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John William Roope

Robert Grider

John William Roope, age 66 of Beardstown, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown were in charge of arrangements.

David Roger Patterson

James M. “Chick” Kerr

David Roger Patterson, 64, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Avenues at Litchfield. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of the arrangements.

Gerold R. Boice

Gerold Boice

Gerold R. Boice, 80, Sherman, died at 7:29 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Jerry was born July 9, 1941, in Beardstown, the son of John and Ethel Bernice (Surratt) Boice.  He married Sharon Jockisch…

Barbara A. Taylor

Barbara Taylor

Barbara A. Taylor, 83, of West Burlington, IA, died at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born February 15, 1938, in Schuyler County, she was the daughter of Clarence and…

Charlene B. Anderson

Charlene Anderson

Charlene B. Anderson, 88, Virginia, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She was born April 28, 1933, in Chapin, the daughter of Howard P. and Beulah A. Gerdes Anderson. She is survived by two brothers,…

Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia.   Marriages Jesse W. Parrish, Beardstown, and Cherie J. Parrish, Beardstown.   Property Transfers Tierney L.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Trivia Too

By Roy Roberts You need to be old to remember when farmers farmed with horses and hired men came during thrashing time, sat at your… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beyond the Rusty Gate

Rusty Gate

By Kay Brown Well dull time of year, not much going on. Do you all like poetry? I like it and like to write it… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Farm Credit offers scholarships, grants

High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture are invited to apply for a $2,000 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship. Thirty scholarships will be given… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close