Apr 18, 2020

Joanne Elaine Rhinesmith, age 67, of Harrisburg formerly of Ridgway passed on peacefully April 18, 2020 in the Shawnee Rose Nursing Home after an extended illness.  Joanne was born in Pontiac, MI on December 30, 1952 to the late Lee Chester and Thelma letha (Bowman) Richert.

She had been a cashier most of her life.  She was...

Apr 5, 2020

Loveta Clifford, age 98, longtime New Haven and Carmi resident passed peacefully at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  Loveta was born in Herald, IL on October 4, 1921 to the late Joseph and Minnie (Quick) Muir.  She married the love of her life, Dick Clifford on Oct. 3, 1940 and preceded her in death in 1997.

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Apr 3, 2020

Melissa Drone, age 85, longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life, peacefully April 3, 2020 in Brookstone Estates surrounded by her family.  Melissa was born on November 12, 1934 in Ridgway to the late Wilburn and Agnes (Morrison) Farris.  On November 7, 1957 she married the love of her life, Non Drone who preceded her in death in 1998....

Mar 28, 2020

Patricia Holtzclaw, 75, of Carmi in the Maunie area, passed on this life peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  Pat as most called her was born in Vandalia, IL on November 13, 1944 to the late Perry and Maude (Huddleston) Walker.  On December 19, 1964 she married Rev. Lloyd “Sonny” Holtzclaw who preceded her in death in 2005. ...

Mar 26, 2020

Nina H. Mathews, age 84, lifelong Gallatin County resident, passed on this life, on March 26, 2020 at her daughters’ home, surrounding by her family.  Nina was born on Sparks Hill in Hardin County, on June 2, 1935 to the late Alfred and Eula (Miles) Lane.  On September 13, 1956 she married the love of her life, Jim Mathews...

Mar 18, 2020

Helen Geneva (Klaffer) Bond, age 76, of Ridgway, passed away March 18, 2020 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Center.  Helen was born on February 17, 1944 in Eldorado, IL, the daughter of Dan and Geneva (Horton) Klaffer.  She was married to Doug Bond on November 15, 1962 and Doug preceded Helen on August 24, 2009.

Helen was a...

Mar 12, 2020

Rita L. Kohl, 84, lifelong resident of Ridgway, IL, passed on this life, at 5:38 AM on March 12, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital, in Eldorado.  Rita was born in Ridgway on February 20, 1936 to the late Louis and Rose (Zilch) Kohl.  Her son, Mark Kohl preceded her in death on November 20, 2010.

Rita is survived...

Mar 11, 2020

Frederick Eugene “Freddy” Bomar, age 36, passed on this life on March 11, 2020 in New Haven, IL.  Freddy as most knew him was born on June 21, 1983 to Fred and Barbara (Steele) Bomar in Carmi, IL.  He attended and graduated from Gallatin County High School.

Freddy worked in Mt. Vernon, IN at Sabic as a...

Mar 10, 2020

Vivian Ann Davis, age 64 of Eldorado passed on this life March 10, 2020 at her home.  Vivian was born on May 23, 1955 in Eldorado to the late Leonard and Shirley (Riley) Davis.  She grew up in the Oak Gove community in Gallatin County.

Vivian attended school in Ridgway where she graduated from.  Vivian furthered her...

Mar 9, 2020

Debra was born on December 17, 1960 to the late Mary Tate.  She was born in Sturgis, Ky.

Debra had worked for over 22 years at the Fountainview Nursing Home in Eldorado before becoming disabled.  She loved the outside especially being in the woods.  Her favorite places were Garden of Gods, Iron Furnace or just anywhere in...

Mar 6, 2020

Regina Lynn Kessler, nee Locklar, age 80 passed on this life March 6, 2020 in the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.  Regina was from Catlin, IL but was born and raised in Gallatin County.  She was born on December 28, 1939 in Old Shawneetown to the late James Harrison and Vesta Susanne (Milligan) Locklar.  She was married to Frederick...

Mar 3, 2020

Joseph Daniel McGuire, 69, of Marshall, IL passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Union Hospital with family by his side. He was born October 29, 1950 in Eldorado, IL to Clarence and Wilma (Cox) McGuire. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Chad McGuire. This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful man has left a...

Feb 27, 2020

Wilma L. Tudor, age 76, lifelong Shawneetown resident passed away peacefully in the Gallatin Manor, on Thursday, February 27, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Wilma was born in Shawneetown on May 22, 1943 to the late Louis Bert and Adell (Milligan) Satterfield.  On March 17, 1967 she married George Tudor who survives her.

Wilma was a faithful...

Feb 19, 2020

Faye Cook, age 91 died peacefully on February 19, 2020 in the Gallatin Manor in Ridgway.  She was formerly of Harrisburg for many years.  Faye was born in Murphysboro, IL on Saturday, May 19, 1928 to the late Frank and Susie (Turner) Byrd.  She had worked in retail sales in her younger years but mostly was a wonderful Homemaker. ...

Feb 17, 2020

Don Couser, longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life Feb. 20, 2020.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Charlene, his brother, Ray, his children, Tammy, Robert, Hollie & Kellie; his nephews Buddy, Sonny and Michael, his niece, Deborah; his grand children Blake Lee, Mandolin and Fletcher, Justin and his beloved family friends Jack, Frances, Keith, Jackie...

Feb 16, 2020

Ella White, age 77 longtime resident of Gallatin Manor, Ridgway, IL passed on this life, February 16, 2020 after an extended illness.

Ella was born on August 30, 1942.  She is survived by her family of friends in the Gallatin Manor.  She was full of joy and laughs and will be missed.

Private services will...

Feb 9, 2020

Vina L. “Van” Sageser, age 86, lifelong resident of New Haven, passed on this life, February 9, 2020 in the West River Health Campus, Evansville, IN.  Van was born in Maunie, IL on April 3, 1933 to the late Dewitt and Anna (Vines) Bowles.  On June 3, 1954 she was married to James “Red” Sageser and preceded her in...

Feb 7, 2020

Patsy J. Browning, age 80, longtime New Haven resident passed on this life, February 7, 2020 in the Linda White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN.  Patsy was born in New Haven on April 13, 1939 to the late Hershel & Beulah (Downen) Stevens.  On September 22, 1961 she married Herbert “Dobie” Browning who preceded her in death in 2013....

Feb 6, 2020

Kenneth G. McNeil, age 82, of Eldorado, IL and longtime Ridgway resident,  passed on this life, February 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  Kenny as most knew him was born on August 25, 1937  to the late Harry McNeil and Cleo (King)(McNeil) Duncan.  He grew up around the Herrin area.  On November...

Feb 5, 2020

James F. Brown, age 67 of Carmi passed on this life, February 5, 2020 in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  James was born in Kokomo, IN on December 26, 1952 to the late James R.Brown and Annabelle Lee (Grabow).

He loved Cars, Music, playing a Guitar and always had a story or kid you...