Area Obituaries

Myrna Louise Kaegi, 85, of Murray, KY formerly of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Sunday, November 12, 2023 in McKenzie, TN. She was a retired teacher from the Hardin County School System, member of the Hardin/Pope County Retired Teachers Association, Murray First United Methodist Church, Murray Lions Club and Order Of The Eastern Star. Survivors include her…

Brenda Sue Ramsey, 67, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was the daughter of Bernard and Shirley (Miller) Barnard. Brenda is survived by her husband, David A. Ramsey; daughter, Jeana Lynn (Tim) Breivogel; and son, Jason Michael Brooks; sister, Bonnie Jean (Eric) Oliphant; brothers, Michael Lee (Sheli) Bernard and Garrick Allen Barnard; and granddaughter,…

Judith Evelyn Meinders went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born May 21, 1936 in Livermore, Kentucky to Franklin and Gene Chaddock Tucker. She graduated from Rosiclare High School and Southern Illinois University. She was a college professor and Business Department Head at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Connecticut.…

Rodney Dean Lewis, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home in Marion. Rodney was born September 26, 1964 in Rosiclare, Illinois, a son of Bobby and Barbara June “Bobbie” (Springer) Lewis. He is survived by his two children, Corey Dean (Holly) Lewis and Stevie Nichole (Taylor) Allred; four grandchildren, Karsyn…

Ronald Edward Sartin Sr., age 66, of Rosiclare, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Ronnie was born on February 7, 1957 to Edward “Pete” Ira and Juanita Sue (Simms) Sartin. Ron enjoyed playing tournament and league softball. He was the founder of the Arizona…

Courtney Gayle Spivey, 43, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Hardin County General Hospital in the presence of family and friends. Courtney was born on August 27th, 1980 to Bertis and Becky Cook. She graduated from Hardin County High School with the Class of 1998. Courtney was a Nurse…

Robert James “Bob” Mitchell, 61, of Elizabethtown, IL died Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Kim Mitchell of Elizabethtown, IL; daughters, Michelle (Jeremy) Glanzner of Cave-In-Rock, IL and Amy (Justin) Wilson of Alhambra, IL; grandchildren, Bobbie, Alex, Caitlyn, David, Ethan, Fay and Paige; special friend, John Erwin; and several brothers…

Reverend Gordon B. Littrell, 90, of Equality, Illinois, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in Hardin County on August 1, 1933. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Eschol Littrell and Goldie Mae (Baylous) Littrell; first wife, Delline (Milliken) Littrell; sister, Mary Evelyn…

Eva Jesse Williams Winters, age 97, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 11:22 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born October 10, 1926 in Elizabethtown, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Myrtle Williams. Eva was first married to Earl Crider and to this union they had…

Delores B. “Sue” Hogue was born in Rosiclare, Illinois, on November 05, 1936, and departed this life on Friday, October 06, 2023. Her parents were Reed Dalton and Irene Faye Amsden Dalton. Sue was married on Christmas Day in 1951 to Robert G. Stone. Two sons Robert L. Stone and Richard P. Stone were born…