Area Obituaries
Shay resigns; gets $55k settlement
By David Porter Kyle Shay has resigned as director of student support at Arcola schools following a federal indictment that stemmed from his time in the Paris school district. The Arcola district is paying him $55,000 in a negotiated separation agreement. A federal investigation into the Paris district began in 2013 over the alleged misuse…
Read MoreDave Binion
David L. “Dave” Binion, 73, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:55 AM on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at The Haven of Arcola. Arrangements are incomplete at the Edwards Funeral Home. A Full obituary will appear in next week’s paper.
Read MoreWish Sims
Rosemary “Wish” Ann Sims, 79, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 12:15 pm June 21, 2026 at in Mount Vernon, IL. She was born January 6, 1947 in Tuscola, IL to Ray Edward and Joan Elizabeth (Michael) Dunn. Rosemary “Wish” married Greg Sims on July 28, 1969. Rosemary “Wish” is survived by her husband…
Read MoreChristopher Lee Herschberger
Christopher Lee Herschberger, 10, of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:50 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Danny Miller Jr. residence, 18421 Gun Club Road in Arcola, IL. Bishop Lamar E. Miller will officiate. Burial will be…
Read MoreCameron Michael Crowe
Cameron Michael Crowe, 19, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:03 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested…
Read MoreKaren Ruth “Katie” King
Karen Ruth “Katie” King, 73, of Tuscola, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Haven of Tuscola, Tuscola, IL Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Mike Wilder officiating. Burial will follow…
Read MoreKathy Drew
Kathy Doreen Drew, 74, of Florence, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Mrs. Drew was born in Tuscola, IL a daughter of the late William Hugh Olehy and Imadeen Ruth Lewis Olehy. She worked in the business office for the Carle Clinic Hospital Association in Urbania, IL. Kathy loved her family and friends. She…
Read MoreEdward E. “Ed” Gingerich
Edward E. “Ed” Gingerich, 88, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:10 A.M. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Sullivan Healthcare and Senior Living Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park St., Arthur, IL. Pastor Glen Rhodes will officiate. Burial…
Read MoreMary Ellen Schrock
Mary Ellen Schrock, 76, of Arthur, IL passed away at 3:15 A.M. on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Larry R. Diener will officiate. Burial will be in the…
Read MoreRebecca Marie Schrock
Rebecca Marie Schrock, 78, of Arthur, IL passed away at 4:10 P.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Private funeral services were held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Burial was in the Arthur Cemetery. Marie was born on July 27, 1947, in Arthur,…
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