Area Obituaries

Charles LaVern “Chuck” Huff, Jr., 68, of Carrollton, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Greene County, Illinois, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. A Celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Kane Legion. Memorials may be given to the family in care of Crawford Funeral Home,…

Paisley Kate Lind, the newborn daughter of Cody and Andrea (Gwillim) Lind, was born into the arms of Jesus on Aug. 9, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. at Delhi Baptist Church. A private family…

Viola Ruth Dial, 97, of Jerseyville, died at 12:55 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at Jersey Community Hospital. Private inurnment will take place at Palestine Cemetery in Iuka. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordfunearls.com

Shirley Mae Calvert, 93, of Jerseyville, died at 8 a.m., Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 at Jerseyville Manor. Visitation was held on Monday, Aug. 25, from 5 p.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grafton. Burial took place at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St.…

Colby L. Brooks, 53, of White Hall, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1971, in Frankfort, Germany, the son of Lloyd L. and Joyce “Bitsy” Early Brooks. He married Lyndsey Craigmiles on Oct. 16, 2004, in Jacksonville, and she survives. Colby is also survived by his two daughters,…

Timothy J. Beiermann, age 58 of Carrollton passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in Smithfield. He was born March 28, 1967 in Jerseyville, the son of Cletus and Ruth Ann “Shorty” Mullink Beiermann. He married Carol Miller Beiermann on Sept. 8, 2001 in Carrollton and she survives. He is also survived by his children, Zachary…

Carole A. Seal, 80, of Griggsville, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded and per Carole’s wishes there will be no services. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pike County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield,…

Aaron C. Richards, 65, died at his home in Griggsville, on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded and all services will be private. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL…

Larry Dean Rose, 85 of Griggsville, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Funeral service were held at 3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with visitation held prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to be made to…

Billy L. Williams, 77, of New Salem, died at her home on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, at 12 p.m. with visitation prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will be at the Crescent Heights Cemetery…