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...

Sep 2, 2020

Laura Marcella Downey, age 98, , a native of Ridgway, Illinois, passed away on September 2, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Laura was born on August 16, 1922, in Ridgway, to Bertis and Effie (Moye) Smith, their third child.

She was an active member of the Ridgway Methodist Church and her faith was an important...

Aug 14, 2020

Gary D. Austin, age 85, lifelong Hardin County native passed away August 14, 2020 in the Hardin County General Hospital after an extended illness.  Gary was lived most of his life the Tower Rock Rd area near Elizabethtown.  He was born on May 8, 1935 near Elizabethtown to the late Henry and Mildred (Humphrey) Austin.  He was married to...

Aug 13, 2020

Dora P. “Dode” Drone, age 87, longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life August 13, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab Center.  Dode, as most knew her, was born in Texas City, IL on December 17, 1932 to the late Thomas and Katie (Maloney) Unthank.

On November 28, 1951 she married James Drone who preceded her...

Aug 10, 2020

Jesse Ray Bryant, age 71, of Ridgway, passed on this life, August 10, 2020 in Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Jesse was born in Harrisburg on July 29, 1949 to the late Jesse Wallace Bryant and Barbara (Beal) Bryant.  He married the love of his life, Wanda (Morris) Bryant on December 20, 1996.

Jesse served his...

Aug 4, 2020

Frank W. Johnson, age 72, resident of Equality passed on this life August 4, 2020 in the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh after a sudden illness.  Frank was born in Carrier Mills, IL on March 22, 1948, to the late R J and Mabel (Sittig) Johnson.  On June 10, 1968 he married the love of his life Donna (Poshard)...

Aug 2, 2020

Charles Anthony "Tony/Chaz" Ballard, age 59 of Sweet Home, Oregon formerly of Ridgway passed on this life August 2, 2020 after an extended illness with Peripheral Arterial Disease.  Tony was born in Eldorado, IL on July 29, 1961 to Donald Ballard and Lela (Barger) Partain.  He was a graduate of Ridgway High School.

Tony served his country...

Jul 22, 2020

Velma 'Beanie' Cates, age 78, of Rockwood, Illinois passed away in her sleep on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 at Manor Court Nursing Facility in Carbondale, Illinois.

Beanie was born November 6, 1941 in New Haven, Illinois. She was the youngest of 3 children born to Calvin Bean and Dorothy Margaret (Merritt) Bean.  On December 29, 1956 she...

Jul 15, 2020

Don F. Drone, age 88, lifelong Ridgway resident, passed on this life, July 15, 2020 in Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN.  Don was born South of Ridgway on the family farm May 16, 1932 to the late Peter and Lorene (Goebel) Drone.  On September 17, 1957 he married Phyllis (Ande) Drone.  She preceded him in death August 10, 2017....