Area News

Brian Scott Wright, 50, of Carterville, IL (formerly Harrisburg) died at 10:24 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Brian was born on January 29, 1974 in Harrisburg, IL to the late David and Judith Ann (Toothman) Wright. He married the former Karen L. Robinson. Brian is survived by his two daughters, Jadrian Wright of Creve…

Glen R. “Hambone” Oxford was born July 31st, 1928 to Lou Edna Hughes Oxford and Dr. S.E. Oxford at home in Cave-in-Rock. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024 with his loved ones beside him. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Gross) Oxford; two daughters: Christy Stunson, husband Jeff, and Dixie Oxford;…

Marie O’Neal, age 85, of Ridgway, Illinois passed away on November, 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on September 11, 1938 to Al and Essie (Pilkinton) Millikan in Lambtown, Hardin County, Illinois. Marie married William A. O’Neal on January of 1957, he preceded her in death. She was a…

Glen R. “Hambone” Oxford, 96, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hardin County General Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Gross Oxford of Elizabethtown, IL; daughters, Christy (Jeff) Stunson of Elizabethtown, IL and Dixie Oxford of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Kasi Stunson and Mackenzie (Jim) Lowery; and great-grandchildren, Scout and Knox…

Dorothy Ronell Smith, 58, of Carrier Mills, IL formerly of Hardin County, IL died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Harrisburg Medical Center. She attended Potters Church in Cave-In-Rock, IL. Survivors include her children, Cyle (Erin) Murdoch of Harrisburg, IL, Lynea Day of Marion, IL, Heather (William) Smith of Harrisburg, IL, Mikael Smith of Providence, KY,…

Amanda Gail Ashford, 41, of Rosiclare, IL died Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was a loving mother, sports mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Survivors include her husband, Andrew Ashford; children, Emma Jo Suits and Cole Matthew Ashford; mother, Doris Faye (Michael) Barnes; sisters, Sandy Davis, Michelle Ashford, Amber Byers,…

  Dortha Mae Jackson, 93, of Golconda, IL died, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL. Survivors include her daughters, Alberta Irby of Metropolis, IL and Roberta (Rev. Wesley) Davis of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Billy Irby and Kimberly Fairchild; great-grandchildren, Allyson Fairchild, Dylan Fairchild and Brianna Bennett; brothers, James and…

Kelly Jennings, age 56, of Metropolis, Illinois went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by his family and loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Brian…

Larry Kromel Steward, 78, of Elizabethtown, Illinois passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born October 6, 1945, in Rosiclare, Illinois to Ivanell and James Stewart. Larry attended high school in Rosiclare and was in the graduating class of 1963. He held the class of 1963 very close to his heart. He continued his…

Mr. William France Suits, age 89, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born May 14, 1935 at Sparks Hill, IL to the late Olen and Katherine Smith Suits. Mr. Suits proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and Tennessee Air National Guard for a total of 34…