Bobby Joe Dye

Bobby Joe Dye

Mar 25, 2017

Bobby Joe Dye, age 77 of Shawneetown passed on this life on March 25, 2017 in the Carmi Manor Nursing Home.  Bobby was born on Jan. 8, 1940 in Morganfield, Ky to the late Leroy Dye Sr. and Virgie (Ringstaff) Dye.  He was married on November 7, 1970 to the former Mary (Durham) Dye who preceded him in death in...

Terry L Holloway

Terry L Holloway

Mar 24, 2017

Terry L. Holloway, age 61, of Shawneetown, passed on this life peacefully at his home on March 24, 2017.  Terry was born in Shawneetown on July 13, 1955 to the late Winfred and Edna (Greer) Holloway.  Terry or as some knew him, Hector, retired from the Coal mines and since retirement has worked as a farmhand.  He had also worked...

Jerry Lynn Reed

Jerry Lynn Reed

Mar 8, 2017

Jerry Lynn Reed, age 70 of Ridgway passed on this life, March 8, 2017 at his home after an extended illness.  Jerry was born in Harrisburg, IL on December 14, 1946.  He had worked mostly as a commercial truck driver.  Jerry served his country proudly for 4 years in the United States Marines, during the Vietnam War.

He married the...

Margaret Jane Browning

Margaret Jane Browning

Mar 8, 2017

Margaret Jane Browning, age 90 lifelong resident of New Haven passed on this life March 8, 2017 in the Hamilton County Medical Center in McLeansboro, IL.  Margaret was born in New Haven on October 29, 1926, the only girl of 8 children to the late Ralph and Ella (Roark) Mears.  In May of 1941 she married the love of her...

David Ralph Lowery

David Ralph Lowery

Mar 6, 2017

David Ralph Lowery, age 72, of Harrisburg, but longtime Shawneetown resident, died at his home on March 6, 2017. Ralph as most knew him was born in Galatia, IL on September 24, 1944 to the late Roy and Marie (Smith) Lowery.  He was married to Beverly Lowery who preceded him in death.

Ralph worked most of his life in the...

Sue Ella Mowry

Sue Ella Mowry

Mar 3, 2017

Sue Ella (Upton) Mowry, 73, of Lebanon, died on Friday, March 3, 2017. Born on August 20, 1943 to Charles and Catherine (nee: Adams) Upton in New Haven, IL. Sue was a member and volunteer at Lebanon Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed sewing the costumes for the live Nativity participants, the Lord’s Last Supper figurine display and made banners and flags...

Linda D Clayton

Linda D Clayton

Feb 28, 2017

Linda D.Clayton, age 54 of Lawrenceville, IL but longtime resident of Shawneetown, IL died unexpectandly on Feb. 28, 2017 as result of a house fire.  Linda was born in Eldorado, on September 29, 1962 to the late Charles Jr., and Janet (Robinson) Clayton.  Linda was always a happy person and loved to be around friends and family.  She will be...

Jean Modglin

Jean Modglin

Feb 24, 2017

Elea Jean Modglin, age 74 of Ridgway passed on this life peacefully at the Ridgway Rehab Center surrounded by her family on Friday, February 24, 2017. Jean was born in Equality on November 8, 1942 to the late Richard and Juanita (Parker) Certain, Sr.

Jean was the Homemaker to her family her entire life.  She loved the Lord and enjoyed reading...

Lawrence Leon Cook

Lawrence Leon Cook

Feb 24, 2017

Lawrence Leon “Larry” Cook, age 60, lifelong Ridgway resident, passed on this life, Feb. 24, 2017 in the Marion VA Hospital after an extended illness.  Larry was born in Eldorado, IL on December 29, 1956 to the late Leon and Dorothy(Davis) Cook.

Larry or some called him, “Cookie” served his country in the U.S. Army and became injured having to...

Andrew O. Hinton

Andrew O. Hinton

Feb 18, 2017

Andrew O. Hinton, age 68 of Omaha, IL died peacefully in the Eldorado Rehab Center on Saturday, February 18, 2017.  Andrew was born in Michigan on October 28, 1948 to the late Harold and Daisy (Demming) Hinton.  He was retired from the Tool and Die industry.  He was married Shirley (Nichol) Hinton.

Andrew is survive d by his wife, Shirley,...

Anthony M. "Tony" Dunk

Anthony M. "Tony" Dunk

Feb 8, 2017

Anthony M. “Tony” Dunk, age 47, lifelong resident of Shawneetown died at the home of his mother on Wednesday, February 08, 2017.  He died peacefully after an extended illness.  Tony as most knew him, was born in Eldorado, IL on February 17, 1969 to Rick Dunk and Betty (Mitchell) Kinnard. 

Tony spent most of his childhood with his brothers at...

John T Gauen

John T Gauen

Feb 6, 2017

John Thomas "JT" Gauen, age 67 of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Ridgway, IL, passed on this life, at his home on Monday, February 6, 2017.  John was born in St. Louis, MO on November 1, 1949 the son of Tyler and Frankie (Bahl) Gauen.  He attended St. Joseph Grade School in Ridgway, and Chaminade Prep School in St Louis, MO,...

William Leo Miner

William Leo Miner

Jan 29, 2017

William Leo Miner, of Edgerton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017, in Naples, Fl., surrounded by loved ones. William "Bill" Miner was born July 16, 1943, in Shawneetown, IL, the first son of Henry Glen Miner and Helen Opal King Miner. He was raised in Ridgeway, IL. Bill attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating with a degree in...

Willia Bea Mosby

Willia Bea Mosby

Jan 28, 2017

Willia Bea Mosby, age 83, of the Leamington Community, passed on this life, Saturday, January 28, 2017 in the Harrisburg Medical Center.  Willia was born in Marion, IL on September 9, 1933 to the late Sherman and Oleva (Baker) Kingston.  On October 5, 1952 she married Charles Joseph Mosby who preceded her in death.   She was a faithful member of...

Toni G. Glover

Toni G. Glover

Jan 26, 2017

Toni G. Glover, 62 of Equality, IL died peacefully at the home of her daughter in Carrier Mills after an extended illness.  Toni was born on December 4, 1954 in Eldorado, IL to the late Dale and Anna Mae (Doerr) Golden.  She was married to Terry Glover in 1996.  Toni was a nurse and had worked for more than 30...

Robie G. Brinkley, Jr.

Robie G. Brinkley, Jr.

Jan 17, 2017

Robie G. Brinkley, Jr., 49, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at his residence in Morton.  He was born Oct. 10, 1967 to his loving parents Robie Gene Brinkley, Sr. and Myra Jo (Jamerson) Brinkley.

Robie is survived by his children, Ashley (Dusty) Ford of Eldorado, Ill., Amber Brinkley of Mansfield, Ill., Robie Brinkley III and Jenni Roth of Spring...

Vida Jean Holloway

Vida Jean Holloway

Jan 13, 2017

Vida Jean (Willis) Holloway, age 70, longtime Old Shawneetown resident passed on this life, January 13, 2017 from a sudden illness.  Vida was born in Eldorado, IL on December 10, 1946 to the late Maurice (Poss) and Eliza (Rister) Willis.   Vida was a animal lover especially her dogs and loved to fish.  She will be remembered for her wit and...

Phyllis Ann Robbins

Phyllis Ann Robbins

Dec 28, 2016

Phyllis Ann Robbins, age 72 of Shawneetown passed on this life, December 28, 2016, in Oakland City Indiana at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home after extended illness. Phyllis was born in Harlan, KY on March 24, 1944 to the late Everett and Sudie (Brock) Dozier.  She was married to Billy Ray Robbins who preceded her in death in 1987.  Phyllis...

Shirley M. Clifford

Shirley M. Clifford

Dec 11, 2016

Shirley M. Clifford, age 81 of New Haven, IL passed on this life peacefully on December 11, 2016 in the Carmi Manor.  Shirley was born in Carmi on September 30, 1935 to the late Cecil and Hattie (Heil) Brewer.  On September 4, 1954 she married Hubert “Pee Wee” Clifford of New Haven.   She was a homemaker and spent her whole...

Beulah I. Patton

Beulah I. Patton

Dec 11, 2016

Beulah I. Patton, age 99 one of Gallatin Counties oldest residents, passed on this life on Sunday, December 11, 2016 in the Ridgway Rehab and Nursing Center.  Beulah was born in Junction, IL on March 4, 1917 to the late Joseph and Kathryn (Dutton) Wiltshire.   On March 9, 1935 she married Robert Patton who preceded her in death in 2002. ...

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