Dec 23, 2020

Michael Edward Treat, age 51, born and raised in Ridgway passed peacefully on December 23, 2020 at Lodi Adventist Hospital in Lodi, California. Michael who was born on November 18, 1969 was known as “Treato” to his friends and was affectionately referred to as Bubba by his family and loved ones.

Michael grew up in Ridgway, attending...

Dec 15, 2020

Phyllis June Wilhelm, age 81 of Enfield but formerly of New Haven, passed on this life in the Enfield Nursing and Rehab Center on December 15, 2020.  Phyllis was born on May 27, 1939 to the late Phillip and Victoria (Merritt) Downs.

Phyllis loved music, be with friends, Camping and really enjoyed fishing.  She loved her family very...

Dec 7, 2020

Cathy A.  Malone, age 61, Junction, IL and lifelong Gallatin County resident passed on this life peacefully surrounded by her family in Harrisburg Medical Center after an extended illness on December 7, 2020.   Cathy was born on February 15, 1959 in New Haven, IL to the late Donald and Anna Mae (Spivey) Richardson.

She was a graduate...

Dec 7, 2020

Charlie Moore, age 90, longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life at his home with his family surrounded him, December 7, 2020.  Charlie was born on April 21, 1930 in Appalachia, Virginia to the late Ernest and Pearlie (Hoskins) Moore.

Charlie grew in the Appalachian Mountains, started working in the coal mines at age 13.  He served...

Nov 24, 2020

David Frank Chamberlain, age 62, longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life suddenly, November 24, 2020 at his home.  David or “Chaney” as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on February 11, 1958 to the late Henry Chamberlain and Shelba (Hayes) Pruett.

David attended High School in Ridgway and was a retired laborer from...

Nov 22, 2020

Mary Lee Buckman, age 78 lifelong Gallatin County resident, passed on this life peacefully, surrounded by her family in her home in Ridgway, on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  Mary Lee was born in Shawneetown, IL on February 14, 1942 to the late Omar and Bertha (Watkins) Barger.  She was married to the love of her life Kenneth Buckman on...

Nov 11, 2020

Frank M. “Sonny” Lee, age 78 longtime Ridgway businessman passed on this life, November 11, 2020 at his home after a extended illness.   Sonny as most knew was born in Tennessee on July 12, 1942 to the late Charles “Jeff” and Dorothy (Green) Lee.

The Lee family moved to Ridgway in the 1950’s as Sonny’s father had...

Nov 6, 2020

New Haven resident, Margie Mobley, 93, died at her home while surrounded by loving family members on November 6, 2020. Margie was born June 5, 1927 in New Haven, Illinois to Henderson Clifford and Mary (McGhee) Clifford. She attended school in New Haven. Margie was married 71 years to the love of her life, the late Joe Mobley. The...

Nov 5, 2020

Wanda Kay Goad, age 74, of Ridgway passed on this life, November 5, 2020 after an extended illness in Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  Wanda was born in Alton, IL on December 21, 1945, 1 of 13 children of Lewis and Mary (Crigger) Ferguson.  On March 18, 1976 she married the love of her life, William J. “Bill”...

Oct 28, 2020

Alonia M. Foshee, age 49, of Shawneetown, passed on this life, October 28, 2020 in the Harrisburg Medical Center after an extended illness.  Alonia was born on July 13, 1971 in Vero Beach, Florida to the late Alex Thomas and Virginia (Blaton) Clark.  She was married to Stanley Foshee who surivives.

Alonia loved life.  Before her illness...

Oct 25, 2020

Edward Wilson Downen, age 89, of Omaha, passed on this life on Sunday, October 25th, 2020 at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, IL. Ed was born on the family farm northeast of Ridgway. He was the 5th child of Emmitt and Delilah (Wilson) Downen. Ed went to Asbury Elementary School and graduated from Ridgway High School. He...

Oct 17, 2020

Martha A. O’Neil, age 84, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed on this life, Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.

Martha was born in Ridgway, IL on December 15, 1935 to the late Ernie and Cora (Williams) Anderson.  On December 29, 1951 she married the love of her life, R.C. O’Neil who preceded her in...

Oct 13, 2020

Michael R. Williams, age 66, of Eldorado but formerly of Ridgway passed on this life, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in the Hamilton County Hospital, McLeansboro surrounded by his family.   Mike was born on October 25, 1953 in Eldorado, IL to the late Bernal Williams and Margaret (Barlow) Hendrix who survives.

Mike graduated from Ridgway High School as...

Sep 29, 2020

Thomas E. “Tom” Monroe, age 85 of Golconda but formerly of Gallatin County, IL passed on this life at his home surrounded by his beloved family.  Tom as most knew him was born in Old Shawneetown, IL  on August 27, 1935 to the late Charles and Mary (Thorne) Monroe.  He was blessed with 2 wonderful wifes, his first  Brenda...

Sep 20, 2020

James A. “Jim” Wood, age 86, longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life, September 20, 2020 in Ferrell Hospital surrounded by his family.  Jim was born in White County, IL northeast of New Haven on December 26, 1933 to the late Jake  R. and Lora (Goforth) Wood.  On April 16, 1954 he married Grace E. (Boehringer) Wood who...

Sep 15, 2020

Martin John Rhinesmith, age 68, of Ridgway but formerly of Michigan passed on this life peacefully at his home on September 15, 2020.  Martin was born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 12, 1952 to the late John and Margaret (Collaren) Rhinesmith.  He was married to Joanne (Richert) Rhinesmith who preceded him in death in 2020.

Martin worked...

Sep 12, 2020

Deanna S. Hendrix, age 75, resident of Ridgway passed on this life, September 12, 2020 in the Gallatin Manor in Ridgway after an extended illness.  Deanna or Dee as some called her was born, one of 12 children,  in Huntinburg, IN on October 26, 1944 to the late Harold & Beulah (Tredway) Wagoner.  She is the wife of Vic...

Sep 11, 2020

Robert Warren Stephenson, age 91, passed on this life, September 11, 2020 at his home in New Haven, IL after an extended illness.  Robert was born in Carlinville, IL on June 14, 1929 to the late Harold Stephenson and Helen (Delcour) Green.

Robert served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  On January...

Sep 10, 2020

Clark E. Bentley, age 86, longtime Old Shawneetown resident, passed on this life, September 10, 2020 at his home after an extended illness.  Clark was born in Colony, Kansas on December 4, 1933 to the late Frances and Edith (Guffey) Bentley.  He served his country during Korea in the U.S. Navy.

Clark was known for his uncanny...

Sep 9, 2020

Kim N. “Bones” Robbins, age 56, resident of Old Shawneetown, passed on this life peacefully, Wednesday September 9, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home.  Kim was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on January 13, 1964 to the late Billy Ray and Phyllis (Dozier) Robbins.   The Robbins family moved Illinois when Kim and his brothers were small, because...