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Locke, Shell

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.

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Lyell, James Franklin

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.

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Updated May 15, 2025.

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