All Obituaries

Marlene Kay Banks, 66, of Eldorado, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Marlene was born February 7, 1960, in Eldorado to the late Albert H. Walker and Goldie M. (Beavers) Walker. On December 31, 2022, she married Thomas W. “Tom” Banks, who survives. She was a devoted member of Star General Baptist Church in Eldorado and was actively involved in several community organizations, including By His Grace (formerly Saline County Outreach), For the Love ...

Linda Fay Herbert, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab. She was born on June 24, 1950, in Eldorado to the late Kenneth and Laverne Oliver. Linda was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and was cherished by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Billy Joe Herbert of Harrisburg; her daughter, Tammy Herbert of Evansville; and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Colonial ...

Wilma Dell Pittman, 87, of Eldorado, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 8, 1938, in Harrisburg, Illinois, Wilma was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mildred Miller. She devoted her life to her family as a loving homemaker, finding her greatest joy in caring for those she loved. Her home was a place of comfort, warmth, and unwavering support, where family always came first. She was also a faithful and devoted member of ...

Marilyn Esther Smith, 83, of Harrisburg, and a longtime resident of Eldorado, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born on September 21, 1942, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late William J. and Anita (Kimmel) Graul. Marilyn married John Robert “J.R.” Smith, who survives. Marilyn was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church in Lexington, Kentucky. She found great joy in life’s simple pleasures and especially enjoyed swimming, sewing, cooking, ...

Carol Brooks was born in July 1941 in Auburn, Illinois, to Pauline (Russell) and Edgar Thomas. She passed away on March 24, 2026, in Harrisburg, Illinois, her final days spent surrounded by loved ones. Carol was raised in Enfield, Illinois, alongside her three brothers and sister, where she lived until 1959. At 19 years old, she met Dewey Othello Brooks, and the two were married in 1960 in a ceremony held in the home of Reverend Fred Reed in Mill Shoals, Illinois. They lived briefly in ...

Lottie Pearl Pruitt, 92, of Eldorado, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was born on June 25, 1933, in Kentucky to the late Cosby and Flora Mae Stone. Lottie was a woman of strong faith who loved attending church and living a life devoted to her beliefs. She treasured her family deeply and found great joy in spending time with those she loved. Lottie was married to the love of her life, Herschel Pruitt, until his passing in 1984. Together they shared many years of love ...

Melanie Ann Murrie, 62, of Harrisburg, passed away on March 18, 2026, at Ferrell Hospital. She was born on October 7, 1963, in Elgin, Illinois, to the late James E. Murrie and Carrie “Charline” Murrie. Melanie had a deep love for plants and was known for her green thumb, bringing life and beauty wherever she went. She enjoyed music—especially country fried rock—and attended many concerts over the years. A devoted dog lover, Melanie shared her heart with countless ...

Beatrice “Bea” Gibbons, 84, of Equality, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Ferrell Hospital. Bea was born March 7, 1941, in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Bea was loved by many and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. She is survived by several daughters and sons, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who cherished her deeply. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2009, and she is now reunited ...

Judith "Judy" Faye Chandler, a resident of Eldorado, was called home on February 28, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on May 16, 1947, in Gallatin County. She spent her life dedicated to her family and friends as a devoted homemaker. Judy was the beloved wife of the late Lenwood Chandler and the cherished daughter of the late Vesta and Ray Thorne. Her gentle spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all who knew her. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly. ...

Patricia Yvonne Stovall, 83, a resident of Eldorado, passed away on February 26, 2026, at her home. Patricia was born on December 21, 1942, in Chicago to the late Vernon and Rachel (Booten) Baker. She later married James Stovall, and together they shared many happy and devoted years. Patricia was a proud homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She cherished her loved ones deeply and found her greatest joy in the time spent with them. She is survived by her loving husband, ...