Obituaries

Feb 15, 2024

Jere R. Wood, 84, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, at Willowbrook Memory Care in Marshall, IL. Born on September 13, 1939, in Oblong, IL, Jere's early fascination with the skies led him to take flying lessons, and his passion for aviation never waned. In fact, after graduating from Oblong High School, he decided to...

Feb 14, 2024

Marion June Moade, 94, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Arbor Rose of Robinson. Born in Robinson on April 17, 1929, she would spend her entire life in the community that she held so dear. Though her marriage to Earl Edwin Moade on January 11, 1946 meant she didn't graduate with the Robinson High...

Feb 2, 2024

Mary Kathryn (Dennis) Douglas, age 89, of Robinson passed away in the comfort of her home, with her family, on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, K.W. Douglas, and son, Randall Tracy. She is survived by her siblings, Carol Sue (Earl) Redmond and Clifford (Mickey) Dennis, her daughter, Kathy (Mike) Bush, her...

Jan 31, 2024

Karen Sue Liston, 69, of Oblong, IL, passed away on January 31, 2024, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing in Robinson, IL. Born on March 29, 1954, in Lovington, IL, her life was a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Karen grew up in Lovington and later moved to Oblong, where she...

Jan 30, 2024

Ruth Evelyn Wilson, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and dedicated educator, passed away on January 30, 2024, at the age of 95. She took her last breath at Rittenhouse Village At Northside in Indianapolis, IN, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family.

Ruth was born in the comfort of her childhood home on...

Jan 29, 2024

Shirley Ruth (McNabb) Finney, 89, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Monday, January 29, 2024. Born on December 21, 1934, at the family home on East Maple Street in Robinson, she would go on to graduate from Robinson High School as a member of the Class of 1953. Shortly after high school,...

Jan 27, 2024

Mitchell David Parish, 79, of Palestine, IL, died on January 27, 2024 at his home in Palestine. Born on August 5, 1944, Mitch's early life was rooted in the community of Palestine, where his academic journey concluded as a proud graduate of Palestine High School. Not long after, he sought new horizons and briefly worked for Whirlpool before heeding...

Jan 22, 2024

Randall D. Melton, a man whose love for life was as vast as the open roads he traveled, passed away at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL, on January 22, 2024. Born on December 13, 1943, in Robinson, IL, his journey through life was as spirited and adventurous as he was.

From a young age, Randall...

Jan 20, 2024

Jeffry L. Mikeworth, 72, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Born on April 4, 1951, in Palestine, IL, Jeff grew up on a farm in the Robinson/Hardinville area. Upon graduating from Robinson High School in 1969, he selflessly committed himself to serving his country by joining the U.S....

Jan 17, 2024

Eileen Fuller, 92, of Palestine, IL, passed away on January 17, 2024, at Robinson Rehab in Robinson, IL.

Born on April 18, 1931, at the Ikemire Clinic in Palestine, she would go on to graduate from Palestine High School before marrying Leroy Fuller on December 17, 1949. The couple embarked on a life of farming...

Jan 16, 2024

William Lloyd "Bill" Holtsman, 81, of Cadiz, KY, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away peacefully at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, KY, on January 16, 2024. Born on April 30, 1942, in Crocker, MO, Bill's family moved to Palestine in the early 1950s. After graduating from Palestine High School and Eastern Illinois University, he embarked on a career...

Jan 15, 2024

Cynthia Ann Riker, affectionately known as "Cindy" or "Cyn" to her friends and family, passed away at the age of 67 on January 15, 2024, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. Born on June 8, 1956, in Robinson, IL, she grew up with her dear family in Robinson, where they shared a home with her grandmother for several...

Jan 15, 2024

Mary C. King, 87, of Robinson, IL, died Monday, January 15, 2024, at Robinson Rehab in Robinson, IL.

She was born in Crawford County on October 17, 1936, the daughter of Richard B. and Mary E. (Batman) Lamb.

She married Charles R. King of West Virginia on June 25, 1965, in...

Jan 11, 2024

Sheryl Lynn Cleaves, 62, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee.

Born Monday, April 10, 1961 in Robinson, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Arthur McCormick and the late Bessie Alice Tracy McCormick. She was a former customer service agent for Dyersburg Electric System. She...

Jan 10, 2024

Donald K. Brashear, 82, of Palestine, IL, was called to his heavenly home on January 10, 2024. He embarked on his life's journey on November 18, 1941, and his story came full circle as he passed away peacefully in the very house in Palestine where it began. Raised with the rich soil of the Midwest under his fingernails, Don...

Jan 9, 2024

Juanita Taylor Jochim of Palestine, IL passed away surrounded by family on January 9, 2024. She was 95 years old.

She was born on December 19, 1928, in Evansville, IN to William and Agatha Taylor. Juanita grew up in Evansville, attending Central High School and marrying Jerome G. Jochim at St. Joseph Catholic Church on...

Jan 9, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Smith, 67, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 9, 2024. Born on April 30, 1956, in Vincennes, IN, Kenny was a hardworking and spirited individual who lived a life marked by passion and fierce independence. He grew up in Robinson and developed a reputation as a dedicated worker early on. A 1975...

Jan 9, 2024

Nadine Weaver, 88, of Cadiz, KY, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY. Born on August 12, 1935, in Robinson, Nadine will be warmly remembered as a beacon of kindness and generosity. Her unwavering faith was evident in her dedication to the Cadiz Baptist Church, where she...

Jan 7, 2024

Geraldine Dix, 104, of Robinson, IL, and Vincennes, IN, left us peacefully on January 7, 2024, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. Born on January 22, 1919, in Hutsonville, IL, her life spanned over a century of love, wisdom, and culinary mastery. Her journey began as the daughter of Wilbur T. & Ellen (Lindley) Lowe, and she grew up in...

Jan 6, 2024

Edith Caton passed away on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 11:40 am. Edith passed peacefully away surrounded by family.

Edith was born September 21st, 1934 in Martinsville, IL to Beatrice "Blanch" Gilbert. She was raised by her mother and step-father Roscoe Edward Clouse. She and her family lived through WW2 and struggled through the end...