Sandra Louise (Thorn) Johnson, 82, passed away on February 19, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Community members remember her for her presence and the legacy she leaves behind.

MTC Communications has pledged $5,000 to support The Legacy Theater’s Capital Campaign in Carthage. This donation, made possible by a matching contribution, underscores a growing commitment to community arts and philanthropy.

At 93, Donald Lee Mabry passed away peacefully in his Carthage home on June 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind a life defined by a quiet presence and close-knit community ties.

Carthage, Illinois will host the Strawberry Strut this Saturday, June 6. Originally reported by Daily Gate City, this event promises to be a noteworthy entry in the region’s entertainment calendar, but further details remain behind a paywall.

Brad and Diane (Schwartz) Schardon of Carthage mark fifty years of marriage on Friday, May 29—half a century after they first exchanged vows. Their wedding on May 29, 1976, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage paved the way for a lifetime of shared memories and achievements.