Jul 3, 2018

Shanin D. Healy, age 48 of Ridgway passed on this life on July 3, 2018 in the Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Shanin was born on December 16, 1969 to the late Jim Healy and Carla (Hull) Gobin whom survives.

Shanin graduated from Ridgway High School in 1988 and had worked on local farms in the area.  He...

Jun 28, 2018

Ernest McGhee, age 88 longtime New Haven resident passed on peacefully on June 28, 2018 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Ernie as most knew him was born in Maunie, IL on February 5, 1930 to the late George and Ivy Jean (Martin) McGhee.  On June 25, 1955 he married Dorothy (Pettyjohn) McGhee who survives.

Ernie worked...

Jun 27, 2018

Burtis Anthony “Burt” Naas, 83, born February 4, 1935, on a farm outside Ridgway, IL, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Burt served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1963.   He was a member of St. Kateri Catholic Church (formerly St. Joseph), L.A. Lambert Council Knights of Columbus,...

Jun 23, 2018

Patricia Sue (Duncan) Buckner, age 78, passed on this life, June 23, 2018 in the Linda E. White Hospice Center in Evansville.  Patricia was born in Shawneetown, IL on March 26, 1940 to the late Guy and Wilma (Willis) Johnson.  She was married to James Buckner who preceded her in death in 2006.  Patricia was a wonderful homemaker. She loved the outdoors...

Jun 14, 2018

Leveda L. Pyle, age 82 lifelong New Haven, IL resident passed on this life, June 14, 2018 after an extended illness.  Leveda was born in New Haven on August 12, 1935 to the late Clyde and Willamine (Browning) Lawrence.  On October 29, 1955 she married the love of her life, the late Donald “Meathead” Pyle.

She was...

Jun 7, 2018

Mary Nell McGuire, age 87 of Ridgway passed on this life peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, Thursday, June 7, 2018.   Mary Nell was born in Eldorado, IL on June 13, 1930 to the late Leonard & Elizabeth (Spahr) Schmitt.

She graduated 8th grade from the St. Bernards Catholic Schoo in Wood River, IL and...

May 9, 2018

Joan C. Uhlean, age 65, of Ridgway passed on this life, May 10, 2018 in the Wabash Christian Center in Carmi.  Joan was born at Great Lakes Naval Base on December 11, 1952 to John and Joan (Boughman) Scheuerell.  She was married in 1977 to Tom Uhlean who survives.  Joan and Tom owned and operated TJ’s Bar in Ridgway...

May 9, 2018

Little Miss Ava Nichole Hollins, 26 day old beautiful baby of Jessica Tucker and Antonio Hollins of Shawneetown passed on this life suddenly on May 9, 2018.  Ava was born on April 13, 2018 in Marion, IL

She is survived by her parents along with a sister, Marlee Wade, grandparents, Kande Castros, James Goodin, Mark Hollins,  Tommie...

Apr 20, 2018

Cynthia Jane (Phillips) Seegraves, age 70 of Tampa, Florida passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. She was born in Ridgway, Illinois on March 19, 1948 to the late Charles Phillips and Tillie (Barnett) Phillips Baker. In 1983 she moved to Florida. Cynthia was a charter member of St. James UMC for at least 35 years; every morning with her...

Apr 2, 2018

Frank P. Skaggs, III, age 87 of Franklin, TN but longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life,  April 2, 2018 in Franklin.  Frank was born in Harrisburg, IL on March 15, 1931 to the late Frank Jr.and Florene (Brock) Skaggs. On January 11, 1959 he married Sandra (Butler) Skaggs who survives.

Frank graduated from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and worked...

Mar 30, 2018

James  McDermott of Carbondale, IL was born on July 21, 1958 to John and Carol McDermott.  He passed away on March 30, 2018 from cancer.

He is survived by a sister, Maggie (Matt) Fisher of Pleasant Prairie, WI and nephews, J.C. and Lucas Fisher and several cousins.

Graveside services for James McDermott will be held...

Mar 25, 2018

Norma L. “Pat” Gibbens, age 76, of Carmi but longtime Gallatin County resident, passed on this life on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Ferrell Hospital.  Pat as most knew was born in the Eagle Creek Community in Gallatin County on August 2, 1941 to the late Donald and Ala (Miles) Brooks.

Pat was always a hard...

Mar 20, 2018

John C. Wren, age 62, of Equality passed on this life on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 after an extended illness, he was surrounded by his loving family.  John was born in Harrisburg, IL on January 3, 1956, the first child born in Saline County that year, to the late Charles Wren and Marcella (Sneed) Wren who survives.  On April...

Mar 13, 2018

Jacqueline Myers, 56, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly March 13, 2018 at her home. She was born January 17, 1962 in Carmi, Illinois, to Alfred and Virginia (Pritchett) Chapman and has lived in Richmond, IN for the last 16 years.

She worked as a home health-aid, a CNA, and most recently, she was the resident building manager...

Mar 13, 2018

Billy Tom Robertson, age 77 lifelong Shawneetown resident, passed on this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Billy Tom was born in Eldorado, on September 7, 1940 to the late Tom and Essie (Brown) Robertson. He was retired from the Laborers Union, Local 773 where he worked in construction for over 40 years before retiring. He...

Mar 2, 2018

Laverne “Tillie” Philips, age 93, longtime Ridgway resident, passed on this life on March 2, 2018.  Tillie was born in Equality on June 30, 1924 to the late Sanford and Maggie (Fuhr) Barnett.  She was Presbyterian by faith.  She loved to play Bridge and travel.  She had a wonderful life and loved her family.  She attended the University of...

Mar 1, 2018

Shelba G. Pruett, age 79 of New Haven passed on this life peacefully on March 1, 2018 in the Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Shelba was born on February 24, 1939 in Morehouse, Missouri to the late David and Mary (Stephens) Hayes.  She had worked for Levi Straus as a seamtress.  Her life was work and her family and really...

Feb 28, 2018

Linda LuVean Smith Bluem, age 31 of Henderson, KY, but formerly of Shawneetown, IL passed on this life February 28, 2018 due to a tragic automobile accident with her husband whom died a few days later.

Linda was born in Harrisburg, Il on Jun 17, 1986 to the late Dennis and Betty (Sharp) Smith.  She was a...

Feb 24, 2018

David W. Wilson, age 76, longtime Shawneetown, IL resident, passed on this life peacefully, February 24, 2018 in Ferrell Hospital.  He was surrounded by his family when the illness he had fought so hard took his life.  Dave as most knew him was born in Crossville, TN on December 28, 1941 to the late Joe and Edith (Wyatt) Wilson. ...

Feb 16, 2018

Sue Blair, age 84 lifelong New Haven resident, passed on this life, February 16, 2018 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Sue was born in New Haven on March 5, 1933 to the late John Fred and Thelma (Upton) Givens.  She married the love of her life, Jim Blair in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 2001.  Sue...