Sep 14, 2017

Bernard E. Miles, age 77, lifelong Gallatin County resident in the Eagle Creek Community passed on this life, September 14, 2017 in the Harrisburg Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Bernard was born on the family farm near where he lives today on August 20, 1940 to the late Bernard and Velma (McPherson) Miles.  On September 24, 1960 he...

Sep 9, 2017

 Harry Randall Lane, father, loving companion, supportive brother, cherished grandfather, and friend passed away at the age of 83 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois on Saturday, September 9, 2017 . Randall was preceded in death by his parents James Alfred and Eula May (Miles) Lane. Randall will forever be remembered by Maxine Robertson his faithful and loving companion...

Sep 6, 2017

Sep 1, 2017

Charles Preston Warman, age 70 of New Haven, IL passed on this life, Friday, September 1, 2017 in the Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Chuck as most knew him was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 22, 1947 to the late James P. and Vivian Warman.   He was retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. ...

Aug 23, 2017

Betty C. Martin, age 83 of Norris City, IL but formerly of New Haven passed on this life, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in the Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.    Betty was born on January 6, 1934 in Enfield, IL to the late Dallas and Lula (Baker) Erwin.  On August 23, 1951 she married Walter “Salty” Martin who preceded her in death...

Aug 15, 2017

Hazel Ann (Beane) Spear, Union City, TN formerly of Shawneetown, passed away on Tuesday, August 15. She was 63 years old.

She was born September 19, 1953 in Hammond, IN to the late Alvia C. Beane of Shawneetown and Hazel Riley, but was raised by Joe and Pearl Beane of Shawneetown.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Spear of Kenton, TN,...

Aug 14, 2017

David Lewis Poshard passed into his eternal life with God on August 14, 2017 to join his mother, Alma, father, Roy, and siblings, Cathy and Steven. He was employed with the oil & gas industry for 35 years. He traveled the world and was revered by his peers. He was a long time member of Toastmasters, receiving many awards during...

Aug 12, 2017

Bobby L. “Tubby” Ramsey, age 47 of Golconda but longtime Hardin County resident, passed on this life, August 12, 2017 in the Hardin Co. Hospital after an extended illness.  Tubby as most knew her was born on July 14, 1970 in Eldorado, IL to Ronnie Martin and the late Bonita (Holbrook) Martin.

Tubby has worked as a waitress and bartender. ...

Aug 10, 2017

Aug 8, 2017

Leonarda “Lenny” Richardson, age 65 of Harrisburg, but formerly of Shawneetown, passed on this life, Tuesday, August 8, 2017.  Lenny as most knew her was born in Chicago, IL on October 2, 1951.

Lenny moved to the SRA, Warren house in Shawneetown  in June of 1996.  While living there, Lenny became well known in the community.  She moved to the...

Aug 4, 2017

Edward Crawford II, age 79 of Ridgway passed on this life, August 4, 2017 in the Integrity Health Care Center in Ridgway.  Ed was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania on Sept. 2, 1937 to the late Edward and Julia (Kovacs) Crawford.

He served his country in the United States Marines from 1954 to 1957.   

He worked as a facilities manager,...

Aug 3, 2017

John J. Scherrer, age 100, longtime Ridgway resident passed away August 3, 2017 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab Center.  John was born in Shawneetown on April 25, 1917 to the late George B. and Susan (Leavell) Scherrer.  He graduated from the University of Illinois and was the Ag teacher in Shawneetown until 1941 when he enlisted into the Air force during...

Jul 27, 2017

Priscilla Lane (Upton) Marquez died July 27, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years 4 months 18 days. Funeral Service are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday, July 31, 2017 at Wadley’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Lexington Cemetery entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

Priscilla was born March 9, 1952 in New Haven, Illinois...

Jul 24, 2017

Hilda S. Jones, 91, of Harrisburg, passed away at 2:15 A.M. on Monday July 24, 2017 at Quality Health Care of Winter Garden FL.

Hilda was born on March 19, 1926 in Harrisburg, Il, the daughter of Joseph and Juliana Matulikos Stankunas. She was married to Don Edward Jones of Ridgway, IL who preceded in her death.

Hilda graduated from Harrisburg HS....

Jul 23, 2017

Mildred Katherine “Kathy” Clifford, age 63, of New Haven passed on this life peacefully on July 23, 2017, in the Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, IN.  She was surrounded by her family.  Kathy as most knew her was born in Evansville, IN on January 2, 1954 to the late Harry and Mildred (Spangler) Phillips.  In 1970 she married the love...

Jul 18, 2017

Rita C. Brown, age 56 of Stonefort but formerly of Ridgway, passed on peacefully in the Paducah Baptist Health Hospital, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 surrounded by her family.  Rita was born on April 18, 1961 to the late Vincent & Louise (Abell) Rider.

Rita has worked most of her life for Banterra Bank, in August it would have been 32...

Jul 17, 2017

On June 26, 2017, our beloved Joan Venters, known affectionately as “Ma” passed into eternity, nearly 2 years after her husband Leroy “Pa” Venters.  Their lives left a rich and profound legacy in the hearts of their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. On Friday, July 21st we will be holding a Celebration of their Life at Cox & Son Funeral...

Jul 14, 2017

Ruth (McDermott)  McDowell of Gulf Shores, AL and formerly of Shawneetown, IL  was born September 22, 1933 to the late John and Essie (Mitchell) McDermott of Shawneetown, IL.  She passed away July 14, 2017 of natural causes.

Selby and Ruth are survived by their daughters, Deb (Greg) Gravett of Gulf Shores, AL and Carol (Don) Roberts of...

Jun 28, 2017

Louretta G. Ozee, age 83 passed on this life, June 28, 2017 in the Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, IL.  She was born in Mill Creek, IL on December 9, 1933 to the late Clarence DeSpain and Fern Grace (McDonald) Phelps.  She retired from the State of Illinois.  Louretta loved the outdoors especially camping at the lake.  She had a...

Jun 28, 2017

Jean D. Biggerstaff, age 95 of Shawneetown, IL passed on this life peacefully on June 28, 2017 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldorado.  Jean was born in Chicago on October 25, 1921 to the late William and Catherine Marie Walker.  She had worked in Electronics and loved being a homemaker.

Jean is survived by her daughter April...