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Donata D. Kopman
Donata Dene Kopman, 60, of Virginia Beach, VA died at Carbondale Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1962, at Hillcrest Hospital to the late Donald D. and Dorraine (Schrage) Biers. Surviving her are her children, Jamie (Kopman) Harrington and Bryan Kopman, granddaughter, Bella Kopman; sisters, Denise Biers and…
Read MoreRoger Lee Oxford
Roger Lee Oxford, 81, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Roger was born on August 21, 1941, in Herod, Illinois to Bernard and Gladys (Smith) Oxford. He is survived by his three children, Tammie Porter of Port St Lucie, FL, Natalie (Craig) Dutton of Elizabethtown, IL, and Bernard Todd Oxford of…
Read MoreWiley W. Robinson
Wiley William Robinson, 80, of Silva, Missouri, died on Friday, September 1, 2023, surround by his family at home. He was born on June 21, 1943, in Herod, Illinois. Wiley was a long-time member and deacon at the Turkey Creek General Baptist Church. Wiley is survived by his wife, Margie Joy Robinson of Silva; by…
Read MoreRusty Warren Memorial Softball Tournament raised over $5,000 for the Shop with a Cop program
By Lorie Stair Guest writer The Rusty Warren Memorial Softball Tournament was held on Saturday, August 19, at Williams Field in Rosiclare. The event was held in honor of Deputy Rusty Warren, of the Hardin County Sheriff’s department, who lost his heroic battle with stomach cancer on February 5, 2023. Proceeds for this…
Read MoreRosiclare Fire Department held 7th Annual Bowfishing Tournament RFD
Catfish fry fund raiser was held Saturday night By Jennifer Lane Editor Volunteers of the Rosiclare Fire Department held the 7th Annual Big 15 Bowfishing tournament “Battle Between the Locks” which started on the Ohio riverfront at the Rosiclare Park and Campground Saturday, August 19 and overnight into Sunday, August 20. The event…
Read MoreRosiclare Fire Department is one of the recipients of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Small Equipment Grant Program
Pictured are 6 of the 10 RFD firefighter who received new turn out gear, l-r: Rachel Atkinson, Assistant Chief Kevan Eddleman, Bobby Turner, Justin Rose, Chaplain Greg Love, and Chief Andrew Atkinson. Ten firefighters received $26,000 worth of new turn out gear The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the recipients of…
Read MoreMarion “Keith” Kingery
Marion ‘Keith’ Kingery, 70, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his residence in Eldorado, IL. Keith was born on January 9, 1953, to Velta W. and Fleda (Acord) Kingery. He was the proprietor of proprietor of Kingery Productions. Keith is survived by his business associate and nephew, Chad Willis; brothers, Joe (Sarah) Kingery, of…
Read MoreBertis Eugene Shewmaker
Bertis Eugene Shewmaker, 96, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Rolla Missouri at Presbyterian Manor. Gene in Hardin County, Illinois to Jesse and Elzie Shewmaker (Joiner). Gene was a United States Navy veteran and a member of the VFW Post 3944. Gene was preceded in death by wife, Doris (Toal); parents; and six siblings, Velma…
Read MoreCharlotte Ann Boyd
Charlotte Ann Boyd, 87, of Elizabethtown, IL died Monday, August 14, 2023 at her home in Elizabethtown, IL. Survivors include her children, Robert A. Boyd, Kathy A. Boyd and Johnny Boyd, Sr.; grandchildren, Heather Boyd, Johnny Boyd, Jr. and Peyton Boyd; great-grandchildren, Lakyn, Ashton and Mason; sister, Donna (Larry) Wiford; and several nieces and nephews.…
Read MoreMark Scott Stunson
Mark Scott Stunson, 65, of Elizabethtown, IL died Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home in Elizabethtown, IL, Survivors include his daughters, Janet (Scott) Cohorst and Jessi Stunson; grandchildren, Eli and Adam Williams and James, John and Jude Cohorst; brothers, Jeff F. Stunson and Jimmy C. Stunson; step brother, Mike Belford; and several nieces, nephews…
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