Obituaries

Lodema Ann Alsip (nee Stewart), age 84 years, a longtime resident of Vienna joined our heavenly Father on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 1:20 PM at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky. At the time of her passing, Lodema had her family by her side …

Michael D. LaBelle, age 45 of Grantsburg, Illinois passed away at 6:15 am on Friday, July 27, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Services will be held at a later date. Michael was a Boilermaker with Local 363 out of Belleville, Illinois. Michael is survived by his wife, …

Bonnie Sue Mott, of rural Simpson, Illinois, went to meet her savior on July 25, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born July 26, 1947, in Metropolis, Illinois to Clarence and Vevia Reed. On April 19, 1965, Bonnie was united in marriage to Clyde Mott …

John Schnaare, 90, of Olmsted,  passed away at 2 p.m.  Saturday, July 21,  2018 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. John was born February 6, 1928 in Olmsted, Illinois. He was a Veteran of the United States Army.  John and Mary Jewell Watkins Schnaare were united in marriage on …

Howard Ray Powell, age 82 years, a resident of rural Ozark, passed away Sunday evening, July 22, 2018, at 10:44 PM at his home. Howard Ray was born June 5, 1936 in Ozark. He was the son of Normal and Caroline (Simmons) Powell. On June 12, 1954, Howard Ray was united …

Sherry Kay Bagby, age 65 years, a resident of Vienna and a former resident of Cypress, passed away Saturday morning, July 21, 2018, at 7:10 AM at Century Assisted Living in Carbondale, Illinois. Sherry was born December 19, 1952 in Anna, Illinois.  She was the second of nine children born …

Arthur L. Moss died on July 15, 2018. He was born in Goreville, Illinois on March 26, 1924. He is survived by his wife Mary Louise (Mainer) and six children: Sonnie Alexander, Garry Moss, Arthur Moss, Keith Moss, John Moss and Mary Hampton. He was preceded in death by his …

John D. Cavitt, age 91 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Tuesday morning, July 17, 2018, at 1 AM at Parkway Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Illinois. John was born December 3, 1926 in New Burnside, Illinois.  He was the seventh of eight children born to …

Barbara Brown, age 78, of Simpson, IL passed away July 11, 2018 at the Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Barbara was born January 15, 1940 to Hugh and Hazel (Derring) Travelstead in Harrisburg, IL. She worked at the Golconda Job Corp., an avid dog lover and liked …

Elaine Clark, age 61 of Eddyville, IL passed away on July 7, 2018. She was born October 7, 1956 in Pontiac, MI to Lonnie Barger and Laverta “Birdy” Richards. She is survived by her husband, Billy Clark of Eddyville, IL; three sons, Curtis Maddox, Steven Hazel (Harley Lee), Corey (Samantha) …