Brenda Joyce Dozier

Brenda Joyce Dozier

Nov 9, 2023

Brenda Joyce Dozier, age 78 of Shawneetown, IL passed away on November 9, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. 

  She was born in Verda, Harlan County, Kentucky on July 21, 1945 to Burley and Maude (Coker) Lewis. Brenda married Benny Dozier on November 16, 1964, he preceded her in death. She was a retired nurse that had worked...

Riot Jacob Smith

Riot Jacob Smith

Oct 23, 2023

 

Riot Jacob Smith was born on October 26, 2023 at 12:58 PM. Heaven called him home on October 23, 2023 at 10: 00 AM. Riot is the grandson of the late Jeniffer McGhee and his late great grandparents Jim and Mary McGhee, and Jackie Vaughn.

Riot is survived by his parents Brandi McGhee and Aaron Smith of Fairfield, IL....

Annie Ruth Green

Annie Ruth Green

Oct 21, 2023

Annie Ruth (Baltimore) Green age 93 of Shawneetown, IL passed away on October 21, 2023. Anyone who knew Annie knew that she had a kind heart and was a wonderful friend to many. Annie was born December 15, 1929, in Lorman, Mississippi to the late Adriel R. Baltimore and Isabella (Stamps) Baltimore. Annie was the Director of Special Education for...

Patti Walker

Patti Walker

Oct 9, 2023

The Angels came for Patti Jean Drone Walker, 69, of Hendersonville, TN, on Oct 09, 2023. Patti was born on Oct 17, 1953, to Willam Amos & Virginia Lee (Adams) Drone in Ridgway, IL. Patti married her high school sweetheart Keith Walker of Cave-in-Rock, IL. on June 2, 1972. They moved to Hendersonville, TN in 1985 where she worked as...

Phyllis F. Kanady

Phyllis F. Kanady

Sep 29, 2023

Phyllis Freda Kanady, 86, of Shawneetown IL. passed from this world on September 29, 2023 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado IL with her family by her side. Her purpose in life was to enjoy every event with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was a basketball, softball and volleyball Grandma. She also loved to play bingo, play cards, computer games and...

Joyce Gaboian

Joyce Gaboian

Sep 22, 2023

Joyce Gaboian, age 76 of New Haven, IL passed away on September 22, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Joyce was born to the late Paul Elijah Combs and Dorothy Ida Lee (Brown) in Carrier Mills, IL on September 11, 1947. Joyce loved the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, hunting, hiking, and fishing.

Joyce is survived by her dear...

Jennifer Lynn Arce

Jennifer Lynn Arce

Sep 13, 2023

Jennifer Lynn (Oldham) Arce, 43, of Shawneetown, Illinois passed away on September 13, 2023.

Jennifer was born June 25, 1980 to the late Walter “Butch” and Phyllis Charlene (Collins) Oldham. She enjoyed drawing and visiting with friends. She loved to spend time with her family.

Jennifer is survived by her daughter, Veronica (Garrett) Fromme; son, Leam Oldham; two grandchildren, Mason, and Oaklynn; three brothers, Kenny Oldham, David...

Roxanne Abell

Roxanne Abell

Sep 3, 2023

 

Roxanne Abell, age 64 of New Haven, IL passed away on September 3, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Newburg, IN.

Roxanne was born in Carmi, IL to Charles and Deloris (Dale) Break on November 4, 1958. She married Scott Abell on September 21, 1984. Roxanne loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, reading, and was a...

Laura Beth Rister

Laura Beth Rister

Aug 11, 2023

 

Laura Beth Rister went to her heavenly home on Friday, August, 11, 2023.She was born on June 15, 1926 at Norris City, IL, the daughter of Vollie and Jessie Newkirk.Laura Beth was a graduate of Norris City High School, class of ‘44. She was a member of the United Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Norris City. Her church family meant...

Steve Colbert

Steve Colbert

Jul 31, 2023

 

Steven "Steve" Lee Colbert, age 55, passed away at his home in Equality, IL on July 31, 2023.

Born on August 23, 1967, in Chicago Heights, IL, Steve was the one of the four beloved children of Raymond and Betty (Rainey) Colbert. He embraced the craft of carpentry from an early age, following in his father's footsteps. Steve currently...

John Eldon Henson

John Eldon Henson

Jul 29, 2023

 

John Eldon Henson, age 77 of Eldorado, IL. Passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

He born on March 6, 1946 in Eldorado, IL. To James Anderson and Lela (Griffin) Henson. John was a retired bus driver for Eldorado School. He married Yvonne (Foley) Henson on March 20,1970 and she preceded him...

Roger Herrin

Roger Herrin

Jul 16, 2023

Dr. Roger Dean Herrin (Doc), has now joined his father Clarence (Dud) Herrin, mother, Nigel Blaine Herrin, and his son, Michael B. Herrin, as he took his last breath and passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Doc was a podiatrist, bank owner, nursing home owner, and one of the most influential people to the area and...

David Clark

David Clark

Jul 8, 2023

David Clark age 72 of Shawneetown, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, July 08, 2023 in Herrin, IL. He was born on October 03, 1950 in Crittenden County, Kentucky to the late Sherman and Pauline (Conger) Clark. David was a coal miner for many years. He spent many days behind the wheel of a tractor farming. David had a love for...

Val Wargel

Val Wargel

Jun 17, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we wish to announce the passing of our beloved family patriarch Val Wargel. He was called home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, June 17th at Heartland Hospital in Marion IL. He was 90.  Val was a beloved husband and father, brother and grandfather, uncle and friend.  Val was a devoted member...

Lawrence Edward Bradley

Lawrence Edward Bradley

Jun 15, 2023

Lawrence Edward Bradley (81) passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023, surrounded by family. Born September 7, 1941 to Claude and Wilma Bradley, Lawrence was raised in Junction, IL with his siblings Burtis and David Bradley. Lawrence married Iris Collins on August 4th, 1968 and they raised two sons. Lawrence, an army veteran, served his country during the Vietnam Conflict....

Lorraine Johns

Lorraine Johns

Jun 10, 2023

Lorraine E. Johns, longtime resident of Omaha, Illinois, passed awayon June, 10th, 2023. She leaves behind a son, Steven Johns of Evansville, Indiana, a daughter,Heather Johns, and three grandchildren, Dylan, Casper, and Nicholas.She is survived by her best friends and siblings, Loretta Boomsma,Therese Herrera, and Louis Rawski, all of Cook county, Illinois.She will be sorely missed.In lieu of flowers, her...

Connie Pettyjohn

Connie Pettyjohn

Jun 9, 2023

 

 

Connie Jo Pettyjohn, age 67 longtime resident of Emma, IL passed away June 9, 2023 surrounded by family in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Connie was on December 15, 1955 to the late Cylde and Clarella (Shoppell) Sanders. On February 22, 1975 she married the love of her life Richard A. Pettyjohn.

Connie spent many years working as a medical...

Danny Lee Butler

Danny Lee Butler

May 28, 2023

Danny Lee Butler, age 80 longtime Harrisburg resident passed away on the morning of May 28, 2023, at the Veterans Home in Anna Illinois. Danny was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on July 11, 1942, to the late George and Louise (York) Butler.Danny retired from Townley Manufacturing and Engineering in Eldorado, Illinois. He held various titles in the company from Sales Representative to Plant...

Charles Anthony Cox

Charles Anthony Cox

May 28, 2023

How does one begin to write an obituary for someone that meant so much to not only his family but to his community?

Charles Anthony “Tony” Cox, age 65 passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Tony was born in Eldorado, IL on July 13,1957 to AC and Betty (Atkins) Cox. He married his best...

Phyllis Charlene Oldham

Phyllis Charlene Oldham

May 22, 2023

 

 

Phyllis Charlene (Collins) Oldham, 67 longtime resident of Shawneetown, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 22, 2023.

Phyllis was born on February 29, 1956 to the late Charles and Cleada (Baldwin) Collins in Harrisburg, Illinois. Phyllis was known for having an open door to anyone in the neighborhood. She loved to take a drive...

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