Jun 9, 2017

William Wayne “Bill” Mobley, age 87, lifelong resident of the New Haven area, died peacefully on June 9, at his home surrounded by his family.  Bill as most knew him was born near Concord on January 17, 1930 to the late John and Mabel (Hale) Mobley.  On December 30, 1950 he married the love of his life, Mary Lou (Risley)...

May 28, 2017

Anna L. Cox, age 73 of Harrisburg, IL passed on this life after an extended illness on May 28, 2017.  Anna was born in Shawneetown, IL on February 14, 1944 to the late Louis and Dorothy (Vickery) Price.  Anna was a hard worker her entire life, working many years at the Loretta Nursing Home in Shawneetown and then retiring from...

May 22, 2017

Joe David Mobley, age 89 of New Haven, IL passed on this life, May 22, 2017 at his home.  Joe was born near Herald, IL on July 26, 1927 to the late Leo & Rosie (Wilson) Mobley.  He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army.  On October 22, 1945 he married the love of his life,...

May 17, 2017

Clarise Victoria Collins Fletcher, age 72 of Galatia, IL passed on this life May 17, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.  Clarise was born in Holmes Mill, KY on October 8, 1944 to the late Rubin and Rosa (Logan) Clark.  She was married to Charles Collins who preceded her in death and later was preceded by Jack Fletcher.

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May 4, 2017

Katherine “Katie” Lampert age 63 longtime Shawneetown resident, passed on this life May 4, 2017 in the Harrisburg Medical Center.  Katie as most knew her was born in Eldorado, IL on December 7, 1953 to the late Robert and Ruby (Newman) Ditterline.  She loved to do crafts, gardening and flowers, watch the Cardinal Baseball Team.  She enjoyed being around her...

May 3, 2017

Richard Keith Riley, age 59 of Harrisburg, IL but longtime Shawneetown resident passed away at his home on May 3, 2017 after a long battle with cancer.  Keith as he was known to most, was born on January 2, 1958 and grew up in Shawneetown, IL in the loving home of Rev. James and Mary Riley.

 After graduating from Shawneetown...

May 1, 2017

Apr 29, 2017

Charles Estel Ramsey, 90, of Wilmore, KY, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at home surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born March 2, 1927 at home on the farm during a snow storm in "the thicket" area of Gallatin County, Illinois.  He enlisted in the US Navy March 1st, 1944.  In 1950 he graduated from Medical School...

Apr 12, 2017

Robert M. Rister (Bob) of Shawneetown, Il.  slipped into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at the Villas of Holly Brook, his place of residence for the past year. He was 92 years young.   

Bob was born in Omaha, Il on October 28, 1924 to the late Alvin and Mary (Mathis) Rister. ...

Apr 5, 2017

Apr 3, 2017

Joyce Ann Rider, age 83, of Ridgway passed on this life, Monday, April 3, 2017 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado.  Joyce was born Kentucky on June 16, 1933 to the late Hershel Hopson and Vivian (Taylor) Hopson Mosley.  At the age of 8 her family moved to Old Shawneetown, where she grew up.  On March 29, 1950 she married J. W....

Mar 27, 2017

Ralph A. Dunk, age 60 of Harrisburg but formerly of Shawneetown, passed on this life, March 27, 2017 in the Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.  Ralph was born in Oak Park, IL on March 22, 1957, 1 of 8 children, to the late Richard Dunk, Sr and Rose (Amarino) Dunk. He was Catholic by faith.   He served his country in the...

Mar 25, 2017

Bobby Joe Dye, age 77 of Shawneetown passed on this life on March 25, 2017 in the Carmi Manor Nursing Home.  Bobby was born on Jan. 8, 1940 in Morganfield, Ky to the late Leroy Dye Sr. and Virgie (Ringstaff) Dye.  He was married on November 7, 1970 to the former Mary (Durham) Dye who preceded him in death in...

Mar 25, 2017

William A. (Bill) Beeler, age 94, of Ridgway passed on this life, Saturday, March 25, 2017 in the Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Bill as most knew him was born on June 21, 1922 in Gallatin County, IL to the late Alfonzo and Marie (Willis) Beeler. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was in...

Mar 24, 2017

Terry L. Holloway, age 61, of Shawneetown, passed on this life peacefully at his home on March 24, 2017.  Terry was born in Shawneetown on July 13, 1955 to the late Winfred and Edna (Greer) Holloway.  Terry or as some knew him, Hector, retired from the Coal mines and since retirement has worked as a farmhand.  He had also worked...

Mar 8, 2017

Jerry Lynn Reed, age 70 of Ridgway passed on this life, March 8, 2017 at his home after an extended illness.  Jerry was born in Harrisburg, IL on December 14, 1946.  He had worked mostly as a commercial truck driver.  Jerry served his country proudly for 4 years in the United States Marines, during the Vietnam War.

He married the...

Mar 8, 2017

Margaret Jane Browning, age 90 lifelong resident of New Haven passed on this life March 8, 2017 in the Hamilton County Medical Center in McLeansboro, IL.  Margaret was born in New Haven on October 29, 1926, the only girl of 8 children to the late Ralph and Ella (Roark) Mears.  In May of 1941 she married the love of her...

Mar 6, 2017

David Ralph Lowery, age 72, of Harrisburg, but longtime Shawneetown resident, died at his home on March 6, 2017. Ralph as most knew him was born in Galatia, IL on September 24, 1944 to the late Roy and Marie (Smith) Lowery.  He was married to Beverly Lowery who preceded him in death.

Ralph worked most of his life in the...

Mar 3, 2017

Sue Ella (Upton) Mowry, 73, of Lebanon, died on Friday, March 3, 2017. Born on August 20, 1943 to Charles and Catherine (nee: Adams) Upton in New Haven, IL. Sue was a member and volunteer at Lebanon Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed sewing the costumes for the live Nativity participants, the Lord’s Last Supper figurine display and made banners and flags...

Feb 28, 2017

Linda D.Clayton, age 54 of Lawrenceville, IL but longtime resident of Shawneetown, IL died unexpectandly on Feb. 28, 2017 as result of a house fire.  Linda was born in Eldorado, on September 29, 1962 to the late Charles Jr., and Janet (Robinson) Clayton.  Linda was always a happy person and loved to be around friends and family.  She will be...