Oct 30, 2019

Elvis R. Hearn, age 72 of Eldorado, IL passed on this life, Thursday, October 30, 2019 at his home.  Elvis was born in Evansville, IN on March 27, 1947 to the late Arnold and Helen (Kuntz) Hearn.   Elvis grew up south of Shawneetown near Ringold school.

Elvis was a truck driver most of his life, loved to...

Oct 23, 2019

Dorothy E. (Blair) Madden, age 93, longtime Ridgway, IL resident, passed on this life, October 23, 2019 at 7:51 AM in the Shawnee Rose Care Center, Harrisburg, IL

Dorothy was born on March 26, 1926 in a mountain home in the Head Creek community near Holmes Mill, KY, the daughter of Paris and Candace (Short) Blair, their...

Oct 20, 2019

Daniel T. Lassner, age 68, resident of Ridgway, IL passed from this life, Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.  Daniel was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 13, 1951 to the late Robert and Alice (Herships) Lassner.

Dan, as most knew him, was an Army Veteran serving his country as a pilot during...

Oct 19, 2019

Brent Wayne Oldham, age 29 of Old Shawneetown, IL passed on this life, October 19, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Brent was born in Evansville, IN on June 3, 1990 to the late Fauncie and Jamie (Bevin) Oldham.

He had worked at Coleman Center in Shawneetown before his health issues caused him to quit.  He loved...

Oct 15, 2019

Johnnie Ray Clifford, age 64 lifelong New Haven resident, passed  on this life peacefully in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN on October 15, 2019.  Johnnie was born in New Haven on August 5, 1955 to William and Doris Jean (Bruce) Clifford who preceded him in death.  He was raised by his grandparents, Barney and Dessie Clifford.  Johnnie was an Oil...

Oct 13, 2019

Robert E. “Bob” Henson, age 70, passed away October 13, 2019 at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Bob was born March 12, 1949 to Harold and Marise Henson of New Haven. He was a Doctor of Pharmacy. Bob is survived by his wife, Anna Mae, a daughter, Amy, a brother, Jim (Janet) Henson, a son-in-law, Barry Evans...

Oct 4, 2019

Winnie M. Betts, age 86, longtime Old Shawneetown resident passed on this life peacefully on October 4, 2019 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Winnie was born in Mississippi on March 16, 1933 to the late Price and Nettie Ray.  She was married to Lester Betts who preceded her in death.

Winnie and Lester owned operated the...

Oct 3, 2019

Frank J. O’Neal, age 62, lifelong Ridgway resident, passed on this life, October 3, 2019 in the Harrisburg Medical Center after an extended illness.  Frank was born in Eldorado on June 21, 1957 to William and Marie (Millikan) O’Neal.

He was a 1975 graduate from Ridgway High School.  He had worked for over 27 years at Rister...

Sep 25, 2019

Little Miss Isabelle Violet Hillard, stillborn daughter of James HIllard and Mickayla Horton of Carrier Mills, became an angel on September 21, 2019 in the St. Marys Hospital in St.Louis, Missouri.

Isabelle is survived by her parents, James and Mickayla, her brothers, Jesse Hillard of Eldorado, Jacob HIllard of Thompsonville and Tylar Horton of Carrier Mills. Maternal...

Aug 15, 2019

Wendell A. Williams, age 64 of Eldorado and formerly of Gallatin County passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019.  Wendell was born in Eldorado on November 13, 1954 to the late Walter Eugene and Wawneeda (Lambert) Williams.  On December 13, 1988 he married Vivian (Dunk) Williams who survives.

Wendell was known for his superior welding ability working many...

Aug 12, 2019

Vivian S. Hickerson, age 85 of Dayton, Texas passed on this life, Monday, August 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

Vivian was born near Karbers Ridge, IL on July 2, 1934 to the late Granville and Equilla (Potts) Milligan.  She graduated from Equality High School and pursued a career as a Beautician having shops in New Haven, Ridgway...

Aug 7, 2019

Sarah Beth Shults, age 31, passed on this life, August 7, 2019 in Shawneetown, IL.  Sarah was born on January 27, 1988 in Peoria, IL to Loyd and Rebecca (Wilkinson) Shults.

She was a Baptist by faith.  Sarah always had a smile for you, very friendly and loved music.  She enjoyed water, especially the ocean and swimming. ...

Jul 15, 2019

Melissa G. Wilson, age 62, longtime resident of the Cottonwood community passed on this life peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN surrounded by her family.

Melissa or “Aunt Lou”or "Lou Lou” as some called her was born in Harlan, KY on July 24, 1956 to Henry & Janice (Summers) Gross.  Melissa graduated...

Jul 13, 2019

Mary K. McDonald, age 63, passed on this life at her home in Omaha, IL on July 13, 2019.  Mary was born in Eldorado, IL on August 16, 1955 to the late Robert Reynolds and Pauline (McDonald).  Mary graduated from Norris City Omaha High School in 1973 and furthered her education becoming an Respiratory Therapist working many years in...

Jul 11, 2019

Tony Ray Goforth, age 62 of Shawneetown passed on this life, July 11, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Tony was born in New Haven, IL on August 3, 1956 to the late Janice (Goforth) James.  He was raised by his mother Janice and step father George James who also preceded him in death.

Tony served his...

Jul 10, 2019

Elfriede M. Moore, age 89, longtime Ridgway passed on peacefully on July 10, 2019 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab Center.  Elfriede was born on December 11, 1929 in Stuttgart , Germany to the late Josef Silver Meyerhoefer and Berta Weiser. She left Germany after the War and moved to Canada with her sister.  She had met Bob Moore in...

Jun 3, 2019

James R. Davis, Jr., age 41 of Gilbertsville, Ky but formerly of Shawneetown, passed on this life, June 3, 2019 in the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice, Benton, KY.  James was born on the base in Fort Campbell, Ky on September 28, 1977 to James Davis, Sr and Katherine Oldham who preceded him in death in 2018.

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May 22, 2019

Linda K. (Lanier) McGuire, age 59 of Ridgway passed on this life, May 22, 2019.  Linda was born in Carmi, IL on January 12, 1960 to the late Walter and Anna (White) Lanier. She grew up in the Cottonwood community.  She graduated from Ridgway High School and furthered her education becoming a Registered Nurse.

She was married...

May 9, 2019

Matthew Dylan Rider, age 31, passed away, May 9, 2019, in a automobile accident.  Matt as most knew him was born in Evansville, IN on December 18, 1987 to Tony and Stephanie (Atwood) Rider.  He graduated from Gallatin County High School and then graduated with a Bachelors Degree from USI in Evansville, IN.

Matt was a free...

May 8, 2019

Amy Jeanette Collins, age 57, of Ridgway, IL passed on this life, May 8, 2019 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN after an extended illness.  Amy was born in Oak Lawn, IL on May 1, 1962 to the late Louis and Geraldine Carrano.  She was married on August 20, 2010 to Thomas C. "TC" Collins who survives.

Amy...