Obituaries

Mr. Carol Eugene, “Butch,” Mason, age 80 of Pryorsburg, Ky., and formerly of Cypress, IL., passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 3:03 PM at the Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tn. He was a member of Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church, he was a retired Chief Petty Officer …

David Allen Hynes, age 73, of New Port Richey FL formerly of Buncombe, IL departed this life Thursday evening January 3,2019 at HPH Hospice Marliere Care Center in New Port Richey, FL. He was born August 13,1945 in Moline IL. He was the son of Richard and Genevieve (Surr) Hynes. …

Robert Erwin Witt, age 70 years, a resident of rural Creal Springs and a former resident of Metropolis, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 5, 2019, at 11:54 AM at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.

Pearl I. Brown, age 106 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Friday evening, January 4, 2019, at 11:30 PM at Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna. Pearl was born July 10, 1912 near Tunnel Hill.  She was the third of seven children born to Allen S. and Sarah …

Florence Simmons, age 91 years, a resident of rural Ozark, Illinois, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 29, 2018, at 4:05 PM at Herrin Hospital. Florence was born November 9, 1927 at Ozark. She was the daughter of Dewey and Opal (McCuan) Ross. On November 10, 1945 Florence was united in marriage …

William F. “Willie” Maysey, age 40 years, a resident of rural Vienna and a former resident of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away Friday afternoon, December 28, 2018, at 2:25 P.M. at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee. Willie was born July 15, 1978 in Carbondale, Illinois. He was the son of …

John A. Brown, age 82 years, a resident of rural Tunnel Hill, passed away Friday evening, December 21, 2018, at 11:00 p.m. at his home. John was born May 27, 1936 in Houlka, Mississippi. He was the son of John Russell Brown and Obera Deborah (Davis) Brown. On May 24, …

Steve Casper, 70, of Perks, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home.  Steve was born May 28, 1948 in Perks.  He was a graduate of Century High School in Ullin. Steve and Louise Messemore Casper were united in marriage on September 10, 1966. Steve was …

Linda L. “Lou Lou” Goggio, age 52 years, a resident of Lemay, Missouri and a former resident of the New Columbia community in Massac County, passed away Monday evening, December 17, 2018, at 9:32 PM in Kirkwood, Missouri. Linda was born April 7, 1966 in Metropolis, Illinois.  She was the …

Lola Mae (Fairless) Boyd, 84, of Indianapolis passed away December 17, 2018.  She was born January 3, 1934 in Vienna, IL to Noah and Sarah (Johnston) Fairless.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Linn Boyd, Sr.  Following her husband’s death, she returned to school and …