Joyce Gaboian
Sep 22, 2023
Joyce Gaboian, age 76 of New Haven, IL passed away on September 22, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Joyce was born to the late Paul Elijah Combs and Dorothy Ida Lee (Brown) in Carrier Mills, IL on September 11, 1947. Joyce loved the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, hunting, hiking, and fishing.
Joyce is survived by her dear...
Jennifer Lynn Arce
Sep 13, 2023
Jennifer Lynn (Oldham) Arce, 43, of Shawneetown, Illinois passed away on September 13, 2023.
Jennifer was born June 25, 1980 to the late Walter “Butch” and Phyllis Charlene (Collins) Oldham. She enjoyed drawing and visiting with friends. She loved to spend time with her family.
Jennifer is survived by her daughter, Veronica (Garrett) Fromme; son, Leam Oldham; two grandchildren, Mason, and Oaklynn; three brothers, Kenny Oldham, David...
Roxanne Abell
Sep 3, 2023
Roxanne Abell, age 64 of New Haven, IL passed away on September 3, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Newburg, IN.
Roxanne was born in Carmi, IL to Charles and Deloris (Dale) Break on November 4, 1958. She married Scott Abell on September 21, 1984. Roxanne loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, reading, and was a...
Laura Beth Rister
Aug 11, 2023
Laura Beth Rister went to her heavenly home on Friday, August, 11, 2023.She was born on June 15, 1926 at Norris City, IL, the daughter of Vollie and Jessie Newkirk.Laura Beth was a graduate of Norris City High School, class of ‘44. She was a member of the United Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Norris City. Her church family meant...
Steve Colbert
Jul 31, 2023
Steven "Steve" Lee Colbert, age 55, passed away at his home in Equality, IL on July 31, 2023.
Born on August 23, 1967, in Chicago Heights, IL, Steve was the one of the four beloved children of Raymond and Betty (Rainey) Colbert. He embraced the craft of carpentry from an early age, following in his father's footsteps. Steve currently...
John Eldon Henson
Jul 29, 2023
John Eldon Henson, age 77 of Eldorado, IL. Passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
He born on March 6, 1946 in Eldorado, IL. To James Anderson and Lela (Griffin) Henson. John was a retired bus driver for Eldorado School. He married Yvonne (Foley) Henson on March 20,1970 and she preceded him...
Roger Herrin
Jul 16, 2023
Dr. Roger Dean Herrin (Doc), has now joined his father Clarence (Dud) Herrin, mother, Nigel Blaine Herrin, and his son, Michael B. Herrin, as he took his last breath and passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Doc was a podiatrist, bank owner, nursing home owner, and one of the most influential people to the area and...
David Clark
Jul 8, 2023
David Clark age 72 of Shawneetown, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, July 08, 2023 in Herrin, IL. He was born on October 03, 1950 in Crittenden County, Kentucky to the late Sherman and Pauline (Conger) Clark. David was a coal miner for many years. He spent many days behind the wheel of a tractor farming. David had a love for...
Val Wargel
Jun 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we wish to announce the passing of our beloved family patriarch Val Wargel. He was called home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, June 17th at Heartland Hospital in Marion IL. He was 90. Val was a beloved husband and father, brother and grandfather, uncle and friend. Val was a devoted member...
Lawrence Edward Bradley
Jun 15, 2023
Lawrence Edward Bradley (81) passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023, surrounded by family. Born September 7, 1941 to Claude and Wilma Bradley, Lawrence was raised in Junction, IL with his siblings Burtis and David Bradley. Lawrence married Iris Collins on August 4th, 1968 and they raised two sons. Lawrence, an army veteran, served his country during the Vietnam Conflict....
Lorraine Johns
Jun 10, 2023
Lorraine E. Johns, longtime resident of Omaha, Illinois, passed awayon June, 10th, 2023. She leaves behind a son, Steven Johns of Evansville, Indiana, a daughter,Heather Johns, and three grandchildren, Dylan, Casper, and Nicholas.She is survived by her best friends and siblings, Loretta Boomsma,Therese Herrera, and Louis Rawski, all of Cook county, Illinois.She will be sorely missed.In lieu of flowers, her...
Connie Pettyjohn
Jun 9, 2023
Connie Jo Pettyjohn, age 67 longtime resident of Emma, IL passed away June 9, 2023 surrounded by family in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Connie was on December 15, 1955 to the late Cylde and Clarella (Shoppell) Sanders. On February 22, 1975 she married the love of her life Richard A. Pettyjohn.
Connie spent many years working as a medical...
Danny Lee Butler
May 28, 2023
Danny Lee Butler, age 80 longtime Harrisburg resident passed away on the morning of May 28, 2023, at the Veterans Home in Anna Illinois. Danny was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on July 11, 1942, to the late George and Louise (York) Butler.Danny retired from Townley Manufacturing and Engineering in Eldorado, Illinois. He held various titles in the company from Sales Representative to Plant...
Charles Anthony Cox
May 28, 2023
How does one begin to write an obituary for someone that meant so much to not only his family but to his community?
Charles Anthony “Tony” Cox, age 65 passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Tony was born in Eldorado, IL on July 13,1957 to AC and Betty (Atkins) Cox. He married his best...
Phyllis Charlene Oldham
May 22, 2023
Phyllis Charlene (Collins) Oldham, 67 longtime resident of Shawneetown, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 22, 2023.
Phyllis was born on February 29, 1956 to the late Charles and Cleada (Baldwin) Collins in Harrisburg, Illinois. Phyllis was known for having an open door to anyone in the neighborhood. She loved to take a drive...
Gail Marie (Stanelle) Wenzel
May 13, 2023
Gail Marie Stanelle Wenzel, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, returned to her Heavenly home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born to Dr. Wilbur Frank Stanelle and Ronita Ruth Osby Stanelle on November 25, 1949; Gail’s life was a rich tapestry of love, dedication, and faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved brother Michael Frank Stanelle, her...
Thomas Ryan Sparrow
May 4, 2023
Thomas Ryan Sparrow, age 51, of Ridgway, IL passed away Thursday May 4, 2023. Ryan was born December 19, 1971 in Evansville, Indiana to Thomas and Darlene (Fulkerson) Sparrow. Ryan was a 1990 graduate of Gallatin County High School and then went on to graduate from Nashville Auto Diesel College. He attended The Roads Church in Norris City.Ryan cherished...
Kevin Higgins
May 3, 2023
Kevin Ray Higgins, 60 of Deltona, Fl passed away May 3, 2023 at Halifax Hospice after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. Kevin was born March 3, 1963 in Fort Ord, CA to Gerald and Barbara (Cogswell) Higgins.
Kev will be remembered as a kind, caring, loving, wise, wonderful man that loved his family and friends. He had no enemies in...
Leonard Wolf
Apr 22, 2023
Leonard Wolf age 77 of Shawneetown, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Ridgway, IL. He was born August 10, 1945 in Shawneetown, IL to the late Alva "Alvy" Herbert and Anna Ruth (Milligan) Wolf. Leonard was the owner of The Levee Tavern for two years. He enjoyed watching football, and spending time out Arrowhead hunting. Along with...
Daniel Randall
Apr 9, 2023
Herbert Daniel Randall, age 60, of Eldorado, IL took a country ride home on April 9, 2023 at his home. Daniel was born on June 26, 1962 to Mary Belle Randall of Ridgway. On June 6, 1981 he married his always and forever Diane, she survives.
Daniel was 1981 graduate of Ridgway High School, had an Associates in Automotive...
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