Cannie Imogene “Nean” Smith
Cannie Imogene “Nean” Smith, 89, of Rosiclare, IL died Monday, July 21, 2025 at Axiom Healthcare in Rosiclare, IL. She was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Rosiclare, IL. Survivors include her sons, Jimmy B. Summers of Rosiclare, IL and Johnny Summers of Rosiclare, IL; grandchildren, Ashley and Megan; great-grandchildren, Aniyah and Anzley;…
Read MoreHardin County General Hospital CEO weighs in on talk of closure
By Jennifer Lane Editor With the consideration, passing, and now signing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by President Donald J. Trump on July 4, 2025, there has been much talk in the media and throughout the public of closures of “at risk” hospitals in the United States. Hardin County General Hospital (HCGH) in Rosiclare…
Read MoreDorothy May Jaquess
Dorothy May Jaquess, 66, of Shawneetown, IL died Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Gallatin Manor. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her children, Michael Lovell of Eddyville, IL and Gabriel Lovell of Shawneetown, IL; grandchildren, Skyler, Alyssa, Brandy and Michaela; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Harriett Collins of Shawneetown, IL and Shirley (Roby) Williams of…
Read MoreJeanette Marie Stengel
Jeanette Marie Stengel, 78, of Rosiclare, IL passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at her home in Rosiclare. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society. Survivors include her husband, Francis Stengel of Rosiclare, IL; children, Garry Stengel of Germany, Allen Stengel of Rosiclare, IL, Dale Stengel of…
Read MoreObituary of Betty Jo Foster
Betty Jo Foster, 68 of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Rosiclare, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Bethel Christian Church in Kevil, KY with Pastor Nate Hillebrand officiating. Betty was retired from Arrowleaf in Rosiclare…
Read MoreChase Jeffery Irvin
Chase Jeffery Irvin, age 21, of Marion, IL, died at home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Chase was born April 7, 2004 in Marion, IL, to Laura Chatham of Marion, IL and Jeremy Irvin of Springfield, IL. Chase was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Eddie Irvin of Rosiclare, IL; and maternal grandmother, Elizabeth…
Read MoreIn Memory of John Melvin Edwards
John Melvin Edwards, 81 of Taylors, South Carolina, was called home Thursday, June 19th, 2025, to join his wife of 57 years, Stella Rose Edwards. John was a graduate of the Cave In Rock High School Class of 1962. He is survived by his children, Martin Christopher Maynard-Edwards (partner Rene Sepulveda); John Michael (Cheryl Brown)…
Read MoreBetty Davis
Jim and Betty Davis Betty Davis, 82, of Rosiclare, IL died on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital. Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Darrin and Christina Davis of Elizabethtown, IL; son-in-law, Jimmy Dean Winders; grandchildren, Joshua Davis, Jacobey Davis, Kelcie Winders, Dylan Davis, and Noah Winders; 9 great-grandchildren; and…
Read MoreStephen Mark Humm
Stephen Mark Humm, age 77 of Golconda, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at home. Steve was born October 2, 1947 to Leonard and Faye (Foley) Humm. Stephen married Karen Bormann on December 26, 1969. Stephen graduated from Rosiclare High School in 1965 and from University of Illinois College of Pharmacy in 1970.…
Read MoreLoretta Bayne
Loretta Bayne, 95, of Rosiclare, IL died on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Glenn) Andrew of Rosiclare, IL; son, James Phillip (Michelle) Bayne of Gillette, WY; four grandchildren, Michelle Collier of Golconda, IL, Alecheia Williams of Key West, FL, Ashley Martinez of Gilette, WY,…
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