Area Obituaries

  Barbara Ann Smock, 66, of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January, 30 2025 at Axiom Healthcare of Rosiclare, Illinois. Barbara was born on July 15, 1958 at the Rosiclare Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Barbara grew up in Rosiclare and lived there most of her life. She moved away a few times with a…

Mary Elizabeth Lewis Fricker was born on October 14, 1932 in Rosiclare, Illinois to B.A. Lewis and Hester Mae Lewis. She went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2025 while in hospice care at Oak Trace Assisted Living where she has lived for the past five years. Mary is survived by…

Gregory James Hobbs, 52, of Rosiclare, IL died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Honey Comb Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Julie Hobbs of Rosiclare, IL; children, Corey (Leah) Hobbs of McCleansboro, IL, Charles Hobbs of Elizabethtown, IL and Michael Hobbs of Rosiclare, IL; mother, Christine Hobbs…

  Orval Wayne Shetler, 85, of Bloomfield, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in The Villages, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myra and Wayne Shetler; and his wife, Ann Henry Shetler. He is survived by his two children, Steven Wayne Shetler and Christa Shetler Gambert (Paul); two grandchildren, Erin…

November 18, 1972 – January 27, 2025 Stephen Seth Hosick, age 52, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away at 12:38 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com. —– Published…

Linda Gale Lane Hanks of Harrisburg, IL went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Linda was born December 1, 1962. She was baptized at the age of 10. Although she did not affiliate with a church, she was a lifelong believer in Jesus’ love, generosity, and prayer. In 1980, she graduated…

John C. Douglas, 86, of Westerville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, January 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side. John was born on July 18, 1938, to his parents Adiel and Dora (Garland) Douglas in Cave In Rock, Illinois. John graduated from Cave In Rock High School where he also…

71 years and 6 days It is with great sadness that we announce the death of my brother, Dennis Eugene Gibbs of Fulton, Kentucky. Dennis was born in Rosiclare, Illinois on January 12, 1954 to his proud parents, Harry Weldon Gibbs and Blanche Imolene (Reed) Gibbs. He was 71 years and 6 days of age…

Carlene Embree left this world on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 93 years old while living at Axiom Healthcare in Rosiclare Illinois. She was born December 7,1931, to Carl and Molly (Ginger) Riley. Being the youngest and the only girl of their three children she was protected and spoiled by her two…

James Weldon Pennell was born on January 15, 1958. He went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was saved at the age of 13 and loved attending church. Very seldom was he seen without a smile. He married Sandy Ozee on June 12, 1977. To this union two boys were born,…