Travis Lee Wilson
Jan 26, 2026
Travis Lee Wilson, age 88, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 14, 1937, in Henderson, Tennessee, the son of Temple Oliver Wilson and Robbie Ola Tucker-Smith. He married Nancy Lee Schultz January 26, 1974, and she survives.
Travis retired from Snap-On Tools in Mt. Carmel in 1999 and later worked at...
Charles "Charlie" Gillespie
Jan 25, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Gillespie, age 87, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on March 3, 1938, in El Paso, Illinois, the son of Ralph E. Gillespie and Esther Ripple Gillespie. He married Joan E. Reynolds on June 3, 1962, and she survives.
Charlie earned his master’s degree from...
Mary L McKay
Jan 25, 2026
Mary McKay, age 76, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 14, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Albert Davis and Mary Bird Davis.
Mary devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a certified nursing assistant, a role that reflected her compassionate and giving nature....
Carolyn A McDonald
Jan 25, 2026
Carolyn A. McDonald, age 83, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Carolyn was born on October 20, 1942, in Christy Township, Illinois, the daughter of Claude and Margie (Gentry) Bennett.
Carolyn grew up in the Lawrence County area and attended Sumner School. She later moved to Normal, Illinois, and after...
Donald Brian Goff
Jan 24, 2026
On Saturday, January 24, Donald Brian Goff, our partner, father, friend, and the love of our life, transitioned onto his next journey. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones and we miss him already.
Don led a life full of passion and advocacy for not only those in his hometown, but the rest of humankind as well. Having spent his...
David J. Ridgley
Jan 22, 2026
David J. Ridgley, age 76, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 23, 1949, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Betty Lou Ridgley. He married Patricia Gaiter April 6, 1968, and she preceded him in death on July 23, 2018.
David was employed at the Texaco Refinery and later at Duke Energy...
James Leroy Luthe
Jan 21, 2026
James Leroy Luthe, age 76, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born November 14, 1949 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Robert D. and Mary M. (Travis) Luthe of West Salem, Illinois. He married Sue Weger on June 6, 1971, and she survives.
Jim was a proud graduate of Eastern Illinois...
Karen "Sue" Ducharme
Jan 18, 2026
Karen “Sue” Ducharme, age 78, of Flat Rock, Illinois passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on January 29, 1947 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth Hoke, Sr. and Rose Moyes Hoke. She married Samuel Parker on October 20, 1964 and he preceded her in death on September 24,...
Tyler Atkins
Jan 15, 2026
Tyler Atkins, age 61, of Bridgeport, Illinois passed away on January 15, 2026 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born June 2, 1964 in Hammond, Indiana to Max E. Atkins and Julie L. Atkins (Myers).
Tyler was a dedicated dental lab technician for more than 35 years and was also a licensed beautician, reflecting both his strong...
Irene Loretta Jackman
Jan 13, 2026
Irene Loretta Jackman, age 80, formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington, Indiana. She was born December 1, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Francis Thill and Jean Dunham Thill. She married Mark Dennis Jackman June 25, 1983, and he preceded her in death on July 16,...
Donald L Nash
Jan 13, 2026
Donald L. Nash, age 59, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born September 20, 1966 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Don Nash and Mary Lou (Tabor) Nash.
Donald was a certified crane operator and a proud member of IUOE Local 841. He also dedicated 14 years of service to the Lawrence County...
Sue Boughan
Jan 13, 2026
Sue Boughan, age 79, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Haven of Bridgeport. She was born November 10, 1946, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Max, Jr. and Bertie (Rosborough) Rodrick. She married Donald Boughan, and he survives.
Sue was a dedicated educator, teaching at Olney High School and Bridgeport Township High School. In addition to...
Wallace "Wally" Decker
Jan 10, 2026
Wallace “Wally” Decker Jr. of rural Flat Rock, Illinois, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1937 in Gibson County, Indiana, the son of Wallace Sr. and Lorene Fulk Decker. He married Phyllis Marie Tiffany on March 6, 1959 and she preceded him in death on July 13, 2012.
Wally was a lifelong farmer whose deep...
Carolyn L Mumaw
Jan 9, 2026
Carolyn Louetta Mumaw, age 93, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at her home. She was born on October 1, 1932, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of W.O. Pinkstaff and Edna M. Timms.
Carolyn devoted 38 years of service to the Physical Therapy Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she was known for her dedication and compassionate care. Outside...
Wilma Lucille Thacker
Jan 8, 2026
Wilma Lucille Thacker, age 89, of rural Sumner, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born November 1, 1936, in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of William and Martha (Pryor) Ivie. She married Kenneth Nelson Thacker on June 24, 1956 and he preceded her in death on June 16, 2015.
Wilma worked as a farm wife. She was a member...
Ronald J. Mahaffey
Jan 5, 2026
Ronald J. Mahaffey, age 82, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born on December 21, 1943, in Asheville, North Carolina. He lived a life defined by service, laughter, hard work, and a deep love for family, community, and country.
Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, entering service in 1962. A Vietnam...
Michael Eugene Wright
Dec 26, 2025
Michael Eugene Wright, 63, of Pinkstaff, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.
Born January 12, 1962, in Vincennes, Indiana, he was the son of Paul Wright and Helen Williams Wright. Mike spent much of his life in the Vincennes and Lawrence County areas and proudly lived life on his own terms- loudly, confidently, and without apologies.
Mike was...
Linda L Fiscus
Dec 24, 2025
Linda Lou Dow Ayres Fiscus, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the age of 81.
Born in Sullivan, Illinois, on April 9, 1944, to the late Dale E. Dow and Helen A. Dow, Linda lived a life centered around family, creativity, and kindness. She was first married to Adrian "Bud" Ayres, with...
Patricia Jean Montgomery
Dec 17, 2025
Patricia Jean Montgomery, age 65, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1960 in Washington, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Burkhart and Charlotte Doan Burkhart. She married Ross Montgomery, Jr. in March 1984, and he preceded her in death in 2021.
Patricia worked as a rehabilitation aide at Aperion Nursing Home....
Gregory Allen Bennett
Dec 14, 2025
Gregory Allen Bennett, age 72, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Sumner, passed away on December 14, 2025, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was born June 15, 1953 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Claude A. Bennett and Margie Gentry Bennett Scherer. He married Vickie West on February 26, 1972, and she survives.
A retired farmer, Greg dedicated his...
