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...

Sep 9, 2017

 Harry Randall Lane, father, loving companion, supportive brother, cherished grandfather, and friend passed away at the age of 83 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois on Saturday, September 9, 2017 . Randall was preceded in death by his parents James Alfred and Eula May (Miles) Lane. Randall will forever be remembered by Maxine Robertson his faithful and loving companion...

Sep 6, 2017

Sep 1, 2017

Charles Preston Warman, age 70 of New Haven, IL passed on this life, Friday, September 1, 2017 in the Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Chuck as most knew him was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 22, 1947 to the late James P. and Vivian Warman.   He was retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. ...

Aug 23, 2017

Betty C. Martin, age 83 of Norris City, IL but formerly of New Haven passed on this life, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in the Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.    Betty was born on January 6, 1934 in Enfield, IL to the late Dallas and Lula (Baker) Erwin.  On August 23, 1951 she married Walter “Salty” Martin who preceded her in death...

Aug 15, 2017

Hazel Ann (Beane) Spear, Union City, TN formerly of Shawneetown, passed away on Tuesday, August 15. She was 63 years old.

She was born September 19, 1953 in Hammond, IN to the late Alvia C. Beane of Shawneetown and Hazel Riley, but was raised by Joe and Pearl Beane of Shawneetown.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Spear of Kenton, TN,...

Aug 14, 2017

David Lewis Poshard passed into his eternal life with God on August 14, 2017 to join his mother, Alma, father, Roy, and siblings, Cathy and Steven. He was employed with the oil & gas industry for 35 years. He traveled the world and was revered by his peers. He was a long time member of Toastmasters, receiving many awards during...

Aug 12, 2017

Bobby L. “Tubby” Ramsey, age 47 of Golconda but longtime Hardin County resident, passed on this life, August 12, 2017 in the Hardin Co. Hospital after an extended illness.  Tubby as most knew her was born on July 14, 1970 in Eldorado, IL to Ronnie Martin and the late Bonita (Holbrook) Martin.

Tubby has worked as a waitress and bartender. ...

Aug 10, 2017

Aug 8, 2017

Leonarda “Lenny” Richardson, age 65 of Harrisburg, but formerly of Shawneetown, passed on this life, Tuesday, August 8, 2017.  Lenny as most knew her was born in Chicago, IL on October 2, 1951.

Lenny moved to the SRA, Warren house in Shawneetown  in June of 1996.  While living there, Lenny became well known in the community.  She moved to the...

Aug 4, 2017

Edward Crawford II, age 79 of Ridgway passed on this life, August 4, 2017 in the Integrity Health Care Center in Ridgway.  Ed was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania on Sept. 2, 1937 to the late Edward and Julia (Kovacs) Crawford.

He served his country in the United States Marines from 1954 to 1957.   

He worked as a facilities manager,...

Aug 3, 2017

John J. Scherrer, age 100, longtime Ridgway resident passed away August 3, 2017 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab Center.  John was born in Shawneetown on April 25, 1917 to the late George B. and Susan (Leavell) Scherrer.  He graduated from the University of Illinois and was the Ag teacher in Shawneetown until 1941 when he enlisted into the Air force during...

Jul 27, 2017

Priscilla Lane (Upton) Marquez died July 27, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years 4 months 18 days. Funeral Service are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday, July 31, 2017 at Wadley’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Lexington Cemetery entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

Priscilla was born March 9, 1952 in New Haven, Illinois...