All Obituaries

Dr. James Calvin “Doc” Reid, 84, of Greenfield, died,  Monday, January 10, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born May 29, 1937, in Urbana, IL. to George Calvin and Gertrude (Ross) Reid.  He married Doris Rosentreter, September 16, 1961, at St. Joseph’s Church in Carlinville, and she survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Julia (George) Young of Columbia, MO., Joan (Thomas) Golemon of Brimfield, IL., Laura (Christopher) Camp of...

Roger Lynn Selman, 68, an Alabama native and resident of Newport, NC., died Friday, December 24, 2021 at his home.  He was born March 16, 1953, in Opelika, AL. to Frank L. and Ethel L. (Rowan) Selman.  He married Sherry Camden, November 20, 1976 at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, UT.  She preceded him in death, July 26, 2011.   Surviving are two sisters, Spring (Gordon) Lindell, Sarrona (Brian) Wilson, three brothers, Frank B., Philip L. (Glenda), Samuel K....

Barbara Jane Luketich peacefully passed away on Dec. 22, 2021 in Mesa, AZ. Barbara, was born Feb. 4, 1929 in Greenfield, Ill in 1929 to parents Mildred and J. Russell Shields. She was the second of four children, her siblings Russell Jr., Billy Hugh, Brenda. She attended Normal Illinois college, but left when she met and married the love of her life Donald M Luketich. They celebrated 55 wonderful years of marriage before Don’s death in 2004. Most of their married life was spent in...

Katherine L. “Kathy” Dalton, 62, of Greenfield, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born October 24, 1959, in San Antonio, TX. To Gene and Jacqueline (Walsh) Taylor.  She married John “JD” Dalton, July 15, 2011 in Greenfield, and he survives. Also surviving are her children, Kristie (Chris) Ornellas of Greenfield, Debbie (Danny) Piper of Chatham, Donnie Pruitt of Greenfield, and Jacob (Katie) Pruitt of...

John Shields “Pops” Ficker, born May 23, 1940, went to be with his Lord on Saturday December 11, with his wife by his side.   He graduated from Staunton High School in 1958. He left home to enroll in Worsham Mortuary College in Chicago and graduated the following year.   He started his mortuary career with Williamson Funeral Homes Staunton and continued there until he moved his family to Jerseyville in 1965 to join Jacoby Brothers & Sons Funeral Home and...

Lorie Parker-McDaniles, 59, of Pearl, died Thursday, November 18, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  She was born, May 6, 1962, in Alton, to Frank and Eleanor (Songer) Parker.   Surviving are her children, Brandy McDaniles of Pearl, Amber (Garrison) Waid of Winchester, Jaimie (Erica) Main of Louisiana, MO. Chris (Ashley) Mesey of Carrollton, Ryan McDaniles of Pearl, Jesse McDaniles of Pearl, and Kody McDaniles of Milton, sixteen grandchildren, and two sisters,...

Lois E. Naugle, 99, of Rockbridge, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Passavant Memorial Hospital.  She was born February 10, 1922, to Leslie L. and Winnie M. (Ballard) Shade.  She married Vernon E. Naugle, and he preceded her in death June 20, 1977. Surviving are her children, Russell Naugle, Vernon “Butch” and Ruth Ann Naugle, Lois and Ronnie Whitlock, and Randy and Karen Kinser, her grandchildren, Kevin and Laura Naugle, Jacque and Dave Griffith, Brian and Leslie...

Bobby Lee Cox, 77, of Girard, died Saturday, October 23, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  He was born October 10, 1944 in Greenfield to Byron and Wilma (Coates) Cox.  He married Linda Melvin, July 10, 1970 at the Greenfield United Methodist Church, and she survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Delores Nash. Bobby served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.  He worked as a field engineer maintaining and repairing...

Barbara J. Cox, age 70, of Vienna, Illinois, formerly of Greene County, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 7:42 p.m. at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on March 12, 1951 in Carlinville, Illinois, a daughter of Glenn Raymond and Etta Viola Mae (Wyzard) Maguire. She married David Cox on August 22, 1970 and he survives. Barbara worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for 20 years until her retirement. She worked hard and took care of her family. She loved to travel with David,...

Effie N. Camden, 91, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Passavant Area Hospital.  She was born September 20, 1930 in Chesterfield, Idaho, to Ivan D. and Corilla (Bone) Sessions. She married Edgar N. Camden, May 27, 1950, in Salt Lake City, and he preceded her in death August 28, 2006. Surviving are her children, Wanda Jean (Craig) Nicholson of Ogden, Utah, Lori (Marty) Peters of Wrights, and William D. Camden of Layton, Utah, thirteen grandchildren, and 18...