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Area Obituaries

Luther David Dale

Luther David Dale, 79, of Ridgway died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 David was born on June 26, 1941 to the late Luther and Evelyn (Grandstaff) Dale in Rosiclare, IL. David served in the United States Army during Vietnam. David is survived by his wife Barbara of Ridgway; sons, Jeffrey Dale of Manahattan, IL and…

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Dennis Lance Martin

Dennis Lance Martin, 50, of West Frankfort, Illinois died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 8:52 p.m. Lance was born November 18, 1970 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Leon Vinyard and Glenda Lou Martin He was preceded in death by his parents. Lance is survived by his daughters, Leslee Martin, Mikayla Cavaness, and Lilo Baurer;son, Anthony Cox;…

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Obituary of Charlie Wayne Cruson

Charlie Wayne Cruson was born in rural Hardin County, Illinois to Dan and Addie (White) Cruson in the spring of 1934. His birth certificate lists June 9, 1934 as his birthday, although his mother, Addie, always insisted he was born on the sixth of June. He was welcomed by older brother Wesley and his only…

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Anita Suits Tolbert

Anita Suits Tolbert, 63, of Rosiclare, Illinois died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home. She was a member of the Harvest Delivery Center and of the First Christian Church of Rosiclare. Anita is survived by her husband, Robert Tolbert; children, Nicole (Ronnie) Williams, Amber (Jeff) Byers, Michelle (JP) Ashford, Jason (Lindsey) Suits, Jonathan (Nita)…

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Theodore (Ted) D. Webster

Theodore (Ted) D. Webster, 81, of Rosiclare, IL died on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Hardin County General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Opal Webster of Rosiclare, IL; daughters, Donna Webster, Cheryl Webster, and Shirley Kasch; sisters, Nancy, Judy, and Sherry; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with a host several nieces and nephews.…

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Obituary of Rev. Melvin Roy Holtzclaw

WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. — Rev. Melvin Roy Holtzclaw, 93, entered the arms of the Author of his faith early Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the home of his daughter in Willow Springs, Missouri. His victory capped a 67-year chapter of his ministry here on earth. While his failing health in recent months challenged his body,…

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Joyce Ann Wallace Holbrook

Joyce Ann Wallace Holbrook, 70, of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Hardin County, IL, died Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home in Cary. Survivors include her sister, Bonnie (Jim) Clemens of Gibson City, IL; nephews, Jeremy (Tara) Wallace of Rosiclare, IL, Tim (Sheila) Wallace of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Marty (Jill) Austin of Harrisburg,…

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Obituary of Linda L. Taylor

  Linda L. Taylor, age 75, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. Linda was born February 10, 1946 to Webb and Laura Bell (Dale) Patterson on February 10, 1946. She worked as a paralegal, real estate agent, and at the Harrah’s Casino. Linda loved her…

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Obituary of Keith Dewayne Ratliff

Keith Dewayne Ratliff, 62, of Rosiclare, IL passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home in Golconda, IL. He was born June 21, 1958 to the late Ben and Diemmie (Clark) Ratliff of Hardin County, IL. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Ratliff, and sister, Maxino Smith. Keith is survived…

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Bonnie D. Rose

  Bonnie D. Rose, 86, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Rosiclare Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was a member of Rock Creek General Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Steve (Leigh Ann) Rose of Elizabethtown, IL and Teresa Flynn of Elizabethtown, IL; grandchildren, Ryan Flynn of Maryville, IN and Danielle…

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