Mrs. Bonnie R. Boehler, 93, of Kincaid, IL was called home to her Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born in Taylorville, IL. February 14, 1928, the daughter of Edgar and Willa Searcy.  Bonnie married William V. Boehler on August 7, 1954, at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Kincaid, IL. Bonnie was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church and former member of their Altar and Rosary Society.  She loved cooking and baking, enjoyed camping and spending time with her...

Mr. Timothy Snow, Sr. 63, of Clarksdale/Palmer IL passed from this life at 2:15 pm, Friday, August 20, 2021 at home.  He was born September 21, 1957, in Springfield, IL.  The son of Charles and Barbara (Walker) Snow Sr.  He attended Girard and Virden schools.  Timothy married Pamela Wise on March 1, 1991, at the Kincaid United Methodist Church.  She preceded him in death June 2, 2012.  Mr. Snow retired after many years as a security guard from Taylorville...

Mrs. Eva E. Guidani, 86, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 8:31 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2021 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1934 in Chinquapin, NC., the daughter of Frank and Rachel (Lanier) Batts. Eva graduated from Chinquapin High School in May of 1953.  She moved to Washington DC where she was employed by the FBI.  There, she met and later married Dominic Guidani on December 19, 1953 in Washington DC.  They then moved to Tovey,...

William George Hughes, 93, of Kincaid died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Taylorville Memorial Hospital. He was born August  1, 1927, in Kincaid, Illinois, the son of William T. and Helen E. Neu Hughes.  He was affiliated with the Midland United Methodist Church, Kincaid.  Bill was also a member of the Blueville Masonic Lodge in Edinburg, IL Bill quit high school his freshman year to work for the railroad when steam engines were in this area.  He joined the...

Richard B. “Dickie” Peat, 79, of Tovey passed from this life Monday July 12, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Friday, December 26th 1941, in Taylorville, IL the son of Fred and Claudia (Howard) Peat in Taylorville, IL.  He married Cheryl Taylor in Tovey on December 31, 1986. Mr. Peat retired from Peabody Mine #10 after working 40 years.  He enjoyed having a good time, often playing horseshoes, cards, slots, scratch offs, pick 3 and 4,...

Mrs. Mary Agnes (Brown) Ward, 59, of Laurinburg, North Carolina formerly of Kincaid, Illinois passed from this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in North Carolina.  She was born in Streator, Illinois on Tuesday, September 26, 1961 the daughter of the late Herman and Marilyn (Baratta) Brown.    Mary and her husband Skeet were owners of Ward’s Yard Service, serving the surrounding community for many years. She loved growing flowers, reading, and fishing. Mary most loved...

Mrs. Rose M. Scott, 68, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Palmer, IL died at 9:58 P.M. Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Kissimmee, FL on April 18, 1953 the daughter of Clarence “Smiley” and Delores (Koonce) Wise.  Rose married Larry C. Scott on June 1, 1973 in Tovey, IL.  He preceded her in death on August 17, 2005. Mrs. Scott enjoyed: fishing, bingo, gambling at casinos, gardening, canning, cooking, playing cards, cookouts, and...

Mr. Kenneth D. Brown, 84 of Kincaid died at 7:28 pm Thursday June 10, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born November 4, 1936 at Divernon, IL, the son of Virgil W. and Mae M. (Carroll) Brown. He graduated in Divernon Class of 1955.  He married Kathleen G. Cheek on June 21, 1960 in El Paso, Texas. She preceded him in death September 1, 2014. Mr. Brown was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, Illini basketball fan.  He liked playing Rum and spending...

Mr. Earl Ray Acup, 83, of Taylorville, IL died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. He was born in East Alton, IL on May 1, 1938 the son of Josh and Eunice (Beatty) Acup.  He married Dayna L. Ray on December 18, 1982 in Lincoln, IL.  Mr. Acup retired from the Illinois State Police as a Master Sergeant.  He served in the United States Naval Reserve's and was a social member of V.F.W. Post 4495 in Taylorville, a member of the Fraternal...

Mr. David "Dave" Howard, 69, of Tovey, IL departed this life Saturday, May 1, 2021 from St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born in Taylorville, IL December 15, 1951 the son of Leo T. and Dorothy (McKinney) Howard. Mr. Howard was a 1971 graduate of South Fork High School.  He retired from Peabody Mine #10.  He was a huge Elvis Presley and St. Louis Cardinals Fan, and member of the U.M.W.A. Dave enjoyed good times with family and friends and he especially...