Dinah (Jackson) Highley, 77, was released into God’s hands on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Mission at Castle Rock in Green River, Wyoming. She was born January 30, 1947 in Rosiclare, Illinois; daughter of Percy and Anna (Brandt) Jackson. Dinah graduated from high school in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was an employee of Little America…

Mary Diane Schiff, 59, of Lillian, Alabama went home to Jesus on Monday, May 8, 2023. After a long, valiant battle with chronic illness she passed away peacefully in Colombia, Missouri while visiting her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Mary Diane was born to John and Jean (Brinkley) Schiff on August 25, 1963 in Evansville, IN.…

Larry Olen Baker, 81, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was a retired Judge and Retired Lt. Commander in the United States Naval Reserve. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Baker of Elizabethtown, IL; children, Melanie (Kevin) Dixon of Union, MO and Marcus Baker of Elizabethtown, IL; grandchildren,…

Gaylon Shores, age 78, of rural Elizabethtown, IL passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at home. Gaylon was born August 13, 1944, to Lester W. and Bertha Frances (Lambert) Shores in Monroe, MI. He was a prison guard with IDOC. Gaylon enjoyed fishing, hunting arrowheads and ginseng. He would always pay a quick visit…

Charles Troy Jackson, 85, of Carterville, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, IL. Charles worked as an electrician for Ozark Mahoney Mine, Ajax Engineering and Hardin County School System. Charles was member of the First Christian Church in Cave-In-Rock, IL. He was an avid fan of the…

Regina Lynn Cowsert, 69, of Metropolis, IL died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church in Vienna, IL. Survivors include her husband, Clyde David Cowsert of Metropolis, IL; children, Wendy Cowsert of Metropolis, IL and Chris (April) Cowsert of…

Harold Frederick Schmarje, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born on December 19, 1932, in Chicago IL, to Frederick John Schmarje and Catherine Elizabeth Kremsreiter. He was married to Patty J. Jackson on August 6, 1983. She survives. Survivors include two sisters, Dolores (Dolly) Forch of…

Lindsay Dawn Pennell made her long, awaited arrival into this world on Monday, November 19th, 1990 at 8:46 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, forever changing the lives of her blessed parents, Stanley and Nancy Pennell. She was born just a few short hours short of her Daddy’s birthday, being the best birthday…

Brenda Lowery, 79, of Elizabethtown, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Hardin County General Hospital. A private family service will be held at a later date. Hardin County Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.   To purchase flowers and gifts locally, visit www.RosiclareFlowerBasket.net .