All Obituaries

Gay Stuttle Gilliam’s higher power has led her on an amazing journey, one filled with highs and lows, joy and sorrow.  The journey began July 3, 1952, when Gay Lynn Stuttle was born in Peoria, IL, the fifth of Fred Louis and Ellen Soward Stuttle’s six children. It wasn’t an easy childhood, shaped as it was by divorce and scarred by Ellen Stuttle’s battle with a debilitating illness. Gay remained eternally grateful for her godparents, Ruth and Willis Harms, who...

Cindy Jo Ridley, 62, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburg, Indiana. Cindy was born February 8, 1957 in Harrisburg to Earl Wayne and Mary Ann (Smith) Harner.  She married Greg Ridley who survives. She was a LPN and was a member of Little Chapel Church. Cindy is survived by her mother: Mary Ann Harner of Eldorado, her husband: Greg Ridley of Eldorado, a Daughter: Sylvia (Nathan) Malec of Eldorado, three sisters: Bobbi...

Eva Mae McGuire, 89, longtime resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Eva was born August 6, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to the late Albert S. and Mildred I. (Dearing) Johnston. Eva is survived by a son: Jim (Joanne) McGuire of Fl, a daughter: Sherry L. Fox of Galatia, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 18 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son: John W....

Bosco Simich, of Eldorado, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019 At 3:30 pm. He had been a resident of the Eldorado Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center since September of 2016. Mr. Simich was born in Vratnica, Macedonia on October 18, 1925 to Cvetko and Cira (Marinkovich) Simich. In addition to his parents, Bosco was predeceased by his wife of nearly 68 years, Phyllis (Weaver) Simich in 2016. They were married on January 1, 1949 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He was also predeceased...

Naomi Ann Pierson, age 83, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Fayetteville. She was born May 31, 1936 in Anadarko, Oklahoma, the daughter of AD and Myrtle Ann Fisk Tweedy. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Phil and Craig Tweedy, and a grandson, Tyler Thornbrugh.  She was a homemaker and was a member of Christian Life Cathedral since 1998. She loved being a mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Jim Pierson; three daughters, Kathy Fasl...

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Hale, 87, resident of Raleigh passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Betty was born August 12, 1932 in Ridgway, Illinois to the late Cecil and Zerita (Pfister) Drone. On June 18, 1952 she married Bennie Charles Hale who preceded her in death in 1992. She was a member of the Raleigh First Baptist Church.  Betty had a love for quilting, her family and being a farmers wife.  She is survived by a son: Michael B....

Tommy Ray Elliott, 87, of Benton, Ill. formerly of Galatia, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ill.  Tommy was born in Salisbury, N.C. on May 17, 1932, the son of the late Joe and Fleta (Goodman) Elliott.  His late wife, Marie Elizabeth Kirkman preceded him in death on June 6, 2011.  He was a member of the Little Chapel Church near Harrisburg.  Tommy was a truck driver for many years and drove charter bus’s for the Raines...

Thomas Elder “Red” Davis, 88, of Eldorado, Ill., passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the VA Center in Marion.  He was born on December 8, 1930 in Eldorado, the son of the late Benjamin and Merle (Elder) Davis.  Red married the former Margaret Ellen Cantrell in Little Rock, Ark. and Margaret preceded him in death on May 11, 2009.   In 1962 Red started his heating and air business at the Gallatin County Tin Shop in Ridgway  and was part owner in the...

JoAnn Lands, 88, resident of Harrisburg passed away at 12:00am Sunday, July 28, 2019 at her residence. JoAnn was born June 22, 1931 in Harrisburg to the late Edward and Lou (Ellison) Vaughn. On September 3, 1949 she married Bill Mac Lands who preceded her in death. JoAnn worked at Harrisburg Medical Center until retirement. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by a son: Terry (Becky) Lands of Harrisburg, 8 grandchildren: Mac (Mina) Lands, Kelli Hathaway, Amber...

Delores Jean Martin, 64, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her residence.  Delores was born July 1, 1955 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Robert Lee and Grace Lousie (Demster) Pelate. She married Harry Lee Martin who survives. She was a member of the River of Life Church in Harrisburg. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son: Mark (Elizabeth) Bolander of MO, 2 daughters: Mary Fine and Rebecca Phelps both of MO, 4 brothers: Charles (Dana) Pelate of...