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Hardin County Archery off to great start
Jonathan Foster and Wyatt Dutton By J.D. Ketten HCHS Indoor Archery Coach Hardin County Archery Cougars traveled to Carmi, Illinois to compete in the first indoor regional of the year. Seventy-three shooters participated in the tournament, representing ten different school and club teams. Jonathan Foster brought home a silver medal in the High School…
Read MoreJames Douglas “Piggy” Birch
James Douglas “Piggy” Birch died Thursday, December 6, 2018 near St. Louis, MO. James was born January 7, 1943 in Hardin County, Illinois. James lived in St. Louis before his death. James is survived by his sister, Betty (Birch) Norman; his brother, John David Birch; his step-sister, Radonna Turner; and his step-brother, Marion Phillips.…
Read MoreObituary 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…
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