All Obituaries

Matthew Joseph Barker, age 43, passed on this life on January 5, 2021 at his home in Shawneetown.  Matt, as most knew him, was born in Evansville, IN on July 18, 1977 to the late Gary Barker and Jolena (Lane) Patterson who survives. Matt worked in the coal mines for many years but most recently owned and operated Barker construction.  He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.   He loved the wind in his face while riding his motorcycle, or running his truck...

Ronald Arthur Bates, age 76, lifelong New Haven resident passed on this life, January 12, 2021 in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Ronnie as most knew him was born on January 20, 1944 in Emma Twp, to the late Arthur and Margie (Dixon) Bates.  Ronnie graduated from attended New Haven Grade School and graduated high school in Ridgway.   He served his country in Vietnam in the US Army.  Upon coming home from the service he worked many years at JA Ag and then...

Patricia M. “Patty” Devous, age 66, passed on this life peacefully at her home on January 2, 2021.  Patty as most knew her was born in Eldorado on January 26, 1954 to the late Charlie and Martha (Siebert) Kuhn. On February 26, 1972 she married the love of her life, Bill Devous.  Patty was a faithful member of the of St. Kateri Catholic Church, her faith was an important part of her daily life.  She loved the outdoors, horses, quilting, and really enjoyed her...

Bourbonnais resident, John W. Adams, 87, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2021.  John was born January 20, 1933 in New Haven, Illinois to William Adams and Margaret (Medlin) Adams.  John attended school in New Haven and was Valedictorian of his class at Ridgway High School.   As a young boy he learned to farm with his Dad and Grandpa Medlin who had a great influence in his life.  John joined the army March 24, 1953 and was...

Denise A. Oldham, age 42, of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 5, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.  Denise was born in Henderson, KY on December 7, 1978 to the late Larry “Bucky” and Bessie (Hazel) Overfield.   She married John “Jay” Oldham in 1999. Denise had worked for many years at Higgins Learning Center in Waverly, Ky.  She loved to play Bingo, but her real love was her family.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and...

James H. “Jamie - Kojak” Ambrous, age 81, lifelong New Haven, IL passed on this life, December 28, 2020.  Jamie was born in New Haven on May 14, 1939.   He grew up in New Haven raised by his parents Horace and Mona Stallings.  On November 17, 1962 he married the love of his life, Janice (Sparrow) Ambrous. Jamie or Kojak as many knew him graduated High School in Ridgway, he was very athletic and played on some of Ridgway’s best basketball teams.  He...

Michael Edward Treat, age 51, born and raised in Ridgway passed peacefully on December 23, 2020 at Lodi Adventist Hospital in Lodi, California. Michael who was born on November 18, 1969 was known as “Treato” to his friends and was affectionately referred to as Bubba by his family and loved ones. Michael grew up in Ridgway, attending Ridgway High School where his 6’8 frame automatically landed him on the basketball team. Michael worked at the Pop-Rite Popcorn factory for...

Phyllis June Wilhelm, age 81 of Enfield but formerly of New Haven, passed on this life in the Enfield Nursing and Rehab Center on December 15, 2020.  Phyllis was born on May 27, 1939 to the late Phillip and Victoria (Merritt) Downs.  Phyllis loved music, be with friends, Camping and really enjoyed fishing.  She loved her family very much.  She was a Christian and will be missed. Phyllis is survived by a son, James (Helen) Wilhelm of Norris City, 2 daughters, Vivian...

Cathy A.  Malone, age 61, Junction, IL and lifelong Gallatin County resident passed on this life peacefully surrounded by her family in Harrisburg Medical Center after an extended illness on December 7, 2020.   Cathy was born on February 15, 1959 in New Haven, IL to the late Donald and Anna Mae (Spivey) Richardson. She was a graduate of Ridgway High School and on December 12, 1981 she married the love of her life, Mike Malone.  Cathy was a Christian.  Her life was...

Charlie Moore, age 90, longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life at his home with his family surrounded him, December 7, 2020.  Charlie was born on April 21, 1930 in Appalachia, Virginia to the late Ernest and Pearlie (Hoskins) Moore.  Charlie grew in the Appalachian Mountains, started working in the coal mines at age 13.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  On June 30, 1967 he married the love of his life, Bobbi (Dozier) Moore who preceded him in death in...