Dennis D. Smith

Aug 10, 2010

Dennis Deneen Smith age 49 of Old Shawneetown, IL died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville from the result of a motorcycle accident. Dennis was born on June 26, 1961 in Rosiclare, IL to John and LuVean (Boswell) Smith. He was married to Betty Jean (Sharp) who survives.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Betty, 2...

Tillie E Smith

Jul 25, 2010

Tillie (Browning) Smith age 87 of Sparta, Illinois but formerly of New Haven died Sunday, in Sparta. Tillie was born in New Haven, IL on February 24, 1923 to the late James & Mary (Smith) Browning. On January 16, 1943 she married the love of her life, William Smith. Over the years Tillie was very active taking care of her...

Benny L Dozier

Jul 17, 2010

Benny L. Dozier, age 68 of Shawneetown died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Benny was born in Harlan County, Ky on July 22, 1941 to the late Everett and Sudie (Brock) Dozier. Benny was married on November 16, 1964 to Brenda Joyce (Lewis) Dozier. Benny was retired from the Coal Mines after 31 plus years with the Peabody...

Debbie ""York"" Deain

Jul 10, 2010

Debbie ""York"" Deain, age 57 of Norris City but formerly of New Haven, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at her home in Norris City. She was surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Debbie was born in New Haven on August 16, 1952 to the late Leo and Bernita (McDowell) Hart. She worked most of her life in the...

John (Jack) Cray Morris

Jun 15, 2010

John (Jack) Cray Morris, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Jeffersonville, Indiana and a resident of Metairie, LA for 45 years. Beloved husband of Dianna Lee Morris for 28 years. Father of Mary Margaret Morris, Elizabeth Ann Nelson (Mark), Michelle Marie Morris (Brandon Jannarone) and the late Theresa Davis....

Dana Renee Casteel

Jun 8, 2010

Dana R. Casteel, age 41, died June 8, 2010 at her home in Ridgway. She was born in Carmi, Il to Alred ""Bub"" Hendrix and the late Faye (Brooks) Drone. She was married to Justin Casteel. Dana was Protestant by faith. She was a mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by, 2...

Imogene Edmonds

May 17, 2010

Imogene Edmonds, age 83, longtime resident of Shawneetown died Monday, May 17, 2010 in the Fountainview Nursing Home. Imogene was born on July 14, 1926 to the late Everett & Sudie (Brock) Dozier in Grays, Kentucky. She was married to Louie Edmonds who preceded her in death in 1975. Imogene worked for many years at The Fox Bar and Grill...

Charles Wesley ""Wes"" Porter

May 14, 2010

Charles Wesley ""Wes"" Porter age 51 of Shawneetown died Friday, May 14, 2010 in Louisville Kentucky after a sudden illness. Wes as most knew him was born in Great Falls, Montana on August 18, 1958 to Charles & Evelyn (Shepard) Porter. He graduated from Ridgway High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Wes was always a polite...

Geneva M. Butts

May 12, 2010

Geneva M. Butts, age 86 longtime resident of Shawneetown died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in the Ridgway Manor Nursing Home. Geneva was born in Hardin Co., IL on March 22, 1924 to the late George & Elizabeth (Bryson) Thorne. She worked on the LST Ship during World War II as a welder or as some use to say ""Rosie the...

Beulah Harrelson

May 5, 2010

Beulah Harrelson, age 81 of Junction, Il died peacefully Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Fountainview Nursing Home in Eldorado. Beulah was born on July 19, 1928 in Junction to the late Raymond and Ethel (Parker) Kanady. She was married to Ralph Brannon on Sept. 11, 1947, he preceded her in death, she then married Rufus ""Pos"" Harrelson and he...

Ben Ballard, Jr

May 4, 2010

Ben Ballard, Jr. age 83 died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at his home in Shawneetown after an extended illness. Ben was born in Eldorado, Il on November 18, 1926 to the late Ben, Sr. and Mable (Watson) Ballard. On September 27, 1955 he married the love of his life, Phyllis (Rogers) Ballard who survives. Ben served his country in WW...

James ""Jim"" Stevens

Apr 27, 2010

James ""Jim"" Stevens, age 68, of Knoxville, TN but formerly of New Haven died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Knoxville. Jim as most knew him was born in New Haven on August 15, 1941 to the late Hershel and Beulah (Downen) Stevens. Jim attended grade school in New Haven and graduated from Ridgway High School. Jim was married to Joni...

Gregory ""Kroger"" Kane

Apr 26, 2010

Gregory ""Kroger"" Kane, age 90 of Ridgway died Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Harrisburg Medical Center. Kroger as most knew him was born on November 17, 1919 in Ridgway to the late Ed and Elfreda (Wenzel) Kane. He served his country in WW II in the United States Army. Greg retired from the Olin Corporation in Alton, IL. He...

Gary E. McCoy

Apr 21, 2010

Gary E. McCoy, age 68, of Ridgway died Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at this home after an extended illness. Gary was born in East St. Louis on January 1, 1942 to the late Henry & Reathel (Asa) McCoy. He served his country in Vietnam in the Marines. Gary was married to the former Betty Stennett who preceded him in death....

Betty J Pepper

Apr 7, 2010

Betty J. Pepper, age 43 of Old Shawneetown died peacefully at home on April 7, 2010 after an extended illness. Betty was born on May 25, 1966 in Henderson, Ky to Roy F. ""Joe"" and Ruby (Sharp) Bolton. Betty fought her illness for many years very courageously. She was a homemaker and had been raised in the Pentacostal faith. She...

Ellen Marise Clayton

Apr 5, 2010

Ellen Marise Clayton, age 43 died at home peacefully after an extended illness. Ellen was born in Carmi, Il on August 12, 1966 to the late Tony and Ruby (Angelly) Hall. Ellen was full of life always and loved to be around her friends. She is survived by her companion, Calvin Quertermous, a daughter, Misty Dawn Alvey. Per Ellen's wishes...

Kent B. Straub

Apr 4, 2010

Kent B. Straub age 65 of Shawneetown died Sunday, April 4, 2010 in the Harrisburg Medical Center. Kent was born on September 7, 1944 in Chicago. He was married to the former Carol (Nieubuurt) who survives. Kent had worked at the Job Corps for many years and recently was working as a guard at the coal mines. He loved to...

Donald G. Wallace

Apr 2, 2010

Donald Gordon Wallace age 64 of Junction, IL died Friday, April 2, 2010 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN after an extended illness. Gordon as most knew him was born in Harrisburg, IL on April 13, 1945 to the late Donald and Martha (Brewington) Wallace. On June 10, 1966 he married the love of his life, Dolores (Spain) Wallace who survives....

Jerry Fromm

Mar 25, 2010

Jerry Fromm age 65, lifelong resident of Ridgway died Thursday, March 25, 2010 in St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville IN after an extended illness. Jerry was born on January 13, 1945 to the late Edward and Stella (Raben) Fromm, on the family farm North East of Ridgway in Asbury Township. Jerry was a farmer most of life, but also was...

Melvin T. Cobb

Mar 14, 2010

Melvin T. Cobb, age 49 died Sunday, March 14, 2010 in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Melvin was born on February 10, 1961 in Greenville, Kentucky to M.C. and Edna (Massey) Cobb. Melvin was a logger most of his life and loved to do any type of carpentry. He was a loved father, son, brother and friend and will be...