All Obituaries

Gladys Lenora (Goode) Cochran, 90, went to be with the Lord, and her husband that she loved and missed dearly.  She was surrounded by her loving family when she passed at 3:58 am Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born August 11, 1932 in Greene County, to Omer and Starcy (Stinnet) Goode.  She married Gene Cochran August 29, 1950, and he preceded her in death June 7, 2013. Surviving are her children, Larry (companion Arlene Dawdy) and Sharon Ruyle both of Carrollton, Gary Cochran and...

Ruth R. Withrow, 76, died Wednesday, May 3, at White Hall Nursing and Rehab. She was born August 26, 1946 in Springfield, to Frank "Sam" and Josephine (Brown) Walden.    Surviving are two sisters, Mary Withrow of Las Vegas, Brenda (Jack) Blasko of Petersburg, a brother, David (Shirley) Walden of Jacksonville, and a brother-in-law, Bill Heavner of Rockbridge.   She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Samuel C. Walden and Pete Walden, and her twin...

R.E. “Gene” Pennington, 86, of Greenfield, died Thursday, April 27, at his home.  He was born October 8, 1936, in Cumberland County, IL. the only child of Ralph and Beulah (Scott) Pennington.  He married Donna Thomasson June 9, 2005 in Greenfield, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Suzy (Jim) Dalton of Athensville, and Kay (Gary) Pence of Rockbridge, a step-daughter, Dana (Craig) Plummer of Patterson, a son, Tim Pennington of Greenfield, a step-son,...

Brooks Lee Alexander, the deeply loved 44 day old son of Joseph and Emily (Pembrook) Alexander of Carrollton, was called to his eternal home on April 27, 2023 while in the arms of his parents. He was born March 14, 2023 in Jacksonville and was a true gift from God. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother Jackson and sister Jade, who absolutely adored him; paternal grandparents Wayne and Carrie Alexander of Carrollton, maternal grandparents John and Nikki Pembrook of...

Thomas Russell Loy of Greenfield passed away Sunday April 16, 2023 at the Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Jacksonville, Illinois. He was born August 8, 1949 in Carlinville, Illinois. Tom is survived by his son Bryan Loy and two granddaughters Naomi & Demi of Springfield. Bryan’s mother, Diana Martin of Springfield and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Retha & Homer Loy, a sister Peggy Tuey, and brothers, Richard & Dennis Loy. Tom...

Dixie Lee Jones Turpin, age 84, of Greenfield, passed away on April 14, 2023. She was born May 22, 1938, in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, to Bert A. and Birdie B. (Doty) Jones. Dixie was devoted to her family, friends, and God. She was a generous person who gave continuously of her time and money to charities and will be missed by many. Surviving are two sons, Elon L. Turpin, wife Patricia, and Elliott L. Turpin, wife Sherry, of Carrollton, Illinois. She is also survived by one...

Nena Kay Harper, 61, of Pocahontas, IL. died April 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.  She was born January 11, 1962 in Carrollton, to John D. and Dorothy J. (Strahan) Harper. Surviving is her sister, Karen (Jeff) Conlee, “adopted” son, Chris Wempe, nephew, Zachariah Conlee, uncle, Alvin (Theresa) Strahan, aunts, Nancy Van Winkle, and Carol (Bill) Lipsmire. She was preceded in death by her parents and significant other, John Wempe. Nena graduated...

Gary L. Bridgewater died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home in Rockbridge, IL. He was born April 3, 1948 to Harlan J. “Ted” and Leona O. (Wade) Bridgewater in White Hall, IL. At the age of eighteen he took over the family farming operation at the death of his father and continued until illness forced him to retire. He was a 1966 graduate of Greenfield High School and active in football. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Elmore, September 4, 1966 at the Rockbridge...

Valorie Mae Ross, 86, of Greenfield, died Saturday, March 11, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born August 12, 1936, in Sikeston, MO. to Joe and Edna (Hope) Adams. She married Billy Joe Ross November 2, 1952, and he preceded her in death May 30, 1999. Surviving are two sons, Kevin (Karla) Ross of Pearl City, IL., and Kelly (Dani) Ross of Greenfield, two daughters, Norma Tucker of Cottage Hills, and Deborah (Scott) Boston of Greenfield, eight grandchildren, and 12...

Rose Eileen (Hardwick) Parker 59, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at White Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Rose was born November 25, 1963 in Pittsfield, Illinois to John Earl and Rose Eileen Hardwick. After graduating from Greenfield High School in 1981, she enlisted in the United States Air Force serving as an Accounting & Finance Specialist from 1981 - 2001. While in the Air Force, Rose met the love of her life and best friend Thomas Parker. They...