Alex G. Wellmaker, 50, of Mount Vernon, passed away at 4:28 P.M., Monday, February 9 at his home in Mount Vernon. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 14 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with the Reverend Bill Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Friends of the Alex G. Wellmaker Family may call from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 13 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.