Longtime local Tom Clary passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 74. His funeral will be this Thursday, August 20th.
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Actor And Martial Arts Master Chuck Norris Passed Away
Chuck Norris, the 86-year-old actor and martial arts icon, has passed away. He had recently celebrated his 86th birthday.
Local And Loved Alton Resident, Elvin Bridges, Passes Away
Elvin Richardson Bridges, age 99 of Alton, MO, was born October 18, 1925, and passed away on October 13, 2025.
2023 Alton High School Graduate Gunnar Kennedy Dies At Age 21
Gunnar Kennedy, Alton, Missouri, local, died at the age of 21 while hiking in Slovenia. His funeral will be October 25, 2025.
Founder Of Focus On The Family, James Dobson, Dies At 89
Focus on the Family founder James Dobson died on August 21, 2025, at the age of 89. He impacted many generations with his books, his talks, and his foundations. Early Life Dobson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1936. In 1967, he received his doctorate in psychology. Books James Dobson published his first book, Dare […]
Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart Passes Away At Age 90
Television evangelist Jimmy Swaggart passed away at a hospital Monday after suffering from a cardiac arrest. He was 90 years old.
Founder of FedEx, Fred Smith, Dies At Age 80
FedEx founder, Fred Smith, died on June 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Starting the idea of FedEx as the topic of a paper, Smith made the idea into a multi-billion dollar business.
Val Kilmer, Iceman In “Top Gun,” Dies At The Age Of 65
Val Kilmer, who starred in Top Gun and Tombstone, died on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65. His cause of death was pneumonia.
Heavyweight Champion George Foreman Dies
Boxing champion George Foreman passed away on Friday, March 21, well-known for boxing skills, and notable businessman, minister, and author.
Young Local, Nathaniel Erwin Shafer’s, Obituary
Nathaniel Erwin Shafer, age 6, was born February 22, 2018, at his home near Alton, MO and passed away January 14, 2025.
What Will Be Open On Thursday- Day Of Mourning?
Thursday is a National Day of Mourning to remember President Carter and the good he did. President Biden issued an executive order.
President Carter- Aged 100- Dies At Home
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States died at 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday afternoon.