Area Obituaries

  James Wendell “Peanut” Vaughn, 64, of Elizabethtown, IL died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home in Elizabethtown, IL. Survivors include his children, Rebecca German of Rosiclare, IL, Daniel Dale of Cave-In-Rock, IL, Chad Joiner of Rosiclare, IL and Marcus Joiner of Rosiclare, IL; grandchildren, Summer, Evalee, James and Brooke, Qwyntyn, Kole, Laviah, Ky-Mani,…

A beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, James Wesley Donithan, 83, of Harpers Ferry, IA, formerly of Elizabethtown, IL, was called to his eternal home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023. The family invites you to join them for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11:00 a.m.…

Gary Lee Vaughn, 72, of Rosiclare IL passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at 1:09 a.m. at Hardin County General Hospital. Gary was born on November 8, 1950, to Elbert and Loeva Cox Vaughn in Moline, IL. Gary married Mary Elaine Humm on April 5th, 1975. Gary was employed at Golconda Civilian Conservation Center (Job…

Donata Dene Kopman, 60, of Virginia Beach, VA died at Carbondale Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1962, at Hillcrest Hospital to the late Donald D. and Dorraine (Schrage) Biers. Surviving her are her children, Jamie (Kopman) Harrington and Bryan Kopman, granddaughter, Bella Kopman; sisters, Denise Biers and…

Roger Lee Oxford, 81, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Roger was born on August 21, 1941, in Herod, Illinois to Bernard and Gladys (Smith) Oxford. He is survived by his three children, Tammie Porter of Port St Lucie, FL, Natalie (Craig) Dutton of Elizabethtown, IL, and Bernard Todd Oxford of…

Wiley William Robinson, 80, of Silva, Missouri, died on Friday, September 1, 2023, surround by his family at home. He was born on June 21, 1943, in Herod, Illinois. Wiley was a long-time member and deacon at the Turkey Creek General Baptist Church. Wiley is survived by his wife, Margie Joy Robinson of Silva; by…

Marion ‘Keith’ Kingery, 70, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his residence in Eldorado, IL. Keith was born on January 9, 1953, to Velta W. and Fleda (Acord) Kingery. He was the proprietor of proprietor of Kingery Productions. Keith is survived by his business associate and nephew, Chad Willis; brothers, Joe (Sarah) Kingery, of…

Bertis Eugene Shewmaker, 96, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Rolla Missouri at Presbyterian Manor. Gene in Hardin County, Illinois to Jesse and Elzie Shewmaker (Joiner). Gene was a United States Navy veteran and a member of the VFW Post 3944. Gene was preceded in death by wife, Doris (Toal); parents; and six siblings, Velma…

Charlotte Ann Boyd, 87, of Elizabethtown, IL died Monday, August 14, 2023 at her home in Elizabethtown, IL. Survivors include her children, Robert A. Boyd, Kathy A. Boyd and Johnny Boyd, Sr.; grandchildren, Heather Boyd, Johnny Boyd, Jr. and Peyton Boyd; great-grandchildren, Lakyn, Ashton and Mason; sister, Donna (Larry) Wiford; and several nieces and nephews.…

Mark Scott Stunson, 65, of Elizabethtown, IL died Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home in Elizabethtown, IL, Survivors include his daughters, Janet (Scott) Cohorst and Jessi Stunson; grandchildren, Eli and Adam Williams and James, John and Jude Cohorst; brothers, Jeff F. Stunson and Jimmy C. Stunson; step brother, Mike Belford; and several nieces, nephews…