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November 18, 1972 – January 27, 2025 Stephen Seth Hosick, age 52, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away at 12:38 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com. —– Published…

Linda Gale Lane Hanks of Harrisburg, IL went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Linda was born December 1, 1962. She was baptized at the age of 10. Although she did not affiliate with a church, she was a lifelong believer in Jesus’ love, generosity, and prayer. In 1980, she graduated…

John C. Douglas, 86, of Westerville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, January 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side. John was born on July 18, 1938, to his parents Adiel and Dora (Garland) Douglas in Cave In Rock, Illinois. John graduated from Cave In Rock High School where he also…

71 years and 6 days It is with great sadness that we announce the death of my brother, Dennis Eugene Gibbs of Fulton, Kentucky. Dennis was born in Rosiclare, Illinois on January 12, 1954 to his proud parents, Harry Weldon Gibbs and Blanche Imolene (Reed) Gibbs. He was 71 years and 6 days of age…

Carlene Embree left this world on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 93 years old while living at Axiom Healthcare in Rosiclare Illinois. She was born December 7,1931, to Carl and Molly (Ginger) Riley. Being the youngest and the only girl of their three children she was protected and spoiled by her two…

James Weldon Pennell was born on January 15, 1958. He went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was saved at the age of 13 and loved attending church. Very seldom was he seen without a smile. He married Sandy Ozee on June 12, 1977. To this union two boys were born,…

Reverend Lon Lawrence Ashford, 82, of Golconda, Illinois died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. at the Marion VA Community Living Center. Lon was born on September 9, 1942, in Pope County, Illinois to Lon Ashford and Myrtle Potts Ashford. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Claude Ashford and Jimmy…

Donald Glen Cullum, 59, of Salem, IL died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Odin Health Care Center. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Carmi, IL. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Cullum of Kell, IL; children, Kenny Cullum of Mt. Vernon, IL, Keisha Cullum of Logan, IL, Rosa Cullum of Dexter, MO, Charles…

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, Mora Patterson of Elizabethtown, IL. Mora was 89 years old. He leaves behind to mourn his children, Linda (Mitch) Ross of Vienna, IL, Shelia (Stan) Brandt of Golconda, IL, Cheryl (Fred) Turner of Madeira, Portugal, J.C. (Vicki) Patterson of Marion IL,…

Clarence “Joe” Herbert Ledbetter, 94, of Cave in Rock, Illinois died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN. Joe was born to Selby and Bertha Lamb Ledbetter. Joe is survived by one granddaughter, Nancy May; and a great-grandson, Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ledbetter; daughter,…