Jan 17, 2017

Robie G. Brinkley, Jr., 49, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at his residence in Morton.  He was born Oct. 10, 1967 to his loving parents Robie Gene Brinkley, Sr. and Myra Jo (Jamerson) Brinkley.

Robie is survived by his children, Ashley (Dusty) Ford of Eldorado, Ill., Amber Brinkley of Mansfield, Ill., Robie Brinkley III and Jenni Roth of Spring...

Jan 13, 2017

Vida Jean (Willis) Holloway, age 70, longtime Old Shawneetown resident passed on this life, January 13, 2017 from a sudden illness.  Vida was born in Eldorado, IL on December 10, 1946 to the late Maurice (Poss) and Eliza (Rister) Willis.   Vida was a animal lover especially her dogs and loved to fish.  She will be remembered for her wit and...

Dec 28, 2016

Phyllis Ann Robbins, age 72 of Shawneetown passed on this life, December 28, 2016, in Oakland City Indiana at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home after extended illness. Phyllis was born in Harlan, KY on March 24, 1944 to the late Everett and Sudie (Brock) Dozier.  She was married to Billy Ray Robbins who preceded her in death in 1987.  Phyllis...

Dec 11, 2016

Shirley M. Clifford, age 81 of New Haven, IL passed on this life peacefully on December 11, 2016 in the Carmi Manor.  Shirley was born in Carmi on September 30, 1935 to the late Cecil and Hattie (Heil) Brewer.  On September 4, 1954 she married Hubert “Pee Wee” Clifford of New Haven.   She was a homemaker and spent her whole...

Dec 11, 2016

Beulah I. Patton, age 99 one of Gallatin Counties oldest residents, passed on this life on Sunday, December 11, 2016 in the Ridgway Rehab and Nursing Center.  Beulah was born in Junction, IL on March 4, 1917 to the late Joseph and Kathryn (Dutton) Wiltshire.   On March 9, 1935 she married Robert Patton who preceded her in death in 2002. ...

Dec 1, 2016

Marla R. Rider, age 36 of Ridgway passed on this life, December 1, 2016.  Marla was born in Eldorado, IL on February 18, 1980 to Leonard R. Rider and Carol (Newlin) McCarty.  She graduated as Salutatorian of Gallatin County High School in 1998.   She studying nursing and had worked as a CNA.  Marla loved to write Poetry, Paint, do Crafts...

Nov 17, 2016

Paul J. Demuth, Sr age 75 of Ridgway passed on this life on November 17, 2016 in his home.  Paul was born on July 24, 1941 to the late Paul and Mary (Stilts) Demuth.  He had worked most of his life in Florida managing the grounds of a golf course.  He was a protestant by faith.  Paul loved to visit...

Nov 14, 2016

Norma F. Dozier (Mull) age 44 died unexpectandly at her home near Shawneetown on November 14, 2016.  Norma was born in Evansville, IN on February 27, 1972 to the late Norman and Faye (Bryant) Virgin.  Norma was a homemaker and liked to Fish and watch TV but really enjoyed her Grandchild.  She was married to Benny Dozier who survives.  Norma...

Nov 12, 2016

Paul H. Jones, age 85 of Shawneetown passed on this life on November 12, 2016 in the Carbondale Memorial Hospital.  Paul was born in Galatia, IL on September 28, 1931 to the late Jesse James and Alice (Gregory) Jones.  Paul served his country in the Army during Korea.  He was married to Frances Jane (Phillips) Jones on Nov. 3, 1951. ...

Nov 12, 2016

Condred R. “Ray” O’Neal, age 91, longtime Ridgway resident, passed on this life November 12, 2016 in Harrisburg Medical Center.  Ray as most knew him was born in Beaver Dam, KY on July 8, 1925 to the late John Henry and Marie (Taylor) O’Neal.  Ray was married to Hazel (Krikie) on June 30, 1947 who preceded him in death; he...

Nov 6, 2016

Nov 5, 2016

Ethan A. Steele, age 25 of New Haven, IL passed on this life peacefully in Ferrell Hospital on November 5, 2016.  Ethan was born in Evansville IN on October 24, 1991 a triplet to James and Gerri (Miller) Steele.  Ethan graduated from Brownsville School and loved music and cartoons.  Even though he was disabled, his love for others always shown...

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...