Oct 13, 2019

Robert E. “Bob” Henson, age 70, passed away October 13, 2019 at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Bob was born March 12, 1949 to Harold and Marise Henson of New Haven. He was a Doctor of Pharmacy. Bob is survived by his wife, Anna Mae, a daughter, Amy, a brother, Jim (Janet) Henson, a son-in-law, Barry Evans...

Oct 4, 2019

Winnie M. Betts, age 86, longtime Old Shawneetown resident passed on this life peacefully on October 4, 2019 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Winnie was born in Mississippi on March 16, 1933 to the late Price and Nettie Ray.  She was married to Lester Betts who preceded her in death.

Winnie and Lester owned operated the...

Oct 3, 2019

Frank J. O’Neal, age 62, lifelong Ridgway resident, passed on this life, October 3, 2019 in the Harrisburg Medical Center after an extended illness.  Frank was born in Eldorado on June 21, 1957 to William and Marie (Millikan) O’Neal.

He was a 1975 graduate from Ridgway High School.  He had worked for over 27 years at Rister...

Sep 25, 2019

Little Miss Isabelle Violet Hillard, stillborn daughter of James HIllard and Mickayla Horton of Carrier Mills, became an angel on September 21, 2019 in the St. Marys Hospital in St.Louis, Missouri.

Isabelle is survived by her parents, James and Mickayla, her brothers, Jesse Hillard of Eldorado, Jacob HIllard of Thompsonville and Tylar Horton of Carrier Mills. Maternal...

Aug 15, 2019

Wendell A. Williams, age 64 of Eldorado and formerly of Gallatin County passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019.  Wendell was born in Eldorado on November 13, 1954 to the late Walter Eugene and Wawneeda (Lambert) Williams.  On December 13, 1988 he married Vivian (Dunk) Williams who survives.

Wendell was known for his superior welding ability working many...

Aug 12, 2019

Vivian S. Hickerson, age 85 of Dayton, Texas passed on this life, Monday, August 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

Vivian was born near Karbers Ridge, IL on July 2, 1934 to the late Granville and Equilla (Potts) Milligan.  She graduated from Equality High School and pursued a career as a Beautician having shops in New Haven, Ridgway...

Aug 7, 2019

Sarah Beth Shults, age 31, passed on this life, August 7, 2019 in Shawneetown, IL.  Sarah was born on January 27, 1988 in Peoria, IL to Loyd and Rebecca (Wilkinson) Shults.

She was a Baptist by faith.  Sarah always had a smile for you, very friendly and loved music.  She enjoyed water, especially the ocean and swimming. ...

Jul 15, 2019

Melissa G. Wilson, age 62, longtime resident of the Cottonwood community passed on this life peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN surrounded by her family.

Melissa or “Aunt Lou”or "Lou Lou” as some called her was born in Harlan, KY on July 24, 1956 to Henry & Janice (Summers) Gross.  Melissa graduated...

Jul 13, 2019

Mary K. McDonald, age 63, passed on this life at her home in Omaha, IL on July 13, 2019.  Mary was born in Eldorado, IL on August 16, 1955 to the late Robert Reynolds and Pauline (McDonald).  Mary graduated from Norris City Omaha High School in 1973 and furthered her education becoming an Respiratory Therapist working many years in...

Jul 11, 2019

Tony Ray Goforth, age 62 of Shawneetown passed on this life, July 11, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Tony was born in New Haven, IL on August 3, 1956 to the late Janice (Goforth) James.  He was raised by his mother Janice and step father George James who also preceded him in death.

Tony served his...

Jul 10, 2019

Elfriede M. Moore, age 89, longtime Ridgway passed on peacefully on July 10, 2019 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab Center.  Elfriede was born on December 11, 1929 in Stuttgart , Germany to the late Josef Silver Meyerhoefer and Berta Weiser. She left Germany after the War and moved to Canada with her sister.  She had met Bob Moore in...

Jun 3, 2019

James R. Davis, Jr., age 41 of Gilbertsville, Ky but formerly of Shawneetown, passed on this life, June 3, 2019 in the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice, Benton, KY.  James was born on the base in Fort Campbell, Ky on September 28, 1977 to James Davis, Sr and Katherine Oldham who preceded him in death in 2018.

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May 22, 2019

Linda K. (Lanier) McGuire, age 59 of Ridgway passed on this life, May 22, 2019.  Linda was born in Carmi, IL on January 12, 1960 to the late Walter and Anna (White) Lanier. She grew up in the Cottonwood community.  She graduated from Ridgway High School and furthered her education becoming a Registered Nurse.

She was married...

May 9, 2019

Matthew Dylan Rider, age 31, passed away, May 9, 2019, in a automobile accident.  Matt as most knew him was born in Evansville, IN on December 18, 1987 to Tony and Stephanie (Atwood) Rider.  He graduated from Gallatin County High School and then graduated with a Bachelors Degree from USI in Evansville, IN.

Matt was a free...

May 8, 2019

Amy Jeanette Collins, age 57, of Ridgway, IL passed on this life, May 8, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN after an extended illness.  Amy was born in Oak Lawn, IL on May 1, 1962 to the late Louis and Geraldine Carrano.  She was married on August 20, 2010 to Thomas C. "TC" Collins who survives.

Amy...

May 6, 2019

Ermine “Erma” Logan Clifford, 93 of Marion, Kentucky (formerly of New Haven, IL) passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Baptist Health of Paducah after living a full life.

Ermine was born on December 6, 1925 in Grayville, White County, Illinois, the second child and eldest daughter of Arnold and Fanny (Taylor) Logan.

Ermine...

Apr 21, 2019

Robert Lee Day, Sr, age 72, of New Haven, IL and formerly of Harrisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2019 with his wife of 51 years, Betty and his family by his side.  Robert was born in Harrisburg, IL on May 20, 1946 to the late Herman and Flossie (Dowdy) Day.  On May...

Apr 16, 2019

Richard A. Pettyjohn, age 63 of Emma, IL passed on this life April 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  Richard had put a valiant battle with Cancer.  He was born in New Haven on April 5, 1956 to the late Carl and Corean (Ledbetter) Pettyjohn.  He was married to the love of his life Connie (Sanders)...

Apr 15, 2019

Wilma Imogene Ramsey Harrington, age, 101, was born at home in the Thicket Community near Omaha, Illinois on March 19, 1918.  She passed on this life, April 15, 2019 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  Her parents, Jesse Charles and Pearl Rister Ramsey preceded her in death, as did her four younger siblings; Lola Marie Field, Bernie Lee...

Apr 6, 2019

Helen Ruth “Crickette” Jansen, age 71 of Wheatland, Indiana; but formerly of Shawneetown, passed on from this life, April 6, 2019 in Vincennes, Indiana, after an extended illness.

Crickette was born in Shawneetown, IL on January 28, 1948, to the late Alva Wolf and Anna Ruth (Milligan) Wolf. She graduated from Shawneetown High School and attended Southeastern...