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Jamison Zenon Eagle, age 49, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home. He was born January 4, 1975, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of

Dixie Lee Slagley, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, November 15, 2023, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born February 11

Nancy Lee Burkett, age 73, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Monday night, June 26, 2023, at her home. She was born September 8, 1949, in Flora, the daughter of

Rhonda Sue Evans, age 71, of Flora, Illinois, passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on April 29, 2023. She was born on January 11, 1952, in Xenia, to Robert and Modena Green. Rhonda was united in marriage to James R. Evans on January 18, 1969, in Flora, and together they shared 54 years of love and memories. Rhonda was a dedicated employee of Hella Electronics for thirty-seven years. She retired in 2017. Rhonda was a very caring and kind person to everyone she encountered. She had...

Emily Tennille Parish, age 43, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, January 19, 2023, at her home. She was born January 28, 1979, in Olney, the daughter of Richard and Mary Anne (Thompson) Lents. She was united in marriage to Rodney Ray Parish Jr. on July 7, 2007, at the Ridge Riders Club in Rinard and together they have shared 15 wedding anniversaries. Emily worked as a waitress at J.T.'s in Wayne City. She attended Bethlehem Christian Church and was baptized at Gunion Christi...

Joan Elizabeth Coleman, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Joan was born the daughter of Louis James "Toots" and Mary Katherine "Kay" Emling February 22, 1933. She was raised in DuQuoin, Illinois, with her sister Verda and this is where she met the love of her life, Thomas "Ed" Coleman. Joan and Ed were childhood sweethearts and celebrated 69 years of marriage this past summer. Joan and Ed were united in marriage on June 28, 1953. Be...

Judy E. Young, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, November 28, 2022, at her home. She was born January 20, 1947, in Salem, the daughter of Merle Edwin and Cubalene (Hagen) Krutsinger. Judy attended Oskaloosa Grade School and Flora High School. She had worked at North American Lighting in the past, was a caregiver, and owned and operated the plant shop Judy's Jungle. She truly loved growing plants, flowers, and trees. She was a member of the Mason Christian Church. Ori...

Lorna Gay Leathers, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Monday morning, September 19, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born September 29, 1942, in Salem, the daughter of LeRoy Edward and Lucille (Lewis) Turner. Gay was a longtime employee of Sparton Manufacturing in Flora. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching movies and game shows, and coloring. She had a love for animals, ice cream, and sweets. She is survived by her son: Blake Leathers of...

Edna Mae Fatheree, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, January 1, 2022, at Clay County Hospital. She was born June 20, 1930, in Xenia, the daughter of Samuel Levi and Nettie Flossie (Cameron) Henson. She married Dallas G. Fatheree on August 28, 1973, in Flora. He preceded her in death January 5, 2014. Edna was an avid gardener, a caring pet owner of dogs and cats over the years, and appreciated countless opportunities to go fishing throughout her lifetime while developing i...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Elliott, Flora, Illinois, was born to Cecil and Carrie Elliott, at home in Equality, IL  January 29, 1940 and died at his home on January 12, 2021, at age 80.  Bob, remembered by friends and family as a truly good, caring, thoughtful and encouraging person, spent his younger years in Equality, Illinois. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Betty Christian, a nephew, Mark Hartman, and a double cousin, Don Elliott.  He is survived by a sister, M. Lovene Hartman ...