Area News
S7HD COVID-19 Risk Levels Update (All S7 Counties Remain at Orange Warning Levels)
Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) reports the Illinois Department of Public Health announced on January 28th that all S7 counties remain at the Orange Warning Level status on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) risk metrics. Currently every county in the state remains at the Orange Warning Level due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. The…
Read MoreBack 2 School Illinois Launches “We Appreciate Teachers” Statewide Contest to Celebrate & Support Educators During COVID-19
Fifteen Winning Illinois Teachers Will Receive Free School Supplies for their Students Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI), a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families with free school supplies each year to help them succeed in the classroom, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2022 We Appreciate…
Read MoreObituary of Ronnie M. Tadlock
On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Ronnie M. Tadlock passed away with all his children and his grandsons by his side. Ron was the only child of Mattie (Tommie as we all knew her) Lewis Collier and James Orval Tadlock, and stepson to Carl Collier. Ron was the adoring father of Billy Chapman, Debbie Chapman, Kimberly…
Read MoreObituary of Keely Dionne (Dobbs) Wright
On January 1, 2022, Keely Dionne Dobbs left this earth to move to Heaven to enjoy complete joy without the mental and physical restraints of an earthly body; to walk with the Savior to whom she entrusted her soul; to laugh and be amazed at the wonder of the happiness of Heaven with her dad,…
Read MoreObituary of Billie Dean “Bill” Leonberger
Billie Dean “Bill” Leonberger, 88, of Rosiclare, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. He was a Veteran of The United States Marine Corps, teacher at Rosiclare High School, Rosiclare High School Principal, Dean of Students at Hardin County High School and Education Administrator at the…
Read MoreObituary of James Noel “Jim” Cullum
James Noel “Jim” Cullum, 86, of Rosiclare, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Jim was born in Hardin County on April 8th, 1935, to Ralph and Mayme (Baugher) Cullum. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Rosiclare. Jim is survived by his…
Read MoreAlan Frederick Raines
Alan Frederick Raines, 75, of Eichorn, IL died Friday, January 21, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Raines of Eichorn, IL; children, Sherry (Billy) Cannon and Tim Raines both of Eichorn, IL; father, Carl Fritz Raines of Golconda, IL; grandchildren, Kayla Cannon…
Read MoreJames Noel “Jim” Cullum
James Noel “Jim” Cullum, 86, of Rosiclare, IL died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Rosiclare, IL and a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Melba Cullum of Rosiclare, IL; children, Clay (Dena) Cullum of Rosiclare, IL, Matt (Jessica) Cullum…
Read MoreObituary for Annette (Cornell) Lancial
Annette Lancial, 65, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Services to celebrate Annette’s life were held on January 17, 2022 at Elim Covenant Church, Moline, Illinois. Private burial was in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Quad City Animal Welfare Center (724 W.…
Read MoreObituary of Robert “Bob” Bruce Piland
Robert “Bob” Bruce Piland, 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home. Bob was born on June 24, 1927 to Bruce and Ethelene Piland in Rosiclare, Illinois. He married Minnie Imogene Drumm on July 25, 1953 at Rosiclare. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2020. Bob is survived by his…
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