Stories from Monday, July 6, 2009

Gladys V. (Howell) Shockley, 85, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1:10 p.m. July 5. A memorial will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery.

Daryl A. Brown, 50, Miller, died at his home Sunday, July 5, 2009, following a sudden illness. Mr. Brown was born March 26, 1959 at Mt. Vernon, the son of Burl and Challis Brown. He was a self-employed contractor. He was a long-time member of the Miller Lions Club and had recently joined Gray's Point Christian Church. He was a life-long resident of Miller and a 1979 graduate of Miller High School...

Evelyn G. Riddle, 94, of Aurora, died at 11:15 p.m. July 3 at Aurora Nursing Center. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home of Aurora.