John Beard

Patricia J. Crawford Brown a groundbreaking woman in the field of food writing in New York and for the past twenty years an ardent supporter and trustee of the Bowdoin International Music Festival died peacefully at her residence at Thornton Hall in Brunswick Maine on May 1 2024. She was 90. Pat was...

Richard Quimby Sr aged 93 passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born on May 13 1931 in Bath Maine Richard was the beloved son of Everett and Katherine Quimby. He attended Morse High School before joining the Navy where he traveled the world. Richard fondly known as Dick was predeceased...

Martha M. Kluthe of Scotia passed away on Monday September 29 2025 at The Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island Nebraska at the age of 94. Martha Margaret was born August 31 1931 at Beemer Nebraska to Carl and Caroline Ortmeier Spenner. She grew up on the family farm near Beemer and graduated from Be...

Jim Slingluffs life was one of service. Service is how he confirmed his value as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to his community as a psychiatric social worker and adjunct professor and to his family as husband and father. Jims service ended at the age of 97 on July 8 2025 ...

Infant John Garrett Myers of Northport AL died December 4 2025 in Northport. Funeral services will be 200 pm Saturday December 13 2025 at Arbor Springs Baptist Church Highway 43 N. in Northport with Bro. Nick Hensley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Re...

Charles Christopher Mordecai better known as Punkin of Millport Alabama died January 3 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus Mississippi. Punkin was born December 30 1973 in Vernon Alabama to Charles Edward Mordecai and Rose Marie Mordecai. He attended South Lamar and graduated from the Clas...

John Arthur Pepa Beard age 74 passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of laughter kindness and unwavering love for his family and community. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday January 20 2026 at Burkburnett Church of Christ. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. pri...

J. W. John Beard lovingly known by family and friends as John went peacefully to be with our father in Heaven on Sunday January 11 202 Preceded in death by his parents Joe and Zethel Sissy Beard son J.W. Beard Jr and grandson Christopher Beard. J.W. is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Donna...

A memorial gathering will be held at the Picha Funeral Home in Wisconsin Dells 321 Washington Avenue on Friday December 12th from 100 to 300 p.m. There will be a luncheon to follow at Bobbers Island Grill in Lake Delton. Carol was born December 15 1949 in Baraboo Wisconsin the daughter of Louis and ...

Mary Rose Evelyn Schindler 78 of Marysville Indiana passed away January 6 2026 in New Albany Indiana. Born on November 29 1947 in Louisville Kentucky Mary Rose was the daughter of Leo and Evelyn Terry Stenger. She was a devoted wife mother and grandmother. In her spare time Mary Rose enjoyed the cha...

It is with deep love and gratitude for everything she gave us that we announce the passing of Dorothy Atwater Sarvay, who passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 21, 2025, at the age of 98.Dorothy was the youngest daughter of Ralph Willis Atwater and Emily Ryan Atwater. She was bo...

Ruby Mae King 88 of Monticello MS passed away Friday October 10 2025 at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello Mississippi. She was born Tuesday December 22 1936 in Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Monday October 13 2025 from 600 PM until 900 PM at Wilson Funeral Home located at 904 W. Thomas ...

David Newman Foster born April 201957 in Vicksburg MS passed away Saturday January 3 2026 at River Region Medical Center. He was born and raised in Vicksburg Ms. He worked for Magnolia Mobile Homes for 20 years then went to work in the propane industry where he worked for Blossman Gas for 20 years u...

Funeral services for Jessie Waits Beard will be Tuesday October 21 2025 at 100 p.m. in the Big Cane Baptist Church with Rev. Stacy Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Cane Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home. The family requests that visitation be obser...

Joann Cox, born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on August 15, 1944, lived a life that was as vibrant and spirited as she was. As a woman who loved giving advice, wrangling kids, and handing out whoopins’, Joann's charm was infectious, her spirit was tireless, and her heart was as big as the great outdoors...

Born in Knox County on April 19 1951 John was the son of the late Dora Mills Smith and Chris Smith. On February 9 1981 John married the love of his life Ruby Miller. They shared many years together filled with love laughter and hard work before Rubys passing. Johns devotion to Ruby and their family ...

Rebecca Becky Lynn Rennecker age 73 of Barry Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 7 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis Missouri. She was born on August 19 1952 to Tom and Nadine Fee Main. She attended Barry High School Patricia Stephens College and John Wood Community Colleg...

Betty K. Curless 78 of Rushville IL formerly of Astoria IL passed away at 220 pm on Wednesday July 28 2021 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield IL. She was born on June 10 1943 in Galesburg IL the daughter of Judge and Anna Martin Estes. Betty married Wayne Curless on June 10 1961 in Bluff City IL. ...

Walter J. Beard 70 of Westfield passed away on Wednesday December 17 2025 at home. He was born on November 15 1955 in Westfield and was the son of the late Henry S. and Faith Johnson Beard. Walter was a graduate of Edison State College in New Jersey and worked as a computer programmer for various co...

Phillip Ponder 71 passed away peacefully on November 15 2025. He was born on September 21 1954 to Willie and Bettye Ponder in Shreveport Louisiana. A funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church 900 Jordan Street Shreveport Louisiana with Reverend Jacob Dickson and Reverend Allison Saul...

Nancy was born in Meadville on October 23 1955. She was the daughter of the late William Smith and Martha Beard. She graduated from Franklin High School. Nancy married Richard Klingensmith on September 23 1983. He passed away November 30 2020. Together the couple had a daughter Heather who was treas...

Gerald Wayne Storie age 75 of Rock Island and formerly of Byrdstown TN passed away Friday September 19 2025 at his residence. He was born August 17 1950 in Moodyville TN to John Calvin Storie and Buleah Jean Walker Storie. He was a truck driver. Gerald is survived by 3 daughters Melissa Storie and l...

Janelle Duke age 78 of Golden Colorado was born September 20 1946 a daughter of William Everett and Gloria Glenda Cooper Poor and passed from this life on Thursday September 4 2025 at her residence in Colorado. During her working life Janelle was an accountant for the federal government. She enjoyed...

Karen Ann Brown was born on January 22 1956 to Lillian and Edward Sherls. She departed this life on December 18 2025 at the age of 69. Karen graduated from West Side High School in 1975. She dedicated over 30 years of service as a devoted waitress at Dennys Restaurant and more recently worked at Js ...

Ella Mae Darnell Faw, age 89, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Atrium Health-Wilkes Medical Center. Mrs. Faw was born June 6, 1936, in Wilkes County to Walter and Zadie Bowlin Darnell. She enjoyed her flower garden and cooking for her family. In addition to her parents, s...

Barbara Ann Beard Ferrell 84 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday January 4 2026 at HighsmithRainey Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born on August 15 1941 in the Beard Community of Eastover North Carolina where she lived her entire life. She was the daughter of the late Danfor...