All Obituaries

Orval Wayne McGill, 82, resident of Harrisburg passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Marion VA Medical Center. Orval was born October 1, 1939 in Eldorado to Charles and Mable (Bayley) McGill. He served in the US Army. He was Baptist by faith. Orval is survived by two sons: Scott McGill of Harrisburg, John McGill of Harrisburg, a sister: Lorraine Robinson of Eldorado, grandchildren: Shawn McGill, Alisha of Harrisburg, great grandson: Cooper Keith. In addition to his parents he was...

Kenneth Reed Bolander, 56, resident of Harrisburg passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Kenneth was born March 25, 1966 in Peoria, Illinois to Guy “Otto” and the former Shirley Price. He married the former Sue Knight who survives. Kenneth was Baptist by faith and previously attended the Norris City Baptist Church. He is survived by his father: Guy “Otto” Bolander of OH, wife: Sue Bolander of Harrisburg, a daughter: Kelly Rae...

Janice Eileen Corn, 68, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Janice was born July 26, 1953 in Joliet, Illinois to the late George and Barbara (Barantine) Howerton. Janice was a member of the Raleigh Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter: Sherri Jo Corn of Benton, two sons: Danial D. (Stormy) Corn of KY, Kevin M. (Deann) Corn of Eldorado, a brother: Tom Howerton of Herrin, a sister: Patty Howerton of IN, six...

Terry Ben Wolford, 58, resident of Maunie passed away July 12, 2022 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Terry was born February 20, 1964 in Chicago to the late Bill and Gracie Lee (Tucker) Wolford. Terry was a loving partner, brother, and father. Terry worked hard, loved hard, and lived his life hard like a rock and roll star. He was a warrior, a knight in shinning armor with a big soul who would offer his hand at any time to help people. He will be missed, may you RIP, with all...

Linda Lou James, 68, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Linda E. White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN. Linda was born December 23, 1953 in Eldorado to the late Harold and Charlene (Lane) James. She is survived by a son: Eric and wife Jody Ryan of Mattoon, IL and a granddaughter, Kaelyn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter: Kelly Renee Price-Ryan and two brothers: Kenneth James and Charles James. Linda was cremated and a...

Betty Ann Murphy, Born October 24, 1955 in Wyandotte, Michigan., Died December 20, 2021 in Dearborn, Michigan., Betty is survived by her siblings: Kathleen (Daniel) Smith, Cheryl (James) McVey, Deborah Murphy Lepo, Laura (William) Fleming, and Roy (Malinda) Murphy. She is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews, 8 great nieces and nephews (with 1 great niece due), and 2 great, great nephews (with another great great due). Also survived by step nieces and nephews, many beloved cousins, and...

Betty J. Mitchell, 91, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Betty was born October 25, 1930 in Eldorado to the late Emil and Ruth (Jones) Choisser. She married Gerald Frank Mitchell who preceded her in death February 20, 2014. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church where she had been a Sunday School Teacher. Betty taught school in Galatia and Eldorado, finally retiring from Galatia. She coached girls’ sports at Galatia High...

Leilani Ann Comstock, 60, resident of Eldorado passed away May 31, 2022 at the Hamilton County Nursing Facility in McLeansboro. Leilani was born January 13, 1962 in Munich, Germany to the late David Leon Comstock and the former Norene Lois Mundy who survives. Leilani is survived by her mother: Norene Williams of Herrin, step-mother: Glenda Comstock of Grand Chain, a son: Joshua (Jennifer) Choate of Eldorado, a daughter: Kayla Choate of Eldorado, three sisters: Yvonne (Brian) Leibenguth of...

Michael E. Alexander, 74, resident of Evansville, Indiana, formally of Eldorado passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Parkview Care Center in Evansville. Michael was born December 21, 1947 in Eldorado to the late John Taylor and Floella (Partain) Alexander. He is survived by a daughter: Jennifer (Ed) Vinyard of Eldorado, a son: Colby (Holly) Alexander of Goreville and five grandchildren: Lilly, Andy, Axyl, Sarah and Courtney. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother:...

Faye Thomas, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born May 6, 1937, to Leamon and Adella (Hendrix) Midkiff of Norris City, IL. After graduating from high school in Norris City, she married Gary Thomas of Eldorado on November 26, 1955.  Gary and Faye had a very special, loving marriage that lasted 66 and one half years. They were blessed with two children, Greg Thomas and Cindy Simpson of Harrisburg. After moving to...