Obituaries

Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Shirley Price

Shirley Price

Sep 12, 2020

Shirley Price, 80, of Palestine, IL, died September 12, 2020, at the comfort of her home. She was born April 30, 1940, in Salem, IN, the daughter of Pearl & Loretha (Jones) Agan, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Agan, Bob Agan, and James "Bill" Agan; and by...

Steve Dennis

Steve Dennis

Sep 9, 2020

Steve Dennis, 73, of Palestine, IL, died on September 9, 2020, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on November 30, 1946, in Palestine, IL the son of Fred Russell Dennis and Mary Frances (McCammon) Swartz, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Paul Swartz. He...

Barbara Elaine Galey

Barbara Elaine Galey

Sep 1, 2020

Barbara Elaine Galey, 83, of Hutsonville, IL, died on September 1, 2020, at the comfort of her home. She was born on June 3, 1937, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Herbert & Osa (Henderson) Morris, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Dakota Galey; by her sisters, Aileen Napp...

Richard "Dick" Herre, Jr.

Richard "Dick" Herre, Jr.

Aug 30, 2020

Richard "Dick" Herre, Jr, 77, of Robinson, IL, entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2020. He was born February 23, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Richard L. Herre, Sr. & Edna Chain-Herre, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Mary Kearns on February 26, 1972, and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage before his...

Terry Eugene Wall

Terry Eugene Wall

Aug 25, 2020

Terry Eugene Wall, 68, of Oblong, IL, passed away August 25, 2020, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on October 5, 1951, in Oblong, IL, the son of Fred H. Wall & Florence E. Wall, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Stacie Lynn Herrington; and...

Lyman "Bud" Melton

Lyman "Bud" Melton

Aug 23, 2020

Lyman "Bud" Melton, Sr, 85, of Annapolis, IL, died August 23, 2020, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 22, 1934, in rural Robinson, IL the son of George Lyman Melton & Emma Harris Melton, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his children, Charlotte...

Linda Fann

Linda Fann

Aug 22, 2020

Linda Fann, 68, of Palestine, IL, died August 22, 2020, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on May 25, 1952, in Paris, IL, the daughter of Robert Fann & Iva Maxine (Moore) Fann-Jones, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Justin Gaines and Steven Mattix; by...

Mary E. Moulton

Mary E. Moulton

Aug 21, 2020

Mary E. Moulton, 100, of Robinson, IL died Friday, August 21, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson. She was born September 12, 1919, in Watson, IL, the daughter of William & Lydia (Croft) Morman, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William Warren Moulton on July 6, 1946, and he preceded her in death on August 21,...

Richard Dunlap

Richard Dunlap

Aug 20, 2020

Richard Dunlap, 86, of Robinson, IL, died August 20, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson. He was born December 11, 1933, in Hammond, IL, the son of Virgil & Vivienne Traxler Dunlap, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Duane V. Dunlap (KIA - Korea) and Robert E. "Bob" Dunlap;...

Clara Seeders (Hunter)

Clara Seeders (Hunter)

Aug 14, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Clara Seeders (Hunter), on August 14, 2020, following several months of declining health. Clara was born August 20, 1930, in Brown County, Indiana, to Arthur and Jessie Barrick. She graduated from Helmsburg High School, where she met the love of her life, William ‘Bill’ Hunter. They...

Gerald D. Cox

Gerald D. Cox

Aug 12, 2020

Gerald D. Cox, 89, of Robinson, IL, died August 12, 2020, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born December 2, 1930, in Sullivan County, IN, the son of Russell & Cora M. (Huff) Cox, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Max Eugene Cox, Jerry Cox, Leon Cox,...

Rita Lee Fry

Rita Lee Fry

Aug 11, 2020

Rita Lee Fry, 66, of Stoy, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband, Clell and her "babies", Melissa and Kevin. She was born July 21, 1954, the daughter of Mac E. and Virginia E....

Ruth Ellen Rich

Ruth Ellen Rich

Aug 11, 2020

Ruth Ellen Rich, 61, of Robinson, IL, died at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in the comfort of her home. She was born on March 6, 1959, in Robinson, the daughter of Oral & Betty (Hall) Utterback, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Currie and Connie...

Carla K. Norton

Carla K. Norton

Aug 9, 2020

Carla Norton, 81, of Robinson, IL, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020, in the comfort of her home. She was born March 18, 1939, in Robinson, the daughter of H.B. "Bibe" Warnock & Flora (Smallwood) Warnock, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Horace Noble Norton II on May 28, 1959, and he preceded her in death...

Charles E. Utley

Charles E. Utley

Aug 9, 2020

Charles Eugene "Sonny" Utley, 74, of Flat Rock, IL, died August 9, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born February 20, 1946, in Robinson, IL, to Charles Eugene, Sr. & Ruth Geraldine (Christine) Utley, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Christopher Joe Utley and Michael...

Linda Lou Sparks

Linda Lou Sparks

Aug 8, 2020

Linda Sparks, 78, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 16, 1941, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Robert Okey Parker & Wanda (Terry) Parker, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Harold Sparks on September 16, 1960,...

Norman H. Tingley

Norman H. Tingley

Aug 5, 2020

Norman H. Tingley, 71, of West York, IL, died August 5, 2020, at his home in West York. He was born July 16, 1949, in Robinson, IL, the son of Maurice “Baldy” Tingley & Veronica Decker Tingley, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Debra (Pettigrew) on October 7, 1995, and she preceded him in death November...

Irene Mccormick

Irene Mccormick

Aug 3, 2020

Irene McCormick, 87, of Palestine, IL, died on August 3, 2020, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born February 9, 1933, in Robinson, the daughter of Arthur & Violet Ann (Dunlap) Harris, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William "Bill" McCormick on January 19, 1952, and he preceded her in death on June...

Loren (Kenneth) Outcalt

Loren (Kenneth) Outcalt

Aug 1, 2020

Loren (Kenneth) Outcalt, 79, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Palestine, IL, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on May 20, 1941, in Robinson, the son of Glen Outcalt & Margaret (Rowe) Outcalt, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by cousins, Joann Thompson, Robert (Josie) Thompson, Don...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

Aug 1, 2020

Dorothy Miller, 93, of Robinson, IL, died August 1, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, IL. It was her wish to be buried at White Oak Cemetery, rural Oblong, IL, without a public service. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson is in charge of arrangements.