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HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN ATURDAY UNE 14, 2008 3B OCAL ATION www.thesouthern.com Clifton Mahan In Loving Memory of July 9, 1928 June 16, 2005 A million times needed you A million times cried. If love could have saved you Then you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. For in my heart remains a place That no one else can fill. It broke my heart to lose you but you go alone.

For a piece of me went with you The day God took you home. I love miss you! Your wife, Evelyn All who loved him Sign an online guestbook at www.thesouthern.com/obituaries BITUARIES Robbie Lon Hardcastle HERRIN Robbie Lon Hardcastle, 39, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Robbie was born in Herrin on June 5, 1969, the son of Bob A. and Barbara J.

(Fox) Hardcastle. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin and was self-employed. Robbie loved his music and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents, Bob and Barbara Hardcastle of Lake of Egypt; one son, Ian Hardcastle of Lake of Egypt; life partner, Glenda Hendley of Herrin; stepdaughter, Brooke Bowlin of Christopher; two sisters, Angelynn Heavener- Rothlubbers and husband, Bob, of St. Louis and Lori J.

Meier of Highland; two nieces, Michelle Crawshaw and Amber Meier; two nephews, Garrett Meier and Logan Meier; great-niece, Harley Crawshaw; great-nephew, Rayce Crawshaw; two special cousins, Mike Hardcastle and Billy Reagan; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many close friends. Robbie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Jo Fox; paternal grandparents, Ben and Nan Hardcastle; great-grandparents, Charlie and Vickie Magnotti; and cousin, Kyle Lynn Magnotti. Services will be at 11 a.m. today, June 14, 2008, in Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin, with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will be in San Carlo Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to Herrin Food Pantry and will be accepted at Johnson- Hughes Funeral Home, 201 S. 13th Herrin, IL 62948. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hughes funeralhomes.com.

James Roger Grisham HARRISBURG James Roger Grisham, 70, of Marion, formerly of Harrisburg, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008, in Herrin Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. today, June 14, 2008, in Gaskins-Jones Funeral Home, with burial in Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Elks Crippled Fund. Mr. Grisham was a foreman at the Olin Corp.

He was a life member of Marion Elks Lodge. He was born July 29, 1937, in Harrisburg, to Jessie B. Ellis and the Rev. James Elmer Grisham. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Melody Grisham of Marion; daughters and sons- in-law, Gay and Brent Turner of Harrisburg and Cindy and Cecil Smith of Eldorado; 11 grandchildren, Randy Steinmetz Christina Steinmetz, Trish Cossey and husband, Shannon, Stephanie Dowdy and husband, Brad, Ashley Pegg, Chase Grisham, Drake Grisham, Paige Grisham, Brittany Sisk, Sarah DeGrave and husband, Larry, and Tammara Smith; 12 great- grandchildren; and sisters and brother-in-law, Sue and Jack Brewer of Harrisburg and Donna Wilson of Marion.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzanna Jane Grisham Favell; brother, Charles Grisham; and sisters, Marjorie Grisham and Doris Wilson. Evelyn Wolters PERCY Evelyn Wolters, 81, of Percy, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, in Three Springs Lodge in Chester. Arrangements are incomplete at Funeral Home in Steeleville. June K.

Borgsmiller MURPHYSBORO June K. Borgsmiller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, 83, of Murphysboro died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008, in Indianapolis. June was born in Wetmore, on June 10, 1925, a daughter to the late James Willis and Hanna (Ekeblad) Knox. She married Dr.

William J. Borgsmiller in Chicago on Dec. 21, 1946. Dr. Bill preceded her in death Aug.

4, 1999. June was a registered nurse and had been director of nursing at the former Jackson County Nursing Home, now known as the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Murphysboro and had been a cadet nurse in the U.S. Air Force. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Monday, June 16, 2008, in First Presbyterian Church in Murphysboro, with the Rev. Kerry Bean officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008, at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro and from 9 to 11 a.m.

Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, the American Legion or the Humane Society. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dr. William Knox and Mary Borgsmiller of Red Bluff, and Michael J. Borgsmiller of Oliver Springs, three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Hubie Kerns of Pacific Palisades, Cherie and Karl Korbacher of Carmel, and Judy and Dan Bost of Murphysboro; one brother, James W.

Knox of Murphysboro; one sister, Marguerite K. Smith of Arlington Heights; 13 grandchildren, William Robert Borgsmiller, Kristin Borgsmiller, Zack Kerns, Kallie Kerns, Daniel William Korbacher, Karynne Korbacher, K.C. Korbacher, Kendra Korbacher, Wm. Kent Korbacher, Kristin Korbacher, Danielle Bost, Craig Bost and Caleb Bost; one great-granddaughter, Taylor Lynn Borgsmiller; and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. To send a condolence or for additional information, visit www.crawshawfuneral home.com.

James David Webb CARBONDALE James David Webb, 59, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro after a long battle with cancer. James was born in Hammond, to Charles Webb and Maxine (Frei) Webb. Survivors include one son, David Baker of Murphysboro; father, Charles Webb of Goreville; mother, Maxine (Frei) Uncapher of Carbondale; two sisters, Mary Webb of Green Mountain, N.C., and Janet Conley of Miami, and four uncles and two aunts, Cecil Jr. and Shirley Webb of Marion, Wally Webb of Chesterton, Earl Frei of Lansing, and Gilbert and Irmgarde Webb of California.

James was a member of the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972. He had worked as a painter for the Southern Illinois Painters Union for 21 years. He retired in 1999. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m.

Monday, June 16, 2008, in Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4503 W. De Young, Suite 200C, Marion, IL 62959.

Orval R. Wiseman JOHNSTON CITY Orval R. Wiseman, 92, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Services will be at 2 p.m.

Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City, with the Rev. Gordon Lantrip officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospital for Children. Orval was born Aug. 10, 1915, in Johnston City, the son of Edward Sr. and Emma (Dorris) Wiseman. He married Blanche M.

(Smith) on Sept. 26, 1940, in Gary, Ind. She preceded him in death May 16, 2001. Orval retired from the Southern Illinois University Carbondale physical plant, were he worked as a carpenter. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Johnston City for over 50 years. He was a Sunday school teacher for many years. Orval enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters and great-grandchildren. He is survived by one daughter, Pam Moak and husband, Dennis, of Pittsburg; two granddaughters, Susan Durham and husband, Dwayne, of Johnston City and Amy Crespi and husband, B.J., of Johnston City; four great-grandchildren, Alexis Moak, Blayne Durham, Kailor Durham and Elijah Crespi; one sister, Louise Haynes of Johnston City; one brother, Edward Wiseman of Johnston City; two nephews, Steve Haynes of Johnston City and Rusty Wiseman of Herrin; and two nieces, Selma Rogers of Marion and Myra Stefan of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Luther Wiseman, Eugene Wiseman, William Henry Wiseman and Floyd Wiseman; and two sisters, Genevieve Wiseman and Irene Briscoe.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Bi- County Home Health. To sign the guest register or for more information, visit www.murmanandwilson.com. Barbara L. Barnett MARION Barbara L. Barnett, 71, of Glendale, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008.

She was born Oct. 14, 1936, in Louisville, to Fletcher and Anna Seymour. She earned her nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati. After college, she traveled the world working as a nurse for the cast of With She moved to Phoenix and worked at St. Hospital.

In February 1971, she married Robert L. Barnett, formerly of Marion. Barbara is survived by her husband; daughter and son-in-law, Jean Ann and James Myers of Surprise, sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Rob Neely of Lexington, sister-in-law, Dolores Barnett Thetford of Herrin; four nieces; and several great- nieces and nephews. Services were May 15 and visitation was May 14, in Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary in Glendale. Interment was in Resthaven Park in Glendale.

Grace L. Gann PINCKNEYVILLE Grace L. Gann, 90, died at 1:53 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, in Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville.

Bruce Bean DE SOTO Bruce A. Bean, 54, died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, at the home of his brother, Chuck Bean, in Du Quoin. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Meredith Funeral Home, with the Rev.

Joe Wagner officiating. Burial will be in De Soto Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Hardcastle Borgsmiller Webb Roger Ingersoll WEST FRANKFORT Roger Ingersoll, 53, died at 9 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, in Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are incomplete at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler. Rita May Douglas DU QUOIN Rita May Douglas, 74, died at 11:21 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, at her residence.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Pyatt Funeral Home in Du Quoin, with burial in Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a. m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Pinckneyville Ambulance Service. Bernice Legrady JOHNSTON CITY Bernice Gusti Legrady, 87, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, in Shawnee Christian Care Center of Herrin. Her body was donated to science. There will be no service.

Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home in Marion provided service to the family. John Vinson ELDORADO John Paul Vinson, 62, a resident of Carrier Mills Nursing Home, formerly of Eldorado, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, in the nursing home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today in Big Ridge Cemetery, with the Rev. Jeff Owens officiating.

Military rites will be conducted by Harrisburg American Legion Post 167. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Marie Whitlock CARRIER MILLS Marie Whitlock, 87, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Carrier Mills, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at her residence. There will be no service or visitation.

Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Felty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ODAY VENTS Big CCross WWalk: 8 a.m. Alto Pass. Participants will be bused to Bald Knob Cross of Peace and walk back to Alto Pass, 5 miles.

Registration is free, T- shirts are $10. Debbie Nash at 893-2612. Includes motorcyclist and horse groups. ccaravan: 8 a.m.to 3 p.m., courthouse square, Pinckneyville. Certified appraiser and auctioneer Michael Hobbs will give antique appraisals from 9 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Appraisals will not be given on coins, firearms, jewelry or photographs. Proceeds go to Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee. Library bbook ssale: 9 a.m.tonoon Marion Carnegie Library. Donated book sale on Flag Day on Saturday.

In coordination with Flag Day. Bottomland BBirds oof tthe Cache: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cache River Wetlands Center, 137 Rustic Campus Drive, Ullin. Presentation by Avian Ecologist Dr.

Jeff Hoover on habitat restoration. 634-2231. Tennis ccamp ffor kkids: 10 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to 12; noon to 1 p.m. for ages 3 to 7, John A.

Logan College, Tennis Courts. Pee Wee fee is $30, $40. Instructed by Tim Hancock. Contact 922-9566 or www.jal.cc.il.us/cont_ed/index. html to register.

Genealogy wworkshop: 10:30 a.m.C. E. Brehm Library, Mount Vernon. Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois guided workshop on individual family research. $5.

Jeanette at 684-4955. Flag DDay cceremony: 11 a.m. The Haven, 10289 Haven Lane, Carbondale. Live music and food. All proceeds benefit building restoration.

997-8123 or OIL RDERS The boil order placed on Lake of Egypt Water customers on the east end of Remington Road, Bradley Lane, Hanks Lane and Koester Road has been lifted. A boil order has been issued for City of Murphysboro water customers on Walnut Street, from Fourth Street to Eighth Street. Tim Russert dead at 58 years old BY DAVID ESPO AND LAURIE KELLMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON Tim Russert, who pointedly but politely questioned hundreds of the powerful and influential as moderator of the died suddenly Friday while preparing for his weekly broadcast. The Washington bureau chief was 58. In addition to his weekly program, Russert appeared on the other news shows, was moderator for numerous political debates and wrote two best-selling books.

President Bush, informed of death while at dinner in Paris, swiftly issued a statement of condolence that praised the NBC newsman as institution in both news and politics for more than two decades. Tim was a tough and hardworking newsman. He was always well-informed and thorough in his interviews. And he was as gregarious off the set as he was prepared on NBC interrupted its regular programming with news of death, and in the ensuing moments, familiar faces such as Tom Brokaw, Andrea Mitchell and Brian Williams took turns mourning his loss. Williams called him Our hearts are said Mitchell, who appeared emotional at times as she recalled her long-time colleague.

Bob Schieffer, competitor on the said the two men delighted in scooping each other. you slipped one past he said. felt as though you had hit a home run off the best pitcher in the league. I just loved Tim and I will miss him more than I can The cause of death was not immediately clear. The network said on its Web site that Russert died of a heart attack, but spokeswoman Jenny Tartikoff later said, do not know the cause Russert collapsed while preparing for his show at studios across town from the White House.

Russert, of Buffalo, N.Y., took the helm of the Sunday news show in December 1991 and turned it into the most widely watched program of its type. His signature trait there was an unrelenting style of questioning that made some politicians reluctant to appear, yet confident that they could claim extra credibility if they survived his grilling intact. He was also a senior vice president at NBC, and this year, Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Russert Police: Two dead after bottling plant shooting BY MITCH WEISS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CONCORD, N.C. Two people were shot and killed Friday morning during an apparent robbery at a soda bottling plant north of Charlotte, authorities said.

Concord deputy police chief Guy Smith said authorities were using a helicopter and police dogs to hunt for the shooter, who was seen running away from the Sun-drop Bottling Co. carrying a box. He remained at large late Friday afternoon. have 25 to 30 investigators who are following every Smith said. someone is carrying a box from the scene, you want to talk to Smith said the shooter walked into the office around 10 a.m.

during what they believe was a robbery. He identified the victims as Donna Barnhardt, 59, and Darrell Noles, 44. Two employees working at the facility who did not hear the gunfire later found the bodies and called 911, he said. Smith said Barnhardt had worked at the company for 18 years. liked her job.

She was just one of these people who was said Charles Messina, whose brother-in-law is married to daughter. was just bubbly all the time just amazing that something so senseless could Family members said Noles was not an employee at the plant, but was visiting the office to apply for a part- time job. Smith said police know the identity or if there was a relationship between the shooter and the victims. The Rev. Donnie Tomlin of the Wil-Mar Park Baptist Church in Concord said his family is trying to come to terms with death.

Noles was his uncle. was a great guy. Just a good family man. This is so tough for he said. Sun-drop Bottling manufactures soft drinks and spring water at the plant about 25 miles north of Charlotte.

The company, founded in 1954, has about 30 employees and produces 1,800 to 5,000 cases of soda a day. Telephone messages left for company president John King at his home were not returned Friday. Outside the one-story brick bottling plant, workers talked quietly in groups. A few had tears as they hugged their fellow employees. They were reluctant to talk to the media..