Ripley Councilmember John McGinley passes away after battle with cancer

Herrin High School student passes away after courageous battle with Cancer - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

HERRIN, Ill., (KBSI) – The Herrin Unit #4 community is mourning the loss of student Wyatt Reed, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Reed’s bright smile, genuine spirit and kind heart touched the lives of everyone he encountered. The Herrin High School administration offered counseling support to students and encouraged those struggling to reach out. The community is keeping Reed’s family, friends and loved ones in their though…

Monument Town Council Member Jim Romanello has died

Jim Romanello, who has served on Monument’s Town Council for more than six years, has died, town officials announced Sunday.

Monument council member Jim Romanello passes away

(MONUMENT, Colo.) — On Sunday, April 13, the Town of Monument shared the sad news that Monument council member Jim Romanello passed away. Courtesy: Town of Monument According to the Monument Town council and staff, Romanello was "a valued colleague, a dedicated public servant, and a committed member of our community who brought passion and thoughtfulness to his role on the Town Council." Flags at all Town of Monument facilities will be flown at…

Ripley Councilmember John McGinley passes away after battle with cancer

RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) — Ripley City Councilmember John McGinley passed away Saturday night after a battle with cancer. McGinley's daughter, Jennifer McCafferty, announced his passing on Facebook. Photos shared by McCafferty show that local Fire and EMS responders came to the house and carried him out on a gurney under a flag while escorting him to the funeral home. Regarding his passing, Ripley Mayor Carolyn Rader said in a Facebook post, "Our City …

Ripley Mayor remembers longtime council member John McGinley

RIPLEY, W.Va. — Mayor Carolyn Rader says the passing of a longtime council member John McGinley leaves behind a major void in the City of Ripley. “A definite, a big loss, a big loss to our city,” Ripley Mayor Rader said on MetroNews Midday Monday. McGinley’s daughter, Jennifer McCafferty announced her father’s passing on Facebook.…