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Sabrina Dawn Moore, 39, of Moline, IL died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She is survived by her father, Hubert Harris; sisters, Denise Murphy (Harris), Jenny Morris (Harris); and stepbrother, Jonathan Kolar. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lisa Harris; and sister, Charlene Harris. Cremation rites will be accorded. DeRoo Funeral Home, 1811…

PPatty L. Lambert Diemer, 75, of Shawneetown, Illinois passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldorado, Illinois. She was born in Shawneetown on October 27, 1947, the daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Helen Kathryn (Oldham) Lambert. Patty had worked as office manager at Tela Leasing…

Evangeline “Vangie” Naomi Fulghum Parnell, of Christiana, TN passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was 95. She was born April 5, 1929, in Rosiclare, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Ethyl Potts Fulghum and John Raleigh Fulghum; her adoring husband of 64…

Cecil Robinson Jr, 95, of Harrisburg, Illinois died Friday, February 28, 2025 at home. Cecil was born on July 12, 1929 in Hardin County, Illinois to the late Cecil and Maudie (Fricker) Robinson Sr. Cecil was a veteran of the United States Army, WWII, member of the Order of Eastern Star #337; Masonic Lodge #107,…

Frances Elaine Mayfield, of Pittsburg, formerly of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her home. Frances was born on July 27, 1954, in Cave-In-Rock to Ola Marshall “Pete” and Amy (Suits) Gosser. Frances is survived by her husband, Wendell Mayfield; nieces and nephews, Jordan (James) Lampert, Jesse Lampert, Jason Prior, Jeremy (Casey)…

Golden Irene Rogers, 94 of Elizabethtown, IL passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born in Karbers Ridge, Illinois on April 23, 1930. She married Ben Rogers of Sparks Hill on December 27, 1947, to this union, five sons were born. Golden is survived by her sons, Jim…

  Carl Frederick “Fritz” Raines, 98, of Golconda, IL died Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and owner of Raines Bus Lines, Inc. Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Brenda Raines of Golconda, IL; grandchildren, Sherry Raines Cannon and Tim Raines both of Golconda, IL; great-grandchildren, Kayla (Dakota Jennings) Cannon…

Ricky Eugene Mills was born on June 16, 1954 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL to the late Richard Mills and Myretta Mills. Rick departed from this world on Saturday, February 15, 2025 surrounded by loved ones, to tend the pastures of heaven alongside Jesus. Rick attended grade school and junior high in Norris City.…

Johnny Lee Dutton, age 41 of Grantsburg, Illinois passed away at 4:26 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence. John was born on August 4, 1983 in Harrisburg, to the late Ewell and Eulene Sue (Frailey) Dutton. John graduated from Hardin County High School, Class of 2003, then continued his education at Southern Illinois…

Joetta “Susie” Douglas, age 76 of Rosiclare, IL passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at home. She was born in Hardin County, IL to the late James Weldon and Donna Jo (Watson) Chancey. Susie retired from Shawnee Telephone Company and later worked at the Family Counseling Center. Susie was a member of Community Independent Baptist…