July 2, 2026

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New ambulance service won’t make November ballot

Sidell Twp. meets for remodeling project

Running on grit: Morger conquers Arizona Run

Salt Fork FFA Chapter places 4th in State for Chapter Conduct

One missed audition changed everything
Trumpet leads Ben Craddock from Salt Fork to Ole Miss band

Obituaries
    JUDY A. KIRBY, 83, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Sun., June 28, 2026 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
    Judy had been a homemaker. She was of the Protestant faith. Judy was a member of the Du Quoin Eagles.
    She was born Feb. 21, 1943 in Du Quoin, the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Jones) Joslin. She married Rollie Lee Kirby and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2024.
    She is survived by three daughters, LaDonna Planinc and husband John of Marion, Kimberly Pickands and husband Scott of Mokena and Brandee Blaylock of Du Quoin; eight grandchildren, Chad Todd, Dustin Irvin, Kayla Graham, Tyler Todd, Brittany Harper, Logan Pickands, Alexis Blaylock, and J.T. Blaylock, and 10 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two grandchildren, Marshall Irvin and Adam Todd; one sister, and three brothers.
    Per Judy’s request, cremation rites were accorded. Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin at a later date.
    Friends may make memorials to Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

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