Laura Kibler

July 24, 1965 - March 10, 2005 Laura graduated from SIU-Carbondale and was a Certified Athletic Trainer. She was devoted to her student athletes and the last position she held was Athletic Trainer at Nashville Community High School, Nashville Illinois. She was married to David (Ralph) Rennegarbe and her family was her world. She would be so proud of the incredible young adults they have become. Katie is 24, a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She lives on Washington Avenue in St. Louis and works as an event planner for BCD M&I in Clayton. Logan, 21, is scheduled to graduate from SIU-Edwardsville in May 2014 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Sheila McHugh Jones

Sheila passed away September 11, 2010. She worked for the family business until her parents retired and sold the McDonald's Restaurants. She worked in different capacities in the food industry as she loved catering and event planning. Sheila's mother, Florence McHugh and her children Annie and Mac Jones all reside in Mt.Vernon. One year after her passing her sister, Margaret McHugh passed away rather suddenly.

Billy Jones (William Allen)

10/23/1965 - 3/28/2004 Before Billy’s passing, he worked his way up in the Wireless Networking industry and was ultimately awarded the prestigious “Circle of Excellence” award at AT&T Wireless. This honor presented him and Veronica with an all expense paid trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Proud doesn’t even begin to describe the feelings. While Billy had a successful career and was very happy doing so, his legacy to this earth was his love for his family, in particularly his kids. He was the best Dad, brother, friend, uncle, son and husband anyone could have asked for. We all miss him dearly but have peace in our hearts knowing he reached more goals in his short 38 years than he had ever set out do. Billy’s widow, Veronica Lynn (Buckshot) Jones and children remain in the Dallas, TX area but continue to call MVN “home” and return for family and friend visits as much as possible.

Pat Wright

February 7, 1965- April 4, 1993. His parents are Bill and Barbara Wright. Pat lived in Mt. Vernon. He was 28 when he left us. Pat died in a car accident with a very close friend, Scott Wallace. It was six days before he would share wedding vows with Monica Huntman. They had been together for six and a half years and had a son, Damon Patrick Wright. Pat worked at Mt. Vernon Neon Sign Company (Everbrite). He enjoyed hanging out with his “little man” Damon, playing golf, fishing, and watching the Blues, Cardinals, and Da Bears! He was an intricate part of his family and enjoyed spending every opportunity he had with them. He was laid to rest at Wolf Prairie Cemetery. His family cherished every minute they had with him during his life. Pat always had a positive attitude, happy heart, and a bright smile. Since his passing, his family, Monica, and Damon have continued to stay very close. Pat’s father recently passed away. His mother continues to live in their family home. His siblings also live in Mt. Vernon. Damon graduated Mt. Vernon High School in 2011. During his high school years, Damon played football, wrestling, baseball, and participated in Youth and Government. He currently is completing his Bachelor’s degree in business administration at McKendree University with plans to attend law school in 2014. Monica married Scott Maxey in 1999 and raised Damon and a daughter, Emma Maxey. Pat’s family has embraced Damon, Monica, and her family. They have kept Pat’s memory present in their lives by continuing to embrace the love he had for his family, sports, and sharing memories of good times and special moments from the past.

Scott Wallace

SCOTT WALLACE WAS BORN ON NOV. 18TH 1964 AND DIED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON APRIL 4TH 1993 ALONG WITH HIS FRIEND PATRICK WRIGHT. HE WAS SURVIVED BY HIS PARENTS AND SISTERS, IVY AND JESSICA SCOTT HAD COMPLETED HIS EMT CERTIFICATION AND WAS EMPLOYED BY LITTON AMBULANCE. HE WAS AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS “STAR MAN TIMMY” BY HIS CO-WORKERS @ LITTONS. HE LOVED WORKING AS AN EMT AND THE COMMARADARIE OF THE GROUP. HE WAS ALSO WAS AN AVID BLUES HOCKEY FAN. HE RARELY MISSED WATCHING, ATTENDING, OR LISTENING TO A BLUES GAME…HIS “DREAM” WAS TO BUILD AN ICE ARENA IN MT. VERNON. HE HAS TWO NEPHEWS, WHO NOW PLAY HOCKEY AND LOVE THE GAME AS MUCH AS SCOTT. IRONICALLY, THE OLDEST NEPHEW BEARS AN UNCANNY RESEMBLANCE TO SCOTT AND HAS MANY OF THE SAME EXPRESSIONS AND MANNERISMS, ALTHOUGH HE WAS BORN AFTER SCOTT DIED.

Scott Cox

Scott "Big Red" Cox was born on September 26, 1965. Scott passed away in an auto accident on September 9, 1987. He was 21 years old. He was working at Country Fair in Mt. Vernon. He was an outgoing and fun-loving friend and person. He loved to golf. Big Red's mother, Joanne Cox, and his sisters, Cathi Jackson and Tammy Knox, reside in Mt. Vernon..