Jan 5, 2021

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...

Jan 5, 2021

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...

Jan 2, 2021

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...

Jan 1, 2021

Tamara J. Sparks, age 61 of Eldorado, IL passed on this life January 1, 2022 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN. Tammy as most knew her, was born in Eldorado, on July 1, 1959 to the late Leonard and Shirley (Riley) Davis.

Tammy was raised in Northwest Gallatin County in the community known as Oak Grove. She had worked for 28 years...

Dec 28, 2020

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.

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Dec 23, 2020

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...

Dec 15, 2020

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...

Dec 7, 2020

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...

Dec 7, 2020

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...

Nov 24, 2020

David Frank Chamberlain, age 62, longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life suddenly, November 24, 2020 at his home.  David or “Chaney” as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on February 11, 1958 to the late Henry Chamberlain and Shelba (Hayes) Pruett.

David attended High School in Ridgway and was a retired laborer from...

Nov 22, 2020

Mary Lee Buckman, age 78 lifelong Gallatin County resident, passed on this life peacefully, surrounded by her family in her home in Ridgway, on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  Mary Lee was born in Shawneetown, IL on February 14, 1942 to the late Omar and Bertha (Watkins) Barger.  She was married to the love of her life Kenneth Buckman on...

Nov 11, 2020

Frank M. “Sonny” Lee, age 78 longtime Ridgway businessman passed on this life, November 11, 2020 at his home after a extended illness.   Sonny as most knew was born in Tennessee on July 12, 1942 to the late Charles “Jeff” and Dorothy (Green) Lee.

The Lee family moved to Ridgway in the 1950’s as Sonny’s father had...

Nov 6, 2020

New Haven resident, Margie Mobley, 93, died at her home while surrounded by loving family members on November 6, 2020. Margie was born June 5, 1927 in New Haven, Illinois to Henderson Clifford and Mary (McGhee) Clifford. She attended school in New Haven. Margie was married 71 years to the love of her life, the late Joe Mobley. The...

Nov 5, 2020

Wanda Kay Goad, age 74, of Ridgway passed on this life, November 5, 2020 after an extended illness in Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  Wanda was born in Alton, IL on December 21, 1945, 1 of 13 children of Lewis and Mary (Crigger) Ferguson.  On March 18, 1976 she married the love of her life, William J. “Bill”...

Oct 28, 2020

Alonia M. Foshee, age 49, of Shawneetown, passed on this life, October 28, 2020 in the Harrisburg Medical Center after an extended illness.  Alonia was born on July 13, 1971 in Vero Beach, Florida to the late Alex Thomas and Virginia (Blaton) Clark.  She was married to Stanley Foshee who surivives.

Alonia loved life.  Before her illness...

Oct 25, 2020

Edward Wilson Downen, age 89, of Omaha, passed on this life on Sunday, October 25th, 2020 at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, IL. Ed was born on the family farm northeast of Ridgway. He was the 5th child of Emmitt and Delilah (Wilson) Downen. Ed went to Asbury Elementary School and graduated from Ridgway High School. He...

Oct 17, 2020

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...

Oct 13, 2020

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...

Sep 29, 2020

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...

Sep 20, 2020

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...