Sep 18, 2021

Charles R. Edwards, age 52, of New Haven, IL passed on this life, September 18, 2021 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL

Charles was born in Harvey, IL on June 12, 1969 to the late Charlie and Norma (McConaha) Edwards.  He had worked as an auto mechanic most of his life.  He loved working on cars and socializing...

Sep 9, 2021

Dana A. Wargel, age 66 lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life at his home, surrounded by his family on September 9, 2021.  Dana was born in Springfield, IL on August 18, 1955 to the late Eunice Louise (Pitt) Bullock and James Albert Bullock. In 1958 he was adopted by Mary C. (Daily) Wargel and John M. Wargel who...

Sep 7, 2021

Jimmie Hall, age 86, lifelong Shawneetown resident, passed on this life after an extended illness in Gallatin Manor Nursing Center in Ridgway on September 7, 2021.  Jim was born on December 10, 1934 to the late Ezra and Mary (Cozart) Hall.  On February 19, 1953 he married the former Daisy (Gordon) Hall who survives.  Jim was a member of...

Aug 28, 2021

Donna K. “Beanie” McClaughry, age 74, longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life, August 28, 2021 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Center in Ridgway.  Donna was born in Ridgway on July 11, 1947 to the late Albert and Alvena (Raben) Doerr.  On December 23, 1968 she married Alan McClaughry who survives.

“Beanie” was known for her quick...

Aug 25, 2021

John M Tate, age 83 of Owensboro, KY (formerly of Mt Vernon, IN) went to his Heavenly home on August 25, 2021. John was born December 25th, 1937 in Galatia, Illinois to the late Gilbert and Ruby (Pemberton) Tate, also preceded in death by sister Betty (Tate) Hankins, in-laws James and Ruth Dixon and brother-in-law Darrel Dixon. His first...

Aug 24, 2021

Lillian Lee Farler, age 75, of Junction, IL passed on this life August 24, 2021 at the Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL after an extended illness.  Lillian was born in Cumberland, KY on August 22, 1946 to the late Felix and Virgie (Mills) Combs.   She was married to Jim Farler who preceded her in death in 1993....

Aug 24, 2021

Carroll Gene Bond, age 71, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life at his home on August 24, 2021.  Gene as most knew him was born in Ridgway, IL to the late O.F. & Lorene (Clark) Bond on May 26, 1950.  In 1969 he married to the love of his life the former Sandy (Heath) Bond.

Gene...

Aug 20, 2021

David Keith Duffy II, of Evansville, IN but longtime resident of New Haven, IL passed on this life August 20, 2021 at his home.  Davy as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on October 28, 1976 to David Duffy and Jackie (Armstrong) Duffy.

Davy graduated from Gallatin County High School where he was a good...

Aug 10, 2021

Betty J. Heffington age 79 of Shawneetown died at her home on August 10th 2021 at 2:45PM She was born on August 28th 1941 in Union County, Ky to the late Sam and Mary (Wolfe) Heffington. She was a homemaker. She helped in taking care of her Mom, siblings, their children and her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren. She...

Aug 2, 2021

Betty Ann (Crocker) Clark, age 60 passed on this life after an extended illness at her home in Shawneetown, IL on August 2, 2021.  Betty was born in Vero Beach, FL on July 15, 1961 to the late Stanley and Ellen (Cearley) Crocker.  She was married to the love of her life John Clark in 1980.

Betty...

Jul 31, 2021

Clinton James Richardson, age 18, affectionately known as “CJ” passed on this life to soon on July 31, 2021 as result from an automobile accident.  CJ was born in Newburg, IN the second child of Kevin and Tina (Fals) Richardson.

When all of us think of CJ we think of grit, work ethic, discipline, determination, success, etc. ...

Jul 19, 2021

Clifford Dale Ozee, a long-time resident of the Gallatin County area, joined his Heavenly Father on July 19, 2021. Clifford Dale was born May 19, 1934, on the farm in the Bowlesville area, the seventh child to Alvin and Edna (Patton) Ozee. Of humble beginnings, Clifford Dale valued family and hard work to achieve his dreams. He insisted on...

Jul 18, 2021

Brian K. Henry, Jr, age 19, passed on this life to soon, July 18, 2021 as result of an automobile accident.  Brian was born in Peoria, IL on January 7, 2002 to Brian Henry, Sr. and Contrina (Lowery) Henry.

Brian graduated from Gallatin County High School in May.  Brian always worked, for 2 years at McDonalds in...

Jul 8, 2021

DOROTHY I. DRONE 92 years old of Effingham formally of Ridgway, Illinois died peacefully on Thursday evening  July 8, 2021, at 11:00 pm at Lavender Ridge Assisted Living, Effingham, Illinois where she had resided for the past few years.

Born: February 23, 1929, in Shawneetown, Illinois one of 5 siblings into the Christian family of Carney Rash....

Jun 27, 2021

Jackie J. Staten, age 86 longtime Ridgway resident, passed on this life, June 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Jack as most knew him was born in East Carondelet, IL on December 19, 1934 to the late Elmer and Lillian (Minar) Staten.  He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force.

Jack...

Jun 21, 2021

Decatur, GA. - Joseph R. Hale, Jr., age 60, of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away on June 21, 2021 from cancer. Joe was born April 23, 1961, to the late Phyllis Hale West and the late Joseph R. Hale, Sr. He grew up in Ridgway, Illinois, where he graduated from Ridgway High School. Joe graduated from the University of Illinois...

Jun 19, 2021

Robert P. Downen, age 94, well-known businessman and lifelong Gallatin County resident passed on this life surrounded by his family at his home in Shawneetown, June 19, 2021.  Bob as most knew him was born on May 20, 1927, to the late Emmitt and Delilah (Wilson) Downen in Inman, Illinois.

Bob was married to the love of...

Jun 9, 2021

Don Ray Ewell, age 86 of Equality, IL passed on this life, June 9, 2021 after an extended illness.  Don was born in Harrisburg, IL on June 13, 1934 to the late Rev. Edward and Nona (Hibbs) Ewell.  He was married to the love of his life, Rita (Roe) Ewell on March 6, 1957.

Don graduated high...

Jun 6, 2021

Mescal Marie Wilson Bair was born on January 22, 1927 on a farm in southern Illinois after the doctor arrived on horseback during a snowstorm. After living independently in her own home through her 94th birthday, she passed away at her daughter’s home this Sunday, June 6, 2021. She loved cooking and sharing meals with family and friends, working...

Jun 5, 2021

George D. Tudor, age 86, longtime Shawneetown resident, passed on this life on June 5, 2021 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Center after an extended illness.  George, as most knew him was born near Blackford, Kentucky on July 22, 1934.

While living in Blackford Kentucky growing up, he became a very good baseball player as a catcher. ...