Potpourri – Potpourri – Beardstown had five athletes named to the SJ-R All-Area Teams: Owen O’Hara, wrestling; William Davidsmeyer, baseball/pitcher; Gloire Zambele, midfielder;… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau has created a $10,000 annual grant to assist local fire departments and fire protection districts in what they deem essential for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Mike Courson, Pastor First Christian Church Beardstown I’m currently preaching sermons on “Defining Moments” from the Life of David. Someone has observed that “big… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Kay Brown A cold spell must be coming because the flies are coming in. I hate chasing the little buggers. I’m glad… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Ronald “Ron” Eugene Scherrer, 85, Quincy, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home. He was born August 5, 1935, in Arenzville, to Joseph Charles and Virginia (Henry) Scherrer. Survivors include two children, Terry…
Lawrence Clifton “Larry” Drennen, 79, Rushville, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 7:20 p.m. at his residence. Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Terry Allen “Watty” Watkins, 68, Beardstown, died Monday, July 26, 2021 at his home. Funeral services were held at Friday, July 30, 2021 at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery. …
Glenn “Sonny” Mullen Sr., 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend of Virginia, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 21, 1939, in Jacksonville, the son of Everett…
Evelyn Frances Pressey, 97, Pittsfield, died on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Griggsville Estates. She was born on June 7, 1924 in Winchester, to Charles Russell and Burnita Hoots McLaughlin. She married Cleo E. Pressey on July 3,…
Amanda Jo Rhoads, 36, Ashland, died at 2:46 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born on July 25, 1984, in Paris, IL, the daughter of Stephen Joseph and Gloria…