All Obituaries

Edith V. Kisner, age 59 of New Haven passed on peacefully on March 4, 2019 in Belleville Memorial Hospital.  Edith was born in New Haven, IL on November 2, 1959 to the late William and Doris Jean Clifford.  On June 1, 1983 she married David Kisner who survives.  She worked in factories and was a homemaker. She was a Christian.  She used to love to fish and be outside and play games.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend and will be missed. Edith is survived...

Michael D. "Mike" Wright, age 60 resident of Gallatin Manor but formerly of Harrisburg, passed on peacefully on March 2, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Mike as most knew him was born in Elgin, IL on May 8, 1958 to the late Harold and Wanda (Brown) Wright.   Mike had worked as Truck Driver, on Tow Boats and general labor.  He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He loved western movies, motorcycles and just enjoyed life.   He loved his...

Anna V. Walker, age 83 of Shawneetown died peacefully on Wednesday, February, 26, 2019 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born on August 29, 1935 in Cave-In-Rock, IL. Not only was she a member of The Church of God in Shawneetown, but she was a woman of God. She would spread her love for the lord by serving her family. Her family was the apple of her eye. In her spare time, she enjoyed dancing with her grandbabies and spending time in her garden. She was a spark of joy to be...

Judith A. Atkins, age 77 of Ridgway passed on this life, February 22, 2019 in the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  Judy as most knew her was born in Evansville, IN on August 24, 1941 to the late Phillip and Aileen (Abell) Ande.  She graduated from Ridgway High School and then furthered her education becoming a Licensed Cosmetologist.  On October 24, 1964 she married her love, Ed Atkins who preceded her in death in 2016. Judy worked hard all of her life, she owned and...

Paul R. Bauer, 77, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed peacefully on February 16, 2019 at Rucki Hospice Center of Florida in Zephyrhills, Florida (Gulfside Hospice and Pasco Palliative Care) surrounded by his family.  Born in Mt. Vernon, Indiana on September 5, 1941 to the late Frankie and Reba (Sexton) Bauer, he formerly resided in New Haven, Illinois, Lakeland, Florida and Riverview, Florida.   On November 15, 1959 he married his high school sweetheart, Sherry (Clifford) Bauer and...

Eva Alice Dennison, age 95 longtime Ridgway resident, passed on peacefully this life, February 14, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Eva was born near Fairfield, IL on August 25, 1923 to the late Clarence and Ora (Mayberry) Williams.  On August 16, 1952 she married Charles “Kayo” Dennison who preceded her in death in 1992. Eva was a member of the Ridgway First Baptist Church.  She loved to be outside especially doing yard work and in the garden. ...

Larry John Walters, age 71 of Perryville, MO and formerly of Gallatin County passed on this life, February 13, 2019 in the Riverview Nursing Hom at the Park in St. Genevieve, MO after an extended illness.  Larry was born in Eldorado on August 4, 1947 to the late John W. & Velma D. (Cox) Walters.  He graduated from Equality High School. He then furthered his education becoming an Registered Nurse working many years in Paducah and St. Louis.  He ran a dry cleaners in...

James C. Clark, age 70, of Carmi but longtime Ridgway resident died at his home in Carmi, February 3, 2019, his birthday after an extended illness.  James was born in Eldorado, IL on February 3, 1948 to the late Dean and Lorraine (Endicott) Clark.  James attended Ridgway High School where he graduated.  He was married to the former Deborah (Holmes) Clark on October 27, 2000.  He had worked many jobs in his life but had recently retired after 12 years from driving for the...

James L. “Jim’  Gott, age 87 longtime New Haven resident passed on this life, Thursday, January 24, 2019 in the Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Jim as most knew him was born in White County, IL on September 30, 1931 to the late Roy and Nigel (Hale) Gott.  He was first married to Mary Lou (Clifford) and then Evelyn “Dink” (Bowles) both preceded him in death. He owned and operated an Oil Well Service for many years before retiring, well known...

Alice Jewell West, age 95 of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 23, 2019 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Alice was born in Ridgway on September 14, 1923.  She had worked as a CNA but mostly a homemaker for her children. Alice loved flowers, gardening, watching the birds but mostly loved her family.  She was the happiest when she was with them.  She always had a smile for you and will be so missed by children and grandchildren Alice is survived by 2 sons, Gary...