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Harry Dale “Doc” Douthit, Sr. age 78 October 26, 1943 – March 14, 2022 Harry Dale “Doc” Douthit, Sr. age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:36 PM – Monday, March 14, 2022, HSHS St Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Private family services will be held, with burial in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. In loving
Billie Jo Pierce, 53, of Greenup, IL, passed away at 6:17 pm on March 14, 2022, at home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup is assisting the family with arrangements. Billie Jo was born on January 18, 1969, daughter
Connie Sue (Curtright) Hodges, age 71 July 28, 1950 – March 7, 2022 Connie Sue (Curtright) Hodges, age 71, of Fairfield, Illinois, and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 5:55 PM – Monday, March 7, 2022, at her sister’s home in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services will be held
Betty Lou Henderson, age 97, of Greenup, IL passed away at 9:52 pm on March 12, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday March 17, 2022, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm on Thursday, at
Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93 June 11, 1928 – March 13, 2022 Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:16 PM – Sunday, March 13, 2022, Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Rowena’s life will be held at
Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92 November 25, 1929 – March 10, 2022 Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 AM – Thursday, March 10, 2022, Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery south of Olney,
Marilyn Ruth (Weber) Zumbahlen, age 80 April 29, 1941 – March 5, 2022 Marilyn Ruth (Weber) Zumbahlen, 80, of Newton, passed away at 3:33 AM- Saturday, March 5, 2022, at home surrounded by the love of her family. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held at 11:00
Edwards Funeral Home 221 East Main St. Arcola, IL 61910 (217)-268-3885 Ralph K. Brooks, 89, of rural Tuscola passed away at 9:10 A.M. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Arthur Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Edwards Funeral Home,
Joan Brown age 89, of Newton passed away Sunday, March 6, 2006 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Joan’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Free Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Linder officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday,
Martha Victoria Pickens, age 78 September 13, 1943 – January 20, 2022 Martha Victoria Pickens Cueva age 78 of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:14 P.M. Thursday January 20, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at