Jan 30, 2020

Linda Faye Edwards, of Harrisburg, passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2020, at Harrisburg Memorial Hospital. She was 65 years old.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1954,  in New Haven one of a set of twin girls born to Alma (York) and Willis Hubert Upton, who preceded her in death.  She first married Kenneth...

Jan 25, 2020

Gary L. Holmes, age 73, of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 25, 2020 at his home after an extended illness.  Gary was born on January 10, 1947 in Saline  County, IL to the late Norman and Peg (Sanders) Holmes.

Gary spent most of his younger years in and around Ridgway where he was raised. He graduated...

Jan 18, 2020

Robert L. Riley, Sr., age 68, of Ridgway passed on this life, January 18, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Robert was born in Eldorado on June 11, 1951 to the late Henry and Ruby (Endicott) Riley.  He graduated from Ridgway High School and then served his country in the United States Army.

He worked at...

Jan 16, 2020

Edward A. “Bubby” Leonberger, age 87 of Rosiclare, IL but formerly of Gallatin County passed on this life, January 16, 2020 in the Rosiclare Nursing and Rehab.  Bubby as most knew him was born near Sparks Hill on December 13, 1932 to the late Allen and Virgie (Thorne) Leonberger.  He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea....

Jan 9, 2020

Janet Ann Thacker, age 78, of Eldorado but raised in Junction, IL passed on this life, January 9, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab surrounded by her family.  Janet was born in Junction on November 14, 1941 to the late Delmar and Anna Mae (Walters) Greer.  On January 30, 1960 she married her love, Edward “Sonny” Thacker who survives....

Jan 9, 2020

Rose J. Goforth, age 75 longtime New Haven resident passed on this life, January 9, 2020 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Rose was born in New Haven on January 13, 1944 to the late Barney & Dessie (Travelstead) Clifford.    On March 4, 1967 she married the love of her life, Donald “Soup” Goforth who survives.

Rose enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2019

Virginia L. Fillingim, age 86, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life, December 29, 2019 in O’Fallon, IL  Virginia was born in Ridgway on February 18, 1933 to Irene Crayne, and raised by her aunt and uncle, Pete and Florence Pittman.  She graduated from Ridgway High School and on November 27, 1955 married the love of her life, Levert...

Dec 24, 2019

Anna L. Edmonds, age 78, of Citrus Springs, FL passed on this life peacefully in the Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL on December 24, 2019.  Anna was born in Evarts, KY on August 17, 1941 to the late Louie and Emma (Fleenor) Edmonds.

She worked most of her life in housekeeping.  She was always a hard worker. ...

Dec 21, 2019

Judith Joan Steinbrook, age 93 of Omaha, IL passed from this life Saturday, December 21, 2019.  Judy, as most knew her, was born on July 19, 1926 in St. Paul, MN to the late Otis and Maude (Martin) Pinnell. Judy married Bob Steinbrook on February 6, 1944.  They enjoyed 72 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in...

Dec 11, 2019

Delorse Cecelia Drone, of Tallula, died at 9:10 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 31, 1938, in Shawneetown, IL, to Walter Bryan and Veronica Amelia (Deitz) Smith. She married Dennis Wilfred Drone on December 27, 1958 and he survives.

Also surviving are six children, Catherine Schuyler of Fancy Prairie,...

Nov 28, 2019

Gregory Lee Rushing, age 42, passed on this life, November 28, 2019 in Harrisburg, IL.  Greg as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on September 1, 1977 to the late Charlie Harrington and June (Clevenger) Rushing.

Greg worked in the Riverview Coal Mine, he loved the outdoors, fishing,  helping others, being with his friends, and...

Nov 26, 2019

Helen J. Monroe, age 84, longtime Gallatin County resident, passed on this life peacefully in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Helen was born in Uniontown, Kentucky on October 31, 1935 to the late Walter and Rosetta (Hagan) Darnell.

Helen was first married to Jack Harrelson on October 10, 1950, he preceded her in death in 2003.  She then...

Nov 8, 2019

Ronald Kevin Baker, age 55, of Mt. Vernon, IL but formerly of Ridgway, passed on this life, November 8, 2019 at his home after an extended illness.

Kevin as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on July 24, 1964 to Ron “Butch” and Glenda (Eubanks) Baker.  He was a graduate of Ridgway High School and...

Nov 5, 2019

Julia Agnes Wargel, age 71, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life peacefully, November 5, 2019 in the Deaconess Gateway, Newburgh, IN.

Julia was born in Eldorado on February 26, 1948 to the late John S. and Marjorie (McCormick) Fals.  Julia was a faithful member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway where she was also...

Nov 4, 2019

Malinee Delynn Browning, age 56, of Carmi but longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life, November 4,  2019 in the Carmi Manor Nursing and Rehab Center.

Malinee was born in Carmi, on March 8, 1963 to Marvin and Sharon (Fulkerson) Browning.  She loved to Crochet, Read, visit with her family and friends.  Malinee was a good...

Oct 30, 2019

Elvis R. Hearn, age 72 of Eldorado, IL passed on this life, Thursday, October 30, 2019 at his home.  Elvis was born in Evansville, IN on March 27, 1947 to the late Arnold and Helen (Kuntz) Hearn.   Elvis grew up south of Shawneetown near Ringold school.

Elvis was a truck driver most of his life, loved to...

Oct 23, 2019

Dorothy E. (Blair) Madden, age 93, longtime Ridgway, IL resident, passed on this life, October 23, 2019 at 7:51 AM in the Shawnee Rose Care Center, Harrisburg, IL

Dorothy was born on March 26, 1926 in a mountain home in the Head Creek community near Holmes Mill, KY, the daughter of Paris and Candace (Short) Blair, their...

Oct 20, 2019

Daniel T. Lassner, age 68, resident of Ridgway, IL passed from this life, Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.  Daniel was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 13, 1951 to the late Robert and Alice (Herships) Lassner.

Dan, as most knew him, was an Army Veteran serving his country as a pilot during...

Oct 19, 2019

Brent Wayne Oldham, age 29 of Old Shawneetown, IL passed on this life, October 19, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Brent was born in Evansville, IN on June 3, 1990 to the late Fauncie and Jamie (Bevin) Oldham.

He had worked at Coleman Center in Shawneetown before his health issues caused him to quit.  He loved...

Oct 15, 2019

Johnnie Ray Clifford, age 64 lifelong New Haven resident, passed  on this life peacefully in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN on October 15, 2019.  Johnnie was born in New Haven on August 5, 1955 to William and Doris Jean (Bruce) Clifford who preceded him in death.  He was raised by his grandparents, Barney and Dessie Clifford.  Johnnie was an Oil...