Category: Obituaries

Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93 September 5, 1930 – October 13, 2023 Mary Elyn Ragsdale, age 93, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:46 AM – Friday, October 13, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Mary Elyn’s life will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday,

Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64 September 18, 1959 – October 11, 2023 Charles Keith “Chuck” Lamar, age 64, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away at 8:02 AM – Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. A celebration of life will be held.  Arrangements are

Ernie Barnes, 84, of Jewett, IL passed away on October 12, 2023, at hisresidence.Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday October 21, 2023, atHarmony Cemetery. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. is assisting the family.Ernie was born on June 3, 1939, at home in Jewett, IL to

John Spivey, 82, of Effingham, IL passed away at 12:00 pm on October 12, 2023,at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Charleston, IL.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Friday October 20, 2023, at the BarkleyFuneral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 to service time

Darrell W. Quick, 82, of Jewett, IL. passed away at 9:15 am on October 10, 2023,at the Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, IL.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Friday October 13, 2023, at the JewettCommunity Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on

David Bruce Schackmann age 62 of Toledo, Illinois passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his home.Cremation rites will be accorded to Mr. Schackmann with private family interment at a later date.David was born on February 5, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of James and Virginia (Hamilton)Schackmann. David

Wayne Thomas Stark, age 81 April 17, 1942 – October 8, 2023 Wayne Thomas Stark, age 81, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, October 13, 2023, at Saint Thomas the

John Warren “Johnny” Ervin, age 79 November 4, 1943 – October 5, 2023 John Warren “Johnny” Ervin, age 79, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 3:51 PM – Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM –

she worked for the Pure OilCompany. She later worked at the telephone office, the Wakefield Feed Mill and as abookkeeper and farmer. Her greatest jobs were that of wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Her many memberships include the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, American LegionPost No. 80 Auxiliary Olney, Noon

Billy M. Mulvey age 77, of Newton, Illinois passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at HSHS St. John Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Bill’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Crain Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Mulvey and Pastor Jan Cunningham officiating.