Joshua P. Ellis, 29, of Mount Vernon, passed away at 11:45 P.M., Monday, June 8, at Memorial Hospital of Belleville. Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 13, at Old Union Cemetery in Mount Vernon, with Pastor Sean Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Friends of the Joshua P. Ellis Family may call from 5 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, June 12, 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.