All Obituaries

William Arlin Unthank, 64, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born in Harrisburg, Illinois, on August 21, 1961, to the late George William Unthank and Emma Lucille (Parker) Unthank. William worked as a carpenter for many years, taking great pride in his craft and the work of his hands. He was known for his strong work ethic and the satisfaction he found in building and creating things that would last. William loved riding ...

Paula Anderson, 97, a resident of Galatia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 10, 1929, in Eldorado, Illinois, to the late Elmer and Lillian (Choisser) Wilson. Paula married Donald Trail and later in life she married Leo Anderson, and together they shared many happy years filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories until his passing. She devoted her life to her family and will be remembered for her ...

Jerry D. Wiseman, 81, a resident of Harco, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Ferrell Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1945, in Raleigh, Illinois, to the late Glen and Jewel (Matthieu) Wiseman. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a career as a butcher. He was a devoted family man who cherished every opportunity to spend time with those he loved. Whether sharing stories, offering a helping hand, or simply enjoying the company of his ...

Michael James Murrie, 59, of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away on June 30, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1966 to the late James E. and Carrie Charline (Gibbons) Murrie. He was a star left-handed pitcher for the Harrisburg High School baseball team and American Legion in the early 1980s with opposing team members joking that with him pitching, they would just be showing up to lose. His pitching talents took him to university of Kansas and Eastern IL University before an athletic ...

Sandra Leneave, 72, a resident of Eldorado, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Eldorado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 1, 1953, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to William and Mary (Rosenthal) Sinks. Sandra married Emmett Dale Leneave, and together they shared many happy years filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories until his passing in 2014. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she found great comfort and strength in her spirituality and ...

Joseph “Joey” Raymond Rovito, 49, of Eldorado, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on January 28, 1977, in Eldorado, Illinois, to the late Steven Bartough and Carolyn Grisham. Joey attended South Street Baptist Church. Though his life was not without its challenges, those who knew him will remember the love he carried for his family and the special bond he shared with those closest to him. He treasured time spent with his children and was ...

Lanny Joe Willis, 52, resident of Eldorado, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Lanny was born on October 6, 1973, to the late Harmon and Eunice (Sweeney) Willis. He worked as a mechanic for many years and took great pride in what he did. Lanny was someone who enjoyed working with his hands and was always willing to help others whenever they needed him. Lanny had a deep love for the outdoors and the simple things in life. He enjoyed deer hunting, riding UTVs ...

Dennis L. Mahaffey, 84, resident of Eldorado, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 while hand in hand with his girls by his side. Dennis was born in Muddy, Illinois on April 2, 1942 to the late Melvin and Marie (Lofink) Mahaffey. He attended College Heights Baptist Church. Dennis was a simple man in the very best sense of the word. You could often find him driving his truck with the windows rolled down, one arm casually resting out the window, dressed in his signature overalls. He was a ...

Anthony (Tony) Ray Young, 71, resident of Eldorado, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at his residence. He was born in Madisonville, Kentucky on November 22, 1954 to the late James and Ramona (Bedwell) young. Tony was a coal miner and EMT and was a big believer in charity and helping people in need. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed every minute he spent with them. He loved his five kitty cats and laughed at them everyday. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and ...

Barry Richard “Ricochet” Vickers, 80, resident of Herod, passed away with son and daughter in law by his side, Monday, May 18, 2026, at his residence. Barry was born on January 1, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late William Riley and Evelyn Rella (Foster) Vickers, and proudly held the distinction of being the first baby born in Springfield that year. Barry was an outdoorsman to his very core. He found happiness in the simple things life offered — fishing quiet ...