Lawrence Edward Patton

Jan 24, 2013

Lawrence Edward ""Eddie"" Patton, age 72 longtime resident of Shawneetown died on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the home of his daughter in Evansville, IN. Eddie as most knew him was born in Shawneetown on January 1, 1941 to the late Lawrence and Alice (Brazier) Patton. He was married in 1962 to Linda (Kanady) Patton who survives. He had been...

Donald R. Burns

Jan 20, 2013

REV. DONALD RALPH BURNS

Donald R. Burns, 74, of Cass City, formerly of Shawneetown, IL died following a long illness Sunday, January 20, 2013 in his home. He was born September 24, 1938 in Eldorado, IL to Herbert Monroe and Flora Imogene (Capeheart) Burns.

Donald worked as an over the road truck driver retiring after many years with R...

Charles S. Stacy

Jan 20, 2013

Charles S. ""Charlie"" Stacy, age 79 lifelong resident of Shawneetown died peacefully Sunday, January 20, 2013 in the Ridgway Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Charlie as most knew him was born in Gallatin County on March 2, 1933 to the late Sherman and Nell (Thompson) Stacy. In April of 1961 he married the love of his life, the former Donna (Caldwell)...

Charles Wayne Sharp

Jan 19, 2013

Charles Wayne Sharp, age 53 lifelong resident of Old Shawneetown died suddenly on Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL. Charles was the oldest son of Robert and Elsie (Belt) Sharp of Old Shawneetown. He had done many things through his short life, from being a fisherman, to mechanic and most recently a truck driver.

He is...

Kenny Duffy

Jan 19, 2013

Duffy, Kenneth Wayne born in Evansville, Indiana May 15, 1949. Passed away January 19, 2013 in Elk Grove, California. Survived by Loving wife Paula, Loving daughter Stephanie (Anthony) Allen. Brothers Steve (Veronica) Duffy, Martin (Cathy) Duffy and David Duffy. Grandchildren Sydney Stevens, Paige Stevens, Kennedy Stevens, Justin Allen, and Grace Allen. Preceded in death by son Kevin Wayne Duffy and...

Bonita B. Martin

Jan 17, 2013

Bonita B. Martin, age 64 longtime resident of Elizabethtown, Il. died on Thursday, January 17, 2013 in the Hardin County Hospital after an extended illness. Bonita was s born in Rosiclare on May 18, 1948 to the late Adrian and Julie (Bell) Holbrook. She loved to crochet which she was very talented. She loved to cook and be with her...

Hazel R. Zirkelbach

Jan 16, 2013

Hazel R. Zirkelbach, age 67 longtime resident of Old Shawneetown died suddenly on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in the St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. Hazel was born in Eldorado on October 14, 1945 to the late Harry Fred Clayton and Elizabeth (Dodge). Hazel married Paul Zirkelbach on Dec. 22, 1984. She love to go to Wal-Mart and shop and...

James E. McGhee

Jan 15, 2013

James E. ""Jim"" McGhee, age 55 of Shawneetown died on Monday, January 14, 2013 in the Harrisburg Medical Center. Jim as most knew him was born on March 12, 1957 to Edgar ""Doc"" and Virgnia (Jefferies) McGhee. He was married to the former Mary (Benn) McGhee on July 30, 1974, she preceded him in death in 2006.

Jim was Truck...

Simon Edward Muenstermann

Jan 11, 2013

Simon Edward Muenstermann, age 94 of Herrin, IL but formerly of Equality died on January 11, 2013 in the Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Simon was born in Equality on January 25, 1918 to the late Anthony & Mary Julia (Wargel) Muenstermann. He was a farmer most of his life. Simon served his country during World War II in...

Selby McDowell

Jan 4, 2013

Selby McDowell of Gulf Shores, AL and formerly of Shawneetown, IL  was born March 3, 1925 to the late John and Etta (Milligan) McDowell of Cave-in-Rock, IL.  He passed away January 4, 2013 of natural causes.

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

Sandra J. 'Sandy' Sauls

Dec 29, 2012

Sandra J. ""Sandy"" Sauls, age 63 of Ridgway died peacefully Saturday, December 29, 2012 after an extended illness surrounded by her family. Sandy was born on September 10, 1949 to the late Eugene & Marie (Chapman) Tarrants. On June 3, 1965 she married the love of her life, Lonnie Sauls who survives. She was a Registered Nurse working many years...

Joyce E. Sharp

Dec 28, 2012

Joyce E. Sharp, age 51 of Norris City, Il but formerly of Shawneetown, died peacefully at her home on Friday, December 28, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Harrisburg, IL on December 25, 1961 to Edgr ""Doc"" McGhee and the late Virginia (Jefferies). Joyce married the love of her life, Bobby Sharp on November 22, 2001...

Sean O. Raymer

Dec 27, 2012

Sean O. Raymer, age 42 of Los Angeles, California died suddenly on December 27, 2012. Sean was born in Illinois on August 22, 1970 to Stephen and Marilyn (Allen) Raymer. He served his country in the military in the Navy. He was a good son, nephew and friend and will be missed.

He is survived by his father Steve Raymer...

James Gordon Patton

Dec 21, 2012

Arrangements are pending.

Vincent C. 'Jack' Garza

Dec 18, 2012

Vincent C. ""Jack"" Garza, age 81 of Wintersville, Ohio but formerly of Equality, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Jack as most knew him was born in Equality on October 27, 1931 to the late Charles and Julia A. (Robins) Garza. He was an Electrician by trade his entire life. He had been a member of the Equality Christian Center, was...

Edith Rose Patton

Dec 15, 2012

Edith Rose Patton, age 95 of Eldorado and longtime resident of Herrin died Saturday, December 15, 2012. Edith was born South of Equality, IL on June 30, 1917 to the late Lucian and Cuba (Raymer) Sinsabaugh. She was married to the late Joseph Patton who died at a early age. Edith was a hardworker, raising her family whom all got...

Earnest Ray Kitchens

Dec 13, 2012

Earnest Ray Kitchens, age 65 longtime Gallatin County resident, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after an extended battle with Agent Orange. Ray as most knew him was born in Equality, IL on November 15, 1947 to the late William and Imogene (O'Neal) Kitchens.

Ray proudly served his country in the Army stationed in Korea where he...

Myrtle G Smith

Dec 9, 2012

Myrtle G. Smith, age 79 resident of Ridgway, died peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2012 in the Fountainview Nursing Home in Eldorado. Myrtle was born in Elsberry, Missouri on November 21, 1933 to the late Lucas and Viola (Hunter) Watkins.

Myrtle was a homemaker and loved to do crafts, take care of her dogs but really loved to garden and...

Patricia K. Batteese

Nov 17, 2012

Patricia K. Batteese, age 74 of Old Shawneetown, IL died peacefully at her home Saturday, November 17, 2012 surrounded by her family. She had fought a valiant battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Detroit, MI on December 16, 1937 to the late Clarence and Hazel (Fournier) Cotter. She was married to Bobby Batteese and he preceded her in death...

Margaret C. Mosselli

Nov 16, 2012

Margaret C. Mosselli, age 63 of Shawneetown died peacefully at her home on Friday, November 16, 2012. Margaret was born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 4, 1949 to the late Cecil and Dorothy Hampshire. She was married to Robert Mosselli who preceded her in death. Margaret loved to sew, do crafts, read and was quite a history buff. She loved...