All Obituaries

Derak R. Jones, 93, resident of Harrisburg passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born November 16, 1929 to the late Ray and Cordelia (Tate) Jones in Carlinville, Illinois. At a young age his father nicknamed him “Tom.” Derak served in the US Air Force.  He married the former Allene Stults who preceded him in death in 2010. Later he married Clara Belle (Short) Sisky who survives. He retired from Southeastern Illinois Electric Co-op. He was a member of...

Justin Allan Knott, 37, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at his residence. Justin was born May 6, 1985 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He is survived by his wife Billie Jo (Henson) Knott of Eldorado, his father and stepmother: James A. (Georgianna) Knott of Eldorado, Mother: Belle (Mark) Shoemaker of Alaska, two sons: Ryan and Jackson, two daughters: Allison and Annie, a brother: Donald A. (Ashley) Knott of West Terre Haute, Indiana, and a sister: Amber Lee Ann (Eric)...

Donald R. DeBose, Sr., 75, resident of Eldorado passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Donald was born June 18, 1947 in Marion, Kentucky to the late Bill and Lucy Golda (Cobwell). He married the former Janet F. Simpson who survives. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons: Ricky (Terri) DeBose of Eldorado, Donald (Traci) DeBose of Eldorado, Chris Miller of Eldorado, three daughters: Rita (Charlie) Holland of Carmi, Joyce...

    Floyd Pittman, Jr. was born in Georgia, at Fort Benning to Floyd Pittman, Sr. and Sara Emma Pittman.  He was raised in SW Georgia and Washington, D.C., where his father served at the Pentagon and Floyd in the ROTC.  Floyd attended Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, where he earned his CPA designation and became lifelong friends with his brothers of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.  As a CPA, he owned several businesses, including the early Gold’s Gyms,...

Marlene C. Mills, 87, resident of Harrisburg, formally of Equality passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Wabash Christian Village. Marlene was born January 3, 1935 in Eldorado to the late Otto and Beatrice (Johnson) Ballard. She married James Mills who preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Kateri Catholic Church. Marlene is survived by two sons: James Mills of Shawneetown, Jeffery (Chris) Mills of Shawneetown, a daughter: Carol Mills of Springfield, a brother: Dewey (Nina...

Brandon Cody Royer, 39, resident of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his residence. Brandon was born August 1, 1983 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Charles Royer and Amy (Butler) Royer of Peoria. On June 10, 2016, in Peoria, he married the former Nichole Michelle Buttrum who survives. He was a mechanic and a tattoo artist and had a passion for fast cars and loud music. Brandon is survived by his wife; Nikki of Harrisburg, his mother: Amy Royer of Peoria, sisters: Felicia...

Ryan D. Sizemore, 51, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Ryan was born August 1, 1971 in Eldorado to Earl David and Marilyn Kay (Ande) Sizemore. He married the former Gina R. Bradley who survives. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldorado. Ryan enjoyed ballgames, supporting all of the kids, horse racing, deer hunting, spending time at the cabin (deer camp) but mostly spending time with his family...

Silas Jaxon Rae Shirley, age 7, of Eldorado, passed away peacefully at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO on December 18th, 2022, after a long battle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. Silas was born to Ashley and the late Justin Shirley on September 2nd, 2015. From the very beginning Silas showed everyone lucky enough to know him that he was a fighter, beating countless odds that were stacked against him. He showed everyone what it meant to be #SilasStrong....

Judith Ann Pemberton, 84, of Marion, Illinois passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Judy was born in Harco, Illinois on June 6, 1938 to the late Leo and Mildred (Hickman) Clarida. In her early years, she worked at Harrisburg Manufacturing Company and later at Brushy Creek Mine until its closure. She loved to cook and enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, and spending time with her family. She was a Baptist by faith. She is survived by her...

Jason Dale Tate, 49, resident of Harrisburg passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at his residence. Jason was born June 28, 1973 in Eldorado to the late Felix A. and Linda Kay (Hendrix) Tate. Jason worked as a service tech at POS Plus in Marion. Jason is survived by his ex-wife: Natalie Tate, a son: Harrison Tate, two brothers: Ralph (Shelly) Tate, John (Kim) Tate, a sister: Andrea (Charlie) Smith, two nephews: Justin Tate, Noah Smith, nieces: Jennifer Tate, Lexie Brinly, Rachel Tate, Hannah...