May 27, 2020

Dwight D. Brooks, age 41, of Johnson City, IL but longtime Shawneetown resident, passed on this life, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home.  Dwight was born on April 28, 1979 in Eldorado, IL to David Brooks and Cathy Back.

Dwight graduated from Gallatin County High School, with perfect attendance and a 4-year honor roll student.  Dwight...

May 23, 2020

Judith F. “Judy” Lee, age 78, of lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home.  Judy as most knew was born on the family farm North of Ridgway near Cottonwood on August 30, 1941 to the late Cedric and Roberta (Drone) Naas.  On June 12, 1961 she married Frank “Sonny” Lee who survives....

May 16, 2020

Freeman W. Harness, age 73, of Sturgis, KY passed on this life, May 16, 2020 in Deaconess Gateway Hospital peacefully with his family by his side.  Freeman was born on the family farm where he still resided, on March 16, 1947 to the late Jodie and Ruby (Babbs)  Harness.  He was married to the love of his life, Selma (Oldham)...

May 15, 2020

Dirk Milligan formerly of Ridgway age 57 passed on this life, May 15, 2020.  He was born on December 9, 1962 to the late David Miligan and Janet (Baker) Dietz.

Hie is survived by 2 sons, David (Taunyn) Milligan of Fairland, IN and Jonathan (Jennifer) Milligan of Greenfield, IN  Grandchildren, Jaecen and Savannah Milligan.  He is also...

May 12, 2020

William Eugene “Billy” Hansbrough, age 43 of New Haven, IL passed on this life peacefully May 12, 2020 in Ferrell Hospital.  Billy as most knew him was born on July 21, 1976 in Eldorado, IL, to Roger Hansbrough, Sr now deceased and Linda (Oldham) Hansbrough.  On  Feb. 14, 2001 he married the love of his life, Vickie (Blake) Hansbrough...

Apr 18, 2020

Joanne Elaine Rhinesmith, age 67, of Harrisburg formerly of Ridgway passed on peacefully April 18, 2020 in the Shawnee Rose Nursing Home after an extended illness.  Joanne was born in Pontiac, MI on December 30, 1952 to the late Lee Chester and Thelma letha (Bowman) Richert.

She had been a cashier most of her life.  She was...

Apr 5, 2020

Loveta Clifford, age 98, longtime New Haven and Carmi resident passed peacefully at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  Loveta was born in Herald, IL on October 4, 1921 to the late Joseph and Minnie (Quick) Muir.  She married the love of her life, Dick Clifford on Oct. 3, 1940 and preceded her in death in 1997.

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Apr 3, 2020

Melissa Drone, age 85, longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life, peacefully April 3, 2020 in Brookstone Estates surrounded by her family.  Melissa was born on November 12, 1934 in Ridgway to the late Wilburn and Agnes (Morrison) Farris.  On November 7, 1957 she married the love of her life, Non Drone who preceded her in death in 1998....

Mar 28, 2020

Patricia Holtzclaw, 75, of Carmi in the Maunie area, passed on this life peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  Pat as most called her was born in Vandalia, IL on November 13, 1944 to the late Perry and Maude (Huddleston) Walker.  On December 19, 1964 she married Rev. Lloyd “Sonny” Holtzclaw who preceded her in death in 2005. ...

Mar 26, 2020

Nina H. Mathews, age 84, lifelong Gallatin County resident, passed on this life, on March 26, 2020 at her daughters’ home, surrounding by her family.  Nina was born on Sparks Hill in Hardin County, on June 2, 1935 to the late Alfred and Eula (Miles) Lane.  On September 13, 1956 she married the love of her life, Jim Mathews...

Mar 18, 2020

Helen Geneva (Klaffer) Bond, age 76, of Ridgway, passed away March 18, 2020 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Center.  Helen was born on February 17, 1944 in Eldorado, IL, the daughter of Dan and Geneva (Horton) Klaffer.  She was married to Doug Bond on November 15, 1962 and Doug preceded Helen on August 24, 2009.

Helen was a...

Mar 12, 2020

Rita L. Kohl, 84, lifelong resident of Ridgway, IL, passed on this life, at 5:38 AM on March 12, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital, in Eldorado.  Rita was born in Ridgway on February 20, 1936 to the late Louis and Rose (Zilch) Kohl.  Her son, Mark Kohl preceded her in death on November 20, 2010.

Rita is survived...

Mar 11, 2020

Frederick Eugene “Freddy” Bomar, age 36, passed on this life on March 11, 2020 in New Haven, IL.  Freddy as most knew him was born on June 21, 1983 to Fred and Barbara (Steele) Bomar in Carmi, IL.  He attended and graduated from Gallatin County High School.

Freddy worked in Mt. Vernon, IN at Sabic as a...

Mar 10, 2020

Vivian Ann Davis, age 64 of Eldorado passed on this life March 10, 2020 at her home.  Vivian was born on May 23, 1955 in Eldorado to the late Leonard and Shirley (Riley) Davis.  She grew up in the Oak Gove community in Gallatin County.

Vivian attended school in Ridgway where she graduated from.  Vivian furthered her...

Mar 9, 2020

Debra was born on December 17, 1960 to the late Mary Tate.  She was born in Sturgis, Ky.

Debra had worked for over 22 years at the Fountainview Nursing Home in Eldorado before becoming disabled.  She loved the outside especially being in the woods.  Her favorite places were Garden of Gods, Iron Furnace or just anywhere in...

Mar 6, 2020

Regina Lynn Kessler, nee Locklar, age 80 passed on this life March 6, 2020 in the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.  Regina was from Catlin, IL but was born and raised in Gallatin County.  She was born on December 28, 1939 in Old Shawneetown to the late James Harrison and Vesta Susanne (Milligan) Locklar.  She was married to Frederick...

Mar 3, 2020

Joseph Daniel McGuire, 69, of Marshall, IL passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Union Hospital with family by his side. He was born October 29, 1950 in Eldorado, IL to Clarence and Wilma (Cox) McGuire. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Chad McGuire. This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful man has left a...

Feb 27, 2020

Wilma L. Tudor, age 76, lifelong Shawneetown resident passed away peacefully in the Gallatin Manor, on Thursday, February 27, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Wilma was born in Shawneetown on May 22, 1943 to the late Louis Bert and Adell (Milligan) Satterfield.  On March 17, 1967 she married George Tudor who survives her.

Wilma was a faithful...

Feb 19, 2020

Faye Cook, age 91 died peacefully on February 19, 2020 in the Gallatin Manor in Ridgway.  She was formerly of Harrisburg for many years.  Faye was born in Murphysboro, IL on Saturday, May 19, 1928 to the late Frank and Susie (Turner) Byrd.  She had worked in retail sales in her younger years but mostly was a wonderful Homemaker. ...

Feb 17, 2020

Don Couser, longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life Feb. 20, 2020.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Charlene, his brother, Ray, his children, Tammy, Robert, Hollie & Kellie; his nephews Buddy, Sonny and Michael, his niece, Deborah; his grand children Blake Lee, Mandolin and Fletcher, Justin and his beloved family friends Jack, Frances, Keith, Jackie...