Earl Hayden , 97, of Pittsfield passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. He was born October 8, 1928, in Pittsfield to Lloyd Allen and Vera Fawn Landess Hayden. He married Helen Josephine Barton on August 31, 1957, and she preceded him in death in 2001. Earl was a United States Air Force veteran, serving from 1950 to 1954 alongside his twin brother, Gerald. He later worked as a letter carrier with the Pittsfield Post Office for 31 years before

Roberta Lynn Ballinger , 75, of New Salem, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born July 5, 1950, and was raised in New Salem. Roberta graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1968 and later married David Ballinger on September 2, 1977. Together, they raised five children. Roberta spent much of her working life serving the community, managing P. N. Hirsch and Dollar General before working for 25 years preparing taxes at H&R Block. Many of her clients became longtim

Alvin “Basil” Barnd , 87, of Roodhouse, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at White Hall Nursing and Rehab. He was born October 8, 1939, in Drake, Illinois, the son of Alvin F. and Theresa Reese Barnd. He married Helen L. Mercer on June 25, 1960, in Granite City. He is survived by his wife, Helen Barnd of Roodhouse; two children, Gerald Barnd of Pekin and Greta Pridemore of Quincy; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by hi