Feb 6, 2018

Andrew C. Smith, Jr., age 72, lifelong Ridgway resident passed on this life, Tuesday, February 06, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  Andy as most knew him was born in Ridgway on October 11, 1945 to the late Andrew Smith Sr and Emma (Hopson) Smith.  Andy graduated from Ridgway High School and entered the United States Army...

Feb 5, 2018

VERNITA GAY HAWKINS, age 53, of Decherd, TN formerly of Gallatin County departed this life on Monday, February 5, 2018, at her residence.  Ms. Hawkins was born on September 20, 1964, to the late George Verlon Hawkins and Wanda Marie Sauls Hawkins in Harvey, Ill.  She was disabled.  Ms. Hawkins was a Christian.  She loved playing games on her computer and...

Feb 4, 2018

Jerry A. Kessel, age 75, a resident of the Gallatin Manor Nursing Center in Ridgway passed on this life on February 4, 2018 after an extended illness.  Jerry came to Ridgway from Anna, IL after spending over 18 years in the Spanish Oaks  Center and 2 years in Integrity Health Nursing Center.

Jerry loved people and being...

Jan 31, 2018

Arthur Anthony “Bo” Brown, age 75 of Shawneetown, IL passed this life, January 31, 2018 surrounded by his family in Harrisburg Medical Center after an extended illness.

Bo as most knew him was born in Bessemer, AL on September 1, 1942 to the late Philip and Lottie (Lyles) Brown.  He graduated high school in Alabama in 1960...

Jan 26, 2018

Mary Virginia Barrall, age 47, of Shawneetown died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  She had fought valiantly for a long time with an extended illness.  Mary was born on September 2, 1970 in McLeansboro, IL to the late Darryl Bybee and Nellie (Jones) Caldwell who survives.  She had worked as a cook in Grocery Deli's until her...

Jan 24, 2018

Steve McGuire age 68, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Gallatin County (Cottonwood Community) passed on this life on January 24, 2018 in Arizona.  He was born on April 30, 1949 in Herald's Prairie Township, Illinois to Edward L and Zola  (Wood) McGuire.

He resided in Tucson, Arizona and previously resided in Springfield, Illinois. He was retired from...

Jan 15, 2018

Janet L. Stalcup, age 75 of Galatia, passed on this life January 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.  Janet was born in Dekalb, IL on July 13, 1942 to the late Leonard and Bernice (Boulds) Drone.  She was raised and spent a lot of her life in Ridgway.   On September 21, 1963 she married Jim Stalcup who...

Dec 30, 2017

Bernie Roberts, age 52 of Texas but formerly of Eldorado passed on this life December 30, 2017 in Texas.  Bernie was born in Eldorado on October 19, 1965 to the late Danny Roberts and Wanda (Cox) Roberts who survives.  Bernie married the love of his life Lynn (Crissup) Roberts on July 14, 1989.

He worked for Knight trucking in Texas for...

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...