Author Archives: Mark Wells

Motorists in Illinois are being reminded of a change in what is known as Scott's Law. The law has previously been in place but has been expanded. The new law requires drivers to move over for pedestri...

Published reports say the Southern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering students across the region access to thousands of dollars in...

Farmers across the United States are now learning how much financial aid they can expect from a $12 billion package announced recently by President Donald Trump, as the agricultural sector continues t...

Patrick E. Vaughan, 29, of Enfield passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Pontiac, IL. He was born in Harlan, KY on March 10, 1996 the son of Doug Vaughan and Misty Kincaid. Patrick married Desir...

Linda Sue Prater, 60, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. She was born on June 5, 1965 in Arkansas the daughter of Jesse Morris and Ola Mae (Hosie...

Wanda Jean (Wheat) Greenwood, age 73, left this earth for her heavenly home on December 31, 2025. Wanda was born on August 21, 1952, in Fairfield, Illinois, to Donald and Bettie Wheat. She attended Zi...

Sharon Annalie Fout Whetstone, 85, of Albion, IL passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 at Oakview Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel. She was born on October 11, 1940 in Mt. Erie, Illinois to Carrol and...

JB Tyler, 94, of Fairfield, died at 2:35 pm on Wednesday, December 31st at his home. JB was born on September 13,1931, in Warm Springs, Arkansas to B.B. and Jala (Bellah) Tyler. On April 4th, 1954, he...

Billy Hicks, 95, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Brookstone Estates. Billy was born June 13, 1930 in Seminary, Illinois, the son of William and Lola Mae (Elkins) Hicks. ...

Gerry Carter, 85, of Dundas, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM, with her daughters by her side. She brought so much joy to those around her, especially with her kind and...