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09/25/2025

Thomas M. Chamberlain, 78, of Wood River, passed away at 550 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his home with family by his side. Tom was born October 6, 1946 in Fort Scott, Kansas to the late Clarence E. and Edna F. Insley Chamberlain. Tom and the former Willa Billie

09/20/2025

Chancey Dean Nesbit, 53 of Alton, passed away unexpectedly at 346 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his residence. Chance as he was called was born on February 14, 1972 in Killeen, TX. He was the son of the late Willliam Bill Samuel Nesbit and Pamel S. Womack Nesbit of

08/18/2025

Michael Wayne Hester, 68 of Wood River, IL, passed away at 606 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at his side. He was born December 21, 1956 in Alton, IL to the late James and Zelpha Scott Hester. Throughout Mikes life he enjoyed doing all types of

06/15/2025

Happy Fathers Day to all you Dad's. You play such an important part in your children's lives. I had a quiet, loving, Godly dad and wonderful childhood. Thankful to God! So blessed. My father in law was also a wonderful man. They have both been gone for some time, but have left wonderful memories and are missed.

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05/26/2025

Remembering today the men and women who fought and died for our freedom that we enjoy today. So thankful for the many who survived, however they too paid a price, not always visible. Thank you to all our military who sacrifice in ways we can not imagine. Thank God for America land of the free!

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05/01/2025

If you enjoy Gospel Music, the Master's Voice Choir is celebrating it's 30th Anniversary Gospel Concert next week. Such a blessing to be able to sing with these wonderful people the words of song we believe in. Come celebrate with us if you need to get out and be lifted up.

02/07/2025

Richard Paul Slimick, 91, of Alton, passed away at 128 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Coal Fork, West Virginia on June 17, 1933 to George Alfred and Malinda Thelma HonakerSlimick. He attended Charleston High School in West Virginia in 1952. Richard moved to

02/04/2025

Richard Duwain McKee, 63 of Roxana, passed away at 1100 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2025 at Autumn Meadows Rehabilitation in Cahokia. Richard was born on February 13,1961 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was a son of the late Arnold Wayne D. McKee and Sandra J. Prater McKee of Hartford. Richard

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to all as we celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus. May you have peace and comfort.

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12/07/2024

David Allen Cotton, 52, of Wood River, passed away at 930 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on May 12, 1972 in Wood River. David is the son of Terry Michael Gust of Edwardsville and Linda Jane Cotton Basset of South

12/04/2024

James Daniel Carter, 66, of Hartford, passed away at 243 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side. James was born May 23, 1958 in Portageville, MO. He was a son of the late James William and Lula Francis Melton Carter. He and the

11/28/2024

Inviting all to our Christmas Concert this year. It's an inspiring time to celebrate this wonderful time of year with many traditional carols along with singing songs about Jesus birth, the true meaning of Christmas. I am so bless to have the opportunity to sing with these wonderful people. I realize for some this is a difficult time in your life, missing our loved ones but hold on to the hope that Christ birth has given us. God has blessed us in many ways even though it may be difficult to see right now. Prayers for all