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...

Sep 22, 2018

Paul David “Poncho” Zirkelbach, age 76 of Danville, IL but longtime resident of Ridgway and Shawneetown died peacefully, September 22, 2018,  in the OSF Hospital in Urbana, IL.  Paul was born in Ridgway on April 28, 1942 to the late Jack and Mary (Dietz) Zirkelbach.

Paul served his country in the U.S. Army.  Most of his life he...

Sep 20, 2018

Mary Lu Ellae (Hays) York, age 65, of Harrisburg died suddenly September 20, 2018 from an apparent heart attack.  Mary was born in Clay County, Arkansas on August 31, 1953 to the late Robert E. Lee Hays and Emma Johnny Imelia Ivelia (Pate).  Mary married the love of her life, Gary York on July 4, 1977 at the Gulf...

Sep 3, 2018

Marvin J. Miles, age 67, longtime Leamington community resident in Gallatin County, passed on this life on Monday, September 3, 2018 in the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  Marvin was born on September 22, 1950 to the late Bernard and Velma (McPherson) Miles.  On December 26, 2011 he married Linda (Miller) Miles whom survives.  He was a retired coal...

Aug 27, 2018

Deborah Ann “Debbie” Howton, age 66 longtime Harrisburg resident, passed on this life August 27, 2018 in St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Debbie was born in Harrisburg on October 21, 1951 to the late Darrell and Doris (Downen) Durham.

Debbie  graduated from the ADN program for nursing at SIC in 1973 and had worked for many years...

Aug 24, 2018

Kenneth H. “Herb” Hannah, age 71, of Royalton, IL  passed away on August 24, 2018.  Herb was born in Royalton on September 11, 1946 to the late Karol and Irene (Johnson) Hannah. On December 5, 1964 he married the love of his life, Sharon Kay (Crocks) Hannah.  Herb and Kay raised their family and were lifetime residents of Royalton....

Aug 6, 2018

Theda J. Miller, age 84 longtime Ridgway resident  passed on from this life, August 6, 2018 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado.  Theda was born in Harrisburg on October 2, 1933 to the late Virgil and Cartha M. (Harrawood) Lovellette.  She was a Harrisburg High School graduate of the class of 1950 and attended SIU.  On June 6, 1952 she married J.C. Miller who survives.

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Aug 5, 2018

Carol Sue Patton, age 77, longtime Leamington Community resident, passed from this life August 5, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.  Carol was born February 4, 1941 in Eldorado, IL to the late Eugene and Mildred (Wilson) Endicott.  On June 28, 1958 she married the love of her life, Rev. Robert Patton, who survives. A woman of deep faith,...

Jul 30, 2018

Billie Louise Kimbro, age 83 longtime Ridgway resident, passed on this life, July 30, 2018 in the Harrisburg Medical Center.  Billie was born near Shawneetown on November 19, 1934 to the late Floyd & Mildred (Hise) Thomas.  On November 17, 1956 she married the love of her life, Donnie Kimbro who preceded her in 2014.

Billie served...