Arvel N. West

Pittsburg- Arvel N. West, 76, passed away at 2:40 PM, Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Arvel was born on August 22, 1929 in Williamson County to Eva Mae (West) Burlison. He married Pauline (ONeal) West on February 23, 1956 in Shawneetown and together have enjoyed over 49 years of marriage. She survives of Pittsburg. Arvel was retired from Sahara Coal Company. He was a mechanic and a member of Progressive Mine Workers of America. SURVIVORS: Wife- Pauline West- Pittsburg Daughter- Mary Lou Ashby & husband Paul- Pittsburg Grandson- Eric Ashby & wife Melanie- Mt. Vernon Grandson- Adam Ashby & wife Melissa- Johnston City Great Grandson- Brayden Matthew Ashby- Mt. Vernon Great Grandson- Ethan Robert Ashby- Mt. Vernon Great Grandson- Adam Blake Ashby II- Johnston City Sister- Betty Traverso- Dolton, IL Step-Mother- Earlene Burlison- West Frankfort Sister in law- Eilene Smiley- Marion Sister in law- Shirley Massey- Florida Brother in law- R.C. ONeal & wife Martha- Evansville He was preceded in death by his mother, two sons; Robert Arvel West & Jimmy Wayne West, and step father; Charlie Burlison. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. Jason Jean will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Poordo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9:00 PM, Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the funeral home. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be given to Mt. Pleasant Poordo Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.