Feb 6, 2022

Johnnie E. Cousert, age 62 of Ridgway, IL passed on this life February 6, 2022 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Center in Ridgway.  Johnnie  was born on March 6, 1959. He grew up in around Wayne County.

H e is survived by his Gallatin Manor family

Private services will be accorded

Feb 5, 2022

Francis D. “Deon” Woods, age 73, longtime Omaha, IL resident passed on this life, February 5, 2022 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Deon as most knew him was born on April 7, 1948 to the late Corbett and Opal (Sauls) Woods.  On November 25, 1967 he married...

Feb 4, 2022

Anthony J. Sauls, age 50, longtime Ridgway resident, passed on this life, unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2022, in Harrisburg Medical Center.  Tony as most knew him was born in Gary, IN to Charles (Mike) & Kathleen (Payton) Sauls.  He is married to Lora (Jackson) Sauls.

Tony was the glue to the family always keeping everyone together and...

Jan 31, 2022

Linda F. McGuire, age 80, of Ridgway, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022, in Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.

Linda was born on the family farm on February 23, 1941, to the late Martin and Louise (Wenzel) Abell.  She grew up in the Pond Settlement Community east of Ridgway, attending Keane school for 1 year, then...

Jan 27, 2022

Edith A. Fleischmann, age 82 of Harrisburg, passed on this life, on January 27, 2022, in Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL.  Edith was born in Staten Island, New York on July 20, 1939, to the late Anthony and Edith Guerrio

Edith was a caretaker most of her life for others.  Her heart and faith always shined,...

Jan 15, 2022

Earlena Kay Richardson, age 74, lifelong New Haven resident passed on this life, January 15, 2022 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Kay as most knew her was born in New Haven on March 1, 1947 to the late Earl & Ruby (Simmons) Harris.  She graduated from New Haven Grade School and Ridgway High School.  On April 10, 1965 she...

Jan 13, 2022

Ethel M. Seaton, age 91 of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 13, 2022, in Evansville, IN.  Ethel was born on September 13, 1930, in West Frankfort, IL to the late Joe & Mary (Paul) Homan.  On. May 17, 1975, she married Louis Seaton who preceded her in death in 2008.

Ethel was a faithful servant to...

Jan 12, 2022

Iva Charlene Wolf, age 74 of Southwest Indiana but longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in the Select Hospital, Evansville, IN

Charlene as most knew her was born on May 17, 1947, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Wendell and Elizabeth (King) Hite.  On January 10, 1966, she married the love of...

Jan 10, 2022

Jackie R. Endicott, Sr, age 74 of Shawneetown, IL  passed on this life on January 10, 2022.  Jackie was born in Eldorado to the late William and Mary Agnes Endicott.  He grew up in around Ridgway a young boy.

Jackie loved to raise vegetables in his garden, taking care of his house, and watching Westerns.  He was...

Jan 9, 2022

Wendell Eugene Lacefield, age 77 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and formerly of Carmi, IL passed on this life peacefully on January 9, 2022, in Florida.

Wendell was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 21, 1944, to the late Eugene and Naomi (Swader) Lacefield.  After high school, Wendell became a United States Marine serving his country from...

Jan 1, 2022

Tamara J. Sparks, age 61 of Eldorado, IL passed on this life January 1, 2022 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Tammy as most knew her, was born in Eldorado, on July 1, 1959 to the late Leonard and Shirley (Riley) Davis.

Tammy was raised in Northwest Gallatin County in the community known as Oak Grove.  She had...

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Edward Cobb, Sr., of Carmi (Brownsville Community) passed on this life peacefully December 28, 2021, after an extended illness.    Robert was born in the Rising Sun (Dogtown) community in White County, IL on July 23, 1947 to the late Clarence and Helen Irene (Powell) Cobb.

Bob as most knew had worked most of his life as...

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Edward Cobb, Sr., of Carmi (Brownsville Community) passed on this life peacefully December 28, 2021, after an extended illness. Robert was born in the Rising Sun (Dogtown) community in White County, IL on July 23, 1947 to the late Clarence and Helen Irene (Powell) Cobb.

Bob as most knew had worked most of his life as a Diesel Mechanic, working...

Dec 22, 2021

Angela Marlene Lynch (Padget), age 50, passed away on December 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born December 19, 1971 in Eldorado, IL to Roy and Marlene Lynch, who reside in Ridgway, IL.

Angela was an amazing mother to her three daughters- Jordan (Eric) Waddle of Harrisburg, Chloe Padget of Ridgway, and Jaclyn Padget (who proceeds her in death)....

Dec 22, 2021

Angela Marlene Lynch (Padget), age 50, passed away on December 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born December 19, 1971 in Eldorado, IL to Roy and Marlene Lynch, who reside in Ridgway, IL.

Angela was an amazing mother to her three daughters- Jordan (Eric) Waddle of Harrisburg, Chloe Padget of Ridgway, and Jaclyn Padget (who...

Dec 19, 2021

Josephine South age 82, resident of Shawneetown Illinois passed on this life December 19, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. Josephine was born on August 11, 1939 in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Joseph and Isabelle Gordon. She married the love of her life Kenny South.

Josephine loved music just as much as she loved dancing....

Dec 19, 2021

Josephine South age 82, resident of Shawneetown Illinois passed on this life December 19, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. Josephine was born on August 11, 1939 in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Joseph and Isabelle Gordon. She married the love of her life Kenny South.

Josephine loved music just as much as she loved dancing. Everyone knew her favorite...

Dec 16, 2021

Bricem A. Cox, 98, lifelong resident North East of Ridgway passed peacefully on December 16, 2021 surrounded by by his family at Parkway Manor in Marion, IL.

Bricem was born on the family farm May 28, 1923 to the late Jonathan A. & Effie E. (Murphy) Cox.  On June 24, 1942 he married the love of his...

Dec 15, 2021

Tommy L. Sork, age 68, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life, December 15, 2021 in Deaconess Hospital, Henderson, KY.  Tommy was born in Eldorado, IL on March 7, 1953 to the late Edgar and Norma (Tarrants) Sork.

He attended and graduated from Ridgway High School where he was in Band.  He worked for many years at...

Dec 15, 2021

Tommy L. Sork, age 68, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life, December 15, 2021 in Deaconess Hospital, Henderson, KY. Tommy was born in Eldorado, IL on March 7, 1953 to the late Edgar and Norma (Tarrants) Sork.

He attended and graduated from Ridgway High School where he was in Band. He worked for many years at the Ridgway Popcorn Plant...