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 14, 2021

Ellen Louise Cox Sork passed away at her home in Ridgway, IL surrounded by her family. Ellen was born to Frank “Teetle” Cox and Dorothy Davis Cook on July 18, 1951. She was an exceptional wife, mother, and sister. On December 11, 1967, she married the love of her life, Lyndal R. Sork.

Ellen was highly involved...

Nov 26, 2021

Harold B. Vaught, age 86, lifelong Gallatin County resident, passed on this life, November 27, 2021 in Harrisburg Medical Center.  Harold was born in Eagle Creek Twp to the late John and Eula (Williams) Vaught.

Harold graduated from Equality High School in 1951.  He worked for over 40 years as the custodian of Gallatin County Courthouse before...

Nov 14, 2021

Ryan K. Kilmer, 46, of Shawneetown, IL, passed away on November 14, 2021. He is the son of Karen Bard (James) Keasler of Ridgway and Keith (Jo) Kilmer of Buncombe. He was born on September 17, 1975, and graduated from Gallatin County High School. He worked as an electrician and had certifications in radioactive safety, programmable logic controllers, nuclear...

Nov 9, 2021

Robert D. Green, age 71, of New Haven, IL passed on this life, November 9, 2021 in the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  Robert was born on April 30, 1950 in Evansville, IN to the late Vinson Green and Anna Mae (Spivey) Richardson.  On May 18, 1991 he married the love of his life, Linda (Pollock) Green who survives....

Nov 7, 2021

Dannie R. Blair, age 78, longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life November 7, 2021 in Evansville Indiana after an extended illness.  Dannie was born on January 23, 1943 in Cave in Rock, IL to the late Avalone & Ruby (Rash) Blair.  On September 27, 1969 he married the love of his life, Mary (Keeton) Blair who survives, they...

Nov 1, 2021

Hubert “PeeWee” Clifford, age 86 of New Haven, IL passed on this life, November 1, 2021. Hubert was born in Concord, IL on August 1, 1935 to the late Barney and Dessie (Travelstead) Clifford.   PeeWee was married on September 4, 1954 to Shirley (Brewer) Clifford who preceded him in death in 2016.

Hubert better known as “PeeWee”...

Oct 29, 2021

James B. Kopman, age 61 of Elizabethtown, IL (High Knob Area) passed on this life, October 29, 2021.  James was born in Hill Crest, IL on October 6, 1960 to the late Harold and Hazel (Colbert) Kopman.

James was an avid outdoorsman, loved fishing and hunting.  He learned to paint cars at young age., but was known...

Oct 27, 2021

Maxine Broadway, age 99, of Arizona but formerly longtime Shawneetown resident, passed on this life, October 27, 2021 in Arizona.  Maxine was born on September 11, 1922 in Shawneetown, IL to the late Max and Gertrude (Sales) Moore.  On April 14, 1940 she married the love of her life, Everett Ross Broadway who preceded her in death.

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Oct 23, 2021

James W. Clifford, age 44, of Harrisburg, IL but formerly of New Haven, IL passed on this life suddenly on October 23, 2021 from an apparent Heart Attack.  James was born in Carmi, IL on January 29, 1977 to the late Bill and Virginia (Baldwin) Clifford.  On March 14, 2007 he was married to the love of his life,...

Oct 15, 2021

Brenton Wolfe, age 82 longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life, October 15, 2021.  Brenton was born in Gary, Indiana on November 4, 1938 to the late Joseph and Nila (Sweet) Wolfe.  He served his country in the US Marines during Vietnam.

Brenton worked for most of his life as a Carpenter.  He loved to hunt for...

Oct 15, 2021

George Dana Brooks, age 62, lifelong Shawneetown resident passed on this life, October 15, 2021 in Carbondale Memorial Hospital.  George or Pooh Bear as most knew him was born on June 24, 1959 to the late George Thomas and Ailene (Seely) Brooks.  He was married to Linda (Corbett) who survives.

He worked almost his whole life for...

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...