Family Reading Night
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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<strong>Those attending Family Reading Night could get an up-close look at roosters, young goats, ducklings, a cow and calf and tractors.</strong>
January 2014
Reverend John Francis Payne
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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Reverend John Francis Payne, 92, of Ozark, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his home on May 18, 2014, following a lengthy illness.
Betty June Forby
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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Betty June Forby, 88, of Benton, died at 5:35 a.m. Saturday, May 24. 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Mrs. Forby was born on July 27, 1925, in Alto Pass, the daughter of Gus Elkins and Maude Ethel Miller Elkins.
She married Paul E. Forby on Aug. 27, 1943. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2008.
She worked as a nurse's aide at Franklin Hospital in Benton prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Steel City Baptist Church. She was also a housewife.
A-J boys’ track team wins Class 1A sectional title
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School boys’ track team finished first at the IHSA Class 1A sectional track meet in Fairfield Thursday, May 22.
The Wildcats are scheduled to compete this weekend at the state track meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
A-J finished with a team score of 155. Fairfield was second with 101. Thirteen teams competed. The Wildcats finished first in five events and second in seven events.
Wildcats who earned first-place finishes included:
Dustin Riley “DC” Cunningham
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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Dustin Riley “DC” Cunningham, 29, of Anna, died at 11:36pm Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2014 at home.
Paul Marr
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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Mr. Paul Marr, age 88 of Jonesboro, died at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Anna. He was born May 28, 1925 in Tekamah, Nebraska the son of Vere Frederick and Mabel Mildred Miller Marr. He married Donna Foster. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2013.
Alto Pass Springfest planned
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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A Springfest celebration is planned Saturday, May 24, in Alto Pass.
Activities are planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Springfest is presented with the support of event sponsors and the Alto Pride Community Group.
Here's a look at the schedule for Springfest:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., trade fair. Silent auction in the community center.
9 a.m., parade.
10 a.m., fire department water fights.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., treasure hunt, dunk tank, bounce house, games.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., barbeque meal in the community center.
JoAnn Levato
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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JoAnn Levato, age 58 of Jonesboro, died at 11:18 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born October 15, 1955, the daughter of Anthony Martin and Olga Levato.
JoAnn is survived by her sister, Rosette Biegerstaff of McLeansboro; one brother, Russell Levato of Mt. Vernon; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Donald Lee Woods
Sat, 01/04/2014 - 7:00pm
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Donald Lee Woods, 75, of Batavia, and formerly of Anna, died Saturday, May 24, 2014.
He was born on May 30, 1938, in Anna, the son of Lawrence and Lois Hankla Woods.
He married Wanda Lee Spurlock on Nov. 24, 1956, in Anna.
He worked at General Mills in West Chicago for 52 years before his retirement in 2013. He dedicated his life to the company, never missing a day of work for 42 years.
He was an avid country music fan. He liked riding his motorcycle, gardening and his family.
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