November 2021

Beta Delta Chapter hears from Deputy Barbour

CHESTER — The members of Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma enjoyed an informative presentation by Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Barbour at a recent meeting.  Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Barbour speaks to members of Beta Delta Chapter.  He focused on helpful information regarding scams and personal safety for adults. Deputy Barbour has […]

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CHS honors fall senior athletes, band, dance team members

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer       CHESTER — Chester High School recognized 2021 fall athletes Friday October 22 at the final CHS football game of the regular season.  The YellowJackets hosted the Mt. Vernon Rams and conducted the athletic portion of the recognitions during a pre-game ceremony.  At halftime, 23 Marching YellowJackets and two CHS

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Pamela (Moll) Smith

A funeral will be held Thursday, November 4, 2021 for 64-year-old Pamela (Moll) Smith of Warrenton, Mo. who passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at her home. She was born July 17, 1957 in Chester, Ill., the daughter of Delmar Lowry and Dolores Lowry LaRose, who both preceded her in death. She married Weed Smith

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Lois Marie Bergman

A funeral was held Saturday, October 30, 2021 for 92-year-old Lois Marie Bergman of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was born March 30, 1929 in Belleville, Ill. the daughter of Frank and Mary (Krause) Benedict, who both preceded her in death. She and Frank

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Edward Szabelski

The Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville has announced the passing of 85-year-old  Edward Szabelski of Perryville, Missouri Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1936 in Tamaroa, Illinois to Jerome Szabelski and Silverine Miller Szabelski, who both preceded him in death. He and Anna Ruth Szabelski were married

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