All Obituaries

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...

Rev. Dr. Brian J. Atra, "BJA," 61, resident of Carbondale passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his residence. Brian was born November 8, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Chester and Virginia (DeWolfe) Atra. He was a Pastor and a College Professor. Brian is survived by a brother: Bob (Kristy) Atra of LaGrange, Indiana, a sister: Cathy (Nitin) Jain of Evanston, Illinois, nieces and nephews: Mason, Eli, Baylor, Sachin, Sammy and Karina. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday,...

Betty Vinyard, 93, resident of Galatia passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Harrisburg Medical Center.  Betty was born December 26, 1928 in Opdyke, Illinois.  Betty was a proud mother and grandmother and a kind and gentle soul who was loved by all who knew her.   She was a homemaker and a Sunday School teacher, faithfully attending the Mt Pleasant Social Brethren Church for over 60 years. The visitation will be at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home in Eldorado on Tuesday, May 3,...

Gregory (Greg) Albert Stamps, 67, resident of Eldorado for the past 8 years, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Greg was born July 26, 1954, in Eldorado to the late Marion Joseph Stamps and the late Betty (Toon) Stamps. He was a former resident of Collinsville, IL where he graduated from Collinsville High School in 1972. He enjoyed hunting and was a race car enthusiast. He was the president of Stamps Sewer & Pipe Cleaning, Inc., the family business, located in Granite City until his...

Patsy Sue VanEpps, 70, resident of Evansville, Indiana, longtime resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Patsy was born January 22, 1952 in Sturgis, KY to John and Mary (Cummings) Pruitt. She married Marvin VanEpps who preceded her in death. Patsy is survived by her mother: Mary Pruitt of Broughton, two sons: Jeremy (Lisa Crafton) Pruitt of Evansville, Michael Sides of Mascoutah, a brother: Ernest (Tammy) Stanton of...

Mary M. Rister, 93, longtime resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburg, Indiana. Mary was born August 15, 1928 in Troy, TN to the late William C. and Martha (Hardin) Scribner. She married Wilson Rister who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and was baptist by faith. Mary is survived by three sons: Robert (Vicki) Davis of Eldorado, Paul (Sherry) Davis of Omaha, William Davis of Eldorado, a daughter: Mary Ann (Charlie) Curry of...

Robert F. "Bob" DeBose, 72, resident of Eldorado, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Ferrell Hospital. Bob was born December 19, 1949, in Morganfield, KY, to the late William Henry Walter and Lucy Goldie (Caldwell) DeBose. Bob was a proud father and grandfather who never missed the opportunity to tell his family that he loved them. His hobbies were always showing up to support his kids and grandkids, spending time with his wife, playing cards, and bragging about his family...

Daniel M. Lindsey, 90, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Ferrell Hospital surrounded by his family. Daniel was born in Eldorado June 12, 1931. He married the former Lucille Parker who survives. Daniel retired from IYC in Harrisburg. He was baptist by faith. He served in the US Air Force. Daniel is survived by a son: Bill Unthank of Walsh, four daughters: Tina Unthank of Eldorado, Melody (Kendal) Lane of Walsh, Joany Manuel of Eldorado, Dolores Rivers of Louisville,...

Clarence E, “Junior” Etienne, Jr., 93, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Ferrell Hospital. Junior was born February 13, 1929 in Eldorado to the late Clarence E., Sr. and Mary Ellen (Crawford) Etienne. On October 30, 1951 he married the former Mary Rachel Drone who survives. They were married for over 70 years. Junior was a life long farmer. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldorado. In addition to his wife he is survived by a...

Donnie D. Awalt, 84, resident of Eldorado passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. Donnie was born October 19, 1937 in Eldorado to the late Harold and Ethel (Bean) Awalt. He served in the US Navy. He married the former Barbara Ann Minor who preceded him in death on November 21, 2021. Don worked for General Motors in Willow Springs, Illinois until his retirement. He was a member of Oasis Community Church in Harrisburg. Donnie is survived by two sons: Jeff...