Local Obituaries for Families in Shawneetown, Equality, and Ridgway IL.
Thomas Deon Dobbs
Sep 23, 2011
Thomas Deon Dobbs, 61, of Karbers Ridge, Ill., passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011, 1:04 p.m., at the Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare. He was born on May 16, 1950 in Shawneetown to Jesse Thomas and Velna Faye (Ozee) Dobbs. Deon was a retired coal miner for Peabody Coal Company Mine and also an Eagle No. 2...
Deanann Louise "Dee" Clayton
Sep 22, 2011
Deanann Louise "Dee" Clayton, 33, of Shawneetown, died at her home on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 3:14 p.m. after a battle with kidney cancer. She was born in Eldorado, Ill. on December 2, 1977 to Willard Dean and Margaret Ann "Margie" (Scherrer) Clayton. She worked at the family business, Shawneetown Harbor Service as a secretary. Dee was a member...
Leta Mae Maynard
Sep 18, 2011
Leta Mae Maynard, 98, of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away at her daughters home on Sunday, September 18, 2011, 6:52 p.m. at Taylors, S.C. She was born on March 7, 1913 in Sparks Hill, Ill., to William and Sarah (Porter) Leonberger. Leta married James Harvey Maynard who preceded her in death on October 12, 1950. She was a member of...
Jennifer Lynn Baldwin
Sep 13, 2011
Jennifer Lynn McCabe Baldwin, 59, of New Albany, Ind. formerly of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at her home after an extended battle with cancer. She was born on November 30, 1951 in Harrisburg to James Franklin and Elnora Frances (Richeson) McCabe. Lynn is survived by her two sons, Gregory and Tracy DuVall of Ridgway,...
Catherine S. Stanelle
Sep 10, 2011
Catherine S. Stanelle, 97, of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011. 4:25 p.m., at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg. She was born on October 25, 1913 in Shawneetown to Harvey and Susan (Seaton) Stubbs. Catherine graduated from the Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo. She also served her country during World War...
Robert Archie Noel
Sep 1, 2011
Robert Archie Noel, 89, of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011, 5:40 p.m. at the Ridgway Nursing Home in Ridgway. He was born on November 13, 1921 in Harrisburg to Archie and Winnie (Endicott) Noel. Robert married Mildred Lucas in March of 1946, she preceded him in death on November 5, 1999. He was a mail carrier...
Clarissa Gail Tipton
Aug 30, 2011
Clarissa Gail Tipton, 37, of Evansville, Ind. formerly of Ridgway, Ill. passed away at the home of her mother in Ridgway on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 7:55 a.m. She was born on August 29, 1974 in Eldorado, Ill. Clarissa married Tom L. Tipton Jr. on May 2, 2009. She worked as a CNA. Clarissa is survived by her...
William Andrew Overton
Aug 24, 2011
William Andrew Overton, 84, of Ridgway, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Ridgway Manor Nursing Home in Ridgway. He was born near Ridgway on June 27, 1927 to Adron and Ruth (Reynolds) Overton. Bill married Billie Elaine Rister on January 18, 1947 and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2009. He proudly...
Tammy Lynn Koontz
Aug 2, 2011
Tammy Trousdale Koontz, 43, of Wadesville, Ind. formerly of Ridgway, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 6:48 p.m. at her parents home in Ridgway. She was born on February 20, 1968 in Eldorado, the daughter of John and Charlene (Crane) Trousdale. Tammy married Donald Koontz on February 14, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Donald Koontz...
Ed Paul Vickery
Aug 1, 2011
Ed Paul Vickery, 87, of Shawneetown passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011, 11:25 p.m., at Ridgway Manor Nursing Home in Ridgway. He was born on November 14, 1923 in Saline Mines, Ill. to James Raymond and Glena Marie (Richeson) Vickery. Ed Paul was a bus driver for the Gallatin County School, also enjoyed horseback riding with friends and...
Fannie Mae Brazier
Jul 28, 2011
Fannie Mae Brazier,88, of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away at her home on Thursday, July 28, 2011. She was born in Shawneetown on May 6, 1923, the daughter of William B. and Emily (Head) Dempsey. Fannie Mae married in February 21, 1942 to Burtis Brazier who preceded her in death on August 27, 2001. The majority of her life was...
Clara Mae Morris
Jul 22, 2011
Clara Mae Morris, 75, of Carrier Mills, Ill. formerly of Shawneetown, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011, 6:53 p.m. at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was born on March 18, 1936 in Shawneetown, the daughter of Bishop and Edith Hildred (Cox) Fisher. Clara married Charles Edward Morris on October 31, 1970. She was a member of the...
Janet Oxford
Jun 23, 2011
Janet Oxford, 71, of Equality, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011, 9:35 p.m., at Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. She was born on April 4, 1940 in St. Louis, Mo. to Arthur and Margaret "Pat" (Henshaw) Engles. Janet married Otis Oxford on July 2, 1960 and he preceded her in death on June 23, 2009. She was a...
Mary L. Combs
Jun 21, 2011
Mary L. ( Jones) Combs, 66, of Equality, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 11:11 a.m. at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born on June 30, 1944 in Rosiclare, Ill. She is the daughter of Geraldine (Hicks) and Ira Curtis. She was united in marriage to Richard C. Combs on August 12, 1989, he preceded her...
Lucille C. Hish
Jun 19, 2011
Lucille C. Hish, 91, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011, 3:40 a.m., at the Fountain View Nursing Home in Eldorado. She was born on October 21, 1919 in Eldorado, the daughter of Gilbert and Alice Clark. Lucille married John Edward Hish on February 3, 1940 in St. Louis, Mo. and he preceded her in death on...
Eugene S. Naas
Jun 15, 2011
Eugene S. Naas, 85, of rural Equality, passed away on Wednesday, June15, 2011, 12:25 a.m. at the Fountain View Nursing Home in Eldorado. He was born on July 12, 1925 in Equality to Emil Fred and Annie M. (Muenstermann) Naas. Gene married Marjorie L. Baker on March 31, 1948. He retired from the Continental Grain Co. in Ridgway. He...
Don E. Rister
May 20, 2011
Don E. Rister, 89, of Norris City, passed away at his home on Friday, May 20, 2011, 11:18 p.m. He was born on March 1, 1922 in Omaha, Ill. to Alvy and Laura (Sanders) Rister. Don married Beth Newkirk on October 14, 2005. He served our country in the Army during World War Two. Mr. Rister was a member...
Jerry Lee Byington Randall
May 6, 2011
Rev. Jerry Lee Byington Randall, 62, of Ridgway, Ill., passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011, 5:45 p.m. at the Heartland Hospital in Marion, Ill. He was born September 26, 1948 in Ridgway to James "Boy" and Mary Bell (Terrell) Randall. Jerry married Patricia E. Yanda on June 6, 1977. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Randall of...
Richard Kyle Crayne
Apr 30, 2011
Richard Kyle Crayne, 22, of Equality passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011, 3:14 p.m., at his residence. He was born on February 27, 1989 in Marion, Ill. to Richard C. and Sheila M. (Harrelson) Crayne. Kyle was a coal miner at the Willow Creek Mine. He married Whitney Mayberry on October 2, 2008. Kyle is survived by his...
Phyllis J. Joiner
Apr 22, 2011
Phyllis J. Joiner, 62, of Shawneetown passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011, 2:35 p.m., at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Visitation for Phyllis will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown. There will be a graveside service at Westwood Cemetery at 1 p.m. with Rev. Randy...
