Shell Locke, 71, Depoy, dies Dec. 29
Depoy - Shell Locke, 71, a retired miner, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the Muhlenberg Community Hospital following an illness of several days. Mr. Locke was born in Muhlenberg County in 1888, lived most of his life in Depoy, and was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eunice Locke of Depoy; son, Richard Locke, of Detroit; grandchild, two half-brothers, John Locke of Central City and Sam Locke of South Bend, Ind.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. James Vincent officiating, assisted by the Rev. E.E. Spickard. Burial was in Unity Cemetery.
James Franklin Lyell of North Herrin died at his home at 8:00 p.m. Jan. 26, 1943 of a stroke after an illness of 3 years. Internment will be in the city cemetery.
Lyell, a retired coal miner, was a resident of Herrin for 29 years. He was a member of the Christian Church and of local Union 1000. He was born in Kentucky on February 11, 1864, the son of Mr. & Mrs. William Lyell. He was married 60 years ago to Miss Amanda Lurany [Wells] who survives.
He also leaves the following children: Clarence Lyell of Johnston City, Dorris Lyell of Marion, Charlie Lyell of Cleaton, Kentucky; Leroy Lyell of Herrin; Mrs. Nola Davis of Central City, Kentucky, Mrs. Dovie Gregory of Herrin and Mrs. Bessie Warner of St. Louis.
Updated May 15, 2025.