All Obituaries

Edith A. Fleischmann, age 82 of Harrisburg, passed on this life, on January 27, 2022, in Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL.  Edith was born in Staten Island, New York on July 20, 1939, to the late Anthony and Edith Guerrio Edith was a caretaker most of her life for others.  Her heart and faith always shined, as she always was helping the needy.  She was a faithful member of the Dorrisville Baptist Church in Harrisburg where was a member of the Pink Disciples Sunday...

Billy Ray Rigsby, Sr., age 81, lifelong Old Shawneetown resident passed on this life January 23, 2022, in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Bill was born in Old Shawneetown on November 9, 1940, to the late James Rigsby and Dorothy (Oldham) Rigsby Smith.  He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and on September 10, 1960, he married Sherry (Barger) Rigsby who survives. Bill or “Shortman” as most knew him spent most of his life driving a semi-truck, actually...

Earlena Kay Richardson, age 74, lifelong New Haven resident passed on this life, January 15, 2022 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Kay as most knew her was born in New Haven on March 1, 1947 to the late Earl & Ruby (Simmons) Harris.  She graduated from New Haven Grade School and Ridgway High School.  On April 10, 1965 she married her soulmate, Jim Richardson who survives. Kay was always a hard worker, she had worked for the grocery stores in New Haven for many...

Ethel M. Seaton, age 91 of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 13, 2022, in Evansville, IN.  Ethel was born on September 13, 1930, in West Frankfort, IL to the late Joe & Mary (Paul) Homan.  On. May 17, 1975, she married Louis Seaton who preceded her in death in 2008. Ethel was a faithful servant to the Lord, she read her Bible daily.  She was very active in her community and for good causes.  She will be remembered here in Gallatin County as a strong Democrat...

Iva Charlene Wolf, age 74 of Southwest Indiana but longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in the Select Hospital, Evansville, IN Charlene as most knew her was born on May 17, 1947, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Wendell and Elizabeth (King) Hite.  On January 10, 1966, she married the love of her life, James “Speck” Wolf who preceded her in death. Charlene loved to garden but mostly be with her family.  She had a kind and...

Jackie R. Endicott, Sr, age 74 of Shawneetown, IL  passed on this life on January 10, 2022.  Jackie was born in Eldorado to the late William and Mary Agnes Endicott.  He grew up in around Ridgway a young boy. Jackie loved to raise vegetables in his garden, taking care of his house, and watching Westerns.  He was a sports enthusiast following the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bulls.  He was always friendly and loved to be with his family. Jackie survived by...

Wendell Eugene Lacefield, age 77 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and formerly of Carmi, IL passed on this life peacefully on January 9, 2022, in Florida. Wendell was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 21, 1944, to the late Eugene and Naomi (Swader) Lacefield.  After high school, Wendell became a United States Marine serving his country from 1961 – 1966 In September of 1963, he married the love of his life, the former Kathy (Koesterer) Lacefield who survives.  After serving...

Tamara J. Sparks, age 61 of Eldorado, IL passed on this life January 1, 2022 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Tammy as most knew her, was born in Eldorado, on July 1, 1959 to the late Leonard and Shirley (Riley) Davis. Tammy was raised in Northwest Gallatin County in the community known as Oak Grove.  She had worked for 28 years with Golden Circle as an adult day care nurse.  She loved to fish, knit and especially music.  She always was happy when playing her...

Angela Marlene Lynch (Padget), age 50, passed away on December 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born December 19, 1971 in Eldorado, IL to Roy and Marlene Lynch, who reside in Ridgway, IL. Angela was an amazing mother to her three daughters- Jordan (Eric) Waddle of Harrisburg, Chloe Padget of Ridgway, and Jaclyn Padget (who proceeds her in death). Angela also was one of the worlds proudest Mimi’s to her beautiful granddaughters - Ava, Lennox, and Cora Waddle.  Family was...

Robert Edward Cobb, Sr., of Carmi (Brownsville Community) passed on this life peacefully December 28, 2021, after an extended illness.    Robert was born in the Rising Sun (Dogtown) community in White County, IL on July 23, 1947 to the late Clarence and Helen Irene (Powell) Cobb. Bob as most knew had worked most of his life as a Diesel Mechanic, working many years at Poshard & Son Trucking and retiring from Country Mark both located in Mt. Vernon, IN.  He loved to...