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Jamie Harrington

Jamie Harrington

May 5, 2016

Jamie Micheal Harrington, age 35, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville.  She was born July 25, 1980, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Richard E. Harrington and Jerri (Hunsaker) Murphy. Jamie was a homemaker. Survivors include her parents, Richard E. (Sue) Harrington of Flat Rock, and Jerri (Mick) Murphy of...

Francis  L. Stallard

Francis L. Stallard

May 5, 2016

Francis L. Stallard, age 86, of rural Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.  He was born February 25, 1930, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Myrtle (Medlin) Stallard. Francis worked at Texaco Refinery as an electrician.  He was a veteran with the US Army, having served as a...

Michael  Jay Cavender

Michael Jay Cavender

May 4, 2016

Michael Jay Cavender, age 55, of Olney, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was born December 14, 1960, in Columbus, IN, the son of William Dennis and Marilyn (Patton) Cavender.  He married Peggy Ann Schaubach who passed away October 1, 2010.  He then married his second wife Sherry L. Kilgore and she...

Anna J.

Anna J.

May 2, 2016

Biography Anna J.  Ray, age 87, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016, at Aperion Care Center in Bridgeport.  She was born February 8, 1929, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of William Edgar and Mary (Young) Holmes.  She married Paul "Pete" Ray on October 17, 1947, and he preceded her in death on July 13, 1988. Anna worked...

James  J. Herring

James J. Herring

Apr 28, 2016

James "Jim" J. Herring, age 72, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Francis and Monica (Pettigrew) Herring.  He married Janet Wise on December 31, 1966, and she survives. Jim graduated from Washington Catholic High School.  He attended Vincennes University, Indiana State University,...

R.  Helen Darnold

R. Helen Darnold

Apr 25, 2016

Helen Darnold, age 82, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016, at United Methodist Village-North Campus. She was born July 5, 1933, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (Kearns) Stallard. She married Harold "Sonny" Darnold on October 3, 1957, and he died October 27, 1999. Helen worked at the First Christian Church Day Care Center....

Leroy Mckee

Leroy Mckee

Apr 23, 2016

Leroy McKee, age 68 of Willow Hill, Illinois died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 02, 1947 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of John and Alta Marie (Brown) McKee. Leroy was a general labor. Preceding him in death were his parents, five brothers and three sisters Survivors include his brother Jody McKee and sister LaVerne...

Donald  Leslie Duckworth

Donald Leslie Duckworth

Apr 22, 2016

Donald Leslie Duckworth, age 80, of Madison, IN died peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY following complications from a recent heart attack. He was born July 11, 1935 in Hutton Township, Coles County, IL, the son of Donald Garvis Duckworth and Martha Erlene (Bidle) Duckworth. He was first married to Mary Jane (Meeks) Duckworth...

Lori Gossett

Lori Gossett

Apr 19, 2016

Lori A. Gossett, age 51, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence.   She was born April 18, 1965, in Lawrenceville, the daughter of Steve Goff and Dolores Kathleen (Stallard) LeGout.  She married Charles Gossett on March 1, 1996, and he survives. Lori was a homemaker.  She was a member of Pinkstaff United Methodist Church. Preceding...

William  E. Lemeron

William E. Lemeron

Apr 19, 2016

William E. Lemeron, age 82, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his residence. He was born May 7, 1933, in Birds, Illinois, the son of Herschel and Billie Mae (Stevenson) Lemeron.  He married Donna Edmister on August 10, 1963, and she survives. William worked at Victor-Dana as a Production Foreman for 20+ years until retirement.  He...

Donald  D. Young

Donald D. Young

Apr 18, 2016

Donald D. Young, age 80, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  He was born September 2, 1935, in Knox County, Indiana, the son of Arvle and Helen (Utterback) Young.  He married Nancy Steffey on October 19, 1956 and she died February 17, 2005. Don worked for Meadow Gold Creamery and then...

Ava  M. Walker

Ava M. Walker

Apr 17, 2016

Ava M. Walker, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Sunday morning, April 17, 2016, at United Methodist Village-North Campus in Lawrenceville.  She was born April 9, 1927 in Burnt Prairie Township, White County, Illinois, the daughter of Clyde and Edith (Pollard) Graham.  She married her high school...

Faye  Maxine Lefferson

Faye Maxine Lefferson

Apr 17, 2016

Faye Maxine Lefferson, formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois, departed this world April 17, 2016 to be reunited forever with her beloved "Ernie."  Her husband Ernest preceded her in death on January 22, 2002.  She was born June 6, 1923 in Salem, Illinois.  Faye and Ernest married on October 27, 1940 and spent 62 happy years together, most of them in Lawrencevlle,...

Kenneth 'Kenny' Eugene Morehead

Kenneth 'Kenny' Eugene Morehead

Apr 16, 2016

Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Morehead, age 71, of rural St. Francisville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016.  He was born March 6, 1945, the son of Willard and Fannie (Sullivan) Morehead. Kenny was retired.  He was a US Navy veteran, having served four years on the USS Kitty Hawk.  Kenny had a love of the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing and...

Rosie (Runyon)  Laughlin

Rosie (Runyon) Laughlin

Apr 10, 2016

Biography Rosie (Runyon) Laughlin, age 81, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, died April 10, 2016, in Lawrenceville.  She was born July 11, 1934, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar Everett and Alice Lucinda (Knackmuhs) Runyon.  She married Theo R. Laughlin on December 1, 1957, and he died January 1, 1991. Rosie was a homemaker.  She also worked at Pure Oil Company...

Merle  R. Wells

Merle R. Wells

Apr 9, 2016

Merle R. Wells Sr, 79, of rural Lawrenceville, IL passed away at his residence Saturday April 9, 2016. He was born September 7, 1936 in Lawrence County, IL the son of Otto Benjamin Wells and Nellie (Jones) Leach and Step-father Bernice "Tug" Leach. On June 18, 1954 he married Betty Lou Jerrell. She survives. Merle worked as an auto mechanic....

John Laslie

John Laslie

Apr 9, 2016

John Laslie, 62, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away Saturday April 9, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, IL. He was born August 30, 1953 in Lawrenceville, IL the son of James O. and Nancy (Brown) Laslie. On February 12, 1972, he married Jennifer Brochin. She survives. John worked for the City of Lawrenceville on the Water Department and the Cemetery....

Mary  Anna Stallins

Mary Anna Stallins

Apr 7, 2016

Mary Anna Stallins, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Caldwell County, Kentucky, the daughter of Theodore and Lela (Travis) Peterson.  She married Glenn Stallins August 16, 1941, and he passed away October 3, 1994. Mary Anna was a homemaker.  She was a member of Dorris Heights United Methodist...

Franklin  'Butch' Banks

Franklin 'Butch' Banks

Mar 31, 2016

Biography Franklin D. "Butch" Banks, Sr., age 72, of Lawrenceville, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his residence.  He was born May 22, 1943, in Allendale, Illinois, the son of Everett M. and Eva Pearl (Thomas) Banks.  He married Laura C. (Smith) Tuetken on May 22, 1993. Butch worked for 23-years at Roadmaster.  He then worked at Perdue Farms,...

Marvin  R. Hunt

Marvin R. Hunt

Mar 28, 2016

Marvin R. Hunt, age 76, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born March 10, 1940, in St. Francisville, Illinois, the son of Marion and Marie (Hensley) Hunt.  He married Sue Sharrett on August 22, 1960. Marvin worked for the Daily Record and Bridgeport Leader.  He then worked for the...

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