July 9, 2026

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Catlin Zoning Board to hold hearing July 23 to review wind/solar ordinance

Vance Park to get pavilion

JHS reunion
The Jamaica High School classes of 1962, 1963 and 1964 will hold their annual reunion at the Possom Trot on Sat., Aug. 15. Social hour will start at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. For reservations, call or text Larry Smith, 843-516-0049.

Holly Kizer finds her path through serving others

Tax Delinquent Real Estate lists in this week’s issue (also published July 2, 9 and 16)

Faith, football lead Remole to ONU

Salt Fork FFA earns state recognition at Illinois Convention

Obituaries
LYNNE ELLEN MADDOX JONES, 63, of Warm Springs, Ga., passed away July 5, 2026 at 7:15 a.m. at Wellstar West Georgia Hos-
pice in La-Grange, Ga.
    Lynne Ellen was born March 24, 1963 in Sidell to David and Nancy Lou (Tomaw) Maddox. She married Stanley Jones May 12, 2001. They resided in LaGrange, Ga. for many years.
She is survived by her mother, Nancy Maddox; two children, David Michael (Madeleine) Blumenthal of Austin, Texas and Amy Blumenthal (Boris) Tkach of San Diego, Calif.; one brother, Doug (Cathy) Maddox of Warm Springs; a niece, Elizabeth Ann “Beth Ann” Maddox and a nephew, Logan Douglas Maddox, both of Warm Springs.
    Lynne Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; father, David Maddox; brother, Gavin Maddox; and grandparents, Boyd Wilson and Wilinore Ann (Moreman) Maddox and Paul Junior “Tom” and Merna Gelena (Neibarger) Tomaw.
    Lynne Ellen was a 1981 graduate of Jamaica High School. She received her BS, RN at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Ala. She worked as an RN and home healthcare nurse. She loved country music, singing, helping others and her puppy, Baby. She attended church at County Line Church at Warm Springs.
    Funeral services will be Sat., July 11 at County Line Church with viewing at 10 a.m. and graveside services at the church cemetery at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Cox Funeral Home, Manchester, Ga. is handling arrangements.

FRANK E. HALLETT, age 77, passed away Wed., July 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous two year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
He was born on July 29, 1948 in Danville. Frank married the love of his life, Durene Hallett Aug. 10, 1968.
    Frank was a loving family man who enjoyed going to all of his kids’, grandkids’ and great-grandkids’ activities. Frank was also very involved in his community with youth sports and volunteering as a firefighter and EMT for the Catlin Fire Department. He loved fishing, golfing, and watching late model races rooting for Bobby Pierce. Frank worked at the Illinois Power Plant for 23 years and retired from Dynegy. After retirement he enjoyed spending his winters in Texas.
    He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Durene Hallett; children, Bryan (Sheila) Hallett, Nikki (Shawn) Fielder and Shawn Hallett; nine grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Chuck (Sharon) Hallett, Wilma (Don) Wolf and Eileen (Jerry) Bloxom; brother-in-laws, Jeff (Paula) Wakeland, Pete (Tammie) Wakeland; sister-in-laws Kim (Terry) Mitchell, Kelly Wakeland-Richardson and Lynn (Brian) Bell. Frank is proceeded in death by his parents and brothers, Mike and Bob Hallett.
    Family and friends are invited to gather on Sun., Aug. 2, 2-6 p.m. at Catlin American Legion for a Celebration of Life. Please come and enjoy food and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

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