Joseph Harvey Stubbs

Joseph Harvey Stubbs, 65, of 212 Kenedy Dr., West Frankfort, Ill., formerly of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010; 9:25 p.m., at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Ill. He was born April 9, 1944 in Shawneetown, Ill., to Joe Gilbert and Martha Myrtle (Rider) Stubbs. Joe married Cheri Link on December 28, 1980. He was a printer by trade and had worked at the Daily Register for thirteen years. He served his country in U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Solid Rock Freewill Baptist Church in Johnston City. Joe is survived by his wife, Cheri Stubbs of West Frankfort; a stepson, Joel Culbreath of Greenville, Tenn.; two step daughters, Robin Stefko of Wentzville, Mo., Melissa Craig of Evansville, Ind.; two grandchildren, Courtney and Lindsey Stefko; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Neva Joyce Sturgill. Visitation for Joe will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 11 a.m. to service time at 1 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown. Pastor Jack Hall will be officiating the service. Burial will be at Westwood Cemetery near Shawneetown with military rites conducted by Ridgway American Legion Post #596. Internet condolences may be sent at the website of www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.