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Eugene Wise
Eugene Wise, 83, of rural Route 1, Simpson, died 12:45 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, at Pope County Care Home in Golconda.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville with John Bailey officiating.
Burial will be in Glendale cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at the funeral home.
He was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Pope County to the late Roy and Lela (Bynum) Wise. He married
the former Maxine Anderson, who survives.
He was a member of Pentecostal Church in Ozark.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Russell Wise of Anna; and a brother, Lindell Wise of Harrisburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Brush.
Clyde Woodrow Minar
Clyde Woodrow Minar, 84, of 711 Third St., Omaha, died 5:40 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
Services were held 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Omaha with the Rev. Joe Patton and Ann Whipple officiating. Burial was at Palestine No. 2 cemetery in Omaha with military rites by Ridgway American Legion Post No. 596. Visitation was 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, at the funeral home.
He was born Sept. 23, 1917, in Junction to the late Clyde and Pearl (Fields) Minar. On Sept. 17, 1938, he married
the former Jessie Lee Johnson, who survives.
He was retired from Babcox & Wilcox as an electrician. He was a veteran of the Army in World War II.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Ann (Gary) Whipple of Omaha; seven grandchildren, Gary Minar of Eldorado, Rhett Whipple of Omaha, Brett Whipple of New Haven, Woodina Upton of Evansville, Ind., Christina Williams of Norris City, Elizabeth Roberts of Norris City, and Jeff Minar of Florence, Ala.; a niece, Joan Pumphrey and nephew, Jack Staten; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Wayne Minar; a sister, Lillian Pearl Staten; and two brothers, LeRoy and Walter Minar.
Donations may be made to Palestine II cemetery of Omaha.
Ronald D. 'Bud' Wilson Jr.
Ronald D. "Bud" Wilson Jr., 67, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Carrier Mills, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Jacksonville.
He was the son of R. Dale Wilson Sr., former superintendent of schools, and Bertha Wilson.
He is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Follis of Jonesboro and Eleanor Keller of Anna.
Arnold Woodrow Hossler
Arnold Woodrow Hossler, 60, a resident of Rosiclare Health Care Center, died 9:40 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, at his residence.
The body has been cremated. Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare is in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by four sons, one daughter, two sisters, one brother, and an aunt.
Arlene Zaverl
Memorial services for Arlene Zaverl will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Midway, Minn. with the Rev. Russ Baustian officiating. Services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia, Minn.
Arlene Zaverl, 77, a longtime resident of Virginia, died peacefully in her home on Monday, Feb. 4, 2002. She was born on July 13, 1924, in Harrisburg, the daughter of Everett and Madge (Carpenter) Daugherty. She was a graduate of Harrisburg High School and married
Albin Zaverl in Hibbing in 1963. She was a dance instructor at Arthur Murray in St. Louis, Mo., and in Virginia, and also worked as a beautician. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Midway and loved to play golf.
She is survived by her husband, Albin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mabel Lillian Harrelson
Mabel Lillian Harrelson, 90, of Macedonia, died 12:23 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, at Enfield Healthcare Center in Enfield.
Services were held 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried and the Rev. Dan Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Antioch cemetery in Macedonia. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, at the funeral home.
Donald E. Wilkey
Donald E. Wilkey, 73, of Belle Rive, died 11:20 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, at Mt. Vernon Care Center in Mt. Vernon.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, with the family observing a private funeral at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren followed by a public graveside service at 11 a.m. at Flint cemetery, with graveside military rites by American Legion Post No. 141. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, at the funeral home with masonic services at 7 p.m.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wilkey; one son; one daughter; two grandchildren; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two brothers; and two sisters.
Race Matthew Tedford
Race Matthew Tedford, an infant, died 12:43 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Services will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Randall Ragan officiating. Burial will be in Digby Hill cemetery in Dale. Visitation is 2 p.m. to service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his parents, Derek and Lesley Tedford; his grandparents; a brother; and his twin sister.
Altus Allen
Altus Z. Allen Sr., 81, of 3507 Molleck Dr., Peoria, formerly of Carrier Mills, died 7:40 a.m. friday, May 17, 2002, at 1320 W. Aiken.
Services will be held 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel, where visitation will be one hour before services. The Rev. William Taylor will officiate. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at Lakeview cemetery in Carrier Mills.
He is survived by three sons; four daughters; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters.
Joseph Dale Webb Sr.
Joseph Dale Webb Sr., 74, of Dale, died 11:35 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Digby Hill cemetery in Dale with graveside military rites by American Legion Post No. 106. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Sue Webb; one son; one daughter; four grandchildren; and five brothers.
Edith Vechione
Edith Vechione, 99, died Monday, May 13, 2002, in El Paso, Texas.
Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, at Wolf Creek cemetery in Eldorado with Fr. Don Abell officiating. There will be no visitation. Watson Funeral Home in Eldorado is in charge of the arrangements.
She was born Dec. 2, 1902, in England, to W.T. "Billy" and Annie (Means) Johnstone. She married
Roy J. Miller, who preceded her in death. She then married
Joseph Vechione, who also preceded her in death.
She worked at the Eldorado Water Department for 25 years.
She is survived by four nieces, Rita Jean (Johnstone) Grace, Ruth Ann (Johnstone) Gibson, Edith Ann (Hamilton) Mueth, and Bernadine (Hamilton) Darling; and a brother, Dr. John Hick (Ruth) Johnstone of El Paso, Texas.
In addition to both her husbands and her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Hamilton of Equality.
Laura Elizabeth Ewing
Laura Elizabeth Ewing, 76, of Brighton, died 1:15 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton with Dr. Kenneth Morgan officiating.
Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, at the funeral home.
She was born June 6, 1925, in Herod, to the late Edward and Verba (Carter) Harrison. In 1941, she married
Samuel R. Ewing in Paducah, Ky., and he preceded her in death on April 30, 1990.
She was a fabricating inspector for Olin Corp., retiring in 1987 and was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and Women of the Moose.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda (Danny) Maronie of Jerseyville; Connie Schrimpf and Alan Schuetz of Alton; and Robyn (Chuck) Herring of Brighton; seven grandchildren, Jamie Moxey, Jennifer Halliday, Tammie Rister, Melissa King, Greg Hertz, Aryn Herring, and Andrew Herring; and 10 grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Georgewitz; and three brothers, Edward "Tommy" Harrison, Herschel Harrison, and Howard Harrison.