Area Obituaries

  Carl Frederick “Fritz” Raines, 98, of Golconda, IL died Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and owner of Raines Bus Lines, Inc. Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Brenda Raines of Golconda, IL; grandchildren, Sherry Raines Cannon and Tim Raines both of Golconda, IL; great-grandchildren, Kayla (Dakota Jennings) Cannon…

Ricky Eugene Mills was born on June 16, 1954 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL to the late Richard Mills and Myretta Mills. Rick departed from this world on Saturday, February 15, 2025 surrounded by loved ones, to tend the pastures of heaven alongside Jesus. Rick attended grade school and junior high in Norris City.…

Johnny Lee Dutton, age 41 of Grantsburg, Illinois passed away at 4:26 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence. John was born on August 4, 1983 in Harrisburg, to the late Ewell and Eulene Sue (Frailey) Dutton. John graduated from Hardin County High School, Class of 2003, then continued his education at Southern Illinois…

Joetta “Susie” Douglas, age 76 of Rosiclare, IL passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at home. She was born in Hardin County, IL to the late James Weldon and Donna Jo (Watson) Chancey. Susie retired from Shawnee Telephone Company and later worked at the Family Counseling Center. Susie was a member of Community Independent Baptist…

Sarah Marie Lindsay, age 30, of Rochester, NY passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born in Marion, IL on October 8, 1994, to Dennis and Sandra (Hall) Lindsay. Sarah graduated from Hardin County High School. She went to Southeastern Illinois College for two years. She enjoyed writing short stories and computers. Sarah is…

Jill Marie Dudley, 66, died on Monday, February 3, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on June 20, 1958 in Harrisburg, Illinois. Jill was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Taylor Reed (Kelly Murphy) and Mika (Cara) Beauchamp. Jill was preceded in death by her brother, Mike…

Betty June Suits, 79, of Rosiclare, IL passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Survivors include her daughters, Loreta Wilson of Eldorado, IL and Diane Gay of Shawneetown, IL; grandchildren, R.L., Sam, Jon and Vanessa; 8 great-grandchildren; companion, Bill Drumm of Elizabethtown, IL; sister, Maxine Frailey of Rosiclare,…

  Gary Neal Smith, 85, formerly of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home in Paducah, KY. He was born to Blanche (McClure) and Harley Smith in Rosiclare, IL on November 4, 1939. After graduating from Rosiclare High School in 1957, he joined the United States Marines where he served…

Mary Elizabeth Sheridan passed into eternal life in the early morning of January 31st, 2025. She was the daughter of Luther and Pauline (Holbrook) Sheridan. She was born in Elizabethtown, IL on October 26, 1942. She is survived by her first cousin, Dennis Holbrook (Susan); a second cousin Heather Holbrook (sons, Jaron and Graden Knez);…

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Richard Glen Hurford, who left this world on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 at the age of 57. Born on July 25, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, Richard spent most of his life in Elizabethtown, Illinois, where he built a life filled with hard work, love and generosity. Richard…