Allyn Lee Van Vechten passed away on October 1, 2020 at her home in Easton. She was 59 years old. She was born on October 28, 1960 in Grant, Arizona, the daughter of Vincent and Barbara Keowan Hanagan. [Read more...]
Recent Deaths
William C. “Bill” Garrison of Carmi and formerly of New Haven died Aug. 28, 2020. He was born September 20, 1942, to proud parents Billy Guy and Verda Fay (Foster) Garrison. [Read more...]
Mary Griffith, Norris City
Mary E. Griffith, 93, of Norris City passed away at 11:55 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. She was born on June 12, 1927 in Norris City, IL the daughter of James David and Annie (Acord) Griffith. Mary had worked as a Teller and later Assistant Vice President of Norris City State Bank and Banterra Bank. She was a member of Norris City United Cumberland Presbyterian Church and enjoyed working in her garden and playing Bridge. [Read more...]
Linda Allen, Norris City
Linda Ann Allen, 76, of Norris City passed away on Monday August 10, 2020. She was born on July 23, 1944, the daughter of Ralph and Elona (Thorne) Garlick. Linda was a metal worker for Snap on Tools in Mt. Carmel for many years. She enjoyed working in her garden and loved her flowers.
Linda is survived by her sons, Justin Scott (Jill) Allen of Myakka City, Florida and Jacob Allen of Norris City; three brothers, Ronald (Alberta) Garlick, Gerald (Dana) Garlick, and Larry Dean Garlick all of Norris City; her grandson Rory and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Ralph, Paul and Ernest Garlick.
Services for Linda Ann Allen will be private with burial at I.O.O.F Cemetery in Norris City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Campbell Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City who is in charge of arrangements..
Celebration of Life Service for Ronald Austin, formerly of Norris City
Ronald Austin (lt.), William Barnes (rt.)
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Ronald L. Austin, formerly of Norris City, Illinois will be held on Saturday August 8th, at 11 a.m. at the Community Family Life Center, 184 Clinton St, Equality, Illinois.
Janice Lane will play Amazing Grace on the piano. The officiating pastor will be Peggy Winters from the Equality Church Of God. Immediately following the service, attendees may drive to the Elmwood Cemetery just outside of Equality for a graveside service with full Military Rites. Masks are required.