. Peters, MO; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and sister, Esther Jeane Moser of Elwin. He was preceded in death by son, William “Pete” Chambers Jr. William retired from the railroad, after 40 years. He was a hunter and a fisherman. He loved farming, bowling, socializing and enjoyed watching college baseball and the…

Sarah Louise Short, 63, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at her residence. She was born, July 18, 1954, the daughter of Donald C. and Pauline Glass Jardine. Sarah married Robert Short, October 1995, in Hillsboro. He preceded her in death, February 2018. Surviving is daughter, Abbey (Marc) Green of Imperial Beach, CA; grandchildren, Dylan and Natalie Green and sisters, Judy (David) Liehr of Springfield and Marilyn Hobson of Ozark, MO. Sarah was an avid eBay seller. She loved her cats and treated them like children. Cremation rights have been accorded and funeral arrangements are pending.

James “Jim” McCormick, 72, of Hillview lost his battle to cancer, Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his children and brother. He was born, Feb. 7, 1946, the son of James L. and Louise A. Munsell McCormick. He leaves behind three children, J.D. McCormick, Malinda (Shaun) Tannahill and Bradley (Angelina) McCormick; eight grandchildren, Joel, Ali, Dylin, Jacob, Audrey, Madie, Izzy and Quinn and brother, Gary McCormick. Jim was a US Navy veteran, who served in the Vietnam war. He enjoyed tinkering on anything with a motor. He had a great sense of humor and loved joking around. He loved his friends and family. Jim requested to be…

William Oliver Chambers, July 16, 2018 William Oliver Chambers, 88, of Bluffs passed away Monday, July 16, 2018,… View Details

James “Jim” Frank McCormick, July 14, 2018 James “Jim” McCormick, 72, of Hillview lost his battle to cancer, Saturday,… View Details

Sarah Louise Short, July 13, 2018 Sarah Louise Short, 63, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, July 13, 2018,… View Details

Mary Beth Manning, 98, of Roodhouse died Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Heritage Health Care in Jacksonville. She was born Aug. 30, 1919, in Springfield, the daughter of Guy Harold and Mary Emma Treadway Husted. She married A. Ross Manning, Sept. 25, 1942, in Virginia. He proceeded her in death, Feb. 10, 2014. Surviving are three children, Dr. David R. Manning of Springfield, Dr. Guy H. Manning (Robin) of Orland Park, and Mary Ardis Buchanan (John) of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren, Laura Ann Ripol, Shelley Beth Donnelly, Gracie, Hannah and Gabe Manning, Jodie Talluto, Jill Dring, and Joel Buchanan and Megan Johnson; 17 great grandchildren, Dain and Annie Ripol, Liam, Rowan,…

Mary Beth Manning, July 11, 2018 Mary Beth Manning, 98, of Roodhouse died Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Heritage… View Details

Edwin E. “Ed” Chambers, 77, of Woodson passed away, Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at his home in Woodson. He was born, June 24, 1941, in Wayne, Ohio, the son of Kenneth and Ruth Hartsough Chambers. He married Betty Jean Stucker, Feb. 10, 1989, in Jacksonville. Surviving is his wife, Betty Jean “Jeanie” of Woodson; children, Lonny Joe Chambers of Bend, OR, Dawn and Darla Chambers of Jacksonville; step children, Pam McKinney of Jacksonville and Karla Gregory of Chicago; grandchildren, Dusty (Brian) Vincer of Wylie, TX and Kyle Chambers of Bend, OR; step grandchildren, Ashley Werries, Kylie Bright, and Kayla Casson; great grandchildren, Sydney and Jackson Vincer; step great grandchildren, Hayden…

Edwin “Ed” Chambers, July 03, 2018 Edwin E. “Ed” Chambers, 77, of Woodson passed away, Tuesday, July 3, 2018,… View Details

Helen Jean Dowson, 79, of Oxville passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Passavant Hospital. She was born July 8, 1938, in Moweaqua the daughter of Thomas A and Edith Brown Dowson. Surviving is sister, Joan (Laine) Comerford of Bluffs; nieces, Kristi (Terry) Allen of Oxville, Karen (Matt) Rueter of Winchester, Theresa Dowson, and Sarah Wilson; nephews, Chuck Dowson, Andrew Dowson, Jeff Dowson and Tom Dowson; great nieces, Ashley Noah of Blue Island, Mandi Dahman of Winchester and Mae and Lanie Rueter of Winchester and sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Betty” Dowson of Arenzville. She was preceded in death by brother, Thomas Edward Dowson; sister, Betty Dowson and niece, Mary Dowson. Helen was…

Helen Jean Dowson, June 16, 2018 Helen Jean Dowson, 79, of Oxville passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018,… View Details

Phyllis “Jean” Howard, 79, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Passavant Hospital. She was born, July 6, 1938, in Roodhouse, the daughter of James Lewis and Edith Maberry Garner. Phyllis married Raymond Paul Howard, Aug. 13, 1956, in Senatobia, MS. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 2017. Surviving are two children; Randy (Lorie) Howard of Jacksonville and Brenda Welch of Springfield; four grandchildren, Bethany (Tim) Buckner, Raymond James Howard both of Murfreesboro, TN, Scott (Tayler) Howard of Jacksonville and Kristin (Joshua) Smith of Charleston, SC; seven great grandchildren, Falyn Howard, Valerie & Spencer Smith, Bevin & Caspian Buckner and Alexis & Matthew…

Phyllis Jean Howard, June 12, 2018 Phyllis “Jean” Howard, 79, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord, Tuesday,… View Details

Gary Joseph Fellhauer, 73, of Jacksonville died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born, Nov. 17, 1944, in Jacksonville, the son of John Odell and Mary Mardelle Thompson Fellhauer. Gary married Patricia Drake, July 13, 1968, at the Church of Our Savior by Rev. Monsignor Michael Driscoll. Gary and Patty were married for soon to be 50 years. Surviving is wife, Patty and three siblings; Reg (Rosemary), Odell (Kathy) and Brad (Kim) Fellhauer; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary graduated from Routt Catholic High School (1962) and then joined the Air Force…

Margaret Alleane Florence Buchanan passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 88. She was born to Bessie Riggs of Jacksonville on Dec. 16, 1929, with a sister Paulene Pate and a brother Buddy Riggs. She was raised by Maude Ann and William Henry Shipley of Roodhouse and joined sisters Florence Preston and Alice Coons Thady, 3 brothers Gay, Austin and Frank Shipley. In 1947, she met and married Jackie Everette Florence who preceded her in death in 1996. In 2000, she married Byron Buchanan of Jacksonville and he survives. She is survived by 6 children, Kerry Florence of Union, MO,…

Gary Joseph Fellhauer, June 09, 2018 Gary Joseph Fellhauer, 73, of Jacksonville died Saturday, June 9, 2018,… View Details

Margaret Alleane Florence Buchanan, June 09, 2018 Margaret Alleane Florence Buchanan passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018,… View Details

Jeffrey Glenn Thomas, 35, of Winchester passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was born, Nov. 21, 1982, in Jacksonville, the son of Jeff and Kelly McAdams Thomas. Jeff married April McMillen, July 19, 2007, in Winchester. She survives in Winchester. Surviving are children, Lily and Anna Thomas of Winchester, Jason Wicklund Thomas of Scottsdale, AZ, and adopted daughter, Cassie Lowe of Winchester; parents, Jeff and Kelly Thomas of Winchester; one sister, Mandy (Stan) Newton of Winchester; five nieces, Whitney and Kelsey Newton of Winchester, McKenzie Gauges of Pittsfield, Mallori and Madison Thomas-Reardon of Murrayville; one great niece Olivia; many uncles, aunts, cousins and life-long friend, Adam Gauges. He was…

Jeffrey Glenn Thomas, June 05, 2018 Jeffrey Glenn Thomas, 35, of Winchester passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018…. View Details

Joyce A. Bomke entered into the presence of her Lord, May 31, 2018. She was born, Sept. 14, 1927, in Kampsville, the daughter of James and Leta (Angelo) Armstrong. She was the sister of Neil G. and James B. (Dortha) Armstrong all of whom preceded her in death. Joyce is survived by one sister-in-law, Doris Armstrong. Following the death of her father, at age 5 years, her mother married Leslie Wineland. He preceded Joyce in death. Joyce married Avery L. Jennings, March 17, 1944. He preceded her in death, April 29, 1964. They had two children, David (Mary) Jennings of Jacksonville and Phyllis (Steve) Smith of Fayetteville, NC. On Nov.…

Joyce A. Bomke, May 31, 2018 Joyce A. Bomke entered into the presence of her Lord, May 31, 2018. She… View Details

George “Rick” Richard Brown , May 27, 2018 George Richard “Rick” Brown, 59, of Roodhouse passed away Sunday, May 27,… View Details

William C. “Billy” McKean, May 23, 2018 William C. “Billy” McKean, 66, of Jacksonville passed away Wednesday, May… View Details