Oct 10, 2021

Frances Jane Jones, age 84, longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life on October10, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Jane as most knew her was born on November 26, 1936 in Blount County, Alabama to the late Clifford and Resa (Young) Phillips.  In November of 1951 she married the love of her life, Paul “Sundog” Jones...

Oct 9, 2021

David John Kisner, age 73 of New Haven, IL passed on this life October 9, 2021 in the Marion VA Medical Center from Covid 19.  David was born in Evansville, IN on December 21 1947 to the late Perry and Eloise (Hammerstein) Kisner.  On June 1, 1983 he married the former Edith (Clifford) who preceded him in 2019.

Sep 29, 2021

Twyla J. Sanchez, age 47 of Caseyville, IL but longtime resident of Shawneetown, passed on this life September 29, 2021 from the Corona Virus.  Twyla was born in Eldorado, IL on May 4, 1974 to the late Joe and Jackie Wilson.

Twyla graduated from Gallatin County High School.  She loved cruised the back roads and listening to...

Sep 18, 2021

Jonathan W. Barton, age 24, of Sturgis but formerly of Shawneetown, IL passed on this life unexpectedly on September 18, 2021 in Sturgis, KY.  Jonathan was born in Evansville IN on November 3, 1996 to Tim Barton and Lisa (Aurty).  He was a protestant by faith and had attended in church in Dekovan, Ky.

Jonathan loved the...

Sep 18, 2021

Charles R. Edwards, age 52, of New Haven, IL passed on this life, September 18, 2021 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL

Charles was born in Harvey, IL on June 12, 1969 to the late Charlie and Norma (McConaha) Edwards.  He had worked as an auto mechanic most of his life.  He loved working on cars and socializing...

Sep 9, 2021

Dana A. Wargel, age 66 lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life at his home, surrounded by his family on September 9, 2021.  Dana was born in Springfield, IL on August 18, 1955 to the late Eunice Louise (Pitt) Bullock and James Albert Bullock. In 1958 he was adopted by Mary C. (Daily) Wargel and John M. Wargel who...

Sep 7, 2021

Jimmie Hall, age 86, lifelong Shawneetown resident, passed on this life after an extended illness in Gallatin Manor Nursing Center in Ridgway on September 7, 2021.  Jim was born on December 10, 1934 to the late Ezra and Mary (Cozart) Hall.  On February 19, 1953 he married the former Daisy (Gordon) Hall who survives.  Jim was a member of...

Aug 28, 2021

Donna K. “Beanie” McClaughry, age 74, longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life, August 28, 2021 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Center in Ridgway.  Donna was born in Ridgway on July 11, 1947 to the late Albert and Alvena (Raben) Doerr.  On December 23, 1968 she married Alan McClaughry who survives.

“Beanie” was known for her quick...

Aug 25, 2021

John M Tate, age 83 of Owensboro, KY (formerly of Mt Vernon, IN) went to his Heavenly home on August 25, 2021. John was born December 25th, 1937 in Galatia, Illinois to the late Gilbert and Ruby (Pemberton) Tate, also preceded in death by sister Betty (Tate) Hankins, in-laws James and Ruth Dixon and brother-in-law Darrel Dixon. His first...

Aug 24, 2021

Lillian Lee Farler, age 75, of Junction, IL passed on this life August 24, 2021 at the Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL after an extended illness.  Lillian was born in Cumberland, KY on August 22, 1946 to the late Felix and Virgie (Mills) Combs.   She was married to Jim Farler who preceded her in death in 1993....

Aug 24, 2021

Carroll Gene Bond, age 71, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life at his home on August 24, 2021.  Gene as most knew him was born in Ridgway, IL to the late O.F. & Lorene (Clark) Bond on May 26, 1950.  In 1969 he married to the love of his life the former Sandy (Heath) Bond.

Gene...

Aug 20, 2021

David Keith Duffy II, of Evansville, IN but longtime resident of New Haven, IL passed on this life August 20, 2021 at his home.  Davy as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on October 28, 1976 to David Duffy and Jackie (Armstrong) Duffy.

Davy graduated from Gallatin County High School where he was a good...

Aug 10, 2021

Betty J. Heffington age 79 of Shawneetown died at her home on August 10th 2021 at 2:45PM She was born on August 28th 1941 in Union County, Ky to the late Sam and Mary (Wolfe) Heffington. She was a homemaker. She helped in taking care of her Mom, siblings, their children and her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren. She...

Aug 2, 2021

Betty Ann (Crocker) Clark, age 60 passed on this life after an extended illness at her home in Shawneetown, IL on August 2, 2021.  Betty was born in Vero Beach, FL on July 15, 1961 to the late Stanley and Ellen (Cearley) Crocker.  She was married to the love of her life John Clark in 1980.

Betty...

Jul 31, 2021

Clinton James Richardson, age 18, affectionately known as “CJ” passed on this life to soon on July 31, 2021 as result from an automobile accident.  CJ was born in Newburg, IN the second child of Kevin and Tina (Fals) Richardson.

When all of us think of CJ we think of grit, work ethic, discipline, determination, success, etc. ...

Jul 19, 2021

Clifford Dale Ozee, a long-time resident of the Gallatin County area, joined his Heavenly Father on July 19, 2021. Clifford Dale was born May 19, 1934, on the farm in the Bowlesville area, the seventh child to Alvin and Edna (Patton) Ozee. Of humble beginnings, Clifford Dale valued family and hard work to achieve his dreams. He insisted on...

Jul 18, 2021

Brian K. Henry, Jr, age 19, passed on this life to soon, July 18, 2021 as result of an automobile accident.  Brian was born in Peoria, IL on January 7, 2002 to Brian Henry, Sr. and Contrina (Lowery) Henry.

Brian graduated from Gallatin County High School in May.  Brian always worked, for 2 years at McDonalds in...

Jul 8, 2021

DOROTHY I. DRONE 92 years old of Effingham formally of Ridgway, Illinois died peacefully on Thursday evening  July 8, 2021, at 11:00 pm at Lavender Ridge Assisted Living, Effingham, Illinois where she had resided for the past few years.

Born: February 23, 1929, in Shawneetown, Illinois one of 5 siblings into the Christian family of Carney Rash....

Jun 27, 2021

Jackie J. Staten, age 86 longtime Ridgway resident, passed on this life, June 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Jack as most knew him was born in East Carondelet, IL on December 19, 1934 to the late Elmer and Lillian (Minar) Staten.  He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force.

Jack...

Jun 21, 2021

Decatur, GA. - Joseph R. Hale, Jr., age 60, of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away on June 21, 2021 from cancer. Joe was born April 23, 1961, to the late Phyllis Hale West and the late Joseph R. Hale, Sr. He grew up in Ridgway, Illinois, where he graduated from Ridgway High School. Joe graduated from the University of Illinois...