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....

Jun 27, 2020

Agnes Marie Patton, age 74 of Shawneetown passed on this life June 27, 2020 in the Harrisburg Medical Center.  Agnes was born east of Ridgway on February 20, 1946 to the late Vincent and Louise (Abell) Rider.  On January 28, 1972 she married the love of her life, Jerry Patton at St. Patricks’ church.

She was a...

Jun 23, 2020

Kenneth S. “KBuck” Buckman, age 80, longtime Ridgway resident, passed on this life, June 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born in the Shawneetown/New Haven bottoms East of Ridgway on April 27, 1940 to the late John Lockett “Doc” and Margaret “Mert” (Yackle) Buckman.  On February 8, 1960 he married the love of his...

Jun 13, 2020

Lois V. Rodgers, age 92, lifelong Junction resident went home to the Lord on June 13, 2020 at her home after an extended illness.  Lois was born on March 12, 1928 in Junction, IL to the late, Everett and Eva (Bradley) Patton.  On March 29, 1950 she married the love of her life, Leon “Cutter” Rodgers who preceded her...

Jun 12, 2020

Tabitha M. McKinney, age 48, of Shawneetown went to be with the Lord, June 12, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Tabitha was born in Union County, Kentucky on December 25, 1971 to Franklin and Carolyn (Overfield) Russell.

Tabitha has worked in the food industry most of her life.  She loved her family more than anything...

Jun 9, 2020

Michael Wayne “Mike” Cox, age 54, lifelong New Haven resident, passed on this life, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home.  Mike as most knew him was born in Carmi, Il on September 8, 1965 to John and Barbara ( Musgraves) Cox.  On Jan. 27, 2015 he married Tommie (McDowell) Cox.

Mike had worked for many years...

Jun 5, 2020

Alice M. Gibbons, age 82 longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life, June 5, 2020 in the Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN.    Alice was born in Alton, IL on November 17, 1937 to the late Charles “Pete” and Josephine (Bantz) Clayton.

She was married to Hal Barlow and Charles Gibbons both preceded her in death.  She was...

Jun 2, 2020

Little Miss Isabella M, Hansbrough, 6-month-old baby of Cody and MacKenzie Hansbrough went to heaven, June 2, 2020, in a St. Louis Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 20, 2019 in Richmond Heights, Missouri, to  Cody and MacKenzie and has been a joy to them.  Isabella is also survived by a brother Jackson Hansbrough and grandparents,...

May 27, 2020

Dwight D. Brooks, age 41, of Johnson City, IL but longtime Shawneetown resident, passed on this life, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home.  Dwight was born on April 28, 1979 in Eldorado, IL to David Brooks and Cathy Back.

Dwight graduated from Gallatin County High School, with perfect attendance and a 4-year honor roll student.  Dwight...

May 23, 2020

Judith F. “Judy” Lee, age 78, of lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home.  Judy as most knew was born on the family farm North of Ridgway near Cottonwood on August 30, 1941 to the late Cedric and Roberta (Drone) Naas.  On June 12, 1961 she married Frank “Sonny” Lee who survives....

May 16, 2020

Freeman W. Harness, age 73, of Sturgis, KY passed on this life, May 16, 2020 in Deaconess Gateway Hospital peacefully with his family by his side.  Freeman was born on the family farm where he still resided, on March 16, 1947 to the late Jodie and Ruby (Babbs)  Harness.  He was married to the love of his life, Selma (Oldham)...

May 15, 2020

Dirk Milligan formerly of Ridgway age 57 passed on this life, May 15, 2020.  He was born on December 9, 1962 to the late David Miligan and Janet (Baker) Dietz.

Hie is survived by 2 sons, David (Taunyn) Milligan of Fairland, IN and Jonathan (Jennifer) Milligan of Greenfield, IN  Grandchildren, Jaecen and Savannah Milligan.  He is also...

May 12, 2020

William Eugene “Billy” Hansbrough, age 43 of New Haven, IL passed on this life peacefully May 12, 2020 in Ferrell Hospital.  Billy as most knew him was born on July 21, 1976 in Eldorado, IL, to Roger Hansbrough, Sr now deceased and Linda (Oldham) Hansbrough.  On  Feb. 14, 2001 he married the love of his life, Vickie (Blake) Hansbrough...