Obituaries

Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Donna Lee Stout

Donna Lee Stout

Apr 25, 2015

Donna Stout, 63, of Robinson, IL, died at 6:07 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born February 13, 1952 in Hutchinson County, TX, the daughter of Charles Donald Lacey & Winifred Esther Meek Lacey. On November 30, 1985, Donna married Frank Stout, and he preceded her in death on September...

Jeff "Bodean" Melton

Jeff "Bodean" Melton

Apr 25, 2015

Jeff “Bodean” Melton, 55, of Vincennes, IN, died at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Vincennes, IN, the result of an apparent homicide. Jeff was born July 16, 1959 in Oblong, IL, the son of Lyman “Bud” Melton & Loretta Waldrop Melton. He is survived by his father & step-mother, Lyman “Bud” & Barbara Melton (Annapolis, IL);...

Donella Jean George

Donella Jean George

Apr 23, 2015

Donella Jean George, 90, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:08 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Heritage Health in Robinson. She was born January 11, 1925 in Robinson, the daughter of Reuben Best & Inez Conley Best. Donella was a loving and dedicated wife to her husband, Roy T. George, who preceded her in death on November 28,...

Bobby Lee Smith

Bobby Lee Smith

Apr 21, 2015

Bobby Lee Smith, 63, of rural Robinson, died at 3:08 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in the comfort of his home following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born November 27, 1951 in Monroe County, IN, the son of Cecil Smith & Norma Matheney Smith. He married Donna Slavens in 1969, and she preceded him...

Richard Keith Thompson

Richard Keith Thompson

Apr 18, 2015

Richard Keith Thompson, 81 of Hutsonville, IL, died at 10:10 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, April 18, 2015 after an extended illness. He was born March 31, 1934 in Hutsonville, the son of Fred Dean Thompson and Bertha M. Richards Thompson. Richard was a pipefitter and a member of Pipefitters Local 157. He was also a member of the Hutsonville...

Jean Currie

Jean Currie

Apr 18, 2015

Jean Currie, 72 of Robinson, IL died at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015 surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. She was born October 12, 1942 in Robinson, the daughter of Lyle James Currie & Betty Hall Utterback. She was a Press Welder with E. H. Barre for 25 years before retiring in 1999....

Martha Ann Baker

Martha Ann Baker

Apr 11, 2015

Martha Ann Baker, 67, of Eldorado, IL, died on Saturday, April 11, 2015. She was born November 9, 1947 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Darrell Shute & Peggy McElwain. Marty married Walter “Herb” Baker on August 24, 1968, and he survives. She is also survived by her mother, Peggy Shute (Robinson, IL); her two children, John &...

Dorothy Eilene Butcher

Dorothy Eilene Butcher

Apr 10, 2015

Dorothy Eilene Butcher, 85, of rural Robinson, IL, died at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015 in the comfort of her home. She was born July 2, 1929, in rural Flat Rock to Noel & Alma (Trout) Purcell. On June 28, 1947, she married her childhood sweetheart, Max L. Butcher. A devoted wife and mother, she considered her...

Pauline Lamb

Pauline Lamb

Apr 3, 2015

Pauline Lamb, 62, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 6:39 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born November 10, 1952 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of James Homer Courtney & Mary Pauline Arnold Courtney. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Shawn & Samantha Windham (Flat Rock, IL); her...

Marvin Wayne Miller

Marvin Wayne Miller

Mar 31, 2015

Marvin Wayne Miller, 62, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 7:31 a.m. on March 31, 2015 in Tucson, AZ. He was born December 24, 1952 in Robinson, IL, the son of Wayne & Crystal Miller, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Amy Louise Miller. He is survived by...

William "Bill" Ross

William "Bill" Ross

Mar 29, 2015

William “Bill” Ross, 76, of Robinson, IL was pronounced dead at 6:26 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in the comfort of his home. He was born July 18, 1938 in Johnson County, IL. He married Barbara Hall on July 12, 1958, and she survives. He is also survived by his two sons, Craig S. & Jewell Ross (Loganville,...

Wyman "Butch" Hall

Wyman "Butch" Hall

Mar 28, 2015

Wyman “Butch” Clay Hall, 70, of Robinson, IL, died Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the comfort of his home. He was born January 19, 1945 in Carlinville, IL, the son of Wilson Hall & Maxine Conroy Hall. Butch is survived by his daughter, Tammy Hays Spour & her husband, David Spour (Robinson, IL); his son, Wyman Cory Hall &...

James Matthews Ramsey

James Matthews Ramsey

Mar 25, 2015

James Matthews Ramsey, 78 of West York, IL, passed away at 1:20 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday March 25th, 2015 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. Jim was born August 15, 1936 in Casey Township (Clark County, IL) to Charles R. Ramsey and Goldie Welsh Ramsey Smith. He joined the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Caloosahatchee during the...

Geraldine "Gerry" L. (Swope) Mccrory

Geraldine "Gerry" L. (Swope) Mccrory

Mar 25, 2015

Geraldine “Gerry” L. (Swope) McCrory, 87, of Robinson, IL died at 8:53 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born on February 23, 1928 in Porterville, IL, the daughter of Olan R. & Berneace Chapman Swope. Gerry married James O. McCrory on January 17, 1947 and he survives. Also...

Dorothy Belle Damron

Dorothy Belle Damron

Mar 25, 2015

Our beloved mother, wife, and grandmother went home to be with the Lord at 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson, IL. Dorothy Belle (Cover) Damron was born April 7, 1928 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Clarence Francis Cover & Eula Buena (Smith) Cover. She married William Louis Damron on May 5,...

Charles Milton Vennard

Charles Milton Vennard

Mar 25, 2015

Charles Milton Vennard, 67, of Palestine, IL, died at 7:02 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his residence. Charlie was born January 5, 1948 in Russellville, IL, the son of Robert Vennard & Marie Churchwell. Charlie is survived by his children, Aimee Vennard & her fianc, Doug Trump (Palestine, IL), Robbie Vennard & his wife, Tara (Palestine, IL),...

Thomas J. Headlee

Thomas J. Headlee

Mar 24, 2015

Thomas J. Headlee, 73, of Flat Rock, IL died at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Flat Rock. Arrangements are pending with the Goodwine Funeral Home in Flat Rock.

Charles "Charlie" Price

Charles "Charlie" Price

Mar 24, 2015

Charles “Charlie” Price, 64, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:41 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born March 5, 1951, the son of Leon Lowell Price, Sr. & Elnora Marcine Miller Price. Charlie served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and was also a...

Edith Cox

Edith Cox

Mar 21, 2015

Edith Cox, 87, of Robinson, IL, died on March 21, 2015 at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL. She was born February 12, 1928 in Flat Rock, IL, the daughter of Lester Tohill & Bertha Higgins Tohill. She was a homemaker all her life, and was a member of the Hutsonville Historical Society and the Trimble Bible...

Edith Pauline (Brady) Fitzsimmons

Edith Pauline (Brady) Fitzsimmons

Mar 19, 2015

Edith Pauline (Brady) Fitzsimmons, 63, of West York, IL, died on March 19, 2015 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born October 8, 1951 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Joseph Brady & Katherine Babcock Brady. She was an arc welder for many years, and worked for GSI Grain Systems alongside her husband Fred. In her...