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Obituary of Wendell “Skip” Brownfield
Wendell “Skip” Brownfield was born August 2, 1948 at the old Rosiclare Hospital to Granville and Fern (Turner) Brownfield and passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Baptist Health Paducah. He attended Rosiclare Grade School and High School and earned an associate degree at SIC. He was drafted in June 1969 and went to basic…
Read MoreObituary of Michael Joseph Rutherford
Michael Joseph Rutherford (Mike, Mikey, Mikey Joe) departed this earth on the first day of spring, the time for new beginnings, March 20, 2022, to start his own new beginning with Jesus the Christ. He joins his grandparents and his cousin, Keely, to begin his new life of immense joy and love, full of peace…
Read MoreObituary of Larry Dale Cullum
Larry Dale Cullum, 81, of rural route Elizabethtown, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Larry was born in Hardin County on May 6, 1940 to Ralph and Mayme (Baugher) Cullum. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Rosiclare, IL. Larry graduated from…
Read MoreObituary of Abboline Partain
Abboline Partain, 93 of Teutopolis, departed this life on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born on February 14, 1929, in Rosiclare, the daughter of Joseph and Mayme (Wallace) Rushing. On December 29, 1943, she was joined in marriage with Deneen Partain. To this union were born two sons, Joey D. (Jewell) Partain of Knoxville,…
Read MoreFreezin’ for a Reason: 1st annual Shawnee Polar Plunge held Saturday at Pounds Hollow
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest Board Member, Patrick Jones, gave the count down for nine brave souls to take the plunge in Pounds Hollow Lake. Pictured left to right are: Nathan Thomas, Joe Kassebaum, Mary McGregor-Dale, Aur Beck, Logan Lawrence, Scott Riley, Steve Melville, Hazel James, and Trisha Morelli. — Jennifer Lane photos Scott…
Read MoreLady Cougars Jr. High JV Volleyball team brings home first ever trophy for Hardin County
Showing support for one another, Lady Cougars Jr. High Volleyball team pictured with the Gallatin County Volleyball team. Hardin County girls, back row, left to right: Avery Hastie, Kenna Gunderson, Whitlee Fricker, Kendall McKinley, Alivia Bishop, Macey Martin, Gracy Smith amongst Gallatin County girls. Front row: Angela Griffith, Emmalyn Flemmings, Audry Griffith, Krysta Roberts, Noa…
Read MoreJulia Ann Lievers
Julia Ann Lievers, 91, of Elizabethtown, IL died Monday, March 7, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital. Survivors include her sons, Roy F. Lievers, Jr. and Dempsey (Norma) Lievers, both of Elizabethtown, IL; granddaughter, Ashley (David) McCuan of Carrier Mills, IL; great-granddaughters, Charlotte and Caroline McCuan, both of Carrier Mills, IL; sister, Effie Carter of…
Read MoreObituary of Lawrence Frederick “Larry” Thornton, Jr
Lawrence Frederick “Larry” Thornton, Jr. of Elizabethtown, IL died Friday March 4, 2022, at Hardin County General Hospital. He was 52 years and 8 days old. Larry was born on February 24, 1970, in Gary, IN to Lawrence Frederick Thornton and Carol Smith Thornton. Larry was a certified welder, a licensed electrician and a motor…
Read MoreCougars won 2nd place in the Little Greater Egyptian Conference Tournament
Published in the January 27 Hardin County Independent The Hardin County Jr. High Cougars placed second in the LGEC tournament last weekend. They versed NCOE with a final score 35-31. The team is coached by Brian Banks. Justin Smith assists. This year’s team consists of players (not in order) Jacob Gibbons, Christian Winters, Caden Heberer,…
Read MoreSaturday was a good day to be a Cougar; Cougars are winners of two championships in one day!
Cougars made history by winning two championships in one day, Saturday, Jan. 29! The Jr. High Boys Basketball Team won Regionals and the High School Boys Basketball Team won GEC! The teams took this picture together Tuesday morning to commemorate their wins. Both teams have supported and cheered each other on throughout the tournaments. —…
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