Obituary of Lonnie Lee Reid
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.…
Read More(9/8/22) – Southern 7 Health Department Confirms First Case of Monkeypox in the Region
Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) has confirmed the first cast of monkeypox virus (MPV) in the Southern 7 region. The department was notified on September 7 of a resident who tested positive for the virus. Southern 7 is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to complete contact tracing for the case to…
Read MoreHarold David Smith
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;…
Read MoreClyde Eugene “Gene” Hohimer
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…
Read MoreJames Robert “Jim” Dorris
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…
Read MoreObituary of Donald Hastie
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…
Read MoreObituary of Ramona Gail (Barnard) Thompson
Ramona Gail (Barnard) Thompson, 76, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, in the San Ramon Regional Medical Center in San Ramon, CA. Gail was born in Rosiclare, IL on June 15, 1946, to the late Randall Ray Barnard and Rose Marie (Kaylor) Barnard. She was an outstanding Christian wife, mother, grandmother, friend, cook, interior…
Read MoreRonald C. Vaughan
Ronald C. Vaughan, 80, of Elizabethtown, IL died Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was a member of Elizabethtown First General Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Vaughan; niece/daughter, Krystal Harper; niece, Luwanda Castro; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Virginia Vaughan; and brothers, Eugene and Robert Vaughan.…
Read MoreMary Jane Cowsert
Mary Jane Cowsert, 82, of Gilman died on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Gilman Healthcare Center in Gilman. She was born on November 1, 1939 in Harrisburg, IL, the daughter of Charlie and Eula (Robinson) Gibbons. Surviving are one daughter, Dana (Kevin) Schade of Gilman; one son, Scott (Rhonda) Cowsert of Peoria; three grandchildren, Kale…
Read MoreShannon Lee Thetford
Shannon Lee Thetford, 50, Harrisburg , IL died on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his residence. Shannon was born May 24, 1972 in Pickneyville, Illinois, the son of Peter Paul Thetford and Barbara Ellen (Lee) Robinson. Shannon retired from the Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife, Christy Len Jackson Thetford; daughter Madison;…
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