Robert Fred Hamilton, age 96 of Mt. Vernon and a former resident of Waltonville, passed away 11:27 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 at White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon where you may call 618-246-0100 for further information or visit us online at www.newellfuneralhome.com.