Obituaries in Eldorado, IL

Mary L. Roberson, 88, of Eldorado, passed away on October 23, 2025 in Eldorado.Mary was born in Harrisburg, IL on October 8, 1937 to the late J. Paul and Florence (Sunday) Roberson. She worked at Montgomery Ward store and the Harrisburg Library.She is survived by her cousin and caregiver, Mark (Jac...

Violet May Harper, 82, of Eldorado, passed away on, Friday, October 3, 2025 in Mt. Vernon, IL.She was born in Harrisburg, IL on May 6, 1942 and she was raised by Troas and Hazel (Parker) Barger. She worked as a home health aide.She married Robert Jeffries and he preceded her in death in 2013.She is...

Dora J. Trail, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away on December 5, 2025 in Herrin, IL.Dora was born in Harrisburg, IL on September 13, 1945 to the late Norbit and Vernice (Karnes) Horton. Dora attended the Eldorado First Christian Church.On February 14, 1964 she married Richard Trail Sr. and he preceded ...

Timothy L. “Lone Wolf” Church, 37, of Harrisburg, IL, passed away on December 26, 2025 in St. Louis, MO.He was born in Carbondale, IL on November 2, 1988 to Roy L. and Angela (Stewart) Church. His favorite quote was “Quote the Raven Never More” by Edgar Allen Poe.He is survived by his parents, Roy ...

Joe was born on February 1, 1950, as the youngest of three children to Meriam (Kimball) Tison and Lowell Tison. His mother was from Cincinnati, and his father’s family were long-time residents of Eldorado. Joe, along with his older brother Lowell (Grace) Tison and sister Diana (Allan) Englehardt, g...

Gary S. “Red” Ralston, 82, of Eldorado, passed away on, Sunday, September 7, 2025 in the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare in Eldorado.Gary was born in Grayville, IL on February 18, 1943 to the late Harry and Bessie (Barton) Ralston. He was a graduate of Eldorado High School class of 1961 and was a foo...

David Ray Johnson, 75, of Eldorado, passed away in Eldorado, on August 26, 2025.David was born in Eldorado on May 16, 1950 to the late Joe Arthur and Jo Ann (Johnson) Johnson. David was a member of Star General Baptist Church, he worked at Sahara Coal Mine #21, he owned Johnson Towing, Johnson Auto...

Phyllis Jean Mayberry, 83, of Broughton, passed away on, August 25, 2025 in Marion, IL.She was born on November 26, 1941 to the late Roy and Pauline (Allen) Hayter. She attended Broughton Baptist Church.On November 27, 1959 she married Vernon Ray Mayberry and he preceded her in death of February 19...

Michael Lloyd “Chief” McKinnies, 71, of Eldorado, IL, left this world on January 17, 2026 at home, peacefully at 6:35 PM.Mike was born on October 15, 1954 in Eldorado to the late Walter “Cub” McKinnies and the late June (Gene) Gill. He was a graduate of Galatia High School class of 1972. Soon afte...

Melva L Caraway Holbrook3-6-27/ 10-25-25“Mel” was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and EvaCaraway, her brother, James Caraway, and her husband, BarneyHolbrook. She is survived by her daughter, Deb (Dick) Essex,Sheridan, WY and Surprise, AZ, her grandson, Jason (Anne)Salyards, Parker, CO,...

Judith Ann Watkins, 76, of Eldorado, passed away on September 21, 2025 in Carbondale, IL.She was born on June 11, 1949 to the late Elmer and Vivian (Phillips) Newton. She was a member of the Cedar Bluff Social Brothern Church.She married Esco Watkins and he preceded her in death on September 9, 201...

Daryl Hopkins, 68, of Eldorado, passed away on September 12, 2025 in the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare .Daryl was born in Harrisburg, IL on May 31, 1957 to the late H.T. (Tom) Jr. and Betty Jane (Thompson) Hopkins. Daryl worked as a construction laborer for 46 years working out of the Laborers Unio...