Oct 26, 2016

Geraldine Smiechowski, age 82 of Shawneetown, died on October 26, 2016 in the Ridgway Integrity Health Care.  Geraldine was born in Tulu, KY on April 26, 1934 to the late Buck and Lori (Ditterline) Clark.  She was retired from the Coal Mines working over 20 years.  She was a hard worker and loved her family.  She will be missed

She...

Oct 25, 2016

Robert Harry Pilkington, age 70 of Louisville Ky but formerly of Danville, IL, and Omaha, IL died peacefully in the Baptist Hospital in Louisville, KY.  Bob as most knew him was born in Eldorado, on Feb. 24, 1946 to the late Barney and Anna Mae (Horton) Pilkington.  He was a graduate of Eldorado High School and was retired from Peabody...

Oct 19, 2016

Kelli S. Gentles age 46 passed on this life October 19, 2016 in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale after a sudden illness.  Kelli was born in Harrisburg, IL on July 3, 1970 to the late Donald and Mary Sue (Hayden) Miller.  She was employed at the Morganfield Ky Wal Mart.  Kelli loved to Garden, Cook, but mostly loved to be...

Oct 17, 2016

Freddie Tim Rister, age 81, of the Thickett community North of Ridgway passed on this life on October 17, 2016.  Tim as most knew him was born on the family farm on June 23, 1935 to the late John Tim and Florence (Bayley) Rister.  Tim served his country in the US Army.  He was a member of the Ridgway First...

Oct 12, 2016

Oct 4, 2016

Edwin B. Bratcher, age 86 longtime resident of Ridgway passed on this life Tuesday, October 04, 2016 in the Hamilton County Hospital in McLeansboro.  Ed was born in Philpot, Kentucky on September 13, 1930 to the late Roy and Ruby (Bailey) Bratcher.

On August 30, 1950 he married the love of his life, Shirley (Whitt) Bratcher who preceded him in...

Sep 29, 2016

Floy Genell Howell, age 94 passed on this life on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in the Wabash Christian Center in Carmi.  Genell as most knew her was born on June 23, 1922 in Concord, IL to the late Chandos and Ada (Brockett) Elliott.  On June 24, 1939 she married Maurice Howell who preceded her in death in 1992. 

Genell lived...

Sep 10, 2016

James L. Desper, 82, of Cullom, IL., died 9:49 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2016 at his home in Cullom. A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Reilly-Redenius Funeral Home in Piper City, . Friends may meet with family from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Reilly-Redenius Funeral Home...

Sep 9, 2016

Morris C. Ellis, age 93 of Omaha, died peacefully at his home on September 9, 2016.  Morris was born in Baird, MS on September 10, 1922 to the late Wilkes and Annie (McCafferty) Ellis. He was a machinist by trade working many years in the Lumber Mills before retiring.  Morris served his country honorably during World War II as Sgt....

Aug 30, 2016

Dennis Leo Rider, age 72, lifelong resident of New Haven, passed this life, Tuesday, August 30, 2016.  Denny as most knew him was born in Shawneetown, IL on October 3, 1943 to the late Fred and Edith (Bosaw) Rider.

Denny served his country proudly in the US Navy from 1962 to 1966.  On September 7, 1968 he married the love...

Aug 27, 2016

 

Ronald E. McGill, age 71 of Edwardsville, IL and of Junction, IL passed this life on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in the Harrisburg Medical Center.  Ron as most knew him was born in Pekin, IL on September 24, 1944 to the late Paul & Kathyrn (Justice) McGill.  On September 23, 1978 he married the former Vicki Roe who survives.

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Aug 9, 2016

Alice N. Snyder, age 47, of Ridgway died peacefully at her home in Ridgway on August 9, 2016.   Alice was born in Granite City, IL on September 19, 1968 to the late Benjamin & Donna (Hankins) Snyder. 

Alice had worked over the years as a CNA, a Caregiver, and at the local convenience store.  She loved to laugh and had...

Aug 6, 2016

Philip A. “Andy” Downen, age 76 lifelong farmer in Asbury Township, Omaha, IL passed this life, Saturday, August 06, 2016 after an extended illness in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Andy as most knew him was born on the family farm North East of Ridgway, September 15, 1939 to the late Emmitt and Delilah (Wilson) Downen.  He attended grade school at...

Aug 3, 2016

Lydia D. Mays, age 54 of Old Shawneetown, died peacefully August 3, 2016, in the Integrity Health Center in Ridgway with her daughter at her side.

Lydia was born near E. St. Louis, IL on November 25, 1961 to the late Cecil and Mary (Whelcher) Johnston.  She loved to be outside, camping and especially fishing at the river.

She is...

Jul 19, 2016

Doris Catherine Febuary, age 91, longtime resident of Shawneetown, passed from this life, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Harrisburg Medical Center.  Doris was born in Camden, TN on May 12, 1925 to the late Homer and Annie (Odom) McDaniel.  On February 14, 1942, she married Richard Febuary, Sr. who preceded her in death.

Doris was well known in the area for her...

Jul 13, 2016

John C. McDermott of Carbondale, IL was born on Feb. 19, 1957 to John and Carol McDermott.  He passed away on July 13, 2016 from an asthma attack.

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 John McDermott...

Jul 11, 2016

Ray L. Woods, age 69 of Norris City, IL passed on this life on Monday, July 11, 2016 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Ray was born in Eldorado on November 27, 1946 to the late Corbett and Opal (Sauls) Woods.  He was raised on the family farm between Ridgway and Eldorado and attended school in Ridgway.  He was married to...

Jul 11, 2016

Susan A. Coker, age 59 of Eldorado formerly of Ridgway, passed on this life peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  Susan was born in Eldorado, IL on October 18, 1956 to the late Marion “Bud” and Betty (Pool) Drone.  On September 30, 1988 she married the love of her life, David Coker who survives.  Susan had worked for...

Jul 7, 2016

Kellie Richardson, age 43 of New Haven, IL passed on this life on Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Kellie was born on Feb.27, 1973 in Carmi, IL to the Late Curtis Richardson and Patricia (Pettyjohn) Browning who survives. 

Kellie was a person full of life, her personality and smile could be contagious.  Even though she could...

Jul 2, 2016

Edward Francis “Ed” Atkins, age 84 of Ridgway, IL passed on this life, July 2, 2016.  Ed as most knew him was at his home surrounded by his family, he had fought a courageous battle with Cancer.

Ed was born on Febraury 28, 1932 in Waltonville, IL to the late Ralph & Lucille (Maddox) Atkins.  In 1949 he joined the...