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Mishealia Marie Meredith
Mishealia Marie Meredith, 19, of Harrisburg, Illinois died Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born on June 18, 2001 in Carbondale, Illinois to Michelle Meredith and John Christopher Miller. Mishealia attended Star General Baptist Church in Eldorado, Illinois and was a student at Southeastern Illinois College. Survivors include her mother, Michelle Meredith of Harrisburg,…
Read MoreS7HD ANNOUNCES JOHNSON & JOHNSON ONLY, SINGLE-DOSE COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC FOR TUESDAY, 3/16/21
Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) is announcing it will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic exclusively providing the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccination on Tuesday, March 16th, at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. The vaccines will be provided by appointment only to Illinois residents and/or individuals with proof of employment in Illinois. People must also fall…
Read MoreCarla Diane Shores
Carla Diane Shores, 45, of Waynesboro, VA died Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born to Rita May McKay Shores and Larry Lee Shores. Carla was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Candy Lee Smith of Texas. She is survived by sons, Issac Shores of Staunton, VA and JoRyan Shores of Waynesboro, VA;…
Read MoreObituary of Cleo Thackston
Cleo Thackston was born on January 3, 1933, to Bratcher and Opal Tarlton, she departed this life on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 88. She was united in marriage to B.B. Thackston in November 1949, in Harrisburg, Illinois, and to this union, three children were…
Read MoreRosiclare voters need to read the April 6, 2021 election ballot question carefully
This week I received a call about the question concerning alcohol on the specimen ballot printed in the March 4, 2021 and in the legal section printed March 11, 2021 in the Hardin County Independents. The ballot question is: ———- CITY OF ROSICLARE PROPOSITION TO PROHIBIT THE RETAIL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR “Shall the sale…
Read MoreHardin County students able to return to in-person learning March 15 (update)
On Thursday, January 28, the Hardin County Board of Education approved the return of students to in-person learning. Students who choose in person learning will attend Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In person students will not attend Fridays. That day will be used for teachers to focus on remote students. With…
Read MoreObituary of Cathy Ann “Wallace” Blair
Cathy Ann “Wallace” Blair, born February 24, 1962, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2021. Cathy is a native of both Pope and Hardin County. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dallas and Gussied Wallace; and her mother, Sally J. Pool. Cathy is a veteran of the United States Army…
Read MorePaulie Wayne Hobbs
Paulie Wayne Hobbs, 76, of Carthage, IL died Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born June 7, 1944 to Paulie and Clara Mae (Clanton) Hobbs of Rock Creek. He served in the United States Air Force. Wayne is survived by daughters, Alicia (Randy) Westbrook of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Sheila (Ben) Buretz of Indiana, Sherry McMillen…
Read MoreObituary of Aaron Kyle Smith
Aaron Kyle Smith, 28, son of Jerry Smith and Charmon Clark Colbert entered this life September 4, 1992 and departed life on March 5, 2021. As a child he was very active, giving us a run for our money. He kept us on our toes. He had a vivid imagination, putting a peanut butter and…
Read MoreDebra Faye Booth
Debra Faye Booth, 63, of Marion, KY, formerly of Hardin County, IL, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at Crittenden Community Hospital. She was a member of the Marion Church of Christ. Survivors include her children, Charlie Hullett of Marion, KY and Randy Lynn Foster of Hardin County, IL; brothers, Rocco, Randy and Deon Foster; grandchildren,…
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