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...

Apr 2, 2019

Anna Margaret Boulds, age 96, lifelong and oldest Ridgway resident, passed on this life, Tuesday, April 02, 2019 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab Center.  Margaret as most knew her was born in Ridgway on August 20, 1922 to the late William and Julia (Keane) Zuck.  She was married to Ed Boulds on February 2, 1948.  Ed preceded her...

Mar 26, 2019

William  Eugene  Smith, age 94, passed on this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in the Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, IL  Bill as most knew him, was born in Ridgway on January 26, 1925 to the late James and Orpha (Dillard) Smith.   He was married first to Tillie (Browning) Smith of New Haven and she preceded...

Mar 4, 2019

Edith V. Kisner, age 59 of New Haven passed on peacefully on March 4, 2019 in Belleville Memorial Hospital.  Edith was born in New Haven, IL on November 2, 1959 to the late William and Doris Jean Clifford.  On June 1, 1983 she married David Kisner who survives.  She worked in factories and was a homemaker.

She...

Mar 2, 2019

Michael D. "Mike" Wright, age 60 resident of Gallatin Manor but formerly of Harrisburg, passed on peacefully on March 2, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Mike as most knew him was born in Elgin, IL on May 8, 1958 to the late Harold and Wanda (Brown) Wright.

Mike had worked as Truck Driver, on Tow Boats and...

Feb 26, 2019

Anna V. Walker, age 83 of Shawneetown died peacefully on Wednesday, February, 26, 2019 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born on August 29, 1935 in Cave-In-Rock, IL. Not only was she a member of The Church of God in Shawneetown, but she was a woman of God. She would spread her love for the lord...

Feb 22, 2019

Judith A. Atkins, age 77 of Ridgway passed on this life, February 22, 2019 in the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  Judy as most knew her was born in Evansville, IN on August 24, 1941 to the late Phillip and Aileen (Abell) Ande.  She graduated from Ridgway High School and then furthered her education becoming a Licensed Cosmetologist.  On...

Feb 17, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Dale Kevin Heroy of West Frankfort, IL announces his passing on April 19, 2019 at the age of 59. Dale was a traveling man, enjoyed riding his Harley and four wheelers and spending time fly fishing in area ponds. Dale was born on November 3, 1959 at Camp Lejeune Marine...

Feb 17, 2019

Betty Jean Downen, age 87 lifelong Shawneetown resident passed on this life, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home.  Betty was born in Shawneetown on April 5, 1932 to the late Hank and Opal (Maynard) Deitz.  On April 14, 1949 she married the love of her life, Bob Downen who survives, they have been married 70 years.

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