Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Ronnie Stone passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024, in Evansville, IN, at the age of 76. Born in Grayville, IL, on May 7, 1947, to parents James Arthur Stone and Emily (Jordan) Stone-Moore, both of whom preceded him in death.

Ronnie's early life was spent in the warm, close-knit community of Grayville, where he...

Feb 18, 2024

Joseph L. Pierson, 62, of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on February 18, 2024, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. Born in Louisville, KY on March 6, 1961, Joe grew up in Palestine, IL and was a 1979 graduate of Palestine High School. His career found him laboring in various capacities, from insulation to factory work. Near the end...

Feb 18, 2024

Grace Marie Edwards, 63, of Bridgeport, IL, passed away on February 18, 2024. Born on July 8, 1960, in Hammond, IN, Grace's journey through life was as vibrant and colorful as the myriad of hobbies and interests that filled her days. Her early life in the Chicagoland area was filled with the joy of music and creativity. A graduate...

Feb 18, 2024

Ellen May Fitts of Robinson, IL passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, just two days short of her 74th birthday. Born on February 20, 1950, in Vincennes, she spent her formative years on Bunker Hill Road and attended Tecumseh School in junior high and Lincoln High School until she chose to...

Feb 17, 2024

Harold Dunlap, 72, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 29, 1951, in Vincennes, IN, Harold grew up in Birds, IL, and attended school in Lawrenceville, IL. A few years after graduating from Lawrenceville High School, Harold answered his country's call by...

Feb 15, 2024

Jere R. Wood, 84, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, at Willowbrook Memory Care in Marshall, IL. Born on September 13, 1939, in Oblong, IL, Jere's early fascination with the skies led him to take flying lessons, and his passion for aviation never waned. In fact, after graduating from Oblong High School, he decided to...

Feb 14, 2024

Marion June Moade, 94, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Arbor Rose of Robinson. Born in Robinson on April 17, 1929, she would spend her entire life in the community that she held so dear. Though her marriage to Earl Edwin Moade on January 11, 1946 meant she didn't graduate with the Robinson High...

Feb 2, 2024

Mary Kathryn (Dennis) Douglas, age 89, of Robinson passed away in the comfort of her home, with her family, on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, K.W. Douglas, and son, Randall Tracy. She is survived by her siblings, Carol Sue (Earl) Redmond and Clifford (Mickey) Dennis, her daughter, Kathy (Mike) Bush, her...

Jan 31, 2024

Karen Sue Liston, 69, of Oblong, IL, passed away on January 31, 2024, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing in Robinson, IL. Born on March 29, 1954, in Lovington, IL, her life was a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Karen grew up in Lovington and later moved to Oblong, where she...

Jan 30, 2024

Ruth Evelyn Wilson, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and dedicated educator, passed away on January 30, 2024, at the age of 95. She took her last breath at Rittenhouse Village At Northside in Indianapolis, IN, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family.

Ruth was born in the comfort of her childhood home on...

Jan 29, 2024

Shirley Ruth (McNabb) Finney, 89, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Monday, January 29, 2024. Born on December 21, 1934, at the family home on East Maple Street in Robinson, she would go on to graduate from Robinson High School as a member of the Class of 1953. Shortly after high school,...

Jan 27, 2024

Mitchell David Parish, 79, of Palestine, IL, died on January 27, 2024 at his home in Palestine. Born on August 5, 1944, Mitch's early life was rooted in the community of Palestine, where his academic journey concluded as a proud graduate of Palestine High School. Not long after, he sought new horizons and briefly worked for Whirlpool before heeding...

Jan 22, 2024

Randall D. Melton, a man whose love for life was as vast as the open roads he traveled, passed away at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL, on January 22, 2024. Born on December 13, 1943, in Robinson, IL, his journey through life was as spirited and adventurous as he was.

From a young age, Randall...

Jan 20, 2024

Jeffry L. Mikeworth, 72, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Born on April 4, 1951, in Palestine, IL, Jeff grew up on a farm in the Robinson/Hardinville area. Upon graduating from Robinson High School in 1969, he selflessly committed himself to serving his country by joining the U.S....

Jan 17, 2024

Eileen Fuller, 92, of Palestine, IL, passed away on January 17, 2024, at Robinson Rehab in Robinson, IL.

Born on April 18, 1931, at the Ikemire Clinic in Palestine, she would go on to graduate from Palestine High School before marrying Leroy Fuller on December 17, 1949. The couple embarked on a life of farming...

Jan 16, 2024

William Lloyd "Bill" Holtsman, 81, of Cadiz, KY, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away peacefully at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, KY, on January 16, 2024. Born on April 30, 1942, in Crocker, MO, Bill's family moved to Palestine in the early 1950s. After graduating from Palestine High School and Eastern Illinois University, he embarked on a career...

Jan 15, 2024

Cynthia Ann Riker, affectionately known as "Cindy" or "Cyn" to her friends and family, passed away at the age of 67 on January 15, 2024, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. Born on June 8, 1956, in Robinson, IL, she grew up with her dear family in Robinson, where they shared a home with her grandmother for several...

Jan 15, 2024

Mary C. King, 87, of Robinson, IL, died Monday, January 15, 2024, at Robinson Rehab in Robinson, IL.

She was born in Crawford County on October 17, 1936, the daughter of Richard B. and Mary E. (Batman) Lamb.

She married Charles R. King of West Virginia on June 25, 1965, in...

Jan 11, 2024

Sheryl Lynn Cleaves, 62, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee.

Born Monday, April 10, 1961 in Robinson, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Arthur McCormick and the late Bessie Alice Tracy McCormick. She was a former customer service agent for Dyersburg Electric System. She...

Jan 10, 2024

Donald K. Brashear, 82, of Palestine, IL, was called to his heavenly home on January 10, 2024. He embarked on his life's journey on November 18, 1941, and his story came full circle as he passed away peacefully in the very house in Palestine where it began. Raised with the rich soil of the Midwest under his fingernails, Don...