Category: Obituaries

Connie Jo (Hemrich) Griffith, age 63May 2, 1960 – January 14, 2024 Connie Jo (Hemrich) Griffith, age 63, of Ozark, Missouri, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 PM – Sunday, January 14, 2024, at CoxHealth Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 12:00

James LeRoy “Jim” Wattles, age 80 October 10, 1943 – January 17, 2024 James LeRoy “Jim” Wattles, age 80, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away at 6:04 AM – Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.  Funeral services celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 1:00 PM

Jackie Lee “Jack” Cox, age 88 December 2, 1935 – January 8, 2024 Jackie (Jack) Lee Cox, 88 of Edwardsville, Illinois, was born on December 2, 1935, in Mattoon, Illinois, and passed away at home surrounded by family after a short illness on January 8, 2024. In Jack’s final days,

Robert J. Finn age 83, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home in rural Newton, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the Chapel Cemetery, Falmouth, Illinois with Bro. Larry Matson officiating.  Burial will be in the Chapel Cemetery.  Military rites

Jerry William Spencer was born September 29, 1950, passed away at home on January 5, 2024. Jerry was the son of Billy Dean and Wilma Ann (Whisennand) Spencer. A lifelong resident of Yale, Illinois, Jerry served in the Air Force from 1970-1974 where he was stationed on Ramstein Air Force

Hermina Henrietta Buerster, age 95 November 5, 1928 – January 5, 2024 Hermina Henrietta Buerster, age 95, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 5, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Wednesday,

Raymond N. Miller age 79, of Willow Hill, Illinois passed away Friday, January 05, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services celebrating Raymond’s life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Phil Boyd officiating.  Visitation will be

Lisa Ann (Stiffler) Levingston, age 57March 31, 1966 – December 27, 2023 Lisa Ann (Stiffler) Levingston, age 57, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 11:54 PM – Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 7:00 PM – Thursday,

Delbert Ray Strader, age 67January 30, 1956 – December 30, 2023 Delbert Ray Strader, age 67, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM – Saturday, December 30, 2023. A visitation for family and friends will be from 12:00 Noon till 1:00 PM – Thursday,January 4, 2024, at the Meyer

Dana Ray Dunn, 72, of Marshall, IL and formerly of Hazel Dell, passed away at 3:00 pm on December 21, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Friday December 29, 2023, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 to