All Obituaries

Virginia Mae Davidson, 72, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence. Virginia was born January 17, 1949 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Delbert and Mary Frances (Young) Ford. She married Allen L. Davidson who survives. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Raleigh. In addition to her husband she is survived by four daughters: Lisa (Keith) Driver of Rosiclare, Mary Robinson of Eldorado, Judy (Jimmy) Robinson of Omaha, Ruby Davidson of Harrisburg,...

Hilma McSparin, 92, resident of Galatia, formally of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her residence. Hilma was born May 1, 1929 in Waterloo, Illinois to the late Walter and Emma (Pape) Werling. She married Charles H. McSparin who preceded her in death January 22, 2012. She was a member of Gospel Assembly Church. Hilma worked at Barnes Hospital as a Medical Records Clerk and later in long term care at Sunset Nursing Home. Hilma is survived by two children: Naomi (Melvin)...

Carole Rector, 64, resident of Broughton passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Carole was born January 3, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois to the late John and Thelma (Ewan) Fato. She married Roy Kenneth Rector, Sr. who survives. Carole was a Certified Nurses Assistant and worked in long term care in the activities department. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son: Roy Kenny (Christine) Rector, Jr. of Broughton, a daughter:...

Brent Austyn Hopkins, 17, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his residence. Austyn was born January 7, 2004 in Marion to Bradley Brent and Annika Megan (Bean) Hopkins. He was a senior at Eldorado High School. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister: Mya Jade Hopkins of Eldorado, paternal grandparents: Bradley and Paula Hopkins of Eldorado, maternal grandparents: Walter Kevin and Bonnie Bean of Eldorado, paternal great grandmother: Jo Hopkins of...

Royal Wayne Alvey, 96, resident of Shiloh, formally of Eldorado passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Royal was born December 7, 1925 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Raymond L. and Mildred R. (Payne) Alvey. He Married the former Dorothy Lee Ridley who preceded him in death. Royal served in the US Navy during WWII. For the majority of his career he traveled and sold Agriculture products around the region. He was a member of the Equality...

Larry Wargel, 72, resident of Eldorado passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Ferrell Hospital. Larry was born February 24, 1949 in Eldorado to the late George and Johanna (Naas) Wargel. He served in the US Army. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Larry worked over 45 years as a letter carrier in Harrisburg. Larry is survived by three sisters: Linda Wargel of Eldorado, Emily Bridges of Henderson, KY, Mary Ruth Rabe of Maker, MT, a sister-in-law: Johnsie Wargel of...

Sharon K. Rider, 70, resident of Ridgway passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. Sharon was born June 15, 1951 in Carrier Mills, IL to the late Raymond O. and Francis I. (Minner) Williams. Sharon worked as a CNA at Ferrell Hospital prior to retirement. On January 11, 2001 she married Donald Rider who preceded her in death. She was Methodist by faith. Sharon is survived by a son Adam and  wife Crystal Todd of Evansville, three...

Pauline Fry of Beavercreek, Ohio, and formerly of Eldorado, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was 90 years old. Pauline was born November 4, 1931, on a farm near Equality, IL, the daughter of Cecil and Mayme (Upchurch) Brown. On September 20, 1952, she married Joe Fry, who preceded her in death in 2003. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Louise, and a brother, Robert. Pauline is survived by a son, Ron (Vicki), of Beavercreek. She is also survived by a...

Carleen G. Boyle, 84, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Carleen was born January 20, 1937 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Carl and Garnett (Heise) Zallas. Carleen is survived by her longtime companion: Walter Shell of Eldorado, a son: Charles (Danielle) Bilderback of IN, two daughters: Carrie (Jack) Trusty of Herrin, Clarise (Chuck) Largen of IN, a daughter-in-law: Tammy Bilderback of IN, 11...

Ann Winter, age 86 of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday December 5th at her residence. Ann was born October 14, 1935 in White County, IL to the late Raymond and Sophia Spence. Ann married Glen H. Winter on April 17, 1954 and he proceeded her in death.  Ann was a resident of Cottage Township for 62 years and she was proud to be a farmers wife. She was a Saline Co. Homemaker, Saline Co. 4H leader and served as a election Judge for Cottage Township for many years. She was also a member...