APRIL 18, 2024

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No vote for Solar permits

Ross Wilson to fill vacancy as Catlin Commissioner

Indianola accepts village hall bids

Sidell hears of trespassers

Carroll raises cemetery fees

Catlin Township hears HB5050 would allow counties to dissolve township road districts

Farm Bureau requests public to fill out Internet survey

Vermilion Valley Conference Art Show

Sports

Boys take 11-1 win in five innings over Hilltoppers

Jamison triple, McGee homer lead Storm to 11-6 win

Boys collect 11 personal records at Monticello Invite

    BARBARA JANE KNOTT passed away in Savoy on Sat., April 6, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born in Charleston to William Ross and Lena Ringo. She was predeceased by her husband, Lyle Lester Knott; brother-in-law, James Francis Knott and his wife, Beulah Delores Krick Knott; her son-in-law, Michael Lord (Rebecca); sister, Evelyn Ringo Johns; brother-in-law, Robert Wilson Johns ; nephew, Tyler Ross Mourning, and niece, Colby Michelle Mourning.
    Barbara and Lyle were married on April 2, 1947, in the First Methodist Church in Charleston. Barbara is lovingly remembered by her children, Daniel Vincent Knott (Helen) of Cookeville, Tenn. and Lyle Alan Knott (Patti) of Champaign; one daughter, Rebecca Knott Lord of Springfield; five grandchildren, Melissa Knott Mendoza; Michael Patrick Lord, Ross William Lord; and Bryn and Taylor Knott; and three great-grandchildren, Justin Smith, Christian Worlein, and Emma Mendoza. She lived to see the birth of her great-great grandson, Liam Smith. She is also survived by her niece, Evelyn “Bitsy” Johns Mourning (Phil Boores) and nephew, Robert William Johns (Diana).
    Barbara graduated in 1947 from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston with a B.A. in education. She dedicated her life to education and enjoyed teaching a wide variety of subjects and found fulfillment in her profession. In 1988, she retired at the age of 65 from Jamaica School District in Sidell, Illinois.
    The freedom of retirement allowed her to travel, spend time with her grandchildren, study the Bible, garden and one of her favorite past times, playing cards (Euchre and Kings on the Corner).
    Barbara was a long-time, active member of the Sidell United Methodist Church. While heaven must be rejoicing at welcoming her, those of us who are left behind mourn her death and will continue to do so for the rest of ours.
    Funeral services were held on April 10 at the Sidell United Methodist Church, Sidell with the Rev. Christopher Easton officiating. Burial was at the Resthaven Memorial Park, Mattoon. The family requests donations be given to Sidell United Methodist Church P.O. Box 49, Sidell, IL 61876.
    Condolences may be offered at www.morganmemorialhome.com.

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