Feb 6, 2024

Russell Lee Moore, 49 of Junction, IL. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. His family surrounded him. Russell was a devoted son, husband, father, loving brother, and grandfather. 

Russell is survived by his loving and caring wife, Karen Moore. His loving parents Eddie and Mona Moore of Junction. Sister Michele (Chad) Rilying...

Feb 2, 2024

 Richard Ritcheson left this world after a long and fulfilling life. Richard is survived by His wife, Nella (Bowles) Ritcheson of New Haven, IL, Rochelle (Ritcheson) Wilkerson, and Richard Kyle Ritcheson, (and his devoted companion, Heather Hudson), all from New Haven, IL;  2 Grandchildren, Adrianna “Mark” Wilkerson and Alexander “Xander” Wilkerson both of New Haven, IL; Brothers; Doug Ritcheson of Carmi, IL and...

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas Collins, age 66, of Ridgway, Illinois passed away on February 2, 2024, at home with his daughter, Hanna by his side. 

 

Thomas was born on May 15, 1957, in Eldorado, IL to Charles and Dorothy (Ande) Collins. He was first married to the late Pamela (Drone) Collins then his second wife the late Amy (Rinehart) Collins. 

 

TC as most called him...

Jan 23, 2024

Jayla Beth Sisk, born on September 3, 1980, in Evansville, IN., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 23, 2024, in Louisville, KY. Jayla's bright spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all those around her. From a young age, Jayla had a deep love for people and a natural talent for hospitality. She pursued her...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert J “Bob” McGuire, born May 29, 1933, to the late John C and Pauline (Drone) McGuire, passed from this life peacefully on January 19, 2024, at Ascension St Vincent hospital on their comfort care/hospice floor. He married the love of his life Judith Ann Rider on June 5, 1957.

He served in the United States Army for two years, and...

Jan 13, 2024

Terry Wayne Wilson, a beloved member of his community, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Oklahoma City. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments. Known to his friends and family as "Terry Wayne," he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and a deep love for those closest to him.

Terry Wayne was born on...

Jan 13, 2024

Loreta M. Worley, age 77 of Ridgway, IL (formerly a lifelong resident of Hardin County) passed away on January 13, 2024, in Carmi, IL.

 

Loreta was born on April 2, 1946, in Hardin County, IL. She attended Potters Church in Cave-In-Rock, IL.

 

Loreta is survived by two sons, Gene (Angie) Johnson of Ridgway, IL, Brad (Kathy) Edmondson of Jacksonville, IL; two daughters,...

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 30, 2023

 

Norma “Kay” Rousseau, age 88, of Eldorado, IL passed away on December 30, 2023, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL.

Kay was born in Beaver Dam, KY on March 15, 1935, to Herbert Cayle and Elizabeth (Greer) Higgs. She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed taking classes at SIC and traveling. Kay loved her grandchildren. Kay was...

Dec 30, 2023

Daniel L. Hish, age 69, a lifelong resident and farmer of Ridgway, IL passed December 30, 2023. Dan was born on September 25, 1954 to Doris (Luckett) Hish and the late Earl Hish. He was married to Pam (French) Hish on August 16, 1987.

Dan graduated from Ridgway Hish School. He was a life long farmer and farmed along side...

Dec 28, 2023

 

Nola Kay (Cox) Williams, long time resident of New Haven,IL was born August 1,1943 in Harrisburg, IL to the late Leroy and Hazel (Teal) Cox. She passed away December 28,2023 in Carmi, IL from a short-term illness. Nola spent many years working as a caregiver. She loved spending time with family and friends, working in the garden with her...

Dec 14, 2023

William "Bill" Tarrence, age 69 of Old Shawneetown, IL passed away on December 14, 2023, in Sturgis, KY. Bill was born June 23, 1954, in Eldorado,IL to Billy and Fern (Randall) Tarrence. He was a member of Apostolic Holiness Church of Sturgis, KY. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran. Bill was a loving Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather and noble...

Dec 11, 2023

Viola Oldham (Willoughby), age 93 of Old Shawneetown, IL passed away December 11, 2023, at home.

She was born to Allen and Mary (Fields) Randall in Shawneetown, IL on September 28, 1930. Viola married George Oldham in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1981. She later married her companion Hilward Willoughby, he also preceded her in death. Viola...

Dec 1, 2023

Billy Van 47, of Ridgway, Illinois, passed away on December 1, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 11, 1975 to Arval and Anita Van at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois. Billy had many hobbies and talents. He enjoyed writing and became a published author of many books. He also enjoyed listening to...

Nov 28, 2023

 

Carl “Yogi” Ralph Chamberlain, lifelong New Haven, IL resident passed away November 28, 2023. Yogi was born June 30, 1960 to the late Henry and Shelby Jean (Hayes) Chamberlain.

Yogi loved spending time working as a mechanic. He was a truck driver for a logging company for many years. Enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Yogi is survived...

Nov 19, 2023

 

“Love is so much easier when we care about people as they are, not as we wish them to be.”  - Sue Harl    Sue Harl of Elizabethtown, IL was born April 6th, 1952 in Evansville Indiana to John and Dorothy Ray. She died Sunday November 19, 2023 surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her parents...