PINCKNEYVILLE -- Jeril Ray Smith, 78, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011, at home. Jeril was born April 18, 1933, in Pinckneyville, a son to Harlan Ray and Lillie M. (Walker ...

EVANSVILLE — Jeril Taylor's entire life has centered on turning his dreams into reality. One of those dreams, of being paid to play high-level professional basketball, has come true for the ...