Local Obituaries for Families in Shawneetown, Equality, and Ridgway IL.
John Henry Daily Jr.
Jan 11, 2019
John Henry Daily Jr., 76, of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away after an extended illness on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born on September 12, 1942 in Chattanooga, Tenn., the son of the late John Henry Sr. and Mary Wilma (Abell) Daily. John married the love of his life Linda Lou...
John Ditterline
Jan 5, 2019
John D. Ditterline, 55, of Equality, Ill., passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 4:45 a.m. at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro as a result of a tragic mine accident. John was born on February 4, 1963 in Rosiclare, the son of the late John Franklin Ditterline and Mary Lee (Jones) Combs. John married Kimberly A. Miller on October...
Virginia Irene Barnett
Dec 23, 2018
Virginia Irene Barnett, 90, of Marion, Ill., formerly of Equality, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion. Aunt Ginny, was born on October 19, 1928 in Equality, one of five children of the late William Andrew and Lillie Ann (Compton) Barnett. Virginia graduated from the University of Evansville,...
Nancy P. (Cullum) Fals
Dec 10, 2018
Nancy P. Fals, 86, of Harrisburg, Ill., formerly of Shawneetown, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at her home at the Villas of Holly Brook in Harrisburg. She was born in Campbell, Missouri on April 30, 1932, the daughter of the late James H. and Cora (Thrasher) Cullum. Nancy married Cedric R. Fals on August 23, 1951. Cedric...
Murl Wayne Combs
Dec 3, 2018
Murl Wayne Combs, 68, of Harrisburg, Ill., passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center at Marion, Ill. Murl was born on March 27, 1950 in Lynch, Ky., the son of the late Felix Lee and Virgie (Mills) Combs. He is survived by one sister, Lillian Farler and two brothers, Woodrow and Jimmy Combs. ...
Cecil Thurston Patton
Dec 2, 2018
Rev. Cecil Thurston Patton, 87, of Cave-in-Rock, Ill., passed away surrounded by his devoted family on December 2, 2018 at the Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky. Cecil was born on May 6, 1931 in Cave-in-Rock, the son of the late Lawrence Thurston and Ula (Reed) Patton. He married Van Marie Hall on December 2, 1955, he passed on their...
Trendell George Lindsay
Dec 2, 2018
Rev. Trendell G. Lindsay, 84, of Equality, Ill., passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, 11:45 a.m. at the Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky. He was born in Briceville, Tenn. on October 2, 1934, the son of the late Richard and Ruth (Duncan) Lindsay. Trendell married Myrna Joyce Grace on August 5, 1961 and Myrna preceded Trendell in death on...
Barbara Jean (Whitler) Casey
Nov 23, 2018
Barbara Jean Casey, 79. of Madisonville, Ky.formerly of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. She was born July 27, 1939 in Shawneetown to the late Joe Whitler and Louise Awalt Whitler. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church in Ridgway. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Earl...
Clarence Jackson Brown Sr.
Nov 23, 2018
Clarence Jackson “Jack” Brown Sr., 89, of Ridgway, Ill., passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare in Eldorado. He was born on February 5, 1929 in Shawneetown, the son of the late William Riley and Gertrude Belle (Walker) Brown. Jack married the former Elma “Muff” Drone on April...
Pactolis "Pat" (Goodman) Mills
Oct 31, 2018
Pactolis “Pat” Mills, 94, of Barnhill, Ill. formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 8:45 p.m., at the Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield. She was born on July 9, 1924 in New Haven, the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Ida Alice (Ridley) Goodman. Pat married Harold Lee Mills on October 3, 1940. Her husband...
Elmer Eugene "Bud" South
Oct 29, 2018
Elmer “Bud” Eugene South, Jr. passed away October 29, 2018. Bud was a sweet soul that always helped many friends. He was an amazing spiritual father, pastor, father, son, husband, grandfather and friend. He served the Lord until he went Home. Bud is survived by two sons; one son-in-law; one daughter; one daughter-in-law; three granddaughters; four grandsons; two granddaughters-in-law;...
Jack L. Redick
Oct 26, 2018
Jack L. Redick, 80, of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born on January 16, 1938 in Shawneetown, the son of the late Edward and Geraldine (Martin) Redick. Jack married the former Mary Jo McGrew on the 25th of February 1957. He was a heavy equipment operator...
Joe Charles Robinson
Oct 22, 2018
Joe C. Robinson, 71, of Centralia, Ill., formerly of Shawneetown, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ill. He was born on June 16, 1947. Joe was a past resident of Loretta Nursing Home, Ridgway Manor and lastly at the Bryan Manor in Centralia. He was preceded in death by his...
Gordon F. Smith
Oct 21, 2018
Lt. Col. Gordon F. Smith, USMC, Ret., 78, of Carrier Mills, Ill., passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Olathe, Kan. He was born on July 7, 1940 to Arthur and Lucile (Sailsbury) Smith in Ridgway. Gordon grew up in Junction, and graduated from Equality High School in 1958. On December 30, 1960 he married his high school...
Sue P. (Mitchell) Edwards
Oct 21, 2018
Susan “Sue” P. Edwards, 83, resident of Omaha Ill., passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Wabash Village in Carmi. Sue was born March 7, 1935 in Eldorado to the late Bryant and Katie (Endicott) Mitchell. On August 20, 1954 she married Earl Ray Edwards, he preceded her in death November 12, 2014. Sue was a beautician, and...
Virginia Rose (Frier) Case
Oct 13, 2018
Virginia Rose Case. 73, of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born on November 20, 1944 in Shawneetown, the daughter of the late Richard Sr. and Dollie (Arnold) Frier. Virginia married Carl J. “Butch”Case on May 23, 1964. Butch preceded Virginia in death on May 20, 2004. ...
Marilyn Kay (Barger) Reed
Oct 8, 2018
Marilyn Kay Reed, 67, of Harrisburg, Ill., passed away at her home on Monday, October 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born on October 5, 1951 in Clarkston, Michigan, the daughter of the late Troas and Hazel (Parker) Barger. She is survived by her two children, Lori Cannell of Harrisburg and Scott Cannell of Eldorado; two...
Linda Jane (Krikie) Golden
Sep 26, 2018
Linda Jane Golden, 70, of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 8:45 a.m. at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Eldorado on September 5, 1948, the daughter of the late Earl and Betty (Howard) Krikie. Linda married Jerry Lee Golden on the 29th of April in 1967. Jerry preceded her in...
Hilda Lucille (Moye) Sanders
Sep 22, 2018
Hilda L. Sanders, 96, of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away on Saturday September 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves two sons; William Earl Sanders and wife Sharon, Mark Stuart Sanders and wife Debby, all of Shawneetown. Hilda has a sister Laura Josephine (Moye) and husband Jerry Hill of Ormond Beach, Fla. Also she is...
Wanda L. (Bruce) Deal
Sep 20, 2018
Wanda L. Deal, 80, resident of Omaha passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Wabash Christian Village. Wanda was born June 10, 1938 in Omaha to the late James and Susie (Davis) Bruce. She married Rev. Mickey Deal who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrisburg First General Baptist Church. Wanda...
