John Michael Cox

John Michael Cox

Jan 18, 2023

John Michael Cox, age 70, of Burlington, Wisconsin and formerly of Ridgway passed on this life, January 18, 2023 at his home.  Mike as most knew him was born on August 2, 1952 in Eldorado, IL to the Logan Cox Jr. and Ruth (Brown) Cox.  He graduated from Ridgway High School and then served his country in the U.S. Army,...

Leo Will

Leo Will

Jan 17, 2023

Leo Sylvester Will, of Evansville and formerly of Equality, Illinois, passedaway on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home in Evansville. Leo was bornin Newburgh, IN on June 15, 1937, the son of the late Henry Sylvester andPauline Esther (Wilsbacher) Will.Leo was a farmer in the Equality, Illinois area for 40 years until hisretirement in 1998. He married Mary Ellen...

John William Riden

John William Riden

Jan 4, 2023

 

John William Riden, age 68, of Shawneetown, passed on this life, January 4, 2023 in Ferrell Hospital after an extended illness.  John was born on February 16, 1954 to the late Homer and Mary (Kitchens) Riden.

John worked as a laborer most of his life, loved music and being with his friends.  He had a good heart and soul...

Lena Marie Sparrow

Lena Marie Sparrow

Jan 3, 2023

 

Lena Marie Sparrow, age 99, and one of Gallatin County's oldest residents,  went to be with the lord on January 3, 2023. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IN on September 8, 1923 to Lawrence and Ethel (Brown) Williams. They moved to Gallatin County when Lena was 13, where she resided the remainder of her life. On November 2,...

A Service of Remembrance

A Service of Remembrance

Dec 31, 2022

We would like to take the time to remember everyone we had the honor of serving through out the year of 2022.

Margaret Reber

Margaret Reber

Dec 23, 2022

 



Margaret Reber, age 89, of New Haven, IL passed on this life peacefully on December 23, 2022 in the Wabash Christian Village Nursing Center in Carmi, IL.  Margaret was born in White County, IL on December 9, 1933 to the late Howard and Helen (Richardson) Wilson.  She was married in 1950 to the late Clyde “Red Mundy who...

Ivan W. Browning

Ivan W. Browning

Dec 20, 2022

 

Ivan W. Browning, age 78, lifelong New Haven resident passed on peacefully in Ferrell Hospital, December 20, 2022.  Ivan was born in New Haven on December 10, 1944 to the late Frank and Margaret (Mears) Browning.  On August 29, 1964 he married the love of his life, Shirley (Dillard) Browning.

Ivan had worked his entire life as a carpenter...

Patricia A. Blair

Patricia A. Blair

Dec 18, 2022

 

Patricia A. Blair, age 72 of Shawneetown passed on this life peacefully surrounded by her family on December 18, 2022, at her home in Shawneetown.   Patricia was born in Shawneetown on February 8, 1950, to the late Edgar & Frances (Barger)  McGhee.  She was married to Cletus Blair who preceded her in death.

Patricia worked her entire life as...

Norma J. Cobb

Norma J. Cobb

Dec 16, 2022

 

Norma J. Cobb, age 53, of Shawneetown passed on this life, December 16, 2022 in Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN.  Norma was born on Feb. 4, 1969 in Evansville, IN to the the late Russell and Carolyn (Overfield) Russell.

She loved the outdoors especially camping.  She will be remembered as a kind soul.

Norma is survived by her daughter,...

Steven Erwin

Steven Erwin

Dec 15, 2022

 

Steven Gregory Erwin, age 54, of Equality, IL passed on this life December 15, 2022 in Deaconess Hospital Evansville, IN.  Steven was born in Tulsa, OK on January 28, 1968 to Frank and Jackie (Trosclair) Erwin. 

Steven loved Oklahoma football, enjoying fishing, and was the master of the Claw Machine, as he taught all the kids how win...

Gary Jones

Gary Jones

Dec 9, 2022

 

Gary L. Jones, age 73, lifelong Ridgway resident passed away, December 9, 2022 at his

home surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Eldorado, IL on June 10, 1949 to the late

Winfred “Bim” and Beulah (Maynard) Jones. He played drums in the high school band and

formed a band with friends to play at teen dances. He...

Patricia Ann Brazier

Patricia Ann Brazier

Dec 7, 2022



Patricia Ann Brazier, age 73 of Shawneetown, IL passed on this life, December 7, 2022 in the Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Ann as most knew her was born in Nebo, Ky on October 12, 1949 to the late James Martin and Ruby (Bryan) Pritchard.   On March 16, 1968 she married Phillip Brazier who survives.

Ann worked for many years...

Deloris Whitaker

Deloris Whitaker

Nov 26, 2022

Deloris Whitaker, age 80, of New Haven, IL passed on this life at her home after an extended illness.   Deloris was born in Uniontown, KY on August 31, 1942 to the late Noel and Rose (Majors) Morris.  On December 19, 1981 she married Clifford (Buddy) Whitaker who preceded her in death in 2000.

Deloris worked for 26 years at the...

Donna Jamison

Donna Jamison

Nov 22, 2022

 

Donna Jamison, age 63, of Ridgway passed on this life, November 22, 2022 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Ridgway.  Donna was born on June 5, 1959 to the late Walter and Sarah (Lane) Townsend. 

She had been a cook for many years in the restaurant industry.

Donna is survived by her daughter Mary Frame and...

Jerry Mosby

Jerry Mosby

Nov 18, 2022

 

Jerald W. (Jerry)  Mosby, age 85, longtime Gallatin County resident passed on this life in Ferrell Hospital on November 18, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Jerry was born April 5, 1937, in Eldorado, IL to the late A.B. and Ama (Edwards) Mosby.  On September 2, 1961, he married the love of his life Virginia (Lane) Mosby and together they...

Herschel Lane

Herschel Lane

Nov 12, 2022

 

Herschel A. Lane, age 82, lifelong Gallatin County resident passed on this life, November 12, 2022 at his home in Junction, IL Herschel was born on October 30, 1940 in Gallatin County to the late James Alfred and Eula May (Miles) Lane.  In 1962 he married Mary (McCluskey) Lane who survives.

Herschel served his country in the Unites States...

William Goad

William Goad

Nov 7, 2022

 

William J. Goad, age 74, passed on this life at his home on November 7, 2022.  He was born in California on November 26, 1947.  On March 18, 1976 he married his soulmate, Wanda (Ferguson) Goad who preceded him in death.

William served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp where he retired from.  After his military...

Mark L. Frailey

Mark L. Frailey

Nov 7, 2022

 

Mark L. Frailey, age 57 longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life suddenly on November 7, 2022 at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, IL.  Mark was born in Eldorado, IL on June 28, 1965 to the late Frank and Janet (Berry) Frailey.   On June 15, 1985 he married the love of his life, Cindy (Dozier) Frailey who survives.

Mark...

Wanda L. Parks

Wanda L. Parks

Nov 5, 2022

 

Wanda L. Parks, age 84, of Simpson, IL but formerly of New Haven, IL passed on this life, November 5, 2022 in the Enfield Rehab and Health Care Center.  Wanda was born on October 15, 1938 to the late Herbert and Tessie (Johnson) Williams.  On September 2, 1954 she married Preston Jerry Parks who preceded her in death.

Wanda...

James "Catfish" Curry

James "Catfish" Curry

Nov 4, 2022

 

James L.  “Catfish” Curry, age 64, of Stonefort, IL in Pope County passed on this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  Jim was born in Eldorado, IL on June 3, 1958 to the late William and Joann (Brazier) Curry.  He was married to the former Judy (Turner) Curry and they had been...

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