Local Obituaries for Families in Shawneetown, Equality, and Ridgway IL.
Wayne Whipple
Oct 8, 2021
Clarence Wayne Whipple, 84, of Omaha, Illinois, passed away at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021. Wayne was born on November 26, 1936 in Omaha, one of six children of the late Rufus and Doris (Switzer) Whipple. He married Judy Vickers on June 4th of 1960. Judy preceded Wayne in death on February 8th of 2017. Wayne served his...
Alma Jean (Wetherington) Hay
Sep 29, 2021
Alma Jean Hay, 80, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Alma was born on February 22, 1941 in rural Herod, Illinois the daughter of the late Dewey E. And Alta M. (Oglesby) Wetherington. She married the love of her life, Guy Estel...
Faye B. (Boan) Vickery
Sep 27, 2021
Mrs. Faye B. Vickery entered into rest Monday September 27, 2021. Mrs. Vickery was born in Hartsville, S.C. to the late Robert A. Boan, and Myrtle Malpass. As a member of Mid-Valley Baptist Church, she was very dedicated to her church family, and enjoyed singing during special events. She loved talking and interacting with people, and would always look...
Tony Wargel
Sep 17, 2021
Anthony Ray “Tony” Wargel, 63, of Equality, Illinois, passed away at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana on Friday, September 17th 2021 at 3:22 a.m. He was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 12th 1958, the son of the late Cletus C. And Bette J. (Moore) Wargel. He was a devoted father to Anthony Garrett (Michelle) Wargel...
Paul Edward Tuthill
Sep 13, 2021
Paul “TUT” Edward Tuthill 86, of Saddlebrook in Grayslake, IL passed away peacefully September 13, 2021 at the Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL. He was born in Vergennes, IL to Carl and Lela...
Gene David Sanks
Sep 12, 2021
Gene David Sanks, 73, of Equality, Illinois, died September 12, 2021, in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Indiana. He was born September 1, 1948, in Goshen, Indiana, to David Rees Sanks II and Mildred Irene Wheaton Sanks. Gene had one brother, David Rees Sanks III,...
Norma J. (Mann) Dalpiaz
Sep 10, 2021
Norma J. Dalpiaz, 73, resident of Shawneetown passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Gallatin Manor in Ridgway. Norma was born February 8, 1948 in Shawneetown, Illinois to the late Bernard and Myrtle (Wilhelm) Mann. Norma is survived by a sister: Connie (Bill) Fals of Ridgway, a brother: Troy Mann and partner Rodney Jones of St. Louis, nieces:...
Dempsey L. Millikan
Sep 9, 2021
Dempsey L. Millikan, better know as “Bub” passed away September 9, 2021 at age 75. He was the son of Dempsey W. Millikan and Fredia Heloise (Derringer) Millikan. Bob spent most of his time and life in the big semi trucks, that was his passion. He was known as the “Screaming Demon” CB handle. He enjoyed the people he...
Virginia L. (Westbrook) Aud
Sep 8, 2021
Virginia L. Aud, 92, of Equality, Illinois, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born in Eldorado on February 4, 1929, the daughter of the late C. Marshall and Emma A. (Wettaw) Westbrook. Virginia was a long time resident of the Equality Community as a grade school teacher for thirty-seven years and United Methodist Church...
Carolyn Ruth (Cowsert) Bramlet
Sep 4, 2021
Carolyn Ruth Cowsert-Bramlet, 75, of Equality, Illinois, passed away at the Harrisburg Medical Center on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born on January 17, 1946 to the late James Ralph and Judith E. (Strong) Cowsert. Carolyn was retired bookkeeper at the Buddy Pool Buick-Pontiac Dealership in Harrisburg. She married Harry Allen “J.R.” Bramlet and he preceded her in...
James Deitz
Aug 28, 2021
James Deitz, 84, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield. He was born on December 18, 1936 in Shawneetown, the son of the late Pete and Alleen (Logsdon)Deitz. Jim married Nannie L. Stubbs on March 14, 1959. Sadly, Nannie passed away on August 30th of 2015. Jim retired from...
Francis Ray Reynolds
Aug 23, 2021
Francis Ray Reynolds, 78, of Shawneetown, Illinois, passed away at the Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg on Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born in Rosedale Township in Jersey County, Illinois on February 2, 1943. Francis was the son of the late Andrew Ray and Bertha Mildred (Flercher) Reynolds. On April 1, 1961 he married the former Helen...
Reck Recktenwald
Aug 20, 2021
William Ames Recktenwald, 79, passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Evansville, Ind., following a brief illness. "Reck," as so many knew him, had been the senior lecturer in journalism at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for more than two decades before his retirement. Prior to that, he enjoyed a storied career as an investigative reporter and deputy bureau chief...
Allen Cremeens
Aug 20, 2021
Allen Cremeens, 96, of Equality, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 20, 2021. Allen was a staple of the Equality and Gallatin County communities. He worked for forty-eight years as a mechanic at DeVous Brothers and M & S Implement Co. in Equality. He supported many in the churches in the community and was a...
William Ames Recktenwald
Aug 20, 2021
William Ames Recktenwald, 79, of Karbers Ridge, Ill., and formerly of Chicago passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Ind., following a brief illness. "Reck," as so many knew him, had been the senior lecturer in journalism at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for more than two decades before his retirement...
Debra Lynn (Milligan) Morris
Aug 19, 2021
Debra Lynn Morris, 65, of Shawneetown, Illinois, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born in Eldorado on December 28, 1955 to the late Vernal Esco and Lillie Pauline (Williams) Milligan. She was married to James Wendell Morris who survives. Debra was retired from Walmart in Morganfield, Kentucky. Christian by faith she and Wendell...
Angela Jean Williams
Aug 18, 2021
Angela Jean Williams, 42, of Marion, Illinois formerly of Equality, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born in Harrisburg on October 7, 1978. Angela is survived by her mother, Risa Williams of Louisville, Kentucky; her father, Reverend Jimmy “Duke” and Terisa Williams of Equality; her brother, Chris and Larissa Williams of Louisville, Kentucky;...
Alva Jean (Richardson) Bartley
Aug 2, 2021
Alva Jean Bartley, 82, of Eldorado, Illinois formerly of Omaha, passed away at the St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana on Monday, August 2, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1938 in Crossville, Tennessee the daughter of the late Arthur and Macie (Chaffin) Richardson. Alva married James Elvis Bartley on July 11, 1959. He preceded her in death...
Ruth (Mcghee) Barbre
Jul 29, 2021
Mary Ruth Barbre, 75, of Equality, Illinois, passed away after an extended illness at her home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born on September 1, 1945 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Edgar and Frances (Barger) McGhee. Ruth married Robert “Bob” Barbre on June 11, 1971. Sadly, Bob preceded Ruth in death on May 15th of...
Lynda C. Tanner
Jul 27, 2021
Lynda C. Tanner, age 74 years, a resident of New Burnside, Illinois, passed away Tuesday evening, July 27, 2021, at 6:55 PM at SIH Herrin Hospital. This Beautiful, amazing lady is our sister and we are going to miss her so very much, out of the eleven sisters and brothers there are only eight of siblings left--- Shirley Brown,...
