James Murphy

Joseph Franklin Edge, 95, of Philpot, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 10, 1929, in Knottsville, Joe was the eldest of nine children. When his father went blind during the Great Depression, Joe set aside his schooling after the sixth gr...

Mildred Ann (Rose) Moore was born on June 24, 1947 and died peacefully at her daughter’s home on December 10th, 2025.Mildred was the daughter of the late Delbert and Myrtle (Murphy) Rose. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald D. “Cotton” Moore, and by all 11 of her brothers and sisters — ...

William Patrick Hatchett died January 28 2026 at the age of 73. He was the son of the late J. Emmett Hatchett and Jane Vandiver Hatchett. He graduated from Harrodsburg High School in 1970 attended Castle Heights Military Academy and Western Kentucky University. After leaving college he worked in men...

Mr. Jeffery Wayne Jeff Cook of Burkesville Kentucky passed away on Monday January 19 2026 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington Kentucky having attained the age of 64 years 5 months and 27 days. He was born on Sunday July 23 1961 in Albany Kentucky the son of James Christine Brown Coo...

Patricia Sue Hamilton, 83 of Bloomington IN, passed away peacefully at Hearthstone Health Campus with her loved ones by her side Sunday January 25, 2026.Born August 15, 1942, in Bloomington IN, she was the daughter of Hubert and Clara Hooten.  While growing up she lived in Paoli IN.  Pat g...

Jim was a painter by trade and enjoyed bowling throwing darts playing cards and spending time with his family. He married Vanessa Jones on August 13 1999. Together they have four daughters Jordan Garris of Alton Ashton Garris of Alton Morgan Hunter Schultz of Dixon and Emme Josh Murphy of East Alton...

James R. Ator age 63 of Griggsville IL passed away Saturday January 24 2026 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield IL. He was born May 10 1962 in Pittsfield IL to Oliver and Eileen Bunn Ator Jr. Jim was a 1980 graduate of Griggsville High School. He worked as a printer for the Pike Press in Pitt...

Karen Lynn Parrish 75 of Chester Illinois formerly of Perryville Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her family December 8 2025 at 153 a.m. Karen was born on February 21 1950 in East St. Louis Illinois to Harry and Arneda Utley Blockley. She retired from TG USA in Perryville Missouri. She ...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of William Lee Eberhardt who left this world on Friday September 19 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 12 1942 in Orient Illinois Bill was the cherished son of the late Cecil and Mary Sheppard Eberhardt. A man of quiet strength and deep d...

ChapmanNiehaus of Carbondale Illinois passed away peacefully in the company of family on Saturday August 9 2025. She was 91. Charlotte was born on April 13 1934 in West Frankfort Illinois the daughter of John and Susie Marko Charlotte loved country dancing shopping adored her grandchildren and great...

Marsha Kay Thompson 74 of DeSoto Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on March 28 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 9 1950 in Carbondale Illinois to the late James and Dorothy Page Furgerson Marsha lived a life filled with love laughter and unwavering dedication to those sh...