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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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...