Area News

February 26, 1940 – February 15, 2024 William R. Stacey, 83 of Lakeland, FL passed peacefully at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, FL. He was surrounded with family and friends during his passing. Bill was born in 1940 to William and Charlotte Stacey. He is survived by his three children, Drew Stacey, Mandy…

Virginia Ann Hodge, 73, of Rosiclare IL, died Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home. Survivors include her son, Bruce James (Ashley McGhee); daughter, Jenny Hodge (Larry Westbrook); grandchildren, Jesse James, Shayla Shaw, Westyn McGhee, Brittney Davidson, Angel Peterson and Dalton Mallory. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Smith, and husband, Mike…

1934 – 2024 Opal Velma Denton, age 90, formerly of Cave-in-Rock, passed away on Monday, February 19th, 2024. Opal is survived by her loving daughters, Cathy (John) Price of Cave-in-Rock, IL and Janet (John) Hart of Harrisburg, IL; grandchildren, John Bradly (Michele) Price of Elizabethtown, IL, Brian David (Trisha) Price of O’Fallon, IL, Julie Beth…

David L. Turner, 72, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois died on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his home. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his brother and two sisters. He will be missed and loved by family and friends. Rest in peace my brother. Private services will be held at a…

Betty Jeanette Damron Todd was born in Lola, Kentucky to Russell and Mallie Ledbetter Damron on February 16, 1931 and joined the Heavenly host on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Johnson City, Tennessee at the age of 92 years, 11 months, and 26 days. Betty grew up during the Great Depression and World War II,…

Henry Herman Hutson, known as “Herman”, passed on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1952. Mr. Hutson was preceded in death by his father, Henry Brandon Hutson; mother, Fannie May Hutson; sisters, Ruby Mae Hutson and Fae Roop; and brothers, Clayton Hutson and Billy Joe Whitlock. Survivors include his wife, Connie…

Mary Lou Cox, 86, of Bridgeview, IL formerly of Rosiclare, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Hinsdale, IL with her family by her side. She was born in Rosiclare, IL on March 30, 1937 to Archie and Mattie (Goolsby) Smith. At a young age, she developed a love for hair and…

Joseph Erwin, Jr., 62, of Plainfield, IL, formerly of Hardin County, IL died, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Survivors include many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruby Jewel Erwin, Sr.; and sisters, JoeAnn Beliles, Ginger Krumpos,…

Raymond B. Zilvitis passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born on April 15, 1943 to Bruno and Julia Zilvitis in Chicago, IL. He was a United States Army Veteran and served as an MP while stationed in Germany. He retired from Union Wadding Company in…