John C. Wagner
John C. Wagner, 89, Chillicothe, died on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1931 in Beardstown, to John F. and Pearl Edna (Dotzert) Wagner. He married Linda Kay Schaufelberger on October 28, 1955…
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William Edward (Bill) Bailey
William Edward (Bill) Bailey, of Oakford, 73, died on September 15, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). He was born November 18, 1947, in Springfield, to Matthew Thomas and Isabel…
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Parks
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Parks, 81, died at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Pekin. She was born to Walter and Laura (Wilcox) Pherigo on June 22, 1940 in Beardstown and they preceded her in…
Patricia “Jean” Hager
Patricia “Jean” Hager, 77, of Virginia, died peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021, in her home. She was born January 8, 1944, in Plymouth, the daughter of Gerald Lee and Geraldine M. Copeland Raymond. She is survived by her lifelong…
Lynn “Red” Blair
Lynn “Red” Blair, 79, Waupaca, WI, died on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. Red was born in Chandlerville, on November 23, 1939, the son of the late Ernest and Letitia (Lynn) Blair. He…
Focus on Faith
By Jarrett Wells Beardstown 1st United Methodist Church Do you have a favorite hymn or worship song? I’m guessing you might have a few songs… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beyond the Rusty Gate
By Kay Brown Fall is here. It’s hard to believe and it’s my time of year, so I hope it lasts. If we have some… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Trivia Too
By Roy Robert In the book that I authored about Thomas Beard, I tell about his death, his will, and his funeral. About how… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Letter to the Editor
I never for one second thought I would experience racism. Now experiencing racism first hand. For several months a man (more like an excuse for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Editorial
By Bill Mitchell Globalization, according to some, is one of the modern world’s great achievements. Nations around the world began working together to bring down… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close