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...

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...