All Obituaries

Betty Lou Belford, 82, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at her residence. Betty was born May 7, 1937 in Harrisburg to the late Charles D. and Mable (Bailey) McGill.  She worked as a CNA for several years in the community. Betty is survived by her life partner, Joey D. Belford of Eldorado, two brothers: Orville (Arlene) McGill of Harrisburg, Bud McGill of Eldorado and a sister Lorene Robertson. Funeral services will be private, Rev. Carolyn Ellison will officiate...

Lori Renae Milligan, 49 of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully on Friday March 27, 2020. Lori was born October 3, 1970 to Jerry and Shirley Milligan. Lori was a graduate of Harrisburg High School Class of 1988. Lori owned and operated Tattletales an in home day care for many years. She had a special love for children. Her love for children went beyond the daycare. She was a proud Aunt to all of her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was always willing to step...

Marilyn K. Payne, 71, resident of Raleigh passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Marilyn was born August 3, 1948 in Harrisburg to Raymond and Lillian (Cummins) Harrawood who survive. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldorado.  Prior to retirement she worked at Medicap Pharmacy. She was active in the Saline County Stockman’s Association and the Saline County 4-H. In addition to her parents she is survived by three sons:...

Julia Ann Poole, of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020, at the age of 79. She was the daughter of the late Landis and Mary Rister of Eldorado, Illinois, and the wife of the late Clayton Poole. Julia aka Judy was name that folks knew her by. She was loved by many. She truly loved her family and would give her shirt off her back for any of them or anyone. Being a lover of the outdoors, Judy loved to garden and bird watch and among her favorite  special times...

Hugh Bernard “H.B.” Tanner, 97, resident of Harrisburg passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. H.B. was born March 16, 1922 in Carrier Mills to the late Earl Atwood and Bertha Melvina (Harris) Tanner. He served in the US Army during WWII and the Korean War.   During his service he was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and four Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Oasis Community Church of the Nazarene in Harrisburg. H.B. was one of the founders of Bean...

Loretta (Gross) Turner, 63, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Loretta was born August 15, 1956 in Harlan, KY to the late George W. and Delta (Howard) Gross.  She married Kilburn Turner who preceded her in death December 18, 2006. She worked as a CNA at Fountainview Nursing Home prior to retirement. She is survived by four children: Yolanda (Kenny) Baugher of Galatia, Lacretia Turner of Eldorado, Nedra (Les)...

Mary Ellen Mosby, 75, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Shawnee Senior Living Facility in Herrin, Illinois surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Shawneetown to the late Thomas L. and Ruth Ellen (Gott) Couser. On June 7, 1969 she married Allan Mosby who survives. Mary was a business teacher at NCOE High School and retired after 34 years. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldorado. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son: Tim (Diana)...

Alfred Dale “Butch” Phipps, died peacefully at the Marion VA nursing facility surrounded by his family on February 15, 2020 at the age of 75.  He resided in Eldorado, IL.  Butch was born December 27, 1944 in Granite City, IL to the late Junior Alfred Phipps and Velda Mae Sauls Phipps. Butch served in the US Navy on the USS Pritchett during the Vietnam War in 1962 to 1966. He was a lifetime member of the Eldorado VFW Post 3479. He was a retired truck driver. Butch...

John Dwayne Stafford, 62, resident of Raleigh passed away Friday March 6, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. John was born December 30, 1957 in Eldorado to the late John W. and Kathryn (Gann) Stafford. He married the former Tina Sullivan who survives. Prior to retirement John worked in maintenance for the Galatia School System. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sisters-in-law: Sharri Hamilton of Harrisburg, Paula (Brad) Hopkins of Eldorado, Peggy (Bob)...

C.J. Harbison, age 58, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Herrin, Illinois. The son of Rex and Toots Harbison, he was the younger of their two children. C.J. dedicated the majority of his life to expanding the opportunities available to the children of our community. A passionate supporter of the fine arts, C.J. spent decades building and leading local theatre and speech programs to the benefit of countless local students. He will be remembered as a stubborn and passionate leader,...