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Tameko Lynn Austin
Tameko Lynn “Tammy” Austin, 54, of Carrier Mills, IL died Saturday, January 10, 2025 at 1:42 p.m. at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Tammy was born on July 24, 1971 in DuBois County, Indiana to the late James Leroy and Peggy Ann (Love) Hargett. She was a member of the Carrier Mills American Legion…
Read MoreObituary of Johnny Boles
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, our beloved John Boles went to be with his Lord and Savior. He is now resting in the arms of Jesus, which was his life-long dream. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and loved by so many. Johnny is survived by his children: James (Cynthia) Boles, Angela…
Read MoreDorothy Marie Hobbs
Dorothy Marie Hobbs, 77, of Marion, KY died Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home in Marion, KY. She was born June 19, 1948. She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Melinda (Micheal) Travis of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jacob (Ashley) Hunt of Marion, KY and Kaylin Travis of Smithland,…
Read MoreObituary of Henry Deon Littrell
Henry Deon Littrell, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1947 in Rosiclare, Illinois to Clinton Littrell and Dorothy Phillips Littrell. Henry married Mary Broux in 1970 and she survives. He is also survived by one son, Brian (Rae Anne) Littrell; four grandchildren,…
Read MoreDavid Brent Prather
David Brent Prather, 64, of Ridgway, Illinois, died on Friday, December 12, 2025. Brent was born on March 27, 1961, the son of David Earl (P.D.) Prather (deceased) and Susie (Rogers) Rigsby. On January 5, 2000, Brent married the former Sandy (Cox) Raben, who preceded him in death in June 2022. Brent is survived…
Read MoreEdith Pauline Winters
Edith Pauline Winters, of Texas, died on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born to Arthur and Hattie Hurford on May 11, 1930. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda (Benny) Ezzell of Cuero,TX, and son Larry (Linda) Winters of Mission Valley, TX; sister, Barbara Yates…
Read MoreObituary of Ricky Dean Lane
Ricky Dean Lane, 55, of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was born in Rosiclare on March 25, 1970 to Melford Leo Lane and Carolyn Sue Lane. Ricky is already deeply missed by his family and friends. Ricky, also known as Slick Rick, lived life to…
Read MoreChief of Police Charles Lampert retires after 25 years of service to Rosiclare
By Jennifer Lane, Editor A surprise retirement party was held in honor of Rosiclare Chief of Police Charles Lampert on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Rosiclare City Hall. He was joined by his wife Dana, and sons, Dalton and Ryan, City employees, Rosiclare Mayor Roy “Jug” Tolbert, Clerk Bishop, commissioners Vaughn, Winchester, Goolsby, and…
Read MoreObituary of Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Jr
Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Jr, 91, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Junior was born to Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Sr and Verdna Barnard Austin on July 8, 1934 in Cave-In-Rock, IL and was delivered by his grandmother, Myra Barnard and great-grandmother, Susie Barnard. Junior attended a one room schoolhouse…
Read MoreSpartan: Rosiclare’s new K-9 to serve Hardin County
Above left – City of Rosiclare Mayor Roy Tolbert, Rosiclare Police Officer Brian Burton and K-9 Spartan receiving contribution to go to purchase of a K-9 vehicle. Above right -Spartan in his fully equipped K-9 vehicle. L- Hardin County Sheriff J.T. Fricker’s Department contributing to the cost of K-9 vehicle. Pictured with Rosiclare…
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