Obituaries

Betty Joann (Moore) Horton,76, of Rushville died Friday, May 13, 2022, in her home in Rushville. Triplett & Wood Funeral Home of Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Susan E. Blaesing, 70, of Rushville, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.  Arrangements are pending at Triplett & Wood Funeral Home of Rushville.

Lydia Josephine Davidsmeier, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, while doing what she loved, exploring nature. Arrangements are pending at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown.

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David E. Smith, 74, Springfield, died on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1947, in Jacksonville, to Donald E. and Elizabeth Jean…

Rosalie Elizabeth Vanderpool, 88, formerly of Arenzville, died  Friday, May 13, 2022, at Heritage Health in Jacksonville. She was born January 12, 1934, in rural Cass County near Meredosia, the…

Helen M. Clements, 87, Browning, died Sunday, May, 15, 2022, in Havana. She was born February 5, 1935, in Beardstown, the daughter of Floyd Canada and Freda Kost Canada. She…

Robert Eugene “Bob” Hembrough, 88, Beardstown, died surrounded by his family, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home. He was born September 24, 1933 in Longview, the son of Richard…

Peggy Leanne Gabbert, 54, Beardstown, died at home April 28th, 2022, in Worden, surrounded by her loved ones. A celebration of life will be held at The First Southern Baptist…

Richard L. “Dick” Wherley, 88, Rushville, died at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. He was born on April 15, 1934, in Dayton,…