All Obituaries

Edward T. Passmore, 76, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence. Ed was born July 17, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Theodore Roosevelt Passmore and Alma Elizabeth (Litten) Blouir. He was a construction worker and owned his own construction company.  He Served in the US Navy. He was a life member of the Eldorado American Legion Post #169. Ed is survived by three daughters: Donna Passmore of Raleigh, Deanna Fritts of Eldorado, Paula (Michael) Maloney...

Chad Watkins, 43, resident of Harrisburg, formally of Eldorado passed away at 12:10am Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Shawnee Rose Care Center. Chad was born December 5, 1975 in Sacramento, CA to the late Robert O. Watkins and Janet Lynn Raquet who survives. In addition to his mother he is survived by a brother, Perry J. (Brooke) Watkins, a sister, Tammie J. Watkins, special nieces Jadelyn Friebaugh and Kayla Clark, several aunts and uncles and cousins, two special friends and caregivers...

Anna Belle Spencer, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Anna was born in Eldorado to the late Freeman and Nola Belle (Langford) Reeder. Anna worked for Caterpillar as a forklift operator prior to retirement. She married Ervin Spencer who preceded her in death. Anna is survived by a son: Kenneth Richard “Bud” (Cindi) Baer of Las Vegas, NV, a sister: Juanita Maitzen of Chicago, a daughter-in-law: Dana Baer-Greenwood of WA,...

Rev. Arthur Lee “Red” Watson, 85, went to be with his heavenly father June 21, 2019.  Art was born September 10, 1933 in Galatia to the late O.L. and Mildred (Heflin) Watson. On August 8, 1953 he married Mary Frances Burklow who survives.  “Brother Art” pastored seven churches during his 35 years of preaching the gospel. He began his pastorate at Gaskin City and ended at Scott Street Baptist Church where he was a charter member. He loved his church family...

Wanda L. Cochran, 76, resident of Wasson passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Wanda was born in Henderson, KY May 3, 1943 to the late James L. and Mary E. (Courtney) Cook. She worked in the dietary department at Fountainview Nursing home for 13 years and then at Ferrell Hospital for 8 years. Wanda is survived by her husband James R. Cochran, two children: Paula (Marty) Chaney ofEvansville, IN, James “Bubby” Cochran of Eldorado, a sister: Ann McLevain...

Garcia Deon Patton, 77, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Linda White Hospice House. Deon was born October 6, 1941 in Cave-in-rock, IL to the late Adiel Esdon and Vada (Hall) Patton. Deon worked in the coal mines until retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by two children: Kevin Patton of Junction and Angie Patton of Eldorado and 1 granddaughter. Funeral services will be at noon Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home with Rev....

Billy Joe Briddick, 88, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday. June 17, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.  Billy was born April 30, 1931 in Eldorado to the late William and Mary E. (Neely) Briddick. He married the former Genieve “Jenny” Kingston who survives. Billy owned and operated Briddick Heating and Air in Eldorado for many years.  He was an accomplished tinsmith and woodworker. He was a member of College Heights Baptist Church in Eldorado.  In addition...

Fonda June Parker, 83, of Harrisburg, Ill., passed away at the Harrisburg Medical Center on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  She was born in Raleigh, Ill. on June 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille (Cowsert) McVay.  Fonda is survived by her son, Charles Ivan Paris of Raleigh; two sisters, Linda McVay of Chicago and Marjean Martin also of Chicago.  She was preceded in death by one sister, Lubelle Stewart and one brother, T.J. McVay.  Fonda will be cremated and...

Garrett Wayne Clark, 39, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Gibson County, IN. Garrett was born January 6, 1980 in Harrisburg to Ronald W. Clark and Sheila N. Garrett. Garrett worked for National Belt Services. He graduated Eldorado High School in 1998. Garrett is survived by his beloved wife: Amanda Ann (Watters) Clark whom he absolutely adored as she did him, his parents: Ronald Clark and Joyce Cody Clark of Marion, Sheila (Keith) Baird of Eldorado, four daughters: Shelby Clark, Hannah...

Paul W. Sigler, Sr., 60, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital. Paul was born August 28, 1958 in Eldorado to the late James and Billie Jean (DeBose) Sigler. He married the former Brenda Kay Alexander who survives.  Paul was a truck driver for Old Pony Farm. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons: Paul Wayne Sigler, Jr. (Samantha) of Eldorado, Gregory J. Sigler of Eldorado, Dillon M. Sigler (Leslie) of Austin, TX, two daughters: Jennifer...