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Obituary of Evangeline Naomi Fulghum “Vangie” Parnell

Evangeline “Vangie” Naomi Fulghum Parnell, of Christiana, TN passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was 95. She was born April 5, 1929, in Rosiclare, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Ethyl Potts Fulghum and John Raleigh Fulghum; her adoring husband of 64 years, R. D. Parnell; sisters, Sybel Gertrude Fulghum Stone and Ruby Maxine Fulghum St. Cyr; and brothers, Weldon…See the Story

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Obituary of Johnny Lee Dutton

Johnny Lee Dutton, age 41 of Grantsburg, Illinois passed away at 4:26 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence. John was born on August 4, 1983 in Harrisburg, to the late Ewell and Eulene Sue (Frailey) Dutton. John graduated from Hardin County High School, Class of 2003, then continued his education at Southern Illinois University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He worked as a Major with Illinois Departme…See the Story

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Obituary of Joetta “Susie” Douglas

Joetta “Susie” Douglas, age 76 of Rosiclare, IL passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at home. She was born in Hardin County, IL to the late James Weldon and Donna Jo (Watson) Chancey. Susie retired from Shawnee Telephone Company and later worked at the Family Counseling Center. Susie was a member of Community Independent Baptist Church of Rosiclare, IL. She liked to joke and to be pranked. Susie is survived by her son, Michael Blair; and gran…See the Story

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Obituary of Sarah Marie Lindsay

Sarah Marie Lindsay, age 30, of Rochester, NY passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born in Marion, IL on October 8, 1994, to Dennis and Sandra (Hall) Lindsay. Sarah graduated from Hardin County High School. She went to Southeastern Illinois College for two years. She enjoyed writing short stories and computers. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Minia Lindsay; and father, Dennis Lindsay. Sarah was preceded in death by her mother, Sandr…See the Story

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Obituary for Lucille (Stephens) Fout

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Lucille (Stephens) Fout, age 86, of Marion passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Marion General Hospital.Lou or Lucy has some knew her, was born in McGoffin County, Kentucky on August 12, 1938, to the late William and Fanny Bailey Stephens. Surviving is her son, Kevin (Jackie) Fout of Upper Sandusky and daughter, Gina (David) Fout-Mcbride of Ellisville, Mississippi, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. There is one survivin…See the Story

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Obituary of Mora Patterson

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, Mora Patterson of Elizabethtown, IL. Mora was 89 years old. He leaves behind to mourn his children, Linda (Mitch) Ross of Vienna, IL, Shelia (Stan) Brandt of Golconda, IL, Cheryl (Fred) Turner of Madeira, Portugal, J.C. (Vicki) Patterson of Marion IL, and Mary (David) Rash of Elizabethtown IL; sister, Nora English of Rosiclare, IL; he was blessed with seven grandchildren …See the Story

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Clarence “Joe” Herbert Ledbetter

Clarence “Joe” Herbert Ledbetter, 94, of Cave in Rock, Illinois died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN. Joe was born to Selby and Bertha Lamb Ledbetter. Joe is survived by one granddaughter, Nancy May; and a great-grandson, Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ledbetter; daughter, Christine Gowins; his mother and father; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers. A private family service will be held. Publi…See the Story

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Obituary of Joseph Lester Humphrey

Joseph Lester Humphrey was born on November 9, 1940, to Jonas Lester Humphrey and Nell Demova (nee Healy) Humphrey in Evansville, Indiana. Joe passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was raised in Elizabethtown, Illinois and was baptized at the age of fourteen and was a lifetime member of Peter’s Creek Baptist Church. He graduated from Rosiclare High School in 1959 and decided to join the Army via volunteer draft. Joe served our nation from A…See the Story