Jul 25, 2018

James G. Milligan, 75, died Wednesday July 25, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born April 19, 1943 in Equality, IL. to James A. and Thelma S. Milligan. Jim was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the Coal Mines. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Carol A. Milligan (Colvis), daughter Angela (Jerry) Lombardo,...

Jul 18, 2018

Debra N. “Debbie” Trousdale, age 62 of Rural Ridgway passed on this life on July 18, 2018 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Debbie as most knew her was born in South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Ivan & Mae (Davis) Collins and was raised in Eldorado.  Debbie married Jerry Trousdale in 1973 and have spent 45...

Jul 16, 2018

Norma J. Sork, age 81, a lifelong resident of Ridgway, passed on this life, Monday, July 16, 2018 at her home, after an extended illness, surrounded by her family.  Norma was born in Ridgway on February 10, 1937 at home in Ridgway to the late Eugene and Marie (Chapman) Tarrants.  On April 4, 1952 she married the love of...

Jul 11, 2018

Terry Lee Maddox, age 64 of Shawneetown, passed on this life July 11, 2018 in the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.   She was born on April 22, 1954.

She was a CNA in nursing homes most of her last life and loved the profession very much.  She loved all classic rock radio and enjoyed Mark Walburg...

Jul 10, 2018

Mary Lou Gibbons age 85 of Harrisburg, passed on this life July 10, 2018 at her home from an extended illness.  Mary Lou was born August 22, 1932  in New Haven to the late Howard and Dorothy Clifford.  She was married to Jim Gott of New Haven having 2 children, Mike (Cindy) Gott of Harrisburg and Penny (Randy) Duvall...

Jul 3, 2018

Shanin D. Healy, age 48 of Ridgway passed on this life on July 3, 2018 in the Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Shanin was born on December 16, 1969 to the late Jim Healy and Carla (Hull) Gobin whom survives.

Shanin graduated from Ridgway High School in 1988 and had worked on local farms in the area.  He...

Jun 28, 2018

Ernest McGhee, age 88 longtime New Haven resident passed on peacefully on June 28, 2018 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Ernie as most knew him was born in Maunie, IL on February 5, 1930 to the late George and Ivy Jean (Martin) McGhee.  On June 25, 1955 he married Dorothy (Pettyjohn) McGhee who survives.

Ernie worked...

Jun 27, 2018

Burtis Anthony “Burt” Naas, 83, born February 4, 1935, on a farm outside Ridgway, IL, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Burt served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1963.   He was a member of St. Kateri Catholic Church (formerly St. Joseph), L.A. Lambert Council Knights of Columbus,...

Jun 23, 2018

Patricia Sue (Duncan) Buckner, age 78, passed on this life, June 23, 2018 in the Linda E. White Hospice Center in Evansville.  Patricia was born in Shawneetown, IL on March 26, 1940 to the late Guy and Wilma (Willis) Johnson.  She was married to James Buckner who preceded her in death in 2006.  Patricia was a wonderful homemaker. She loved the outdoors...

Jun 14, 2018

Leveda L. Pyle, age 82 lifelong New Haven, IL resident passed on this life, June 14, 2018 after an extended illness.  Leveda was born in New Haven on August 12, 1935 to the late Clyde and Willamine (Browning) Lawrence.  On October 29, 1955 she married the love of her life, the late Donald “Meathead” Pyle.

She was...

Jun 7, 2018

Mary Nell McGuire, age 87 of Ridgway passed on this life peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, Thursday, June 7, 2018.   Mary Nell was born in Eldorado, IL on June 13, 1930 to the late Leonard & Elizabeth (Spahr) Schmitt.

She graduated 8th grade from the St. Bernards Catholic Schoo in Wood River, IL and...

May 9, 2018

Joan C. Uhlean, age 65, of Ridgway passed on this life, May 10, 2018 in the Wabash Christian Center in Carmi.  Joan was born at Great Lakes Naval Base on December 11, 1952 to John and Joan (Boughman) Scheuerell.  She was married in 1977 to Tom Uhlean who survives.  Joan and Tom owned and operated TJ’s Bar in Ridgway...

May 9, 2018

Little Miss Ava Nichole Hollins, 26 day old beautiful baby of Jessica Tucker and Antonio Hollins of Shawneetown passed on this life suddenly on May 9, 2018.  Ava was born on April 13, 2018 in Marion, IL

She is survived by her parents along with a sister, Marlee Wade, grandparents, Kande Castros, James Goodin, Mark Hollins,  Tommie...

Apr 20, 2018

Cynthia Jane (Phillips) Seegraves, age 70 of Tampa, Florida passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. She was born in Ridgway, Illinois on March 19, 1948 to the late Charles Phillips and Tillie (Barnett) Phillips Baker. In 1983 she moved to Florida. Cynthia was a charter member of St. James UMC for at least 35 years; every morning with her...

Apr 2, 2018

Frank P. Skaggs, III, age 87 of Franklin, TN but longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life,  April 2, 2018 in Franklin.  Frank was born in Harrisburg, IL on March 15, 1931 to the late Frank Jr.and Florene (Brock) Skaggs. On January 11, 1959 he married Sandra (Butler) Skaggs who survives.

Frank graduated from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and worked...

Mar 30, 2018

James  McDermott of Carbondale, IL was born on July 21, 1958 to John and Carol McDermott.  He passed away on March 30, 2018 from cancer.

He is survived by a sister, Maggie (Matt) Fisher of Pleasant Prairie, WI and nephews, J.C. and Lucas Fisher and several cousins.

Graveside services for James McDermott will be held...

Mar 25, 2018

Norma L. “Pat” Gibbens, age 76, of Carmi but longtime Gallatin County resident, passed on this life on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Ferrell Hospital.  Pat as most knew was born in the Eagle Creek Community in Gallatin County on August 2, 1941 to the late Donald and Ala (Miles) Brooks.

Pat was always a hard...

Mar 20, 2018

John C. Wren, age 62, of Equality passed on this life on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 after an extended illness, he was surrounded by his loving family.  John was born in Harrisburg, IL on January 3, 1956, the first child born in Saline County that year, to the late Charles Wren and Marcella (Sneed) Wren who survives.  On April...

Mar 13, 2018

Jacqueline Myers, 56, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly March 13, 2018 at her home. She was born January 17, 1962 in Carmi, Illinois, to Alfred and Virginia (Pritchett) Chapman and has lived in Richmond, IN for the last 16 years.

She worked as a home health-aid, a CNA, and most recently, she was the resident building manager...

Mar 13, 2018

Billy Tom Robertson, age 77 lifelong Shawneetown resident, passed on this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Billy Tom was born in Eldorado, on September 7, 1940 to the late Tom and Essie (Brown) Robertson. He was retired from the Laborers Union, Local 773 where he worked in construction for over 40 years before retiring. He...