Feb 16, 2020

Ella White, age 77 longtime resident of Gallatin Manor, Ridgway, IL passed on this life, February 16, 2020 after an extended illness.

Ella was born on August 30, 1942.  She is survived by her family of friends in the Gallatin Manor.  She was full of joy and laughs and will be missed.

Private services will...

Feb 9, 2020

Vina L. “Van” Sageser, age 86, lifelong resident of New Haven, passed on this life, February 9, 2020 in the West River Health Campus, Evansville, IN.  Van was born in Maunie, IL on April 3, 1933 to the late Dewitt and Anna (Vines) Bowles.  On June 3, 1954 she was married to James “Red” Sageser and preceded her in...

Feb 7, 2020

Patsy J. Browning, age 80, longtime New Haven resident passed on this life, February 7, 2020 in the Linda White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN.  Patsy was born in New Haven on April 13, 1939 to the late Hershel & Beulah (Downen) Stevens.  On September 22, 1961 she married Herbert “Dobie” Browning who preceded her in death in 2013....

Feb 6, 2020

Kenneth G. McNeil, age 82, of Eldorado, IL and longtime Ridgway resident,  passed on this life, February 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  Kenny as most knew him was born on August 25, 1937  to the late Harry McNeil and Cleo (King)(McNeil) Duncan.  He grew up around the Herrin area.  On November...

Feb 5, 2020

James F. Brown, age 67 of Carmi passed on this life, February 5, 2020 in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  James was born in Kokomo, IN on December 26, 1952 to the late James R.Brown and Annabelle Lee (Grabow).

He loved Cars, Music, playing a Guitar and always had a story or kid you...

Jan 30, 2020

Linda Faye Edwards, of Harrisburg, passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2020, at Harrisburg Memorial Hospital. She was 65 years old.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1954,  in New Haven one of a set of twin girls born to Alma (York) and Willis Hubert Upton, who preceded her in death.  She first married Kenneth...

Jan 25, 2020

Gary L. Holmes, age 73, of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 25, 2020 at his home after an extended illness.  Gary was born on January 10, 1947 in Saline  County, IL to the late Norman and Peg (Sanders) Holmes.

Gary spent most of his younger years in and around Ridgway where he was raised. He graduated...

Jan 18, 2020

Robert L. Riley, Sr., age 68, of Ridgway passed on this life, January 18, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Robert was born in Eldorado on June 11, 1951 to the late Henry and Ruby (Endicott) Riley.  He graduated from Ridgway High School and then served his country in the United States Army.

He worked at...

Jan 16, 2020

Edward A. “Bubby” Leonberger, age 87 of Rosiclare, IL but formerly of Gallatin County passed on this life, January 16, 2020 in the Rosiclare Nursing and Rehab.  Bubby as most knew him was born near Sparks Hill on December 13, 1932 to the late Allen and Virgie (Thorne) Leonberger.  He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea....

Jan 9, 2020

Janet Ann Thacker, age 78, of Eldorado but raised in Junction, IL passed on this life, January 9, 2020 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab surrounded by her family.  Janet was born in Junction on November 14, 1941 to the late Delmar and Anna Mae (Walters) Greer.  On January 30, 1960 she married her love, Edward “Sonny” Thacker who survives....

Jan 9, 2020

Rose J. Goforth, age 75 longtime New Haven resident passed on this life, January 9, 2020 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Rose was born in New Haven on January 13, 1944 to the late Barney & Dessie (Travelstead) Clifford.    On March 4, 1967 she married the love of her life, Donald “Soup” Goforth who survives.

Rose enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2019

Virginia L. Fillingim, age 86, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life, December 29, 2019 in O’Fallon, IL  Virginia was born in Ridgway on February 18, 1933 to Irene Crayne, and raised by her aunt and uncle, Pete and Florence Pittman.  She graduated from Ridgway High School and on November 27, 1955 married the love of her life, Levert...

Dec 24, 2019

Anna L. Edmonds, age 78, of Citrus Springs, FL passed on this life peacefully in the Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL on December 24, 2019.  Anna was born in Evarts, KY on August 17, 1941 to the late Louie and Emma (Fleenor) Edmonds.

She worked most of her life in housekeeping.  She was always a hard worker. ...

Dec 21, 2019

Judith Joan Steinbrook, age 93 of Omaha, IL passed from this life Saturday, December 21, 2019.  Judy, as most knew her, was born on July 19, 1926 in St. Paul, MN to the late Otis and Maude (Martin) Pinnell. Judy married Bob Steinbrook on February 6, 1944.  They enjoyed 72 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in...

Dec 11, 2019

Delorse Cecelia Drone, of Tallula, died at 9:10 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 31, 1938, in Shawneetown, IL, to Walter Bryan and Veronica Amelia (Deitz) Smith. She married Dennis Wilfred Drone on December 27, 1958 and he survives.

Also surviving are six children, Catherine Schuyler of Fancy Prairie,...

Nov 28, 2019

Gregory Lee Rushing, age 42, passed on this life, November 28, 2019 in Harrisburg, IL.  Greg as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on September 1, 1977 to the late Charlie Harrington and June (Clevenger) Rushing.

Greg worked in the Riverview Coal Mine, he loved the outdoors, fishing,  helping others, being with his friends, and...

Nov 26, 2019

Helen J. Monroe, age 84, longtime Gallatin County resident, passed on this life peacefully in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Helen was born in Uniontown, Kentucky on October 31, 1935 to the late Walter and Rosetta (Hagan) Darnell.

Helen was first married to Jack Harrelson on October 10, 1950, he preceded her in death in 2003.  She then...

Nov 8, 2019

Ronald Kevin Baker, age 55, of Mt. Vernon, IL but formerly of Ridgway, passed on this life, November 8, 2019 at his home after an extended illness.

Kevin as most knew him was born in Eldorado, IL on July 24, 1964 to Ron “Butch” and Glenda (Eubanks) Baker.  He was a graduate of Ridgway High School and...

Nov 5, 2019

Julia Agnes Wargel, age 71, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life peacefully, November 5, 2019 in the Deaconess Gateway, Newburgh, IN.

Julia was born in Eldorado on February 26, 1948 to the late John S. and Marjorie (McCormick) Fals.  Julia was a faithful member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway where she was also...

Nov 4, 2019

Malinee Delynn Browning, age 56, of Carmi but longtime New Haven resident, passed on this life, November 4,  2019 in the Carmi Manor Nursing and Rehab Center.

Malinee was born in Carmi, on March 8, 1963 to Marvin and Sharon (Fulkerson) Browning.  She loved to Crochet, Read, visit with her family and friends.  Malinee was a good...