Bailey Funeral Home

10/23/2026

Grief doesn’t end when the funeral is over.

In the days and weeks following a loss, life begins moving forward — but for someone who is grieving, things may still feel very different.
That’s why we believe caring for families goes beyond the funeral home.

If you or someone you love is struggling with the loss of someone special, grief counseling can provide a place to talk, process what you’re feeling, and find support as you adjust to life after loss.

There is no “right” way to grieve, and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
If you would like information about grief counseling or available resources, please reach out to us. We would be glad to help connect you with support.

Bailey Funeral Home
Our Family Serving Your Family
📍 Vienna, Illinois | 📞 618-658-2311

10/21/2026

You don’t have to know exactly what to ask. Sometimes, you just need somewhere to start.

Funeral service can come with a lot of questions — and many of them are questions you may have never needed to ask before.

How does pre-planning work?
What are my options for burial or cremation?
What benefits are available for a veteran?
Where do I begin with a cemetery or monument question?
What happens when a death occurs away from home?

At Bailey Funeral Home, you don’t have to be planning a funeral to call us with a question.

Sometimes you simply need someone who can explain things, help you understand your options, or point you in the right direction.

If we can help, we will.
And remember — when it comes to something this important, there really is no such thing as a silly question.

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Bailey Funeral Home
Our Family Serving Your Family

10/20/2026

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Agnes L. Henderson, age 88 years, a resident of Vienna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026, at 7:15 A.M. at her home.

Agnes was born January 10, 1938 in rural Ozark (Pope County) Illinois. She was the daughter of John Lee Faulkner and Amy May (Hazel) Faulkner.

On June 11, 1953, Agnes was united in marriage to Everett Leon Henderson in Harrisburg, Illinois. He passed away on April 11, 1998.

Agnes is survived by: her children – Kathy (Gary) Carlton of Vienna, Illinois and David L. (Jennifer Fraser) Henderson of Simpson, Illinois; 2 grandsons – Steven (Kristin) Carlton of Grand Chain, Illinois and Darren (Nicole) Henderson of Carbondale, Illinois; 3 great grandchildren – Aubrey Carlton, Dylan Henderson, and Apollo Rodgers; a brother – Elry (Mary) Faulkner of Vienna, Illinois; her faithful caregiver – Courtney Evitts; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Agnes was preceded in death by an infant son – Steven Henderson; 2 brothers – Hartley Hilton and Lee Faulkner; and 2 sisters – Edna Price and Lora Brown.

Agnes had been employed as a nursing aide at the Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. She also served as a cook at the former Farmer’s Café in Vienna for a number of years. Later, Agnes provided babysitting service and was a faithful homemaker.

Agnes was an avid bingo player.

She was a member of Faith Harvest Assembly in Vienna.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon, October 23, 2026, at 1 P.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor Frank Forthman and Pastor Richard Swiney will officiate.

Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in the New Columbia community.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, from 11 A.M. until the service hour at 1 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or online at www.stjude.org

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10/20/2026

Dierdre L. Harris, age 64 years, a resident of Carbondale, Illinois and a former resident of Dunfermline, passed away Saturday evening, October 17, 2026, at 6:26 P.M. at her home.

Dierdre was born January 12, 1962 in Springfield, Illinois. She was the daughter of Robert Banks Harris and Barbara Joan (Lucas) Harris.

Dierdre is survived by: her children – Nicholas (Ashley) Kruzan and Lindsey (Jeremy Solomon) Whitehead all of Dunfermline, Illinois; grandchildren – Adalynn and Elias; her siblings – Jeff (the late Sharon) Rigg, Ted (Lois) Rigg, Laura (the late Steve) Thomas, and Nancy Harris; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Dierdre was preceded in death by: her father – Robert Banks Harris; her mother – Barbara Greene; and a brother – Michael Rigg.

Dierdre was a 1980 graduate of the Cuba, Illinois High School. She was an accomplished artist and gifted painter. Dierdre cherished time spent with her family, particularly her grandchildren.

A memorial service honoring the life of Dierdre Harris will be conducted at a later date which will be announced.

Interment will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family for an educational fund which will be established for Dierdre’s granddaughter, Adalynn. Donations may be mailed c/o Nicholas Kruzan, P.O. Box 91, Dunfermline, Illinois 61524.

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10/19/2026

Carol Jean Throgmorton, age 76 years, a resident of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, October 17, 2026, at 11:35 P.M. at Parkway Manor in Marion.

Carol was born August 27, 1950 in Decatur, Illinois. She was the daughter of Allen Grant Barker and Lois Fern (Cramer) Barker.

On May 11, 1978, Carol was united in marriage to Dwayne K. Throgmorton. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2015.

Carol was a homemaker. She enjoyed creating handcrafted crochet items.

Carol was a member of Community Chapel Church in Marion, Illinois. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, particularly the Gaither Homecoming series.

A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11 am at Community Chapel Church, 505 North Madison Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.

Interment will be in the Meneese Cemetery in rural Williamson County Illinois.

Memorials may be made to Community Chapel Church, 505 N. Madison Street, Marion, IL 62959.

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10/19/2026

Every life has a story worth telling.
Here in Southern Illinois, those stories are often written through years of hard work, family traditions, faith, service, and a love for the place we call home.

It may be generations spent working the same family farm. Sunday mornings at the same little church. Military service proudly remembered. A favorite hunting spot. Coffee around the kitchen table. Or simply being the person everyone knew they could count on.

These may seem like ordinary parts of life, but when we lose someone we love, we realize just how meaningful those little details really were.

At Bailey Funeral Home, we believe a funeral service should reflect the person behind the name — their story, their values, their traditions, and the life they shared with others.

Because every life is different.
And every story deserves to be remembered.

Bailey Funeral Home
Our Family Serving Your Family
📍 Vienna, Illinois | 📞 618-658-2311

10/18/2026

Sheila S. (Cameron) Jones, age 73 years, a resident of rural Vienna, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, at 6:47 A.M. at Deaconess Regional Healthcare in Marion, Illinois.

Sheila was born August 13, 1953 at the Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois. She was the daughter of Louis Franklin Cameron and Mary Alma (Russell) Cameron.

On September 29, 1972, Sheila was united in marriage to Jerald “Jerry” W. Jones at the Belknap United Methodist Church. He survives.

In addition to her husband, Sheila is survived by: her children – Jennifer (Nathan) Webb of Vienna, Illinois, Brad (Angie) Jones of Carrier Mills, Illinois, and Brent (Angie) Jones of Buncombe, Illinois; 6 grandchildren – Natalie Webb, Hunter Webb, Mollie Jones, Addie Jones, Assiah (Jose) Botello and Alyssa (her fiancé, Zach Berger) Jones; a great granddaughter – Sofia Botello; her siblings – Dewey (Melva) Cameron of Marion, Illinois, Carl (Margaret) Cameron of Vienna, Illinois, Gary (Faye) Cameron of Metropolis, Illinois, Alice (Bob) Racey of Belknap, Illinois, Gordon (Janice) Cameron of Belknap, Illinois, Boyd (Linda) Cameron of Metropolis, Illinois, and Denise (James) Short of Karnak, Illinois; a sister-in-law – Jill Cameron of West Frankfort, Illinois; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, Sheila was preceded in death by 2 sisters – Bernita Gore and Brenda Barnes; and 2 brothers and a sister-in-law – David Cameron and Russell (Dixie) Cameron.

Sheila was a 1971 graduate of Vienna High School. She had been employed at the former Good Luck Glove factory in Vienna as well as Florsheim Shoe Company factory in Anna. Sheila took great pleasure, however, in being a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed mowing her yard and caring for her home. Sheila and Jerry enjoyed traveling, motorcycle riding, camping and side-by-side riding with family and friends. She was devoted to her family and particularly enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities and sporting events.

Sheila was of the Methodist faith.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 1 P.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor Jim Jackson will officiate.

Burial will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery.

Visitation will be conducted Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11 A.M. until the service hour at 1 P.M. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, plants or traditional remembrances, the preferred form of honoring Sheila would be memorial donations which may be made to the Belknap Masonic Cemetery, c/o Janet Hester, 305 W. Main St., Belknap, Illinois 62908 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or online at www.stjude.org or to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63110 or online at www.shrinerschildrens.org

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10/17/2026

🎃 Only TWO WEEKS until Halloween! 👻🍬

The countdown is on! In just two weeks, we’ll be welcoming families from throughout our community to Bailey Funeral Home for our Drive-Up Trick-or-Treat!

Load up the kids and grandkids, put on those Halloween costumes, and make us one of your stops for the evening. Simply drive through our carport, visit with our staff, and pick up some treats! 🍭

📅 Saturday, October 31st
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Bailey Funeral Home
705 N 1st St., Vienna, IL 62995

We always look forward to this fun community tradition and getting to see so many familiar faces!

Two weeks to go — mark your calendars and help us spread the word! We can’t wait to see everyone! 🎃

10/16/2026

Today, we’re celebrating someone who means a great deal to all of us at Bailey Funeral Home — Brian Bailey.

On National Boss’s Day, we want to recognize Brian not only as our boss, but as a leader, mentor, teacher, and friend.

Funeral service asks a lot of those who choose it — long days, late nights, difficult conversations, and families who need you when they are facing some of life’s hardest moments. Through it all, Brian continues to show us what it means to serve others with dedication, compassion, and a genuine heart.

One of the things we appreciate most is his willingness to teach. He shares the knowledge gained throughout his career, takes time to explain the why behind what we do, and leads by example every single day.

Brian, thank you for your leadership, patience, guidance, and for always encouraging us to grow. We are proud to call you our boss and even more grateful to call you our mentor and friend.

From all of us at Bailey Funeral Home, Happy National Boss’s Day, Brian! We appreciate you more than you know.

10/16/2026

Kenneth M. Kerley, age 77 years, a resident of rural Simpson, Illinois (the Flatwoods community), passed away Thursday afternoon, October 15, 2026, at 5 P.M. at his home.

Kenneth was born August 4, 1949 near Simpson, Illinois. He was the son of Avery and Mae (Young) Kerley.

On October 1, 1995, Kenneth was united in marriage to Cheryl (Johnson) Taber at Lake Glendale in Pope County Illinois. She survives.

In addition to his wife, Kenneth is survived by: 2 sons – Kevin Kerley and Ty (Shawna) Kerley all of the Flatwoods community; 2 stepchildren – Theresa (Greg) Pope of St. Louis, Missouri and Jeff (Pam) Taber of Grand Rivers, Kentucky; grandchildren – Trevor, Peyton, Madison and Owen Kerley, Madison Pope, Brock Pope, Tyler (Megan) Taber, and Taylor (Wes) Adams; 3 sisters – Dorothy Jones of Metropolis, Illinois, Jeannie (Bob) McCall of Buncombe, Illinois, and Anita (Roger) Ditterline of the Flatwoods community; a sister-in-law – Patricia Kerley of Scappoose, Oregon; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by: a son – James David Kerley; and siblings – Curtis Earl Kerley, James (Leda Jane) Kerley, Robert Kerley, Carlos (Elly) Kerley, Kathryn A. (Virgil) Walker, Frances Rohrer, and Mary (George) Stone; as well as a brother-in-law – Jack Jones.

Kenneth served in the United States Army from May 15, 1969 until his honorable discharge on May 15, 1971.

Kenneth was employed by the University of Illinois Agricultural Center, near Dixon Springs for many years, prior to his retirement.

Kenneth loved the outdoors. He enjoyed horseback riding and spending time raising cattle on his farm.

In accordance with Kenneth’s personal wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral service.

A private graveside service with military honors will be conducted at the Kerley Cemetery in the Flatwoods community. Interment will follow.

Memorials may be made to the benevolence fund to assist homeless veterans or veterans in need and may be mailed to the V.A. Medical Center, 2401 W. Main St., Marion, IL 62959. Please make checks to “Marion VA CDCE” and memo general funds/Kerley memorial. Memorials may also be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301

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