Feb 7, 2021

Mike Sauls age 71, of Ridgway and longtime Gallatin County resident passed on this life Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home after an extended illness, surrounded by his family.  Mike was born on January 13, 1950 in Harrisburg, IL to the late Jesse and Aretta (Peas) Sauls.  On June 21, 1969 he married Kathleen (Payton)

Mike...

Feb 6, 2021

Betty Jean Terrell, age 82, of Shawneetown passed on this life, February 6, 2021, in Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.  Betty was born on April 7, 1938, to the late William and Iva Jean (O’Neal) Kitchens.  She was married to George Terrell who preceded her in death in 1983

Betty was a kind and loving person.  She always...

Jan 28, 2021

Michele Elizabeth Bratcher, age 32, of Shawneetown, IL, gained her wings and went to be with her mother in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN on January 28, 2021.  Michele, born August 31, 1988 to Harold Bratcher and the late Leta (Fuller) Bratcher.

She grew up her entire in life in Shawneetown attending Gallatin County Schools where she will...

Jan 27, 2021

Barbara L. Reed, age 67, resident of Ridgway, passed on this life peacefully in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN after an extended illness.  Barbara was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Louie & Betty Hammack.  She was married to Jerry Reed who passed in 2017.

Barbara was a very kind and generous person with a beautiful...

Jan 27, 2021

Charles Baker II, age 48, of Junction, IL passed on this life, January 27, 2021, in the Gallatin Manor after an extended illness.  Charles was born in Sumpter, SC on January 15, 1973, to Charles Baker and Carla (Ulrich) Bockover.

Charles served his country in the US Army stationed in Panama.  He was an avid computer buff,...

Jan 26, 2021

Alfred L. “Bub” Hendrix, age 73, passed on this life, January 26, 2021 at his home after an extended illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  Bub as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on August 26, 1947 to the late Alfred and Mary Rose (Sork) Hendrix.  On August 21, 1987 he married Linda (Doolin) Hendrix...

Jan 26, 2021

Teddy D. Moore, age 63, longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 unexpectedly at his home.  Teddy was born in Harlan, Ky on February 27, 1957 to the late Ed and Martha (Vandergriff) Moore.  On January 1, 1991 he married Marlene (Lane) Moore who survives.

Teddy was retired from Audubon Trucking in Henderson...

Jan 19, 2021

Susan Arlene Adams passed on from this life, January 19, 2021 at Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen, Texas.  Susan Age 74 was currently residing in Laguna Vista, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her Father, William Bryan Brasel, Mother, Wilma Faye (Bryant) Brasel and Brother, William Brasel Jr.

Susan grew up in and around White & Gallatin...

Jan 15, 2021

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 married...

Jan 13, 2021

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 the Lord, she read...

Jan 12, 2021

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 her life, James “Speck”...

Jan 12, 2021

Ronald Arthur Bates, age 76, lifelong New Haven resident passed on this life, January 12, 2021 in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Ronnie as most knew him was born on January 20, 1944 in Emma Twp, to the late Arthur and Margie (Dixon) Bates.

Ronnie graduated from attended New Haven Grade School and graduated high school in...

Jan 10, 2021

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 a sports enthusiast following...

Jan 9, 2021

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 1961 – 1966.

In September...

Jan 5, 2021

Denise A. Oldham, age 42, of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 5, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.  Denise was born in Henderson, KY on December 7, 1978 to the late Larry “Bucky” and Bessie (Hazel) Overfield.   She married John “Jay” Oldham in 1999.

Denise had worked for many years at Higgins Learning Center in Waverly, Ky.  She...

Jan 5, 2021

Bourbonnais resident, John W. Adams, 87, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2021.  John was born January 20, 1933 in New Haven, Illinois to William Adams and Margaret (Medlin) Adams.  John attended school in New Haven and was Valedictorian of his class at Ridgway High School.

As a young boy he...

Jan 5, 2021

Matthew Joseph Barker, age 43, passed on this life on January 5, 2021 at his home in Shawneetown.  Matt, as most knew him, was born in Evansville, IN on July 18, 1977 to the late Gary Barker and Jolena (Lane) Patterson who survives.

Matt worked in the coal mines for many years but most recently owned and...

Jan 2, 2021

Patricia M. “Patty” Devous, age 66, passed on this life peacefully at her home on January 2, 2021.  Patty as most knew her was born in Eldorado on January 26, 1954 to the late Charlie and Martha (Siebert) Kuhn.

On February 26, 1972 she married the love of her life, Bill Devous.  Patty was a faithful member...

Jan 1, 2021

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 worked for 28 years...

Dec 28, 2020

James H. “Jamie - Kojak” Ambrous, age 81, lifelong New Haven, IL passed on this life, December 28, 2020.  Jamie was born in New Haven on May 14, 1939.   He grew up in New Haven raised by his parents Horace and Mona Stallings.  On November 17, 1962 he married the love of his life, Janice (Sparrow) Ambrous.

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