Brandi L. Bolyard, 48, Alabama
Brandi L. (Brown) Bolyard, 48, of Opelika, Ala., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at her home after complications from a recent operation. Per Brandi’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. There will be a…
Read MoreGeraldine C. ‘Jerry’ Hadley, 92, Vandalia
Geraldine Claire “Jerri” Hadley, 92, of Vandalia, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Willowbrook of Vandalia. Jerri was born July 19, 1933 in Loogootee, Ill. the daughter of Nelson Emery and Evelyn Claire (Tarr) O’Dell. She married Louis Manley on May 24, 1952. Together they had five children, Tony (Jenny) Manley, Trudy…
Read MoreSteven D. ‘Steve’ Hites, 76, Vandalia
Steven D. “Steve” Hites, 76, of Vandalia, Ill., passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 03, 2025, at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hillsboro. Per Steve’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Memorials: Donor’s choice. Online condolences can be…
Read MoreCraig Hart, 76, Vandalia
Craig Leroy Hart, 76, of Vandalia, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home. He was born Oct. 22, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Leroy and Delores (Fortuna) Hart. He married Carolyn Allgire on Sept. 9, 1972, at the Religious Center at SIUE in Edwardsville. Craig’s greatest love was teaching.…
Read MoreRichard M. McFarland, 74, Vandalia
Richard M. McFarland, age 74, of Vandalia passed away Tuesday October 21, 2025 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO. Richard was born April 19, 1951 in Pana, the son of Hershel Owen Bedford and Minnie Ethel (Long) McFarland. He married Ardith Ann Depew on June 19, 1975 in Rockford, IL. Richard was a hard…
Read MoreAnnalee Baker
Annalee Baker, 89, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2025. She was a cherished wife, sister aunt, and devoted friend to many. She will be deeply missed. Annie was born in Altamont, Illinois on February 4, 1936, to Ernest and Edna Ballard. A precocious child, she excelled in…
Read MoreOpal Agnes (Otta) Tippitt Shotton, 99, Moweaqua, Illinois
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the beloved Opal Agnes (Otta) Tippitt Shotton, 99, of Moweaqua, Illinois, formerly of Iuka, Illinois at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois on October 19, 2025. She was born May 14, 1926 in Moweaqua to August Theodore Otta and Mabel Elizabeth Walters. …
Read MoreVandalia Bowl
TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES 10/14/2025 TEAM STANDINGS 1 ALLEY CATS 33-23 2 DESIGN ONE 32-24 3 MARIE’S GIRLS 28-28 4 CLAYHILL’S BEAGLES 19-37 TEAM SCRATCH GAME 614 MARIE’S 583 ALLEY CATS 568 CLAYHILLS TEAM SCRATCH SERIES 1763 MARIE’S 1628 CLAYHILL’S 1592 DESIGN ONE INDIVIDUAL SCRATCH GAME 193 DEBBIE LOVALL 171 PAM YATES 169 MARCIA TORBECK INDIVIDUAL…
Read MoreSports Roundup
HS BASEBALL National Trail Conference All-Conference Baseball Team First team Kade Milleville, Altamont (MVP) Cody Zimdars, North Clay Jack Compton, North Clay Aiden Lauritzen, St. Anthony Ian Jones, North Clay Jackson Icenogle, Dieterich Chase Dorris, St. Anthony Zaine Miller, Altamont Carter Verdeyen, Windsor/Stew-Stras Second Team Henry Brent, St. Anthony Cayden Craig, North Clay Malik Coy,…
Read MoreVandals pound North Mac, now 8-0
Depew continues making a mark on Vandals record books By Rich Bauer • Kohnor Depew caught three passes from Qwentyn Stombaugh on Friday – the result: 3 touchdowns. • Depew took one handoff from Stombaugh – the result: touchdown. • Stombaugh completed seven of nine passes – five resulted in touchdowns. For the second…
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