All Obituaries

Steven Lee Sheley, age 67, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana, after a three-year battle with Leukemia. He was born on October 20, 1952 in Washington, Indiana, the son of Donald and Bernadine Sheley. He married Beverly Bean on December 23, 1973, and she survives. Steve retired on September 24, 2016 from a 45-year radio career. He started as a newsman for WNOI, Flora, Illinois from 1970-1971. He entered the...

Imagene ‘Jeannie’ Stephens Harrington, age 66, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois. She was born on June 23, 1953 in Danville, Kentucky, the daughter of Herbert and Thelma (Maddox) Stephens. Imagene worked for the Lawrence County Senior Citizens, and was active with the Lewis Manor Council for several years. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. She enjoyed puzzle books,...

Larry S. Billingsley, age 73, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Olney, Illinois, the son of C. E. and Virginia (Pearce) Billingsley. He married Gayle Spidel on June 15, 1968 and she survives. Larry was a tank truck driver for Refiners Transport and Franklin Well Service. Larry and his brother, Chuck worked for their father, Eldon at C. E. Billingsley Drilling....

James Robert Mefford, 93, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at his residence.   He was born December 31, 1926 in Wyandotte, Michigan, the son of James Ellsworth and Lois Emma (Kensler) Mefford. He married Patsy Jones in 1949, and she survives.   Bob was a postal worker, and served as Lawrenceville Postmaster from 1976 until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Lawrenceville, Illinois, where he served as...

Ayrol Ann Gibson, 88, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Columbus Transitional Care in Columbus, Indiana. She was born September 29, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Wendell and Elizabeth (Johnson) Boyd. On October 30, 1971 she married Cary Gibson. He survives. Ayrol Ann owned and operated Delzells ladies dress shop in Lawrenceville, Illinois after moving here from Muncie, Indiana, where she had worked as a receptionist for Kim’s Paint...

Alice Rose Detty, age 49, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. She was born on April 11, 1970, the daughter of Robert and Carrie (Parker) Laslie. She is survived by two brothers, Craig F. Parker and Robert L. Parker, and loved and missed by many. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements.

Artie Gene Akers, age 66 of Lawrenceville, passed away on Monday March 9th at Carle Hospital in Champaign.   Born July 22, 1953 in Lawrenceville, he was the son of Richard and Eloise (Judy) Akers. He married Peggy Wilson on October 27, 1972 in Lawrenceville and she survives.   Prior to retirement, Artie owned and operated The Rookie Shop in Salem and Robinson, also having locations in Lawrenceville, Flora, and Mt Vernon in previous years. His love for sports continued at the...

Pearl L. “Peggy” Richardson, age 86, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.   She was born January 25, 1934 in Lawrenceville, Illinois the daughter of Roy Everett and Marie (Cummins) Seed. She married Roy “Buster” Richardson in 1952. He passed away in 2017.   Peggy worked in housekeeping at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois. She was a member of the...

Jimmy Eugene Brothers, 74, of Olney, IL passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.   He was born July 14, 1945 in Olney, IL, the son of Aaron and Vera (Inyart) Brothers.   He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.   He is survived by his sister, Willie Wehrheim of Olney, IL.   Private services will be conducted at a later date.    

Scott Michael ‘Mike’ Reedus, age 71, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, March 04, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on October 05, 1948 in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Scott C. and Goldie (Wirth) Reedus. He married Jane Litherland on October 06, 1973 and she survives. Mike was a retired tooling engineer for Johnson Controls. He was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and a co-founding member of the...