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David Ray Meeks, Jr. age 52 of Robinson, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2022 at the Crain Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Services celebrating David’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Marilyn J. Hubbert, age 98 June 8, 1923 – April 15, 2022 Marilyn J. Hubbert, age 98, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:47 PM – Friday, April 15, 2022, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Graveside services celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held at 10:00 AM
Ted Carl Marrs, Jr. passed away April 19, 2022, at the age of 92. He finished his earthly race and went to his eternal reward in Heaven surrounded by his family at home. He left this world in the same manner that he lived his whole life, by making those
Bruce Alan Apple, age 62 April 5, 1960 – April 19, 2022 Bruce Alan Apple, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:44 AM – Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Arbor Rose Assisted Living in Robinson, Illinois. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday,
Newton Lady Eagles defeated Red Hill Varsity Salukis 10-0 on Monday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Emma Kidwell induced a groundout from P Havill to finish off the game. 2022 Newton Lady Eagles secured the victory thanks to six runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught
An early lead helped Newton Varsity Eagles defeat Red Hill Varsity Salukis 6-3 on Monday. Newton Varsity Eagles scored on a groundout by Isaac Flowers in the first inning and a stolen base by Ben Meinhart in the second inning. Newton Varsity Eagles pulled away for good with one run
Newton Varsity Eagles took the lead late in the game in a 4-2 victory over Mattoon on Tuesday. The game was tied at two with Newton Varsity Eagles batting in the top of the sixth when Isaac Flowers grounded out, scoring one run. Mattoon opened up scoring in the first
Charles Edward “Charlie” Dhom, age 95 March 22, 1927 – April 16, 2022 Charles Edward “Charlie” Dhom, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 AM – Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM –
Katherine Rose Clark age 91 of Dundas, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022 in her home. Cremation rites will be accorded to Mrs. Clark. Burial will be in the Redford Cemetery at a later date. Katherine was born on November 12, 1930, in Newton, Illinois the daughter
Jessica Lynn Spiker, age 14 May 16, 2007 – April 17, 2022 Jessica Lynn Spiker, age 14, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 AM – Sunday, April 17, 2022, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, April 22, 2022, at St.