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Sharon Rose Stone

     Sharon Rose Stone, age 61, of Raleigh passed away at 9:27 AM, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, IN.  She was born on September 3, 1948 in Galatia, IL to the late Howard and Vera Velva (Clark) Thomas. On May 8, 1970, she married Charles Frank Stone and he survives.

     Sharon was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Social Brethren Church. She worked in housekeeping at Fountain View Nursing Home in Eldorado.

     Surviving family members include her husband Charles Frank Stone of Raleigh; four brothers: Charles (Linda) Thomas of Gilbert, AZ, Darrell (Janet) Thomas of Galatia, Harold (Louise) Thomas of Harrisburg, and Ken Thomas of East Peoria, IL; three sisters: Hazel Holloway of Modesto, CA, Jane Dardeen of O’Fallon, IL, and Lena Mae (Darell) Bosecker of Elkville, IL; sister-in-law: Hazel Tucker of Raleigh; mother-in-law: Mabel Stone of Raleigh; special friend: Patty Thompson of Galatia; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Lawrence Thomas, and Bob Thomas, sister: Mildred Thomas, and father-in-law: Charles Stone.    

     Funeral services were held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Rev. Mark Finnie officiated. Burial followed in Raleigh Masonic Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 PM, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Social Brethren Church in Raleigh. 

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William L. “Bill” Moore

     William L. “Bill” Moore, age 81, of Harrisburg passed away at 9:45 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Shawnee Rose Care Center.  He was born on March 15, 1929 in Saline County, IL to the late Clarence and Jeanette (Webb) Moore. On June 17, 1950, he married Ollie Hilliard and she survives.

     Bill was a member of the Harrisburg Masonic Lodge #325. He was a Baptist by faith.

     Surviving family members include his wife Ollie Moore of Harrisburg; two sisters: Wanda Moore of Harrisburg, and Mary (Ampy) Elam of Harrisburg; niece: Connie (Todd) Horton of Harrisburg; nephew: Arnold Elam of Pittsburgh, IL; several great-nieces and great-nephews survive.

     Graveside services were held at 1 PM, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg. Rev. Barry Bascom officiated. Burial followed in Sunset Lawn Cemetery.

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Gladys I. Winkelman

      Gladys I. Winkelman, age 92, of Central City, Kentucky, passed away at 6:00 PM, Sunday, July 25, 2010 at her residence in Central City.

     Gladys was born on June 23, 1918 to the late Orval E. and Stella Mae (Dill) Sowers.  She married Henry Winkelman on January 16, 1937 and he preceded her in death on December 11, 1973.  She was a homemaker and a former Owner and Operator of Henry’s Typewriter Shop.  Gladys was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carrier Mills, she was a former Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge, a member of the White Shrine and was former Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star.

     Gladys is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Everly and husband Darris of Central City, Kentucky, sister, Wanda Holland of Hammond, Indiana, sister Jean Fleener of Gary, Indiana, grandsons, Michael Martin and wife Margaret, David Martin and wife Linda, granddaughter, Lynn Everly, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

     Funeral services were held at 11 AM, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg.  Charles W. Sowers officiated.  Burial followed in Lindale Cemetery.  Visitation was held from 5 to 8 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Reed Funeral Chapel.  Rebekah Rites were conducted at 7 PM, by the Harrisburg Rebekah Lodge. 

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Judith Ann (Brothers) Barger

      Judith Ann (Brothers) Barger, age 70, of Harrisburg, passed away at 8:30 PM, Sunday, July 25, 2010 at her residence in Harrisburg.

     Judith was born on Thursday, June 27, 1940 to the late Kenneth and Wilma (Tolbert) Brothers.  She married Kenneth Barger.  They later divorced but have three children together.    She was Baptist by faith, and a member of the Harrisburg Lions Club, and AFSCME.

     Judith is survived by her three children, Cheryl Ann Blair of Eldorado, David Barger and wife Kelly of Murphysboro, and Pete Barger and wife Stacie of Anna; seven grandchildren, David Drew Blair, Joseph Brittain Blair, Alexandra Christina Barger, Nicholas David-Martin Barger, Jacob Hamilton Barger, Shiloh Elise Barger, and Jolie Elizabeth Barger.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Kenneth Dale Brothers.

     Funeral services were held at 11 AM Friday, July 30, 2010 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg.  Rev. Bernie Cowgill officiated.  Burial followed in Palestine Cemetery at Carrier Mills.  Visitation was held from 5 to 8 PM, Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Reed Funeral Chapel. 

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Margaret Laverne Fisk

Margaret Laverne Fisk, age 76, of Harrisburg passed away at 9:12 AM, Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on November 9, 1933 in Saline County, IL to the late Virgil and Sarah Jane (English) Hamilton. On May 22, 1987, she married George Allen Fisk and he survives.

     Margaret was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church, and a member of the Saline County Home Extension.

     Surviving family members include her husband George Fisk of Harrisburg; three sons: Rick (Connie) Milligan of Harrisburg, Scott (Sherry) Milligan of Harrisburg, and Jim (Teresa) Milligan of Harrisburg; step-daughter: Georgiann Fisk of Harrisburg; sister: Mary Fowler of Romeoville, IL; five grandchildren: Autumn Milligan, Chrystal Grant, Justin and Alicia Milligan, Eric Milligan, and Joanna Fisk; six great-grandchildren: Garrett Grant, Cameron Milligan, Jailynn Milligan, Jaxten Milligan, Kaylee Murray, and Nick Murray.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Kay Shover, and Peggy Hamilton, and a half-brother: Sam Woods.

     Funeral services were held at 11 AM, Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Rev. Mark Smith and Rev. John Rogers officiated. Burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 PM, Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg.

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Sylvia Mae Goodwin

     Sylvia Mae Goodwin, nee Lindsey, formerly of Harrisburg passed away at 8 AM, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Sacramento, CA where she had resided for the past 9 years. She was born on August 14, 1916 in Golconda, IL to the late Raymond and Flo (Hise) Lindsey. 

     Sylvia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Charles and Carolyn Gray of Sacramento, CA; son and daughter-in-law: Larry and Barbara Clark of Lawrenceburg, IN; son: Daryel Berkel of Washington, and son: Dennis Goodwin of Lawrenceburg, IN; sister: Mary Arnold; fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

     Funeral services were held at 10 AM, Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Reed Funeral Chapel. Rev. Scott Johnson officiated. Burial followed in Sunset Garden Cemetery. Visitation was from 9 AM to service time Saturday at the funeral home.

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