Area Obituaries
Jo Reta Hurford
Jo Reta Hurford, 80, of Elizabethtown, Illinois passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, Illinois. She was born February 11, 1939 to Richard and Ruby McConnell. She is survived by her sons, Jo Wade Angleton of Oregon, Richard Hurford of Elizabethtown, IL and friend Mandy Woods; grandchild, Tricinda (Michael)…
Read MoreObituary of Shelby E. Nielsen
Shelby E. Nielsen, 17, of Carrier Mills, IL died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 11:40 a.m. as the result of a traffic accident on Route 34 in Hardin County. Shelby was born on October 26, 2001 in Carbondale, IL to Keith Nielsen and the late Sarah Horton. Shelby was a Junior at Carrier Mills/Stonefort High…
Read MoreObituary of Thomas Henry Douglas
Thomas Henry Douglas passed away quietly just after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in McKinney, Texas. He was 88. Born on October 9, 1930, near Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, he was the only son of Thomas Quentin Douglas and Connie Edmondson Douglas, also of Cave-In-Rock. T.H., as he was fondly known by family and friends,…
Read MoreObituary of Anita K. Thomas
Anita Kay Hobbs Thomas, age 76, was born on August 10, 1942 in Hardin County, Illinois. She departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Thomas; an infant son, James Harley Milligan; and her parents, Alva and Myrtle Hobbs. She leaves to mourn her passing, her…
Read MoreJessie Deneen Cowsert
Jessie Deneen Cowsert, 67, of Rosiclare, IL died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Cowsert of Elizabethtown, IL; children, Jason (Dawn) Raper of Paducah, KY, Jennifer (Gary) Patrick of Equality, IL, J.D. (Katy) Smock of Equality, IL, Carl Cowsert of Rosiclare, IL, and Andrew (Jaycee)…
Read MoreObituary of Mary Lou Wooton
Mary Lou Wootton, 82, of Springfield, passed away at 5:18 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her residence. Mary was born on July 16, 1936 in Chicago, the daughter of Edward D. and Muriel Ewing Martin Teegarden. She married James L. Wootton on June 23, 1956 in Junction, IL. Mary was raised in southern…
Read MoreJames E. “Jim” Dixon
James E. “Jim” Dixon of Rosiclare, IL, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Survivors include his children, Carly Sanderson of Rosiclare, IL, Jimmi Dixon of Harrisburg, IL and Krystal Humm of Harrisburg, IL; brother, Galen Dixon of Cave-In-Rock, IL; and grandchildren, Dawson, Bella, Lennon, Cannon and Natalie. He…
Read MorePatsy Sue Conkle
Patsy Sue Conkle, 86, Rosiclare, IL, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was a member of Hardin County Church of Christ. Survivors include her children, Kevin (Sarah) Conkle of Elizabethtown, IL and Deborah (Jeff) Parnell of Murfreesboro, TN; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreObituary of Bobby Gene Ralph
Bobby Gene Ralph was born on July 9, 1929, in rural Hardin County, Illinois, the son of Frank and Lena (Robinson) Ralph. He passed from this earth on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha Faye Ralph; two brothers; and four sisters. He is survived by his…
Read MoreJames Wesley Conn
James Wesley Conn, 33, died Friday, March 30, 2019. He was born March 9, 1986, in Harrisburg, IL to Dexter E. and Teresa K. (Price) Conn. He worked for Balute Utility. James is survived by his father, Dexter E. Conn (Donna L. Anderson); sister, Amanda (Jason) Smith; niece, Kylie Brooke Smith; nephew, Tyler Smith; life-long…
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