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Birth ~ Greenwells welcome baby Alaina Rose

Brett and Allison Greenwell of Godfrey announce the birth of their daughter, Alaina Rose Greenwell. Alaina arrived at 8:20 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and measured 18.5 inches long. Siblings are Connor, 4, and Bryce, 2. Grandparents are Gary and Diana Rose of Hardin…

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Birthday: Worrall is turning 90

Grace Worrall is the daughter of John and Helen C. Smith. She has resided in the Scott/Morgan County area her entire life. She is the mother of eight children, 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. The family of Grace Worrall is hosting an open house to celebrate her 90 birthday at the Nimrod Funk…

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Brants celebrate 60th anniversary

Mike and Doris Brant of Sparta, Illinois, formerly of White Hall, recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. They were married June 28, 1964 at First Christian Church in White Hall, Illinois. Mike and Doris are the parents of Scott (Melinda) Brant of O’Fallon, Illinois and Troy Brant of Ballwin, Missouri, and the grandparents of Ella and…

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Smith Lashmett reunion attracts more than 50 family members

The 36th Lashmett-Smith Reunion was held June 23 at the Nimrod Funk Building in Winchester with 52 attending. The oldest present was Bob Sellars and the youngest was Maryn Slagle. Those traveling the furthest were Christine and Gordon Lashmett of Waterloo. Five births were reported; Aspen Lashmett, daughter of Ryan and Danielle Lashmett, Claire Nieman,…

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Pinkertons celebrate 50 years

Bruce and Jet Pinkerton will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The two were married on June 27, 1974 at White Hall United Pentecostal. Bruce worked at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis and is now self employed. Jet was the owner of Jet’s Place Ceramics and Gifts, worked at Vahle Terrace Group Home and is…

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Berkley turns 3

Submitted photo Berkley Rae Carter turned three-years-old April 28. She celebrated with a Toy Story themed party with family and friends. Berkely is the daughter of Josh and Karley Carter of Pittsfield. Grandparents are David and Debbie Rhodes, Scott and Kathy Osment, Stacey Shaw, and Shawn and Laura Carter.

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Holland is 1

Submitted photo Holland Kaye McGrew celebrated her first birthday Friday, May 24. Holland’s celebrated her birthday with friends and family with a “Breakfast anyONE” party. Holland’s parents are Melanie and Blake McGrew of New Salem. The grandparents are Karl and the late Nancy Geisendorfer of Pittsfield and Chuck and June McGrew of Hannibal.

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Whitmans celebrate 14th wedding anniversary

Robert and Cheryl Whitman celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on June 2. The couple married on June 2, 2010. The couple resides in Litchfield, Illinois. Robert works at Jerseyville Community Hospital as their Orthopedic Certified Physician Assistant and Cheryl is a Registered Nurse that works as a Certified School Nurse at Civic Memorial High School…

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