All Obituaries

Martha A. O’Neil, age 84, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed on this life, Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN. Martha was born in Ridgway, IL on December 15, 1935 to the late Ernie and Cora (Williams) Anderson.  On December 29, 1951 she married the love of her life, R.C. O’Neil who preceded her in death in 2015.  Martha was always a homemaker, she loved Needlework, Embroidery, playing softball, exercising, playing cards and loved angels.  She...

Michael R. Williams, age 66, of Eldorado but formerly of Ridgway passed on this life, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in the Hamilton County Hospital, McLeansboro surrounded by his family.   Mike was born on October 25, 1953 in Eldorado, IL to the late Bernal Williams and Margaret (Barlow) Hendrix who survives. Mike graduated from Ridgway High School as Salutatorian.  He worked in the Coal mines before getting hurt.   Mike loved music, rescuing Cats, riding his bike,...

Thomas E. “Tom” Monroe, age 85 of Golconda but formerly of Gallatin County, IL passed on this life at his home surrounded by his beloved family.  Tom as most knew him was born in Old Shawneetown, IL  on August 27, 1935 to the late Charles and Mary (Thorne) Monroe.  He was blessed with 2 wonderful wifes, his first  Brenda and then Helen both preceding him in death.  He worked most of his life as a pipefitter and millwright.  He was a proud Boilermaker...

James A. “Jim” Wood, age 86, longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life, September 20, 2020 in Ferrell Hospital surrounded by his family.  Jim was born in White County, IL northeast of New Haven on December 26, 1933 to the late Jake  R. and Lora (Goforth) Wood.  On April 16, 1954 he married Grace E. (Boehringer) Wood who survives. Jim served his country in the Unites States Army.  He was a retired welder and boilermaker.  He was a member of the New...

Deanna S. Hendrix, age 75, resident of Ridgway passed on this life, September 12, 2020 in the Gallatin Manor in Ridgway after an extended illness.  Deanna or Dee as some called her was born, one of 12 children,  in Huntinburg, IN on October 26, 1944 to the late Harold & Beulah (Tredway) Wagoner.  She is the wife of Vic Hendrix in Ridgway and they were happily married on August 21, 1999. Deanna grew up in Huntingburg and was Line Inspector for over 20 years at Aristocraft...

Martin John Rhinesmith, age 68, of Ridgway but formerly of Michigan passed on this life peacefully at his home on September 15, 2020.  Martin was born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 12, 1952 to the late John and Margaret (Collaren) Rhinesmith.  He was married to Joanne (Richert) Rhinesmith who preceded him in death in 2020. Martin worked most of his life in the Detroit area as Typesetter for the Detroit News.  He loved to play Golf in his younger years and even built golf clubs...

Clark E. Bentley, age 86, longtime Old Shawneetown resident, passed on this life, September 10, 2020 at his home after an extended illness.  Clark was born in Colony, Kansas on December 4, 1933 to the late Frances and Edith (Guffey) Bentley.  He served his country during Korea in the U.S. Navy. Clark was known for his uncanny story telling and his beautiful artistic ability.  He could paint portraits, build replicas of buildings, and was very well read.  He traveled all...

Kim N. “Bones” Robbins, age 56, resident of Old Shawneetown, passed on this life peacefully, Wednesday September 9, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home.  Kim was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on January 13, 1964 to the late Billy Ray and Phyllis (Dozier) Robbins.   The Robbins family moved Illinois when Kim and his brothers were small, because of the Coal mines. He graduated from Shawneetown High School, and was a proud Truck Driver his entire life until...

Robert Warren Stephenson, age 91, passed on this life, September 11, 2020 at his home in New Haven, IL after an extended illness.  Robert was born in Carlinville, IL on June 14, 1929 to the late Harold Stephenson and Helen (Delcour) Green.  Robert served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  On January 13, 1951 he married the love of his life, Peggy (Calvey) she preceded him in death.  Robert at the age of 15 was the youngest licensed airplane...

Laura Marcella Downey, age 98, , a native of Ridgway, Illinois, passed away on September 2, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Laura was born on August 16, 1922, in Ridgway, to Bertis and Effie (Moye) Smith, their third child. She was an active member of the Ridgway Methodist Church and her faith was an important part of her life. Laura attended the New Market School as a child and then Ridgway High School.She was the Majorette in the RHS Marching Band, and she also...