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Obituary of James Ray Lindsay Jr
James Ray Lindsay, Jr., 41, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN. He was born on October 4, 1984 in Harrisburg, IL to Mary Cain/Hawk and Jimmy Lindsay. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and daughter Dixie Lindsay of Fort Branch, Indiana;…
Read MoreMarvin Thomas
Marvin Thomas, 76, of Elizabethtown, IL died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Marvin is survived by his sons, Rickie (Beverly) Thomas and Josh (Heather) Thomas; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Donna (Corky) Winters, Teresa Dutton, Sheila (Jim) Shelby, Bonnie Thomas, and Patricia Thomas; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends…
Read MoreMichael Keith Cox
Michael Keith Cox, 68, died Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home in Cave In Rock, Illinois. He was born on November 17, 1957, to Patricia Baldwin Cox and the late Charles Cox. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Cox; daughter, Keri Cox; grandson, Zane Smith; sisters, Leslie Turner of Dallas, Texas and…
Read MoreBebouts survive a silent killer; Local first responders come to their aid just in time
By Jennifer Lane, Editor In early December, Bill and Mary Ann Bebout had a terrible incident with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in their home. They are both recovering, but wanted to share their story so that others could learn from their experience. Like most of us, the Bebouts had several home improvement projects going. They…
Read MoreIn Loving Memory of Zachary Ethan Dunstan
June 5, 1992 – January 18, 2026 Zachary Ethan Dunstan was born on June 5, 1992, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky to Johnny and Carla Dunstan. He passed away at the age of 33 and is deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Zach was the youngest of five…
Read MoreLacresia Elizabeth Parkinson
Lacresia Elizabeth Parkinson, 90, of Harrisburg, IL, formerly of Hardin County, Illinois died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. Survivors include her son, Herbert Parkinson; grandson, Brian Lee (Megan) Parkinson; sisters, Dora Lee Jackson, Rosella Johnson, Mary McCaughin, Roberta Omara, and Diane Blodorn. She was preceded in death by her husband,…
Read MoreObituary of Harold Deneen Davis
Harold Deneen Davis was welcomed into this world on April 5th, 1940, to the late E.C. (Tom) Davis and the late Nancy Jane Davis. At an early age Harold was beside his father Tom farming and trucking. Although farming was something he enjoyed, the trucks were his passion. Harold owned and operated Davis trucking and Davis and Barnard…
Read MoreMark Wayne English
Mark Wayne English, 57, of Elizabethtown, IL died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home in Elizabethtown. Survivors include his wife, Chassidi English; children, Cameron Wayne English, Mandy Dawn English Frailey, Nikki Jo English, Mason William Edinger, Donovan Dakota Bryan, Johnathan Justice Bryan, and Cash Allen Finley; grandchildren, Elijah Levi Frailey, Nova Mavis Frailey,…
Read MoreZachary Ethan Dunstan
Zachary Ethan Dunstan, 33, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 in Hardin County, Illinois. Survivors include his children, Ivy Dunstan and Aubree Bogue; father, Johnny Dunstan; brothers, Joshua, John and Jordan Dunstan; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carla Dunstan and…
Read MoreObituary of Bonnie J. Yeley
Bonnie J. Yeley, 90, of Bartonville, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at her home, surrounded by a loving family. Born near Cave-In-Rock, IL, on October 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Georgia (Hall) Bayne. She married Archie L. “Doc” Yeley on March 17, 1955, in Peoria. He preceded…
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