All Obituaries

Phillip Michael “Mike” Martin, 71, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at his residence.  Mike was born December 11, 1947 in Eldorado to the late Jack A. and Charlene (Brown) Martin.  Mike was a member of Star Church. He is survived by one brother: David A. (Darla) Martin of Harrisburg, a sister: Marilyn M. (Joe) Jones Stritzel of Marion, nephews: Davy (Julie) Martin, Wes (Amanda) Martin, Allen (Brittany Kingston) Jones, Andrew (Christy) Jones, an...

Vickie L. Bowers, 53, resident of Mt. Vernon, IN, formally of Eldorado, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Vickie was born August 13, 1965 in West Point, Mississippi to the late Dale and Eula (Wiggins) Langford. She married Richard Bowers who survives. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons: William Respondek of CA, James Goodman of De Soto, a step son: Kevin (Anna Larson) Bowers of Carmi, two brothers: Jeff Miles of Galatia,...

Robert A. “Bob” Briddick, 85, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Brookstone Estates in Harrisburg. Bob was born October 8, 1933 in Eldorado to the late Frank and Helen (Newton) Briddick. He served in the US Air Force.  He married the former Marietta King who preceded him in death April 23, 2018. He was an elder and active member of the Eldorado First Christian Church. Bob was a member of the Eldorado City Council, currently serving as the Police...

Bonita Alice Quick, 91, longtime resident of Raleigh and Eldorado passed away March 2, 2019 at her home at Westminster Village in West Lafayette, IN.  Alice was born December 11, 1927 in Raleigh to the late George and Ruth Bradshaw. On August 28, 1944 she married James Robert Quick who preceded her in death July 17, 2014. Alice spent a good portion of her life caring for others at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia, Eldorado Nursing Home and Pearce Hospital.  After she retired...

Gary Dwain Baker, 68, resident of Eldorado passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.  Gary was born October 20, 1950 in Rosiclaire to the late Willard Baker and the former Opal Irene Davis who survives. Gary served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a retired welder working in the local coal mines for most of his life.  He attended Little Chapel Church in Raleigh.  Gary is survived by his mother: Opal Hubbard of Elizabethtown, a...

Rev. Bill Jones, 90, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Wabash Village in Carmi. Bill was born July 16, 1928 in Raleigh, IL to the late Roy and Rachel (Hess) Jones.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He married the former Virginia Prather who survives.  Bill was a lifelong minister.  He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Social Brethren Church.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son: David (Jan) Jones of Eldorado, a...

Patricia Ann Kienath, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. Pat was born May 26, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to the late John and Pearl (Ellsworth) Kampmann. She married Joseph W. Kienath who preceded her in death. Pat has lived in the Carterville, Marion and Harrisburg area and was an avid golfer. She is survived by a son: Joseph Shannon (Suzanne) Kienath of Fountain, CO, two daughters: Terry Lynn Kienath of Benld, IL, Lori Ann Schwartz of Bellmont, IL, two...

Beverly Jean Barlow Williams, 57, resident of Harrisburg passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Beverly was born June 5, 1961 in Harrisburg to Harold and the late Agnes (Head) Feazel. Beverly served in the US Air Force.  She earned her nursing degree from SIC and later worked as a coal miner and finally a Firefighter before retirement. In 2013 she married Eddie Williams who survives.  Beverly has two daughters with the late Ralph...

Joan Elizabeth Thackston, 58, resident of Herrin passed away Thursday, February 2, 2019 at her residence.  Joan was born February 18, 1961 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Elijah and Edna (Wright) Kimmel. She married Robert Thackston who survives. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son: Matthew, three daughters: Amy Jo, Amanda and Nicole, two brothers: Jake and Jack, three sisters: Delores, Charolette and Wanda and 4 grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was...

Richard Merrill Moore, 78, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.  Richard was born August 10, 1940 in Omaha to the late Bernard and Marie (Utley) Moore.  He married the former Janet Sue Blackman who survives. He was a member of St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway and was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Richard was part owner of Bramlet John Deere in Eldorado.  In August of 2001,...