Charles McDonald age 70 of Whiteside passed away Monday August 4, 2008 at the Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. 

Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday August 7, 2008 at the St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Millwood.

He was born April 11, 1938 in Silex, the son of Charles Lee and Anna Belle Meuth McDonald.  He married Delois Howdeshell on April 8, 1961 in Millwood.  She survives.  Also surviving are one daughter Edith Johnson and husband Carl of Bowling Green; three grandchildren Charles Johnson, Samuel Johnson and Timothy Johnson all of Bowling Green; one sister Christine Hollingsworth of Louisiana; one niece Anna Schlueter and children R. J., Ashley and Briana; one nephew Johnny Hollingsworth and wife Stephanie and daughter Natalee all of Bowling Green.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Thomas McDonald.

Mr. McDonald was a lifelong resident of Pike and Lincoln Counties.  He farmed most all of his life and enjoyed cutting wood.  He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Memorials for Mr. McDonald may be made to the family.

The Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Silex is in charge of the arrangements.