Birthdays
Blake LeeAnn West
Blake LeeAnn West is celebrating her 4th birthday today, Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Blake is the daughter of Brent and Bri-Anne West of Taylorville. Her grandparents are Brenda and the late Howard West, of Taylorville, and Martin and Sheryl Elam, of Nokomis. A Golden Birthday Party was held the weekend before her birthday with friends…
Read MoreTeagan Marie O’Connell
Teagan Marie O’Connell is celebrating her 7th birthday today, Thursday, March 16, 2023. She is the daughter of Jonathan and Shannon of Springfield, Tenn. Teagan’s grandparents are Chris Jenkins of Assumption, James Dean of Ramsey, and Bill and Cathy O’Connell of Morrisonville. Her great-grandparents include Carol and the late Jim Rowcliff of Assumption, Mary and…
Read MoreAdalyn Jae Smith
Adalyn Jae Smith is celebrating her second birthday today, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Adalyn is the daughter of Stile and Whitney Smith. Her grandparents are Daniel and Jacqueline Foil of Taylorville, Tom and Del Guymon of Mount Vernon, and Roy and Angela Smith of Du Quoin. Adalyn’s great-grandparents are William Pierce of Taylorville, Janice Guymon…
Read MoreJoseph Gerard Grundy
Joseph Gerard Grundy is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Monday, February 27, 2023. Joseph is the son of Joseph and Andrea Grundy. His grandparents are Richard and Rochelle Grundy of Morrisonville, Darla Gatton of Morrisonville, and Gerard Gatton of Taylorville. Joseph’s great-grandparents include Jean and the late Joe Steele of Palmer, Abby and the late…
Read MoreThe “Music Man”James H. Smith celebrates 93rd birthday
TAYLORVILLE — Mr. James H. Smith, “The Music Man”, is celebrating his 93rd birthday today, February 24, 2023. Many will remember Mr. Smith as one of Taylorville’s treasures as the long time music director at Taylorville High School, as well as the Taylorville Municipal Band. Mr. Smith also founded the American Youth Band and Chorus…
Read MoreLane Douglas Fleming
Lane Douglas Fleming is celebrating his 11th birthday today, Thursday, February 16, 2023. Lane is the son of Darrick and Bonnie Fleming. His grandparents are David and Susan McChristy of Stonington, Terry and Judy Prasun of Stonington, and Lezlie Staake of Taylorville. Lane has one sister, Mazie, who is 16. Lane will celebrate with family…
Read MoreMax William Guhlstorf
Max William Guhlstorf is celebrating his 9th birthday today, Friday, January 27, 2023. Max is the son of Beth and Ryan Guhlstorf. His grandparents are Paul and Tammy Hadley and Janet Guhlstorf, all of Taylorville. His great-grandmother is Carole Gensler, of Taylorville. Max has two older brothers, Kade and Wyatte. He will celebrate his special…
Read MoreLucy Ann Unser
Lucy Ann Unser is celebrating her 9th birthday today, Thursday, January 26, 2023. Lucy is the daughter of Nick and Jennifer Unser of Philo. Her grandparents are Jim and Sue Ann Unser of Stonington, Denise Davinroy of Champaign, and Jeff Clark and Teri Whitley of Charleston. Lucy’s great-grandparents include Bonnie Clark of Charleston and Virginia…
Read MoreAce Boblitt
Ace Boblitt is celebrating his 15th birthday today, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Ace is the son of Nick and Heather Boblitt. His grandparents are Keith and Jackie Magness of Taylorville, Talon and Lisa Burton of Taylorville, Chuck and Trina McGraw of Lincoln, and Bill Woolsey of Taylorville. Ace’s great-grandparents are Randy and Alyse Helton, Gene…
Read MoreLillian Kinleigh Clark
Lillian Kinleigh Clark is celebrating her 11th birthday today, Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Lillian is the daughter of Abby Clark of Kincaid, and Grant Clark of Teutopolis, Illinois. Her grandparents are Sally Thomas of Kincaid, and Owen and Diane Sample of Edinburg. Lillian’s great-grandfather is Larry Curtin of Taylorville. She has one brother, Rhett Benjamin…
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