All Obituaries

Carrie Reed, age 68 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. She was born November 14, 1957, in Pittsfield, IL to Garold T. and Doris Ilene Dunaven Elledge. Carrie married John Reed, and to this union her children were born. Carrie grew up in Nebo, IL attending Nebo schools and was a 1975 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years before entering the workforce. Carrie worked at the Feed Store in ...

Ruby Jaye Yaste, age 86, of Pittsfield, IL, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.  She was born on July 17, 1939 in Adair, IL, to Lonnie Dobbins and Myrtle Thompson.  She married David Yaste on February 14, 1982 and he preceded her in death on February 10, 2002. Ruby became a homemaker after finishing school and later provided home healthcare in the area.  She liked fishing, crocheting, playing cards, “porch ...

John S. Freeman, age 80 of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.  He was born on April 14, 1945, in Chicago, IL to Richard G. and Vella (Harrison) Freeman.  John married Nancy Hoover on August 20, 1966, in Bowling Green, MO and she survives.  John went to work for Callender Construction in 1966, where he was a driller and an explosive engineer until his retirement in December 2022.  During his 56-year career, he was ...

Rebecca Lynn Ghrist, 71, of Martinsburg, Illinois, passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and unwavering support for those she cherished most. Becky was born August 30, 1954, in Pittsfield, Illinois, to Brice and Margaret Mary “Mike” Evans Irving. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Wayne Ghrist, who passed away on January 27, 1997. Becky and Ron were married on ...

Charles E. McDonald, of the Illinois Veteran Home in Quincy and formerly of Barry, Illinois, aged 87, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on September 12, 1938 in Barry, Illinois to Andrew C. and Elizabeth (Peterson) McDonald. He married Anna Lynch on April 19, 1956 in Palmyra, Missouri, and she survives. Charles attended Barry School and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959 at Fort Leonard Wood and in France as a U-boat operator. After he ...

Paul Wayne Anthony, age 89 of Griggsville, IL passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born May 2, 1936, in Griggsville, IL to Winfred and Jeanette Winn Anthony. Paul married Diana Whitefield December 22, 1986, and she survives. Paul was a graduate of Griggsville High School and enlisted in the United States Army in May 1956. He worked as a dispatcher for Wabash Railroad and Artim Trucking and later worked for Don Stewart of Mt. Sterling. Paul ...

Earl Hayden, age 97 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. He was born October 8, 1928, in Pittsfield, IL to Lloyd Allen and Vera Fawn Landess Hayden. Earl married Helen Josephine Barton in Pittsfield on August 31, 1957, and she preceded him in death April 21, 2001. Earl was a United States Air Force veteran, serving his country from 1950 to 1954 with his twin brother, Gerald. They served at the Greater Pittsburg Airport for two years ...

Goldie Joan Heavner was welcomed to her heavenly home Sunday, February 15, 2026. She is the daughter of loving parents, Jacob and Claire Heavner of Pittsfield, IL.  She was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 and though her prognosis was fatal, each day her heart continued to beat—until 31 weeks—was a precious gift. Goldie was then lovingly carried alongside her twin sister, Sunny Ross, for the remainder of the pregnancy. Though no longer physically present in the same way, her ...

Glendel H. Ralph, of Barry, IL, age 95, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL.  He was born on February 10, 1931 in Rockport, IL to John and Mary (McKee) Ralph.  He married Patricia Doran on August 27, 1954 in Barry, IL and she preceded him in death on December 7, 2000. Glen graduated from Barry High School and went on to join the U.S. Army.  He came back after being honorably discharged and farmed with his father.  Glen became a ...

Fern Christina (Hagen) Schlieper, age 96 of Auburn, IL and formerly of Nebo, IL passed away at her daughter’s home Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born February 21, 1929, in rural Nebo, IL to William and Lessie Graham Hagen. Fern lived in Pleasant Hill and Nebo until she went to live with her daughter, Carolyn in her later years. Fern was a homemaker that had a great talent in cooking, sewing, quilting, and gardening, especially her beloved African violets and orchids. She was a ...