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...

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...