Helen Juanita Foster, who was called “Momma” by her son and “Mamaw” by her granddaughter, departed her loving family on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Juanita was born in the Sulfur Springs community in rural Pope County on January 5, 1930, to Almon and Alma “Grandma” (Randolph) Killingsworth. Juanita attended the Harrisburg Beauty Academy and…

Mr. Dennis Ray Dowdy, 82, of Elizabethtown, IL died on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Caterpillar as a pipefitter. He is survived by his life partner, Rosie Buchanan of Elizabethtown, IL; daughter, Denise (Monty) Gartin of Waddell, AZ;…

It’s with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter/sister Willa Oveta Lampert, known to her family as “Vetie.” Oveta was born September 16,1948 to Wilburn “Mug” Lampert and Marguerite Shore Lampert in Hardin County, Illinois. She went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with…

On the morning of September 7, 2022, God called His faithful servant, Lonnie Lee Reid, to come Home. Lonnie peacefully slipped away to answer that call. Lonnie transitioned at the Villas of Holly Brook in Danville, IL. He was born on March 25, 1933 in Pharoah, OK to Chester Lee and Nina Pearl (Webb) Reid.…

  Harold David Smith, 77, of Harrisburg, IL died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Gallatin Manor in Ridgway, IL. He was a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Smith; step-children, Donnie Wayne Carmickle, Barbara Ann Smith and Ricky Dale Carmickle; sisters, Virginia Leonberger, Evelyn Brugger and Betty Smith; brother, William “Bill” Smith;…

Clyde Eugene “Gene” Hohimer, 83, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Monday, September 5, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Hohimer; son, Allen (Megan) Hohimer of Cave-In-Rock, IL; grandsons, Bryce and Eli Hohimer of Cave-In-Rock, IL; sisters, Wanda (Al) McDermott of Cave-In-Rock, IL and Charlotte (Mike) Pritchett of Omaha, IL; brother, Tom…

James Robert “Jim” Dorris, 75, of Elizabethtown, died, Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare. James was born on May 26, 1947 in Harrisburg to Robert Louis and Rosa Lee (Smith) Dorris. James is survived by his wife, Paula Dorris; seven sons, James Mings, Daniel Mings, Patrick Mings, Robert Dorris, Doug…

  Donald Hastie, 80, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022. Don was born January 20, 1942 to Robin and Geneva Hastie. He was a proud partner of Hastie Mining & Trucking, where he dedicated 57 years. He was an elder of the Hardin County Church of Christ. He also served on the…