All Obituaries

Andrew V. Elliott, 62, of Jerseyville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Jersey Community Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1961, in Alton, the son of the late Morris and Doris (Richey) Elliott. Andy was a heavy equipment operator and had traveled to several states throughout his career. He is survived by his sister, Diana (Randy) Martin of Springfield; brothers David (Debra) Elliott of Medora, Mark Elliott of Jerseyville, and Robert Elliott (Brittanee Buchanan) of Medora;...

George David Tompkins, 85, of Medora, IL, passed away on Sunday November 26, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 31, 1938, in Norris City, IL, the son of the late George “Buster” and Oma Tompkins. He married the love of his life Kay Frances (Waters) Tompkins on May 28, 1960.  They were married for 63 years before her death on August 1, 2023. George was the Librarian and the Audio-Visual Director for 33 years for Southwestern School District in Piasa. He was also a...

Betty Jean Wilcox, 99, of Brighton went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 4, 1924, in Bartlesville, OK, the daughter of the late Otto and Fannie (Brown) Flowers.  She married Reece Wilcox on October 23, 1941 in Salem, Mo. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1978. Betty worked as a cook at Christian Hospital NE before retiring to watch and care for her grandsons. She was an active member of Halls Ferry Christian Church and a member...

David Keith Thaxton, 65, of Brighton, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1957, in Alton to the late George “Grandpa Dick” and Cathleen “Kay” (Walter) Thaxton. David married the love of his life Linda Schreieck on October 2, 1982, in Brighton. They were blessed with 41 wonderful years of marriage. He was a retired union flooring installer for Hinges Flooring and proud union member of Local...

Allen Keith Edwards, 71, of Medora, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at home after his battle with cancer. He was born on October 22, 1951, in Hillsboro, IL, the son of Leroy and Betty (Davis) Edwards. Keith married Kathi Pfeifer on September 29, 1989. In Hillsboro, IL. She preceded him in death on October 31, 2018. He served our Country in the United States Army, being stationed in Germany during Vietnam.  He was a sales manager at Autozone and enjoyed playing bass guitar...

Carol Sue Reynolds, 77, of Byrnes Mill, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. Born September 21, 1946, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Granite City, Illinois, to Harold and Laverne (Schauster) Hill of Highland. She and her sisters were raised by their foster parents, Carl and Edith Raymond of Woodburn, Illinois. Carol graduated from Bunker Hill High School, in Bunker Hill, Illinois, in 1964. She married William L. Hanner on February 5,...

Helen P. Clifft, 95, of Brighton, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 12, 1928, in Camden, TN, the daughter of the late Milton and Muriel (Pafford) Holland. Helen married Hobert Clifft in January of 1945. He preceded her in death in May of 1980. She was a cook at Woody’s Fried Chicken in Alton for 50 years.  Helen gave her life to Jesus in her 20’s after a battle with Tuberculosis....

Douglas Kent Saunders, 69, of Brighton, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his home. He was born December 14, 1953, in Lyons, Kansas, to the late Orvel and Madge (Hubbard) Saunders. Doug graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Post graduation, he pursued a career as an Aerospace Engineer for Eaton Aerospace. In his leisure time, Doug had many interests. His children remember his love for the Kansas City Chiefs and Oklahoma...

Michael Eugene Johnson, 64, of Brighton, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1959, in Alton, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Sanders) Johnson. Mike retired from Owens Illinois in Godfrey. He also worked as a real estate agent for Century 21 in Brighton and for Wash and Go Car Wash in Godfrey.  He enjoyed golfing, deer hunting, and was an avid Cowboys football fan. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Johnson; son Brock...

Janice Marie Hill, 84, of Jerseyville, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1939, in Edwardsville, to the late Theodore and Cordelia (Heine) Bunte. Janice married Robert Hill. Sr. on June 1, 1957, in Prairietown, IL. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2011. She worked as a book keeper for Godfrey State Bank and was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prairietown. Janice is survived by three...