Obituary of Randall (Randy) K. Milligan
Randy was born in Harrisburg, Illinois. He was three when we lost our father. Mom remarried a few years later and we moved to a farm at Yellow Springs in very rural Elizabethtown, IL. Randy attended Karbers Ridge Grade School. Randy learned to work hard at a young age on the farm. He loved to…
Read MoreBack to School Bash at the school today until 5 p.m.
The Back to School Bash is being held today (8/11) at Hardin County Schools from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Teachers and staff were all smiles today. There was an upbeat in the air all hoping for a fresh start to a new school year. Parents and students lined up outside the doors before…
Read MoreBrenda Kaye McDowell
Brenda Kaye McDowell, 70, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Friday, August 5, 2022 at her home in Cave-In-Rock, IL. Survivors include her children, Jennifer R. Cofield of Cary, N.C., Jree R. Brown of Cary, N.C. and Justin A. Brown of Peoria, IL; grandson, Sage Cofield; sisters, Calista Abel and Lona Stockwell; and longtime companion, Mike Conner.…
Read MoreRobert Wallace “Bob” Gibson
Robert Wallace “Bob” Gibson, 79, of Rosiclare, IL died Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home in Rosiclare, IL. He attended First Baptist Church of Rosiclare, IL. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Gibson of Rosiclare, IL; son, Mike Gibson of Kentucky; daughter, Barbara Williams; grandchildren, Autumn, Kyle, Brittaney, Cameron, Colin and Braydon and several great-grandchildren.…
Read MoreIllinois Aug. 5 – 14: 10-day sales tax reduction on clothing, school supplies
10-day sales tax reduction on clothing, school supplies begins Friday, Aug. 5 Tax on eligible items will decrease to 1.25% from 6.25% from Aug. 5-14 By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Friday and lasting through Aug. 14, the state will reduce its sales tax rate from 6.25 percent to 1.25 percent…
Read MoreElizabeth Christine Ledbetter Gowins
Elizabeth Christine Ledbetter Gowins, 73, died Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Chris was born as the only child of Joe and Patsy Ledbetter on October 14, 1948 in Harrisburg, IL. She is survived by her husband, Lowell “Butch” Gowins of Rosiclare; daughter, Nancy (Mike) May of Princeton, IN;…
Read MoreObituary of Ralph David Barnes
Ralph David Barnes, 80, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away at his daughter’s home on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 6:15 a.m. He was born in Shawneetown on March 17, 1942, the son of the late Floyd Allen and Charlottie Katie (Barnard) Barnes. Ralph married the former Mary Elizabeth “Sally” Lane on October 17th of 1962.…
Read MoreObituary of Justin DeWayne Daymon
Justin DeWayne Daymon was born on October 23, 1977 in Eldorado, IL to Darwyn and June (Lampert) Daymon and was called home on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. He grew up in the Cave-In-Rock area and was a 1995 graduate of Hardin County High School. Justin was a very…
Read MoreObituary of David Ralph Banks
1947 – 2022 David Ralph Banks, age 75, of Herod, passed away at 7:20 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. David was born on March 8, 1947 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Ralph and Wilma Pauline (Drumm) Banks. David married Linda Shelton on January 17, 1970, and she survives.…
Read MoreAmy Kilpatrick
Amy Kilpatrick, age 81, of Brownfield, IL died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at home. She was born north of Golconda, IL on March 25, 1941, to James Monroe and Catherine Aloysious (Stroble) Siener. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Rodney and Paul Siener; three nephews; five sisters-in-law, Alice Sue Farmer Siener,…
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