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Denise Threet, age 64, of Eddyville, Illinois died at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY. She was born October 2, 1959, in Indianapolis, IN to Ovid and Bertha (Williams) Barnes. Denise was a retired supervisor at Rides Mass Transit. Denise is survived by her husband, Doug Threet of Eddyville, IL;…

Deborah Lynn Willis, 59, of Eldorado, IL passed away November 20, 2023 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. Survivors include her son, Luke Bergmann of St. Louis, MO; brother, Steve Willis (Cathy) of Eldorado, IL; sister, Patricia Edwards of Springfield, IL; niece, Camron Horton (Davey); niece, Stephanie Trip (Tony); niece, Kaleigh Miles (Matt); niece, Paige…

  James Thomas Humm, Sr. of Rosiclare, IL died Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Hobbs of Harrisburg, IL, Brandy Humm of Harrisburg, IL, and Jennifer Humm of Owensboro, KY; son, Jeremy Humm of Harrisburg, IL; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Patsy German of Harrisburg, IL…

Sep 14, 1945 – Oct 28, 2023 It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Billy Lafe Potts who lost his short but courageous battle against anaplastic thyroid carcinoma at his Anchorage, Alaska, home surrounded by his beloved family. Billy was born in Rosiclare, Ill., to Ray and Norma Potts. In September 1963, Billy…

Veldine Venice Riggs, 97, was born May 24, 1926 in Cave-In-Rock, IL to Manford and Mildred (Shore) McDowell. She departed this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Liberty Village Parkway Manor where upon she went to be with her Lord, being at the time of her death 97 years and 6 months. She was…

Jean Suits, 81, of Newburgh, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born January 17, 1942 in Braintree, Essex, England to the late George and Eileen (Porter) Teal. She moved to the United States in 1960 and lived in Southern Indiana. She started her career in retail sales in Braintree England, and worked…

Myrna Louise Kaegi, 85, of Murray, KY formerly of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Sunday, November 12, 2023 in McKenzie, TN. She was a retired teacher from the Hardin County School System, member of the Hardin/Pope County Retired Teachers Association, Murray First United Methodist Church, Murray Lions Club and Order Of The Eastern Star. Survivors include her…

Brenda Sue Ramsey, 67, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was the daughter of Bernard and Shirley (Miller) Barnard. Brenda is survived by her husband, David A. Ramsey; daughter, Jeana Lynn (Tim) Breivogel; and son, Jason Michael Brooks; sister, Bonnie Jean (Eric) Oliphant; brothers, Michael Lee (Sheli) Bernard and Garrick Allen Barnard; and granddaughter,…

Judith Evelyn Meinders went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born May 21, 1936 in Livermore, Kentucky to Franklin and Gene Chaddock Tucker. She graduated from Rosiclare High School and Southern Illinois University. She was a college professor and Business Department Head at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Connecticut.…

Rodney Dean Lewis, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home in Marion. Rodney was born September 26, 1964 in Rosiclare, Illinois, a son of Bobby and Barbara June “Bobbie” (Springer) Lewis. He is survived by his two children, Corey Dean (Holly) Lewis and Stevie Nichole (Taylor) Allred; four grandchildren, Karsyn…