All Obituaries

Allan Wayne Mosby, 79, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at his residence. Allan was born December 2, 1943 in Eldorado to the late Woodrow and Lucille (Zirkelbach) Mosby. He married the former Mary Ellen Couser on June 7, 1969. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2020. Allan was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldorado. He served in the US Army. He enjoyed tending his garden and watching the surrounding fields flourish. Allan is survived by a son:...

Dianna Falk, 79, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. Dianna was born on December 10, 1943 in Pontiac, MI to the late Kenneth and Mable (Pankey) Gee. She married Aurby Falk who preceded her in death on August 20, 2016. She loved to volunteer for the Eldorado Lion’s Club and various other organizations. She was retired from the Harrisburg Daily Register and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Social Brethren Church in Raleigh....

Virginia Louetta Prather Jones, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and dedicated member of her community, passed away on the evening of September 11th, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was reunited with her husband, Rev. Bill Jones, and her son, David Roy Jones, both of whom she dearly missed. Their reunion brings comfort to our hearts as we remember her remarkable life. Virginia leaves behind a legacy of love and strength, survived by her...

Marilyn S. Clarida, 84, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Marilyn was born August 24, 1939 in Eldorado to the late Elmer I. and Lillian E. (Choisser) Wilson. She married William “Bill” Clarida who preceded her in death in December of 2017. Marilyn is survived by a granddaughter: Brooke (Loren) Wood of Benton, a great granddaughter: Kaylynn Wood of Benton, four siblings: Paula Anderson of Galatia, Wanda Perry of TX, Joyce...

Arthur A. Foster departed this world into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 4, 2023, at 4:32 PM. He was born in Wasson, Illinois on October 9, 1938, to the late Arthur C. and Sarah Ora (Chambers)  Foster. During his freshman year of high school he met the love of his life, Carrie Ellen Farris, daughter of the late Albert and Aileen Farris. They began dating prior to their sophomore year and married on November 9, 1956. Arthur started working at an early age at the Eldorado Daily...

Eric David Roberson, 48, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away September 9, 2023, after being hospitalized due to a serious heart condition . Eric is survived by his parents David Smith, Della Roberson (Foster), two brothers, Ronnie and wife Christy Roberson, Jason Roberson and a sister, Devon Roberson. Eric had 8 children Colby, Clayton, Haylee, Aubree and Autumn Roberson of Georgetown. Kaleton Roberson of Carmi. Kingston and Lavivian Roberson of Evansville. Eric is also survived by many...

David Allen Dickey, 69, resident of Wasson passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family. David was born to the late Dennis Lee and Mary (Riden) Dickey. He married the former Becky Devillez who survives. David worked as a youth supervisor at IYC in Harrisburg. He was a member of the Eldorado and Ridgway volunteer fire department and served as an auxiliary police officer for the Eldorado Police Department. In addition to his wife Becky he is survived by...

Larry D. Murphy, 75, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Larry was born March 25, 1948 in Eldorado to the late Harold and Norma (Lloyd) Murphy. Larry is survived by three children: Jerry, Lindsay, Alexis, a brother: Thomas “Thom” Cody, sister: Deborah Cody-Moats, grandchildren: MaKayla, Gabe, Skyeler, Easton, Landon, Jax, Brazen and Colton and his ex-wife: Karin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Brandon Lee Tackett, 40, Kimberly Ann Tackett, 35 and Noah James Tackett, 14, residents of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 as the result of an automobile accident. Brandon was born November, 19, 1982 in Kankakee, Illinois to Ricky Tackett of Buckingham, Illinois and Susan (Wright) Slafer of Marseilles, Illinois. He worked at Hamilton County Coal Company.  Kim was born August 2, 1988 in Pontiac, Illinois to the late Carl and Carol Sue (Spellmeyer) Cox. She married the late...

Anita Kay Stricklin, 81, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Linda E. White Hospice Center in Evansville, Indiana. Kay was born January 10, 1942 in Ridgway, Illinois to the late Charles and Mary (Brown) Dennison. She married Randolph Gordon Stricklin who preceded her in death. Prior to retirements Kay worked as a nurse.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She is survived by a son: Rex (Arlee) Stricklin of Eldorado, a brother: Eddie (Noni)...