All Obituaries

James Darrell Goodbrake, Jr., 14, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital.  Jimmy was born July 3, 2003 in St. Louis, MO to James D. Goodbrake, Sr. and Patricia Ann Earl both who survive. In addition to his parents he is survived by 2 brothers: Cory Flynn, Chris Flynn, 2 sisters: Christian Earl, Adreama Earl, all of Eldorado, maternal grandmother: Lorene Taylor, a niece: Jayla Flynn and an aunt: Angela Goodbrake Crawford of Thompsonville. Funeral...

Danny Wayne Beal, 67, of Eldorado, passed away on May 8th, after a long battle with cancer. Danny was born on January 27th,1951 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Betty and Dan Beal Jr. of Harrisburg, Illinois. Danny worked for the City of Eldorado for 25 years before retirement. He was also a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force in Dover Delaware, where he met his long time love and wife of 40 years, Cynthia Jane Beal, who passed away on December 22nd, 2015. Danny is survived by...

William E. Fryer, 78, resident of Eldorado passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Bill was born December 11, 1939 in Sanford, Florida to the late William E., Sr. and Othella (Boyd) Fryer. He married Carolyn Sue Horton who survives. Bill worked as a custodian for the Eldorado Unit 4 School System for over 20 years prior to retirement. He was a member of the Ridgway Masonic Lodge and a 32 degree member of the Valley of Evansville lodge. In addition to his wife,...

David A. McSparin, 68, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. David was born July 21, 1949 in Eldorado to the late Edwin and Asel (Sellers) McSparin. He married the former Connie S. Smith who survives.  David served in the US Army. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son: Eddie (Ryan) McSparin of Harrisburg, grandchildren: Jaicila, Delilah, brothers: Robert (Gail) McSparin of Eldorado, Tom (Mary) McSparin of Eldorado, sisters:...

Marietta Briddick, 80, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  Marietta was born July 26, 1937 in Equality, Illinois to the late Halsie and Daisy (Morgan) King.  She married Robert “Bob” Briddick who survives. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Marietta was active in her community and her church. She served on the Missions Committee, was a member of the “Prayer Band” a...

Rita Kay Peyton, 73, resident of Herod, IL passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at her residence.  Rita was born July 22, 1944 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Wesley and Hazel (Kaegi) McDermott. Rita worked for ScotLad in Eldorado and later at Family Counseling Center in Golconda. She was a member of the Bethany General Baptist Church in Herod.  She is survived by four children: Andy Wajvoda of IA, Kelly (Rick) Wilson of Eldorado, Robin (Eric) Edmister of Marion, Erin (Dan)...

William F. Richardson, 88, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his family. Bill was born December 22, 1929 in Eldorado to the late William and Elizabeth (Barnett) Richardson. In 1949 he married the former Mary K. Roye who preceded him in death in 2016. He was a lifelong member of the Eldorado Gospel Assembly Church where he was head usher for may years. Bill was employed at Peabody Eagle 2 Mine until his retirement. He was a...

Linda Kay Tate, 76, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by her family. Kay was born December 13, 1941 in Eldorado to the late Clyde and LaVerne (Bean) Hendrix. On December 2, 1972 she married Felix A. Tate who survives. Kay was a homemaker and a hairdresser. She was Baptist by faith. In addition to her husband she is survived by four children: Jason D. (Natalie) Tate of Eldorado, Andrea (Charlie)...

Elsa Rosalyn James, 100, of Wichita Falls, TX passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  She was a former resident of Hot Springs, and she was born October 27, 1917 in Omaha, IL to the late Ralph and Margaret Moore.  She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. H. P. James.  She is survived by two sons, Jimmy James (Donna) of Wichita Falls, TX and John James (Susan) Mt. Washington, KY.  Also surviving are grandchildren Chris James, Amy Hinojosa and Sara Day and 7 great...

Tom Cannan, age 95, long time Eldorado resident, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Bridgman, Michigan.  Thomas E. Cannan, Jr. was born in Eldorado on July 16, 1922, to Thomas E. Sr. and Bess (Brown) Cannan.  He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1940.  Following high school, he joined the Citizen Military Training Camp in Sparta, WI.  He then joined the Navy and became a flight instructor.  He left the Navy and was then drafted into the...