All Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Leber (Casey), 80, passed away peacefully August 31, 2023, in her home in Harrisburg, IL, with her son Eric Leber and sister Maryellen Davis by her side. Liz was born January 26, 1943, in Tunnel Hill IL to Randolph and Edith Casey. She had five older siblings: Edith, George, Bill, Jim, and Johnny. With two younger ones to follow: Terry, and MaryEllen. She attended the one room schoolhouse in Tunnel Hill, until she attended Vienna high school. Following high school graduation,...

Joshua “Josh” Aaron Michael Eckleberry, age 37, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his residence. Josh was born March 5, 1987 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Gary Lynn Eckleberry and Jeanne Ruth Caldwell Eckleberry. The family relocated to Arab, AL when Josh was an infant and has since called this home. Josh was a Christian and high school graduate. He worked in construction with the 31-W Insulation Contracting firm in Madison, AL. He and Cassandra Lynn Dixon Eckleberry have been...

Patricia L. Boulds, 88, resident of Eldorado passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Ferrell Hospital surrounded by her family. Pat was born September 14, 1935 in Ridgway, Illinois to the late James and Estella (Wentzel) Abell. On October 29, 1957 she married Roy “Bill” Boulds who preceded her in death. She was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of St. Mary’s Alter Society. She worked as a secretary at the Ridgway High School before becoming a loving...

Jenny (Genieve) Briddick, 90, resident of Eldorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Ferrell Hospital. She was born to Sherman and Oleva (Baker) Kingston on September 9, 1933, along with her twin sister Willabea (Joe) Mosby, who proceeded her in death in 2017. On August 27, she married Billy Briddick who proceeded her in death in 2019. Jenny worked at the Eldorado Middle School as a cook for many years until she retired at 78. She was a member of...

William Lee Ashby, 74, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Continue Care Hospital of Paducah. Bill was born September 4, 1949 in Eldorado to the late William Edward and Eula Irene (Chapman) Ashby. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a Mason and belonged to the Stonefort Lodge. He was a retired coal miner. He married the former Deborah A. Parker who preceded him in death. On June 24, 2023 he married the former Janet Dodd who survives.  In addition to his...

Elizabeth Jane Cletcher, 76, resident of Ridgway, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Jane was born May 13, 1947 in Wichita, KS to the late Edward L. and Ann Elizabeth (Kelly) Baugher. She married Kenneth Wayne Cletcher who preceded her in death in 2018. Jane is survived by two daughters: Mary Bowlby of Eldorado, Kimberly (Chris) Vessel of Eldorado, a sister: Janet (Jeff) Davis of Litchfield, a brother: Edward L. (Vicki) Baugher of Eldorado,...

Violet M. “Vi” Fox, 94, resident of Raleigh passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at her residence. Vi was born September 29, 1929 in West Brooklyn, Illinois to the late Andrew and Anna (King) Vincent. She married Odell Fox who preceded her in death. Vi worked as a manager for Montgomery Ward and later retired from At&T. She was also an antique dealer for over 21 years. She was Baptist by faith and a member of Star General Baptist Church in Eldorado. Vi is survived by a...

Danny Ray Potts, 67, resident of Eldorado passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare. Danny was born September 8, 1956 in Eldorado to Paul "Denny" and Madge "Isabelle" (Aud) Potts. His mother, Isabelle, survives. Danny graduated Eldorado High School in 1974. He was a life long over-the-road truck driver for 36 years. Danny is survived by two sons, Terry Potts and wife, Alma of Eldorado; Tony Potts of Evansville, Indiana; grandchildren, Iziah...

Jacqueline Louise Mace, 79, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Jackie was born December 23, 1944 in Eldorado to the late Jack and Billie Louise (Page) Grasty. She graduated from Eldorado High School in 1962. She married Jerry L. Mace who survives. Jacqueline was a christian and was a member of Straitgate Ministries in Eldorado. Prior to retirement she worked for Knapp Oil Company. She was a hard worker, a great mother,...

Michael W. Humble, 76, resident of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.  Michael was born May 5, 1947 in Mound City to the late Fred and Mildred (Brown) Humble. He married the former Brenda Gayle Garnett who survives. Prior to retirement Michael was a Captain for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice at IYC in Harrisburg. He also was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 318. In...