Dec 30, 2018

James K. “Corky” Merritt, age 68, longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life, Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  He was born in New Haven on October 30, 1950 to John and Minerva (McIntosh) Merritt both deceased.  He attended and graduated from Ridgway High School and then served his country in the United States Army...

Dec 21, 2018

Andre’ Marie Wade, age 51 of Winchester, IN but formerly of Shawneetown, IL died December 21, 2018 at her home in Winchester.  Andre’ was born in Springfield, IL on October 31,1967 to Clark Bentley and Nancy Henson.

Andre’ had worked as a CNA.  She loved Country Music, Socializing and Halloween.  She loved dressing up and jewelry but...

Dec 18, 2018

Katherine “Kathy” L. Oldham, age 60, longtime Shawneetown resident, passed on this life December 18, 2018 surrounded by her family after an extended illness.  She put up great fight to the end.  Kathy as most knew her was born in Old Shawneetown on October 2, 1958 to Eugene and Alma Jean (Gordon) Oldham.  She had worked as a CNA...

Dec 12, 2018

Genevieve Hutchison, age 99,  lifelong resident of rural Omaha, passed away peacefully on  December 12, 2018, in the Wabash Christian Village.  Genevieve was born near Omaha on July 22, 1919, to the late Jesse and Pearl (Rister) Ramsey.  Genevieve was married to Curtis Brockett on Feb. 4, 1939, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1961.  She later...

Dec 9, 2018

Anita L. Van, age 65 of Shawneetown passed on this life unexpectedly December 9, 2018 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Facility.  Anita was born in Rosiclare, IL on December 22, 1952 to the late Ray and Nellie (Brooks) Osborne.  On August 12, 1968 she married the love of her life, Arval Van, Sr. who survives.

Anita was...

Dec 6, 2018

Sandra S. Skaggs, age 81, of Franklin, TN but longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life, December 6, 2018 in Franklin.  Sandra was born in Harrisburg, IL on Jan. 26, 1937 to the late Icil and Shirley (Hossler) Butler.  On Jan. 11, 1959 she married Frank P. Skaggs III.  He preceded her in death in April of this year....

Dec 5, 2018

Bob D. Dallas, age 90, lifelong resident of the Harrisburg area and longtime legendary Coach in Ridgway and Gallatin County passed on this life December 5, 2018 in the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.  Bob or Coach as most knew him was born on the family farm where he lives today on June 3, 1928 to the late Everett and...

Dec 5, 2018

Arrangements are tentatively set for December 15, 2018 at the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway.  Visitation from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon with a service immediately following.

Full obit will be announced later.

Nov 30, 2018

Phyllis Ann Mace, age 66, of Shawneetown passed on this life, November 30, 2018 at her home.  Phyllis was born in Morganfield Ky on May 28, 1952 to the late Don and Billie (Thomas) Kimbro.  She was married to the love of her life, Dan Mace on November 29, 1971.

Phyllis was a military wife for 21...

Nov 27, 2018

Mary Elizabeth McGuire, age 89 lifelong Shawneetown resident, passed on this life Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the Villas of Hollybrook in Harrisburg with her loving son Joe by her side.  Mary was born in Shawneetown on January 27, 1929 to the late  Earl and Laura (Bartley) Morris.

On April 29, 1958 at the St. Patricks Church in...

Nov 21, 2018

Daniel Robert Drone, age 71, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life peacefully on November 21, 2018 in the Marion Veteran Affairs Medical Center.  Dan as most knew him was born in Ridgway on February 2, 1947 to the late Eugene  and Helen (Coleman) Drone.  He graduated from Ridgway High School and attended college.

Dan worked at...

Nov 20, 2018

Birdie Lou Sims, 90, of Omaha, IL, formerly of Greenville, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Wabash Christian Nursing Home in Carmi, IL. She was born September 30th, 1928 in Moorhead, MS, the daughter of Jacob and Bertha (Fitts)  Gammill.

She was a registered nurse at Delta Regional Medical Center most of her life, she retired in...

Nov 16, 2018

Gracy Bean, 90, of Beckemeyer died Friday November 16, 2018, at her residence.  She was born on September 13, 1928 in New Haven, Illinois, the daughter of Mary and James Hays.  On February 12, 1946 she married Mack Bean at Shawneetown, Illinois.

Gracy was a Homemaker and loved to embroidery, crochet and listen to country music.

Nov 12, 2018

Joyce I. Thompson, age 89 lifelong Gallatin County resident passed on this life peacefully, November 12, 2018 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Joyce was born in Omaha on June 24, 1929 to the late Clyde and Edith (Irons) Mayhue.   She was married to George Thompson who preceded her in death.

Joyce was a hard worker, doing many things...

Oct 26, 2018

Little Alister Creed Russell, age 1 day old little boy of Michael and Danielle (Williams) Russell of Shawneetown passed on this life in Heartland Hospital, Marion, IL on October 26, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers, Rush and Ryiot Russell and 2 sisters McKenzie and Riley Russell.  His grandmother, Nancy (Dietz) Williams and grandfather,...

Oct 24, 2018

Terry L. Hall, age 53 of Norris City but formerly of Gallatin County passed on this life, October 24, 2018 in Harrisburg Medical Center.  Terry was born in Eldorado, IL on June 22, 1965 to the late Tony and Ruby (Angelly) Hall.  He was married on June 22, 2018 to Taywanna (Martin) Hall whom survives.

He was...

Oct 23, 2018

Lawrence B. Rider, age 68 lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life, October 23, 2018 at the home of his mother after an extended illness.  Lawrence was born on June 9, 1950 in Eldorado, IL to Bennie and Bernice (Murphy) Rider.

He was Catholic by faith, a member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway.  Lawrence...

Oct 21, 2018

Jan G. Scott of  Ridgway age 76 passed on this life on October 21, 2018 in the Gallatin Manor in Ridgway.  He was born in Taylorville on January 14, 1942 to the late Robert and Ruth (Stedman) Scott.  He retired from Caterpillar.

Jan served his country in the U.S. Army, loved to ride motorcycles and follow drag...

Oct 14, 2018

Lou Eva Ingram, age 82 of Ridgway passed on this life peacefully in the Reflections facility of Holly Brook in Harrisburg, surrounded by her daughters after an extended illness.  Lou Eva was born on August 9, 1936 in Shawneetown, IL to the late Preston and Elizabeth (Gobin) Estes.  On August 17, 1954 she married the love of her life,...

Sep 26, 2018

Deborah Jo "Debby" Carney, 68, of New Haven passed away from this life peacefully on September 26, at her home surrounded by family. Debby was born in New Haven to Joe and Margie (Clifford) Mobley on May 3, 1950. She graduated New Haven Grade School and Ridgway High School. She married Glen Carney on June 18, 1968. They celebrated...