Sam D. Mason, age 62, of Liberty, IL, died on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Blessing Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on April 10, 1953 in Quincy, a son of Virgil D. & Dorothy I. (Gieker) Mason. He was a graduate of Liberty High School. He married Judy Moody on August 28, 1971. She survives Sam devoted his life to farming…

Thora “Toby” Jones, age 86, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN. Toby was born on September 12, 1929 on a farm near Quincy, a daughter of Fred & Mary Ida (Meyer) Werner. She married Kenneth Jones on September 3, 1950. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1999. When Kenny was still living, Toby spent…

Carlous A. Wires, Sr., age 48, of 706 North 4th, departed this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 12:15 a.m. He was born on September 23, 1967 in Quincy, IL the son of Norma Ellen Mosby. He attended Quincy Senior High School and was multi-talented. He was last employed by Hesse Flooring & Carpet. He also worked for the YMCA as a referee…

LaVerne C. Benton, age 83, of 525 Edgewood Dr., Quincy, died on Monday, November 23, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 16, 1932 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of Dave & Lottie (Pratt) Osborne. LaVerne worked as a dietician at the Frederick Ball Day Care Center. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church. LaVerne loved children. She was completely family…

Randy E. Hammond, age 59, of 1101 Grand Ave., Beardstown, IL, formerly of rural Mendon, died on Sunday, November 22, 2015 in Rushville Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1956 in Quincy, a son of Henry LaVern & Ruby Janet (Hess) Hammond. Randy loved the time spent at the workshop in Beardstown and as a farm hand on the family farm. He was…

Albert R. “Bud” Scobee, Jr., age 80, of 738 South 17th St., Quincy died on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015at 12:01 p.m. in his home. Bud was born April 9, 1935 in Quincy, a son of Albert R. and Alberta R. (Long) Scobee, Sr. He married Neva P. Puls on March 28, 1975 in Quincy’s Parkview Church, and she survives. Bud worked at Electric Wheel,…

Phyllis J. Ashby age 71, of 233 Locust Street in Quincy, died on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 12:45 p.m. in her home. She was born January 6, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, and was a daughter of Marcus and Myra (Middleberg) Davis. She married Loranzy Gholston and together they had eight children. She later married Edward Ashby, on November 12, 1976, and he…

Melvin (Mel) Dillman, age 65, passed away on November 18th after suffering from a series of health issues. Melvin David Dillman was born on March 6, 1950 in Hannibal, Missouri. He was the son of Donald Ray and Marion (Ward) Dillman. With Mel’s passing, all of his friends and acquaintances have lost a wonderful man, a philanthropist, a supporter of young people primarily through…

Bernard H. “Bernie” Entrup, age 86 of 624 Pawn Avenue, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in St. Vincent Home. He was born on January 8, 1929 in Quincy, the son of George and Clara (Engels) Entrup. He married Marjean Rita Kroner on August 19, 1950. She preceded him in death on March 18, 1989. He later married Norma Gard. She survives. Mr. Entrup…

Glen Albert Curley, Sr., age 58, of 523 North 7th, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in his home. He was born on June 24, 1957 in Quincy, the son of Ed & Norma (Inskip) Curley. He first married Nellie Lane. He later married Bobbie Gooding. Mr. Curley was a machinist at Titan Wheel for many years. He was a member of the National…