Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Martha Viola Dover

Martha Viola Dover, 98, of Grand Chain passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. Martha was born May 21, 1924 in Pulaski, Illinois to the late Mattie and Olin Curry.  Martha was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great …

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Linda Jean Rhoades

Linda Jean Rhoades, age 78, of New Burnside, Illinois passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at her residence. Linda was born May 18, 1944 in Olney, Illinois daughter to the late Franklin Woodrow and Florence Elva (Densmore) George. She was a member of Community of Hope Church in New Burnside; …

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Lana Loven Ablett

Lana Loven Ablett, 78, of rural Karnak (Massac County) passed away at 5:34 a.m. Thursday morning, September 22, 2022 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis. Lana was born October 15, 1943 in Anna, Illinois. She had worked in the healthcare field most of her career, having worked …

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James H. Velenzuela

James H. Velenzuela, age 76 years, a resident of rural Vienna since 2003 and a former resident of Crestwood, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 25, 2022, at 12:08 PM at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna, Illinois. Jim was born July 4, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son …

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Don Tellor

Don Tellor, age 82 years, a resident of Vienna, passed away Monday morning, September 19, 2022, at 5:26 AM, at Integrity Healthcare in Anna, Illinois. Don was born October 14, 1939 in Union County Illinois.  He was the son of Melvin and Alma (Fox) Tellor. Don is survived by: a …

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Nancy J. Abrams

Nancy J. Abrams, age 84 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2022, at 2:29 PM at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Nancy was born March 5, 1938 at the family home in Ridgway, Illinois.  She was the daughter of Ivan and Edna L. (Moye) …

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Joseph E. “Eli” Brown

Joseph E. “Eli” Brown, age 28 years, a resident of Norris City, Illinois and a former resident of New Burnside, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home. Eli, as he was known to family and friends, was born September 22, 1993 in Marion, Illinois. He was the …

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Art contest winners announced

The 4th Annual Art Gallery Off the Square High School age Art Competition has two winners this year. First place winner is Karissa Cockrum with a pencil drawing. Runner up winner is Lacey Jacobsen with her acrylic painting. Both winners will have their artwork on display at the Art Gallery …

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George Larry Selph, Jr.

George Larry Selph, Jr. age 73 years, a resident of McDonough, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his residence. George was born September 9, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois.  He was the son of George Selph, Sr. and Emily (Bullock) Selph. On October 25, 2018, George was united in …

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Reevesville Reunion Planned

The 23rd annual Reevesville Reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 24th at the Reevesville Community Church Fellowship Hall.  Both past and present residents and friends of Reevesville and the surrounding communities are invited to attend.  The reunion will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with a potluck luncheon …

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