All Obituaries

Clada A. Ramey, 61, resident of Harrisburg, formally of Eldorado passed away Saturday January 18, 2020 at Harrisburg Medical Center.  Clada was born July 31, 1958 in Alton to Glen and Donna L. Sinks. She married Paul C. Ramey who survives. Clada worked as a CNA at Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg. Clada is survived by her father: Glen Sinks of Eldorado, husband: Paul Ramey of Norris City, children: Gordon Dale (April) Rubenstein, Kristopher J. (Fran) Rubenstein, Patrick J....

Carol D. Trail, 67, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Carol was born November 4, 1952 in Harrisburg, Illinois.  She was Baptist By Faith and worked as a hairdresser prior to retirement.  Spending time with her family and watching the St. Louis Cardinals were two of her favorite things. Carol is survived by her parents: James and Wanda Dudley of Harrisburg, two daughters: JayCee (Shawn) Bean of Eldorado,...

Daniel J. “Danny” Eckleberry, 81, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.  Danny was born November 22, 1938 in Fairfield, Illinois to the late Kelly and Velma (Meeks) Eckleberry. He married Mary Lou James who survives. He was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church of DuQuoin. In addition to his wife he is survived by a sister: Diane Mathis and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Vickie Jo Williams, 73, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. Vickie was born November 5, 1946 in Eldorado to the late Joseph and Imogene (Newton) Weir. Vickie is survived by two sons: Dan Bachtold of Eldorado, Brad (Keeley) Williams of Eldorado, a daughter: Julie (J.J.) Unthank of Eldorado, a sister: Betty (Gary) Wilkerson of Eldorado, six grandchildren: Brooke Ande, Ashton Unthank, Brennan Unthank, Skyler Williams, Jacob Gibbs,...

Darrell Wayne Gee, 66, resident of Eldorado passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his residence.  Darrell was born February 8, 1953 in Carbondale, Illinois to the late Willard Marvin and Eddith Lee (Osmon) Gee. He worked as a carpenter by trade and was a Baptist by faith. Darrell is survived by two sisters: Kathy (Richard) Craig of Eldorado, Dawn (Mark) Wessel of WA, two brothers: Leslie Gee of Marion and Alan Gee of West Frankfort. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Priscilla Kay “Tootie” Robertson, 74, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Tootie was born April 15, 1945 in Shawneetown, Illinois to the late Frank Sabotta and the late Dorothy Prince. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Charles Robertson.  She worked as a hairdresser and throughly enjoyed her customers.  She was Baptist by faith.  She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid...

Betty Sowder-Gay, 84, resident of Harrisburg passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Villa’s of Hollybrook in Harrisburg.  Betty was born August 13, 1935 in Rudiment, Illinois to the late Virgil and Rachel (Followell) Tarlton. She married David Gay who preceded her in death. Betty worked as a nurse until retirement. She was Baptist by faith. she is survived by Two Sons: Morgan (Karen) Mattingley, Jr. of Eldorado, James Mattingley of Harrisburg, two daughters: Lois Ann...

Rae “Jiggs” Talkington, 77, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital. Rae was born September 8, 1942 in Gilman, Illinois to the late Herman “Happy” and Olive (Frey) Schriefer. She married Bill Talkington who survives. Rae worked as a secretary at the Eldorado High School for over 32 years. She was a member of the Eldorado First Baptist Church. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son: Vince (Shannon) Talkington of...

Norma Louise Mayberry, 89, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Norma was born August 12, 1930 in Eldorado to the late Athel and Marie (Brown) Watson. She married Carl Mayberry who survives. Norma worked as a telephone operator.  She was a member of Scott Street Baptist Church. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters: Janet Ann (Steve) Dugaro of Eldorado, Linda Kay (David) Hardy of Eldorado, three brothers: Ralph...

Sondra Gayle Long, 78, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Sondra was born October 1, 1941 in Detroit, MI to the late Ralph Fulkerson and the former Dorothy Brantley. She married Terrell “Terry” D. Long who preceded her in death. She attended College Heights Baptist Church. Sondra was a Registered Nurse and worked at Pearce Hospital and later Lourdes Hospital prior to retirement. She is survived by a daughter, Stacy (Johnny...