Obituaries

Aug 14, 2022

Linda Lou Ashdown, 79, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at SBL Fayette County Hospital, LTC in Vandalia, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Joe Lawson and Dr. Ben Foxworth officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL....

Aug 13, 2022

Ronald "Ron" "Shorty" Ted Lehr, 79, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Ramsey Christian Church, Ramsey, IL with Pastor Larry Daniel officiating. MasonicRites will follow the memorial service. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery, Fillmore,...

Aug 12, 2022

Bobby Joe Moreland, 76, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hosp., Saint Louis, MO.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL, with Military Rites by Ramsey and Herrick American Legion Post. Friends and Family may gather at the cemetery at 10:30...

Aug 12, 2022

Bart Allen Stokes, 56, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at S.B.L Fayette County Hospital ER, Vandalia, IL.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL with Pastor David Towne officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday at the...

Aug 11, 2022

Donald Harold Newton, 82, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at a later date. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

He was born June 9, 1940, in Vandalia, IL,...

Aug 3, 2022

Arthur Lockman, Jr., 85, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, MO.

Per his wishes cremation rites were accorded. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

He was born January 15,...

Aug 1, 2022

Patricia Eileen Finley, 73, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at Vandalia Rehab & Health Care Ctr., in Vandalia, IL.

There are no services at this time. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Patricia was born...

Aug 1, 2022

Alvin Harry Travis, Jr., 43, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at his home in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Karen File and Pastor Rodney Caswell officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held...

Jul 27, 2022

Barbara Sue Thull, 81, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Vandalia Rehab & Healthcare Ctr., Vandalia, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Ramsey, IL with Father Seth Brown officiating. Friends and family may gather at the cemetery at 9:30 AM on...

Jul 23, 2022

Ronald Dean Lange, 77 of Shobonier, IL, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Willowbrook Memory Care, in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rural Shobonier, IL, with Pastor David Hoehler officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural Shobonier, IL, with...

Jul 10, 2022

Judy Renee Wilkerson, 60, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Services will be held at a later date. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

She was born February 22,...

Jul 9, 2022

Jerry Edward Maas, 86, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Fayette County Hospital, in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church, Rt. 185, Vandalia, IL with Dr. Ben Foxworth officiating. Burial will follow at Little Flock Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL, with Military Rites by...

Jul 7, 2022

Barbara Ann (Brickey) Mitchell, 67, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Vandalia, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 15, 2022, at Mother of Dolors Catholic Church, Vandalia, IL with Father Seth Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL. Visitation will be...

Jun 29, 2022

Iris Jean Rademacher, 93, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Brookstone Estates in Vandalia, IL.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 3, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, Illinois with Pastor Tom Goodell officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM...

Jun 26, 2022

Louise Forbus, 68, of Fillmore, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her home in rural Fillmore, IL.

Private family services will be held at Liberty Cemetery, Bingham, IL, with Pastor Harry Kirk officiating. Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net....

Jun 24, 2022

David Vaughn Wilson was born in Santa Ana California March 22nd, 1943. He attended Santa Ana high school and played his #65 proudly on his high school football team.

He enjoyed the ocean and beach life with his closest friends. He was known as the "seal" for his powerful body surfing. These would be stories he would...

Jun 17, 2022

Gerald Robert "Bob" Wheat, 79, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.

There will not be any services at this time. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Bob was born on...

Jun 17, 2022

Edward Duane Taylor 88, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at 5:12 PM at Willowbrook Memory Care of Vandalia, IL

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 22, at the First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Tom Goodell officiating. Burial will follow at McInturff Cemetery, Hagerstown, IL. Visitation...

Jun 14, 2022

Joshua Steven Kern, 46, of Colp, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his home in Colp, IL.

Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at...

Jun 13, 2022

Donald Dean Etcheson, 94, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Fayette County Hospital LTC in Vandalia, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 17, 2022, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Dr. Ben Foxworth and Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with...