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Lea Ann Moore
Miss Lea Ann Moore, 35, of Queens, N.Y., formerly of Carrier Mills, died at noon Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998, at the home of her sister, Georgia George in Tunnel Hill.
She was the daughter of the late George and Barbara (Coffey) Moore and was born on Aug. 28, 1963, in Eldorado.
Miss Moore was a child care provider in Queens.
She was a member of the Jaycees and attended Carrier Mills Unit 2 Schools, graduating in 1981.
Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and William "Buster" George of Tunnel Hill.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills.
It was her request that she be cremated. She also requested that flowers be omitted and memorials be made in her memory to the Ovarian Cancer Research or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Malinda Ledbetter
Graveside services for Mrs. Malinda Ledbetter, 91, of New Haven, will precede burial at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Ridge cemetery in New Haven. Those attending should go directly to the cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cox and Son Funeral Home in New Haven.
Mrs. Ledbetter, widow of McKinley Ledbetter, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998 at Carmi Skilled Care.
Rondal Eugene Maloney Sr.
Graveside services for Rondal Eugene Maloney Sr., 84, of Tuscon, Ariz., will precede burial at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Those attending should go directly to the cemetery.
Mr. Maloney, former Ridgway resident, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in Tuscon.
Charles G. 'Spud' Cox
Charles G. "Spud" Cox, 75, of 828 Elba Road, Eldorado, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 1998 in Veterans Medical Center, Marion.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1923, in Terre Haute, Ind. to the late Pius C. and Olivia Barbara (Muensterman) Cox.
Mr. Cox was a seven-year Navy veteran and a 13 year Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Farmers Union for eight years
He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War, Paducah Skeet Club and National Rifle Association.
On Jan. 27, 1951, he married
the former Barbara Sue Wallace. She survives along with two sons, Charles Grant Cox II of Eldorado and Robert W. Cox of Rowlett, Texas; a daughter, Cathey S. Newhouse of Red Bud; a brother, Robert R. Cox of Eldorado; six grandchildren, Jay and Tricia Herman, Chris and Grant Cox III, Brandon and Matt Cox; and a great-granddaughter, Kyrin Rosdil.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Eldorado, where he was a member. Fr. Don Abell will officiate. Burial will be in the Bethesda cemetery in Pope County with military rites.
Friends may call at Watson Funeral Home in Eldorado Sunday from 4 to 8:30 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m.
Katherine Wilhelm
Mrs. Katherine Wilhelm, 72, of 1101 Moore St., Eldorado, died at 10:36 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998 in Ferrell Hospital at Eldorado.
She was born in Saline County on Feb. 4, 1925, to the late Adrian and Myrtle (Campbell) Reeder.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary Bowers and Joice Wheeler, both of McLeansboro; a brother, Charles Reeder of California; a sister, Laurose Cowan of Eldorado; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Wilhelm and four grandchildren
Graveside services will precede burial at Mount Oval cemetery near Norris City at 1 p .m. Saturday. Those attending should go directly to the cemetery.
There will be no visitation at Watson Funeral Home in Eldorado.
Martha Almon
Mrs. Martha Almon, 56, of Knoxville, Iowa, formerly of Shawneetown, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998, in Iowa.
She was married
to Marvin Almon on Nov. 15, 1958. He survives, along with two sons, Bobby Almon of Albuquerque, N.M., and Randy Almon of Ottumwa, Iowa; a daughter, Anna Larson of Shawneetown; a brother, David Thompson of Hopkinsville, Ky.; and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Almon was born in Beulah, Ky., on July 11, 1942, to the late David and Hazel (Crook) Thompson.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 at Cox and Son Funeral Home in Shawneetown, where visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Allen Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Westwood cemetery in Shawneetown.
Curwin Gregory
Curwin Gregory, 77, of Eldorado, formerly of Galatia, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998, at 3 p.m. at Harrisburg Medical Center.
He was born on Aug. 2, 1921, in Galatia, to the late Martin and Nettie (Jones) Gregory.
He was retired from the U.S. Gypsum Paper Co. in Indiana.
Surviving are two sons, Ed Gregory and Mike Gregory, both of Cape Coral, Fla.; four grandchildren; and a close friend, Virginia Hudgins of Eldorado. He was preceded in death by three half-sisters, and a half- brother.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia.
Brenda Joyce Monroe
Brenda Joyce Monroe, 58, of Golconda, formerly of the Ridgway area, died Feb. 22, 2001, at her home after an extended bout with cancer.
Visitation was 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Cox and Son Funeral Home of Ridgway. Service is 1 p.m. today, Feb. 24, 2001, at the funeral home. The Rev. Bill Casey will officiate. Burial is in Westwood cemetery in Shawneetown.
Gaynelle Dallas
Mrs. Gaynelle Dallas, 99, of 11 Fairfax Drive, Harrisburg, died 10:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at her residence. Visitation is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 24, 2001, at Reed Funeral Chapel of Harrisburg. Service is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at the funeral home. The Rev. Ron Reed will officiate. Burial is in Sunset Lawn cemetery in Harrisburg.
Martha Newsom Groves
Martha Newsom Groves, 75, of 4550 Parker City Road, Creal Springs, died 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at her residence. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 24, 2001, at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills. Service is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2001, at the funeral home. The Rev. Richard Tinsley will officiate. Burial is in Zion cemetery, near Ozark.
Carson Samuel Van Cleave
Carson Samuel Van Cleave, 81, of Carbondale, died 1:36 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Herrin Hospital. Memorial service is 2 p.m. today, Feb. 24, 2001, at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, 2150 N. Illinois Ave., Carbondale. Aaron Queensbury will officiate. Meredith Funeral Home of Carbondale is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence E. Karnes
Lawrence E. Karnes, 76, of Galatia, died 5:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Visitation was 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Sloan Funeral Home of Galatia, with the Galatia Masonic Lodge No. 684 providing services at 7 p.m. Service is 1 p.m. today, Feb. 24, 2001, at the funeral home. The Rev. Dale Martin will officiate. Burial is in Somers cemetery.
Hazel (Fife) Anderson
Hazel (Fife) Anderson, 90, a resident of Saline Care Center, formerly of 123 W. Sloan St., Harrisburg, died 4:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at Saline Care Center. Visitation was 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Reed Funeral Chapel of Harrisburg. Service is 1 p.m. today, Feb. 24, 2001, at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Ken Lovelace will officiate. Burial is in Bankston cemetery in Harrisburg.
Lillie Mae Beavers
Lillie Mae Beavers, 86, of Cave-In-Rock died 4:27 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave-In-Rock. Burial is in Cave Hill cemetery.
Gerald Daniel "Porky" Hosmon
Gerald Daniel "Porky" Hosmon, 62, of Marion, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at his home.
He was born on Dec. 8, 1936, in Marion to the late Harry and Madge (Hendrickson) Hosman.
He was a retired coal miner from Old Ben Mine No. 26 and was a member and trustee of the Coal Bank Springs Baptist Church, a UMWA Local 148 member, where he was the financial secretary.
He was married
on Aug. 31, 1956, in Marion to the former Brenda Emery. She survives. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Mary Hosman of Marion; a daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and David Kaytor of Marion; a brother, Estes and his wife, Cheryl Hosman of Marion; and six sisters and five brothers-in-law, Harriet Phelps of Raleigh, Janet and Stacy Peebels of Pittsburg, Sue and Fay Lomax of Jackson, Tenn., Frances and Ed Buttrum of Marion, Dorothy and Jim Wright of Eldorado, Judy and John McMillen of LaSalle and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, where friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Coal Bank Springs cemetery in Dykersburg. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society of TIP Hospice.
