Feb 24, 2022

Billy Ray Rigsby, Sr., age 81, lifelong Old Shawneetown resident passed on this life January 23, 2022, in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Bill was born in Old Shawneetown on November 9, 1940, to the late James Rigsby and Dorothy (Oldham) Rigsby Smith.  He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and on September 10, 1960, he married Sherry...

Feb 19, 2022

Virginia L. Drone, age 86, of Harrisburg, but longtime Ridgway resident passed on this life in the Shawnee Rose Nursing Center on Saturday, February 19, 2022.  Virginia was born in Eldorado on May 21, 1935, to the late Leo and Violet (Rider) Ande.  She grew up in the Ponds Settlement and Eldorado area.  On November 23, 1955, she married...

Feb 16, 2022

 

Daniel P. Pearce, age 75, of Norris City, IL, in the Herald Community passed on this life, February 16, 2022, tragically in a house fire.  Danny was born in Sheboygan Falls, WI, on September 5, 1946 to the late Tracy and Josephine (Markus) Pearce. In 2008 he married Deborah Kay Brown.

Danny as most knew him worked for many...

Feb 14, 2022

Charlene Louise Pyle

Born on September 25, 1939, in Johnstown, PA, daughter to the late Charles Brown and Thelma Dean. Charlene passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at home in Lincoln, CA.

Charlene is survived by her children, Debbie (Pyle) Longhofer of Roseville, CA, Robert Pyle of Lincoln, CA and Tim Pyle of Lincoln,...

Feb 9, 2022

Hubert L. Clifford, age 60, of Ridgway passed on this life, February 9, 2022 at his home.  Hubert was born in Carmi, IL on December31, 1961 to the late Hubert and Shirley (Brewer) Clifford.  He was raised in New Haven where he spent most of his life.

Hubert graduated from Ridgway High School, where he was a...

Feb 6, 2022

Johnnie E. Cousert, age 62 of Ridgway, IL passed on this life February 6, 2022 in the Gallatin Manor Nursing Center in Ridgway.  Johnnie  was born on March 6, 1959. He grew up in around Wayne County.

H e is survived by his Gallatin Manor family

Private services will be accorded

Feb 5, 2022

Francis D. “Deon” Woods, age 73, longtime Omaha, IL resident passed on this life, February 5, 2022 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Deon as most knew him was born on April 7, 1948 to the late Corbett and Opal (Sauls) Woods.  On November 25, 1967 he married...

Feb 4, 2022

Anthony J. Sauls, age 50, longtime Ridgway resident, passed on this life, unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2022, in Harrisburg Medical Center.  Tony as most knew him was born in Gary, IN to Charles (Mike) & Kathleen (Payton) Sauls.  He is married to Lora (Jackson) Sauls.

Tony was the glue to the family always keeping everyone together and...

Jan 31, 2022

Linda F. McGuire, age 80, of Ridgway, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022, in Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.

Linda was born on the family farm on February 23, 1941, to the late Martin and Louise (Wenzel) Abell.  She grew up in the Pond Settlement Community east of Ridgway, attending Keane school for 1 year, then...

Jan 27, 2022

Edith A. Fleischmann, age 82 of Harrisburg, passed on this life, on January 27, 2022, in Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL.  Edith was born in Staten Island, New York on July 20, 1939, to the late Anthony and Edith Guerrio

Edith was a caretaker most of her life for others.  Her heart and faith always shined,...

Jan 15, 2022

Earlena Kay Richardson, age 74, lifelong New Haven resident passed on this life, January 15, 2022 in Ferrell Hospital, Eldorado, IL.  Kay as most knew her was born in New Haven on March 1, 1947 to the late Earl & Ruby (Simmons) Harris.  She graduated from New Haven Grade School and Ridgway High School.  On April 10, 1965 she...

Jan 13, 2022

Ethel M. Seaton, age 91 of Shawneetown passed on this life, January 13, 2022, in Evansville, IN.  Ethel was born on September 13, 1930, in West Frankfort, IL to the late Joe & Mary (Paul) Homan.  On. May 17, 1975, she married Louis Seaton who preceded her in death in 2008.

Ethel was a faithful servant to...

Jan 12, 2022

Iva Charlene Wolf, age 74 of Southwest Indiana but longtime Shawneetown resident passed on this life, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in the Select Hospital, Evansville, IN

Charlene as most knew her was born on May 17, 1947, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Wendell and Elizabeth (King) Hite.  On January 10, 1966, she married the love of...

Jan 10, 2022

Jackie R. Endicott, Sr, age 74 of Shawneetown, IL  passed on this life on January 10, 2022.  Jackie was born in Eldorado to the late William and Mary Agnes Endicott.  He grew up in around Ridgway a young boy.

Jackie loved to raise vegetables in his garden, taking care of his house, and watching Westerns.  He was...

Jan 9, 2022

Wendell Eugene Lacefield, age 77 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and formerly of Carmi, IL passed on this life peacefully on January 9, 2022, in Florida.

Wendell was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 21, 1944, to the late Eugene and Naomi (Swader) Lacefield.  After high school, Wendell became a United States Marine serving his country from...

Jan 1, 2022

Tamara J. Sparks, age 61 of Eldorado, IL passed on this life January 1, 2022 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Tammy as most knew her, was born in Eldorado, on July 1, 1959 to the late Leonard and Shirley (Riley) Davis.

Tammy was raised in Northwest Gallatin County in the community known as Oak Grove.  She had...

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Edward Cobb, Sr., of Carmi (Brownsville Community) passed on this life peacefully December 28, 2021, after an extended illness. Robert was born in the Rising Sun (Dogtown) community in White County, IL on July 23, 1947 to the late Clarence and Helen Irene (Powell) Cobb.

Bob as most knew had worked most of his life as a Diesel Mechanic, working...

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Edward Cobb, Sr., of Carmi (Brownsville Community) passed on this life peacefully December 28, 2021, after an extended illness.    Robert was born in the Rising Sun (Dogtown) community in White County, IL on July 23, 1947 to the late Clarence and Helen Irene (Powell) Cobb.

Bob as most knew had worked most of his life as...

Dec 22, 2021

Angela Marlene Lynch (Padget), age 50, passed away on December 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born December 19, 1971 in Eldorado, IL to Roy and Marlene Lynch, who reside in Ridgway, IL.

Angela was an amazing mother to her three daughters- Jordan (Eric) Waddle of Harrisburg, Chloe Padget of Ridgway, and Jaclyn Padget (who proceeds her in death)....

Dec 22, 2021

Angela Marlene Lynch (Padget), age 50, passed away on December 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born December 19, 1971 in Eldorado, IL to Roy and Marlene Lynch, who reside in Ridgway, IL.

Angela was an amazing mother to her three daughters- Jordan (Eric) Waddle of Harrisburg, Chloe Padget of Ridgway, and Jaclyn Padget (who...