Dec 26, 2017

Jamie M. Oldham, age 50 of Sturgis, Ky but longtime resident of Shawneetown died in Methodist Hospital in Morganfield, KY.  She was born I Evansville, IN on October 13, 1967 to the late Jim and Lottie Jean (Deering) Bevin.  She was married in 1989 to Fauncie Oldham who preceded her in death in 2005.

She loved to play Bingo, go...

Dec 21, 2017

Michelle Ann Johnsey, 56 of Elizabethtown, IL formerly of Shawneetown, IL passed on this life, December 21, 2017 in the Hardin County Hospital, Rosiclare, IL.  She had put up a valiant fight with cancer.  Michelle was born in Eldorado, IL on August 25, 1961 to the late Charles and Donna (Caldwell) Stacy.  In November of 2012 she was married to...

Dec 19, 2017

Virginia Lee Zirkelbach, age 89 longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Lee as most knew here was born in Ridgway on March 7, 1928 to the late Claude and Pearle (Smith) Ingelton.  On Feb. 7, 1949 she married the late Cletus “Peewee” Zirkelbach.

Lee loved to play Bingo, Shop, Travel...

Dec 19, 2017

Raymond N. Miles, age 75, lifelong Gallatin County resident in the Eagle Creek community passed on this life, December 19, 2017 in the Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Raymond was born on the family farm near where he lives today, on March 2, 1942 to the late Bernard and Velma (McPherson) Miles.  On October 26, 1963 he married the love of...

Dec 8, 2017

David Allen Wenzel passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on the afternoon of December 8, 2017. David was born July 19, 1948 in Shawneetown, Illinois, the son of the late Joseph and Jennie Pearl (Payne) Wenzel. He began his 35 year career as a strip miner with Peabody Coal Company. He ran heavy equipment and shovels, finally retiring from...

Nov 26, 2017

Alfred R. Chapman, age 80 of Evansville, IN but formerly of Harrisburg, IL died peacefully on November 26, 2017 in the Parkview Care Nursing Home in Evansville, IN.  He was born in Eldorado, IL on Juy 2, 1937 to the late Ray and Hattie Chapman.  He had worked most of his life in the Trona Mines.

His request was no...

Nov 23, 2017

Mary F. Durham, age 73, of Carmi but longtime resident of Shawneetown, died peacefully on Nov. 23, 2017 in the Linda White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN.  Mary was born in Rosiclare, IL on July 8, 1944 to the late Raymond and Nellie (Brooks) Osborne.  She had worked in local nursing homes but mostly was a homemaker.  She loved to...

Nov 14, 2017

Bobby Gene Georgia, age 83, of Harrisburg, IL died on November 14, 2017 after an extended illness.  Bobby was born in Harrisburg on November 7, 1934 to the last Wilburn and Margie (Sanders) Georgia.  He was married to Katie Georgia who preceded him in death.  Bobby retired from the Benton Harbor Michigan school system as a custodian.

Bobby is survived...

Nov 14, 2017

Dora G. Hargrave, age 86 longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life, November 14, 2017 in the Eldorado Rehab Center.  Dora was born in the Shawneetown bottoms on September 18, 1931 to the late P.A. and Flossie (Flahardy) Randall.  She was married to James Hargrave whom preceded her in death.  Dora worked as a caregiver most of her life.  She...

Nov 14, 2017

Willard E. Rodgers, age 89, of the Leamington area died peacefully at his home on November 14, 2017 surrounded by his family.  Willard was born near Herod, IL on September 30, 1928 to the late John and Stella (Milligan) Rodgers.  He served his country in the Air Force.

He was first married to Ethel Rodgers who preceded him in 1995. ...

Nov 11, 2017

Brett  Matthew Williams, age 45 of Eldorado, IL passed on this life, Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Marion, IL.  Brett was born on September 5, 1972 to Charles Williams (formerly of Galatia) and Esther Steele (formerly of Ridgway).  Brett graduated from Pontiac Township High School in 1991 and joined the Navy in 1992.  He served his country in the Navy...

Nov 9, 2017

Mary Kathleen Keasler McCaleb Smith

Katie McCaleb, 89, of Fairfax, Virginia died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Fairfax INova Hospital.  She was born in Omaha, Illinois on December 11, 1927 to Dean Keasler and Clara Mitchell Keasler.  Katie was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She truly enjoyed cooking and baking for her loved ones.  She...

Nov 6, 2017

Sue Stuart Jones, 91 of Equality, passed away November 6, 2017 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. She was born September 9, 1926 in Manila, AR to the late Luke O. Stuart Sr. and Rita Dale Adams. She married Earl J. Jones on July 26, 1958 at the United Methodist Church in Equality, Il. She and her husband Earl...

Oct 29, 2017

Rachel Ann DeVous Page, 38, of Shawneetown passed away on Sunday October 29, 2017.  Rachel was born On September 24, 1979 in Evansville, IN to Bill and Pat DeVous.  She had a bachelor's degree in marketing from University of South Florida. She worked for a number of years in the restaurant business and was currently flourishing as a wife, mother, and friend...

Oct 9, 2017

Michael Eugene Wathen, age 61, of Knoxville, IA passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, October 9, 2017. Michael was employed most of his life as a warehouseman for various companies including Motorola and Des Moines Bolt. He was a long time resident of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa before moving to Knoxville in 2009.

Michael is survived by his daughters;...

Sep 22, 2017

Edith Elizabeth (Drone) Drufke, age 91,  passed away September 22, 2017 at The Forum Nursing Home in Louisville, Kentucky.  Edith was born on January 7, 1926 in Ridgway, Illinois to the late Cleveland and Annie Drone.  Edith devoted her entire life to giving unselfishly to her family, friends, and patients. As a registered nurse (plus 50 years), she cared for...

Sep 20, 2017

Daniel V. (Danny) Wright, age 67, of New Haven, passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2017.  Danny or “Bubba” as most knew him was born in Mesa, Arizona on July 17, 1950 to the late Vern and Marie (McBride) Wright.  He was married to Sondra (Brand) or “Sis” as most knew her on September 3, 1977, they...

Sep 19, 2017

Sep 15, 2017

Janey L. Wood, age 58 longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life September 13, 2017 at her home.  Janey was born in 1958 in Savannah, Georgia to Paul David Wood and Vivian Millikan.  She graduated from Shawneetown High School and continued on her education becoming a Registered Nurse.  She worked for many years as Director of Nurses at different facilities...

Sep 14, 2017

Bernard E. Miles, age 77, lifelong Gallatin County resident in the Eagle Creek Community passed on this life, September 14, 2017 in the Harrisburg Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Bernard was born on the family farm near where he lives today on August 20, 1940 to the late Bernard and Velma (McPherson) Miles.  On September 24, 1960 he...