All Obituaries

Ronald Kevin Baker, age 55, of Mt. Vernon, IL but formerly of Ridgway, passed on this life, November 8, 2019 at his home after an extended illness. Kevin as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on July 24, 1964 to Ron “Butch” and Glenda (Eubanks) Baker.  He was a graduate of Ridgway High School and attended College for 2 years.  Kevin was always very sports minded, he loved and was quite good at baseball, he played all through his grade and high school years and...

Julia Agnes Wargel, age 71, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life peacefully, November 5, 2019 in the Deaconess Gateway, Newburgh, IN. Julia was born in Eldorado on February 26, 1948 to the late John S. and Marjorie (McCormick) Fals.  Julia was a faithful member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway where she was also a member of the Church Altar Society.  She ran a Child Care from her home in Ridgway for over 40 years, taking care of numerous children over the...

Malinee Delynn Browning, age 56, of Carmi but longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life, November 4,  2019 in the Carmi Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. Malinee was born in Carmi, on March 8, 1963 to Marvin and Sharon (Fulkerson) Browning.  She loved to Crochet, Read, visit with her family and friends.  Malinee was a good hearted person with a kind soul and will be missed. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Browning of Norris City, a brother, Brandon Browning of...

Elvis R. Hearn, age 72 of Eldorado, IL passed on this life, Thursday, October 30, 2019 at his home.  Elvis was born in Evansville, IN on March 27, 1947 to the late Arnold and Helen (Kuntz) Hearn.   Elvis grew up south of Shawneetown near Ringold school. Elvis was a truck driver most of his life, loved to fish and was very particular of his house and yard always very neat.  He could fix anything always helping people with problems with their lawn equipment.  He was a...

Dorothy E. (Blair) Madden, age 93, longtime Ridgway, IL resident, passed on this life, October 23, 2019 at 7:51 AM in the Shawnee Rose Care Center, Harrisburg, IL  Dorothy was born on March 26, 1926 in a mountain home in the Head Creek community near Holmes Mill, KY, the daughter of Paris and Candace (Short) Blair, their last living child. Dorothy married Ewell Madden, August 7, 1954 in Jonesville, VA.  She was a member of the Scott Street Baptist Church in Eldorado, IL. ...

Daniel T. Lassner, age 68, resident of Ridgway, IL passed from this life, Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.  Daniel was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 13, 1951 to the late Robert and Alice (Herships) Lassner.   Dan, as most knew him, was an Army Veteran serving his country as a pilot during Vietnam and Desert Storm.  On Nov. 26, 1977 he married Elaine (Olivier) Lassner.  Dan retired as a commercial pilot; he flew helicopters, fixed...

Brent Wayne Oldham, age 29 of Old Shawneetown, IL passed on this life, October 19, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Brent was born in Evansville, IN on June 3, 1990 to the late Fauncie and Jamie (Bevin) Oldham.  He had worked at Coleman Center in Shawneetown before his health issues caused him to quit.  He loved music, go for rides in the country, fishing, collecting knifes, but mostly spending time with his family especially his daughter.  He had a very kind...

Johnnie Ray Clifford, age 64 lifelong New Haven resident, passed  on this life peacefully in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN on October 15, 2019.  Johnnie was born in New Haven on August 5, 1955 to William and Doris Jean (Bruce) Clifford who preceded him in death.  He was raised by his grandparents, Barney and Dessie Clifford.  Johnnie was an Oil Field worker most of his life. He married Carolyn (Burnett) Clifford on December 6, 1975 of New Haven who survives. ...

Robert E. “Bob” Henson, age 70, passed away October 13, 2019 at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bob was born March 12, 1949 to Harold and Marise Henson of New Haven. He was a Doctor of Pharmacy. Bob is survived by his wife, Anna Mae, a daughter, Amy, a brother, Jim (Janet) Henson, a son-in-law, Barry Evans and three grandchildren, Braden, Simon and Hannah Evans. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...

Frank J. O’Neal, age 62, lifelong Ridgway resident, passed on this life, October 3, 2019 in the Harrisburg Medical Center after an extended illness.  Frank was born in Eldorado on June 21, 1957 to William and Marie (Millikan) O’Neal. He was a 1975 graduate from Ridgway High School.  He had worked for over 27 years at Rister Farms in Ridgway, Gallatin Co Tin for 8 years and had worked at the Popcorn Plant in Ridgway. He was a very good painter; he worked for many years...