Obituary of Willa Dean Holbrook
Willa Dean Holbrook, age 65, passed away at her home with her family on Saturday December 15, 2018. She was born on April 26, 1953 in Rosiclare, Il to Edgar T. And Mary Loudean Gallamore. On June 15, 1979 she married Gaylord Holbrook. They had three children. Willa loved Pope County and lived in Golconda…
Read MoreMichael Steven Coffey
Michael Steven Coffey, 59, of Cave-In-Rock, IL, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Coffey of Cave-In-Rock, IL; father, Richard (Ella) Coffey of Peru, IL; mother, Sharon (Earl) Jennings of Marseille, IL; brothers, James Coffey of Seneca, IL and Sean Guy of Illinois; and sister, Pam (Greg) Budnick of…
Read MoreDonald L. Patterson
Donald Lynn Patterson, 88, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Saturday December 15, 2018 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. Survivors include his children, Randy Patterson of Cave-In-Rock, IL and Patty Smith of Elizabethtown, IL.; sister, Shirley Drumm of Manteno, IL; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife,…
Read MoreLibrary Christmas Open House provides creative opportunity for local kids
The Rosiclare Memorial Public Library staff and board members held the annual Christmas Open House last Saturday. Children of ages were encouraged to attend to make a Christmas ornament or craft and receive a treat. The event is always held in coordination with Santa making a visit next door at the Rose Clare Craft Mall…
Read MoreMain Street holds 7th Annual “Christmas in Hardin County”
Hardin County Main Street Organization held its 7th annual “Christmas in Hardin County” last Saturday evening with a Holiday Lights Parade and Christmas caroling in Rosiclare. This event is adored by all ages and puts most in the Christmas spirit. Winners of the 2018 Holiday Lights Parade are as follows: • Business Float – Hilltop…
Read MoreObituary of L. David Pankey
Updated Obituary of L. David Pankey August 11, 1943 – December 10, 2018 Lawrence David Pankey of Pekin, IL passed away Monday December 10, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, IL. David was born in Hardin County, IL, the only son of the L. Dal and Hepsia (Smith) Pankey. A graduate of Rosiclare Community…
Read MoreJeffery N. Banks
Jeffery Neal Banks, 46, resident of Harrisburg, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Harrisburg Medical Center. Jeff was born June 15, 1972 in Eldorado to Terry Banks and the former Susan Hay. Jeff is survived by his parents, Terry (T.J.) Banks of Herod, and Susan (Mark) Woods of South Carolina; grandmother, Pauline Banks…
Read MoreErnesteen Hosick
Ernesteen Hosick, 95, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born to the late Golda and Clinton Joiner in Carrsville, KY on August 19, 1923. She was a resident of Rosiclare, IL where she and her late husband Joseph L. Hosick owned Hosick Funeral Home. She was also a…
Read MoreShare your memories of a Hardin County Christmas with the Independent
Readers of the Hardin County Independent are encouraged to send in memories of their Hardin County Christmas to be published in our Christmas editions. Maybe it was a favorite gift, special memory of a loved one, an experience on Christmas morning, special times with friends, special treats or meals, or an act of love at…
Read MoreNewspaper family paints to spread Christmas cheer
By Jennifer Lane Editor The Christmas tradition of painting the Hardin County Independent windows began long ago with the late Betty Hurford. She was the former and late editor Noel E. Hurford’s wife, and mother of Julie (Hurford) Farley and Susie (Hurford) Williams. Not only was Betty one of the greatest grandmothers there ever was,…
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