All Obituaries

Norma J. Sork, age 81, a lifelong resident of Ridgway, passed on this life, Monday, July 16, 2018 at her home, after an extended illness, surrounded by her family.  Norma was born in Ridgway on February 10, 1937 at home in Ridgway to the late Eugene and Marie (Chapman) Tarrants.  On April 4, 1952 she married the love of her life, Edgar Sork who preceded her in death in 2005.  They had been married 53 years. Norma worked outside the home through the years, at fabric shops,...

Debra N. “Debbie” Trousdale, age 62 of Rural Ridgway passed on this life on July 18, 2018 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Debbie as most knew her was born in South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Ivan & Mae (Davis) Collins and was raised in Eldorado.  Debbie married Jerry Trousdale in 1973 and have spent 45 years together.   She worked in her early years as an EMT on the ambulance service; she loved embroidery, her animals...

Mary Lou Gibbons age 85 of Harrisburg, passed on this life July 10, 2018 at her home from an extended illness.  Mary Lou was born August 22, 1932  in New Haven to the late Howard and Dorothy Clifford.  She was married to Jim Gott of New Haven having 2 children, Mike (Cindy) Gott of Harrisburg and Penny (Randy) Duvall of Carmi.  She later married Otis Gibbons and he preceded her in death. Mary Lou retired as the Commissary Director of the A.L. Bowen Center in...

Terry Lee Maddox, age 64 of Shawneetown, passed on this life July 11, 2018 in the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.   She was born on April 22, 1954. She was a CNA in nursing homes most of her last life and loved the profession very much.  She loved all classic rock radio and enjoyed Mark Walburg movies.  Her sidekick was her dog Gizmo whom she adored.  Always had a cup of coffee in her hand and enjoyed company, especially her...

Shanin D. Healy, age 48 of Ridgway passed on this life on July 3, 2018 in the Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Shanin was born on December 16, 1969 to the late Jim Healy and Carla (Hull) Gobin whom survives. Shanin graduated from Ridgway High School in 1988 and had worked on local farms in the area.  He loved sports when he was young from playing baseball, riding motorcycles and especially boating and skiing.  He was a very kind and polite person with a heart bigger than...

Ernest McGhee, age 88 longtime New Haven resident passed on peacefully on June 28, 2018 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Ernie as most knew him was born in Maunie, IL on February 5, 1930 to the late George and Ivy Jean (Martin) McGhee.  On June 25, 1955 he married Dorothy (Pettyjohn) McGhee who survives.  Ernie worked many years at B & W in Mt. Vernon, IN and then worked for about 25 years as an Operator for a Grain Elevator before retiring.  He served his country...

Patricia Sue (Duncan) Buckner, age 78, passed on this life, June 23, 2018 in the Linda E. White Hospice Center in Evansville.  Patricia was born in Shawneetown, IL on March 26, 1940 to the late Guy and Wilma (Willis) Johnson.  She was married to James Buckner who preceded her in death in 2006.  Patricia was a wonderful homemaker. She loved the outdoors especially her flowers.  She worked at Peabody Coal before...

Burtis Anthony “Burt” Naas, 83, born February 4, 1935, on a farm outside Ridgway, IL, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.  Burt served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1963.   He was a member of St. Kateri Catholic Church (formerly St. Joseph), L.A. Lambert Council Knights of Columbus, charter member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, was a licensed plumber (City of Chicago) for 62 years, Plumbers &...

Leveda L. Pyle, age 82 lifelong New Haven, IL resident passed on this life, June 14, 2018 after an extended illness.  Leveda was born in New Haven on August 12, 1935 to the late Clyde and Willamine (Browning) Lawrence.  On October 29, 1955 she married the love of her life, the late Donald “Meathead” Pyle. She was a graduate of Ridgway High School and for over 38 years continued in the school system as a custodian and bus driver.  She loved the outdoors, especially...

Mary Nell McGuire, age 87 of Ridgway passed on this life peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, Thursday, June 7, 2018.   Mary Nell was born in Eldorado, IL on June 13, 1930 to the late Leonard & Elizabeth (Spahr) Schmitt. She graduated 8th grade from the St. Bernards Catholic Schoo in Wood River, IL and graduated with honors from Ridgway High School.  After high school she was employed at Scherrer Equipment Co. in Ridgway and later worked as a program assistant...