All Obituaries

Kay Arlene Jones, 75, of Litchfield, IL, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 9:35 a.m. at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.  Born June 25, 1944 near Walshville, a daughter of Charles Otto and Viola B. (Richardson) Heisman. Kay was employed for several years at Roller Derby Skate Corp., Echlin – Brake Parts Corp., and was the manager of the Litchfield Bowl. Kay’s greatest joys in life were her husband, her children and taking care of and helping raise her...

Joyce Ann Jackson, 84, of Litchfield, passed away on Thurs., July 18, 2019 at 2:18 a.m. in Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care in Litchfield.  She was born on Oct. 12, 1934, in Raymond, IL, a daughter of Dewey A. & Herod Viola (Goodwin) Beatty.  She graduated from Lincolnwood High School.  Joyce married Everett Wesley “Wes” Jackson on Aug. 15, 1953 in Raymond.  He preceded her in death on July 30, 2003.  She was a member of St. Timothy United...

Shirley Lea Zippay, 89, of Litchfield, passed away Tues., July 16, 2019 at 2:20 a.m. in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  She was born on Dec. 23, 1929 in Hillsboro, IL, a daughter of Thomas F. & Helen Elizabeth (Weaver) Lewis.  She was a member of Cornerstone Ministries in Benld. She worked as a clerk at Wal-Mart in Litchfield for several years, Olin Brass Company in Alton and had also taken care of elderly people in their homes.  Shirley enjoyed having her...

Davy Lee Middleton, 60, of Litchfield, passed away on Wed., July 10, 2019 at 1:23 p.m.  He was born on Dec. 27, 1958, in Granite City, IL, a son of Robert D. & Betty June (Griffin) Middleton.  Davy worked as a Pipeline Construction worker and worked all over the country.  He had previously worked with Tru-Weld, Dana Brake Parts, Echlin Manufacturing & Granite City steel mills.  He was a member of Litchfield Moose Lodge #1634, Litchfield Eagles Aerie #4499, &...

84 year old Mary K. Meyer, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:48 p.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Born August 21, 1934 in Litchfield, the daughter of Edward Bernard and Catherine Elizabeth (Roller) Hilger. A graduate of Litchfield Community High School Class of 1952. Mary K. married Paul Francis Meyer on May 21, 1955 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Litchfield. Mr. Meyer passed away January 13, 2013. Mrs. Meyer was employed by the late Dr. Ross...

Gary Lee Baker, 61, of Litchfield, passed away on Fri., July 5, 2019 at 4:00 a.m. in Aperion Care in Litchfield.  He was born on Oct. 18, 1957 in Litchfield, IL, a son of Carl Frank & Jeanette Loraine (Pigati) Baker.  Gary graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1975.  He was a laborer and farm hand.  He is survived by: 1 brother, Mike (Paula) Baker of Hurst, TX Aunt, Elaine Lee of Carlinville Great Aunt & Uncle, Theresa & Donald Billy of...

Lisa Dawn Earnest, 55, of Vandalia, formerly of Sorento, passed away on Sun., June 30, 2019.  She was born in Litchfield, the daughter of Donald Ray “Buster” & Donna Jean (Griffiths) File.  Lisa graduated from Greenville High School with the Class of 1981 and obtained her Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut.  She was employed by the Vandalia Post Office as a rural carrier for several years.  In her leisure time, she...

Rebecca Sue Graham, 71, of Raymore, MO, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27th, 2019. Rebecca was born in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Emma Henderson. Rebecca was a graduate of Gillespie High School, Class of 1966.  Shortly thereafter, Rebecca married Richard L. Atteberry, of Litchfield, who preceded her in death in 1973. Rebecca’s early career involved working as Administrative School Secretary and LPN nurse. For the past 20 years, Rebecca...

Martha McHenry Cassity Jackson was born on February 9, 1932, in Bonne Terre, MO and left this earth to be with the Lord she served, on Wednesday June 26, 2019, following a prolonged illness requiring care in the Heritage Health Center in Gillespie, IL.  Her mind remained strong as her physical health declined.  Her passing was preceded by a life of many accomplishments.  She graduated from Flat River High School, attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, MO, graduated in...

Gary D. Pope, 84, of New Orleans, LA, formerly of Sorento, IL, passed away in his home on Wed., June 26, 2019 at 1:36 p.m. surrounded by his family and siblings. Gary was born April 27, 1935 in Sorento, Illinois, a son of Ralph D. & Geraldine O. (May) Pope.  He played center on his basketball team and went on to play at Greenville High School where he met and later married the love of his life, Kay Haram.  They settled in Greenville and started a family.  Gary...