All Obituaries

     Stephanie Ann Moutria, 54, of Stamping Ground, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 15, 2026, at 2:02 p.m. She passed away peacefully at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana, following a courageous seven-month battle with a Stage IV glioblastoma.      Stephanie was born in Eldorado, Illinois, on October 7, 1971. She was a 1989 graduate of Harrisburg High School and went on to attend Olivet ...

     Albert Lee Beal, age 81 of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 1:20 AM on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, Illinois.      Albert was born on June 10, 1944 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Hobert Lee and Mary Frances (Wheatley) Beal.  He married Linda Sue Trammell and preceded him in death in 2012.  He later married Brenda Ross.  Albert was Baptist by faith.  He worked for the City ...

     Reverend Dick Driskell, 82 of Carrier Mills, Illinois passed away at 8:15 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Marion VA Community Living Center surrounded by his family.      Dick was born on September 16, 1943 to the late Richard “Bert” and Gladys (Ledbetter) Driskell. On December 5, 1998 he married Loretta Dale and she survives in Carrier Mills. He served his country in the United States Air Force in Alaska from 1962 to 1966. Dick later worked for ...

   Tina Jean Henshaw, age 78 of Marion, formerly of Harrisburg passed away at 5:56 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center surrounded by her family.    Tina was born on March 3, 1948 to the late Lloyd and Eileen (Walker) Vaughn.  She married Michael J. Henshaw and they had three children together.  During her career, Tina worked for the University of Illinois Entomology Lab, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Sahara Coal ...

     Tamara Jeannine Loy Hardy, 65, of Harrisburg, passed away at 1:33 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at her home.      Tamara was born on June 16, 1960, in Porterville, California, to the late John Edward Loy and Mary Louise Hardy.      She was a homemaker and hell raiser who enjoyed painting, decorating, and shopping at yard sales, where she loved finding unique treasures to make a room feel beautiful and welcoming. Tamara had a ...

     Gladys Payne, age 94 of Center Point, Indiana formerly of Stonefort, passed away at 9:46 AM, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 surrounded by her family and friends.      Gladys was born on November 16, 1931 in Pope County, Illinois to the late Freeman and Audie (Hicks) Hogg.  On November 22, 1952 she married Everett Dee Payne and he preceded her in death on September 17, 2011.  Though she was a devoted homemaker, her role extended far beyond the ...

     Betty Maxine Williams, age 99 of Sycamore, Illinois, formerly of Galatia passed away at 1:35 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at DeKalb County Nursing Home.      Betty was born on March 22, 1927 in Knoxville, Iowa to the late Lawrence and Julia (Lanciol) Coffman.  On August 15, 1950 she married Timothy “Tim” Williams and he preceded her in death on March 9, 1995.  Betty was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading, especially mystery and ...

       Melba L. Ramsey, age 91 of Eldorado, passed away at 10:11 AM, on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida.      Melba was born on August 3, 1934 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late James Roy and Clara Blanche (Ballard) Shelton.  On November 20, 1953 she married David Paul Ramsey and he preceded her in death on October 13, 2006.  She was a lifelong member of Oak Grove General Baptist ...

     Sarah Sue DeRosia, age 89 of Harrisburg, passed away at 2:47 PM, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.      Sarah was born on March 28, 1937 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Bill Hutchcraft and Rayetta (Cross) Hutchcraft.  Sarah was a homemaker.  She was a member of McKinley Avenue Baptist Church.  Sarah loved reading her bible, she also enjoyed painting, crocheting, reading and writing poetry ...

     Robert Lee Owen, age 70 of Harrisburg, passed away at 5:50 PM, on Monday, April 20, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.      Robert was born on January 19, 1956 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late George and Helen Patricia (Quertermous) Owen.  He worked as a coal miner for Sahara, Arclar and Big Ridge where his nickname was “Wino”.  Robert also worked as a manager at O’Keefe Lumber for 13 years and was a cabinet ...