Misc notes and news bits:

Julius Asbridge
Set services for Julius Asbridge
Julius Asbridge, 90, of 900 West Sylvia Street, Christopher, died Thursday, November 3, 1982 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Asbridge was a retired coal miner, and was a veteran of U. S. Army service during World War I. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Christopher and the United Mine Workers of America.
He is survived by two children, Ella Asbridge, Christopher and J. B. Asbridge, Martin City, Montana. He also leaves five grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Morse, Harrisburg and three brothers, James C. Asbridge, Yucipi, Calif., Clyde William Asbridge, Valley Center, Calif., and Elmer K. Asbridge, Kansas City, Mo.
His wife, Anna Robert Asbridge, died March 3, 1974, and he was also preceded in death by his parents, Iachariah and Dora Selden Asbridge.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. The Reverend W. D. Berry will officiate. Interment will be in Old DuQuoin Cemetery.Visitation at the funeral home will be after 6 p.m. Sunday. [Unknown newspaper, c. Nov. 1982; Sub. by: Robert & Carolyn Boyett]

Charles Wayne Lambert Obituary

Charles Lambert passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at age 98, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 5, 1926, to Stanley and Hattie Lambert in Valier, IL where he spent his childhood years. After high school graduation and one year of college, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 3, 1944. After basic training and before deployment to the South Pacific during World War II, he married Imogene Bradley, and they remained married until her death on February 18, 2018. He was honorably discharged on January 29, 1946, and returned to Christopher, IL. Charles and Imogene had two sons, Alan Lambert (deceased 1992) and Brad (Kathy) Lambert of St. Charles, MO. Other survivors include grandsons Ryan (Kate) Cavanaugh of Grays Lake, IL, and Dylan (Autumn) Lambert of Lake St. Louis, MO. Great-grandchildren include Owen, Finn, Jack, and Vanessa. Charles loved education and chose teaching as his profession. He received both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial education from Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale. He continued teaching in both the Christopher and Zeigler-Royalton school districts until his retirement in 1987. Charles loved the Lord and served as a deacon for many years at both the First Baptist Church of Christopher and later the Valier First Baptist Church. He enjoyed his final years residing at the Fifth Season Assisted Living Center in Benton, IL being with friends and his loving companion Erma Simmons. Visitation will be Saturday January 11, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Valier First Baptist Church.

Matthew Helton Obituary

CHRISTOPHER – Matthew Michael Helton, 24, went to be with the Lord at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Jan.27, 2009, in St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He attended the First Baptist Church of Christopher. He was born Oct. 11, 1984 in Herrin to Mike Helton and Kathy (Ashmore) Helton of Christopher.

Survivors include his grandmother, Maxine Helton in Christopher; and sister, Rachel L. Helton of Christopher.

He was preceded in death by Papaw-James E. Helton; grandpa, Monte R. Ashmore; grandma, Shirley I Ashmore; and uncle, James E. Helton Jr.

Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Tourette Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.31, 2009, in Gilbert Funeral Home Christopher, with the Rev. Greg Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Valier. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.

Matthew passed into the loving arms of Jesus. Matthew was a unique individual who never met a stranger. He touched lives wherever he went, whether at home with family and friends or in St. Louis in the hospital or clinic. Everyone was richer for knowing him. He loved to hunt, four-wheeler riding, fishing and hanging out with his friends and family. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the love, support and prayers they have given to Matthew and his family. He was a very strong person, not only did he fight cystic fibrosis for 24 years, but Tourette syndrome as well.

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