Birthdays

Kian Boblitt is celebrating his 9th birthday today, Monday, December 4, 2023. Kian is the son of Nick and Heather Boblitt. His grandparents are Lisa Burton of Taylorville, Keith and Jackie Magness of Taylorville, Chuck and Trina McGraw of Lincoln, and Bill Woolsey of Taylorville. Kian’s great-grandparents include Randy and Alyse Helton of Taylorville, Gene…

Mason Wemple is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Monday, November 20, 2023. Mason is the son of Robert and Liz Wemple. His grandparents are Linda Grundy of Taylorville, the late Wayne Grundy of Morrisonville, and Don and the late Liz Wemple of Nokomis. Mason has three sisters, Kaitlyn, Taylor, and the late Sydney. He celebrated…

Isaac Martin Simpson is celebrating his first birthday today, Friday, November 17, 2023. Isaac is the son of Garrett and Amanda Simpson, of Taylorville. He is the grandson of Tammy Valencia of Springfield; Donna and the late Marshall Lowe of Taylorville; Kip Jordan of Springfield; and Robert Simpson of Pana. Isaac’s great-grandparents are Sharon and…

Sawyer Renden Smith is celebrating his 5th birthday today, Friday, November 17, 2023. Sawyer is the son of Stile and Whitney Smith of Taylorville. His grandparents are Daniel and Jacqueline Foil of Taylorville, Tom and Del Guymon of Mount Vernon, and Roy and Angela Smirth, Jr., of Du Quoin. Sawyer’s great-grandparents are William Pierce of…

Daphne Louise Shivley is celebrating her 4th birthday on Monday, November 13, 2023. Daphne is the daughter of Shea and Jennifer Shivley of Assumption. Her grandparents are Karl and Teresa Burdick of Assumption and Mary Louise Bourne of St. Charles, Missouri. Daphne’s great-grandparents are Jerry and Anna Chance, Kitty Chance all of Taylorville, and Joyce…

Claire Elizabeth Peabody, daughter of William and Amanda Peabody of Taylorville is celebrating her 6th birthday today, Nov. 8, 2023. Claire has one brother named Gavin who is four. She is the granddaughter of Ed and Marilyn Hughes and Kevin and Sharon Peabody, all of Taylorville. She is the great granddaughter of Mary Lou Langen of…

Joan Fiaoni celebrated her 94th birthday on October 25. She was the guest of honor at an open house celebration in her home on Saturday October 28 with family and friends. Her nephew gave her a surprise visit and played the piano.

Jordan Parker Pochynok is celebrating his 9th birthday today, Friday, November 3, 2023. Jordan is the son of Jason and Kelli Pochynok of Springfield. His grandparents are Terry and Lori Oyler of Taylorville, and Jerry and Marlene Pochynok of Irvington. Jordan’s great-grandmother is Goldie Oyler of Decatur. Jordan has one older brother, Gavin, who is…

Logan Likes is celebrating his 8th birthday today, Thursday, November 2, 2023.  Logan is the son of Danny and Kristi Likes of Stonington.  He has a sister Madelyn, age 13 and a brother Morgan, age 11.  His grandparents are Carol Waterman of Taylorville and Ray and Faye Likes of Stonington.  Logan, an avid baseball fan,…