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. ...

May 25, 2021

Lester Barger, Jr., age 40, of Valparaiso, IN but formerly of Shawneetown passed on this life, May 25, 2021 in Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, IN.  Lester was born in Harrisburg on November 7, 1980 to Lester Barger, Sr now deceased and Joanne (Sharp) Barger.  He was married to Chelsea (Oldham) Barger on May 17, 2012.

Lester loved...

May 17, 2021

Billy Wayne Pettyjohn, age 78 lifelong New Haven resident passed on this life, on May 17, 2021 at his home.  Billy Wayne or “Tritt” as most knew him was born in New Haven on December 24, 1942 to the late Edward and Minnie (Ellison) Pettyjohn.

Tritt was always jovial and good natured.  He will be remembered for...

May 15, 2021

Jackie J. Wilson, age, 84, longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life May 15, 2021 in the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare Center.  Jackie was born in Iowa on September 3, 1936.  She was married to Joe Wilson who preceded her in death in 2002.  She was a homemaker.

Jackie is survived by her daughter Twyla Sanchez of...

May 11, 2021

Frances J. Phelps, age 75, of Omaha, IL passed on this life, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Frances was born in Shawneetown, IL on July 25, 1945, to the late Charles Herman Monroe and Mary Frances (Thorne) Monroe.  On December 24, 1961, she married E. A. Phelps who survives.

Frances was a wonderful...

May 3, 2021

James R. Davis, age 67, of Gilbertsville, KY but formerly of Shawneetown passed on this life after an extended illness.  Jim as most knew him was born in Harrisburg, IL on February 27, 1954 to the late Frank & Betty (Harrelson) Davis.  He was first married to Cathy Oldham, she preceded him in death, he was now married to...

Apr 30, 2021

Barbara Holland Sidler born February 6, 1929 in Evanston, Illinois. Died April 30, 2021 in Fargo, ND. Raised in the Cottonwood/New Haven area.

Barbara became an attorney and worked for both the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield and the US Environmental Protection Agency in both Chicago and Washington DC. She very much loved to travel and...

Apr 4, 2021

Amanda Joann Brazier, age 39 of West Frankfort and formerly of Gallatin County passed on this life on April 4, 2021 in Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.  Amanda was born in Harrisburg, IL on July 10, 1981 to the late Patricia Brazier Woods.

Amanda had worked most of her life as a Caring CNA in the healthcare...

Mar 24, 2021

Patricia M. “Trish” Browning, age 66, lifelong New Haven resident, passed on this life, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Trish was born in Carmi, IL on April 28, 1954 to the late Carl and Corean (Ledbetter) Pettyjohn.  Trish was married to Ronnie Browning who preceded her in death.

Trish or...

Mar 24, 2021

Darrell G. Dixon, age 77 of Eldorado formerly of Ridgway passed on this life peacefully on March 24, 2021, in Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN.  Darrell was born in Harrisburg, IL on December 11, 1943, to the late James and Ruth (Sanders) Dixon.

Darrell graduated from Ridgway High School and then obtained a Bachelors's Degree from Murray...

Mar 19, 2021

Jerry Dean Rigsby, age 58, of Shawneetown, IL passed from this life on March 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family, friends and pets by his side.  Jerry had been privately battling cancer for the last year and a half of his life.

Jerry started working on the family farm at age 12.  He...

Mar 13, 2021

Robert A. Drone, 91, a lifetime resident of Ridgway, IL passed away Saturday, March 13 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Harrisburg, IL.  Bob was born on the family farm South of Ridgway on July 7, 1929 the eldest son of Harry and Lena (Koester) Drone.  He married VIrginia O’Leary on May 10, 1950.

Bob was...