Sloan Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Galatia and Creal Springs, IL areas
Judith Ann Trankle
Dec 14, 2024
Judith Ann Trankle, 62, of Goreville, Illinois passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1:45 A.M. at her home. Judith was born in Beacon, New York to the late Harold and Anna Mary (Pardovich) Tomlins.
Judith married Clint Trankle on June 21, 1986. She worked for Pepsi for 27 years as an Executive Secretary before she retired in 2017. Judith enjoyed...
Robert "Big Bob" Edward Anderson
Dec 12, 2024
Robert Edward "Big Bob" Anderson, 69, of Galatia, Illinois, formerly of Hardin County, Illinois, passed away on December 12, 2024, at 5:47 PM at IU Health University Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.
Bob was born in Shetlerville, Illinois on October 25,1955, the son of the late Clarence "Doc" Anderson and Doris Lucille (Smock) Anderson....
Farrell Lee Davis
Dec 10, 2024
Farrell Lee Davis,78, of Galatia, IL, passed away on December 10, 2024 at 12:30 PM at his home. He was born in Eldorado, Illinois on July 13, 1946, the son of the late Lee and Edith (Carter) Davis.
He married Brenda Woodiel on April 9, 1966. He was an avid hunter with coon dogs and bird dogs. He was a builder,...
Lloyd Lavern Vaughn, Jr.
Dec 7, 2024
Lloyd Lavern Vaughn, Jr. 97, of Thompsonville, IL died on Saturday, December 7, at 11:55 a.m. at the Stonebridge Nursing Facility in Benton, IL. Lloyd was born in Franklin County, IL on February 18, 1927, the son of the late Lloyd Vaugh, Sr. and Ruby (Serles) Vaughn.
He married his wife, Hazel on March 23, 1948. His family was his pride...
William Francis Lindsey
Nov 19, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William Lindsey, who departed this life on November 19, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on September 22, 1940, in Clarkton, Missouri to Reason and Sylvia (Harrison) Lindsey, Bill was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Bill dedicated 42 years of his life working at Eagles Supermarket, where...
Carmen L Rude
Nov 1, 2024
Carmen L. Rude, 93 of Galatia, IL passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home. Carmen was born on October 21, 1931, in Homestead, Wisconsin to the late Roy and Irma (Pearson) Sjoquist.
Carmen was a very giving women who loved to donate to lots of different charities. She had a huge love for shopping and reading magazines. Carmen subscribed...
Shelby Roland Fletcher
Oct 11, 2024
Shelby Roland Fletcher, 86 of Thompsonville, IL passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, Indiana. Shelby was born on August 22, 1938, in Thompsonville to the late Glen and Lora (Grant) Fletcher.
Shelby married Darlene Fletcher on June 27, 1959. They had been married for over 60 years at Darlene's passing in 2019. He was a very...
Loretta Marie Wood
Sep 20, 2024
Loretta Marie Wood 49 of Galatia, Illinois passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Loretta was born on January 22, 1975 in Peoria, Illinois to LaDawn Wood.
Loretta loved life to the fullest. Flowers made her happy and she enjoyed gardening. Loretta was a fantastic cook and baker. It has been said that nobody will ever make a...
Bonnie June Tooley
Sep 11, 2024
Bonnie June Tooley, 90 of Creal Springs, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Bonnie was born on June 19,1934 in Indiana to the late Burl Williams and Captiola (Fisher).
Bonnie was self-employed for most of her life. She made feather flower arrangements along with many other crafts and then set up and sold them at craft fairs, flea...
Timothy Wayne Harris
Jul 7, 2024
Timothy (Tim) Wayne Harris, 68, of Galatia, Illinois passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home. Tim was born on May 20, 1956 to Paul and Ruth Ann (Loveless) Harris. He married Ramona Lynn (Shelton) Harris on December 14, 1979.
Survivors include: One daughter, Eva Marie (Allan) Duer of Eldorado, IL and one son, Jared (Jennie) Harris...
Mary Ellen Dillon
Jun 30, 2024
Mary Ellen Dillon, 87, of Galatia, Illinois passed away June 30, 2024. She was born in Galatia, Illinois on September 21, 1936, to the late Virgil and Ethel (Hall) Manker. She married the love of her life, Glenn Dillon, on January 23, 1982, in Las Vegas. She was a member of the Lebanon C.P.C in Galatia, Illinois and owner of...
Kerry Dean Morris
Jun 24, 2024
Kerry Dean Morris, 73 of Harrisburg passed away at 7:56 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Harrisburg Medical Center.
Kerry was born July 1, 1950 in Harrisburg to Ray and Virginia (Crabtree) Morris. He was first married to Lorna L. McIlrath. She preceded him in death on January 19, 1996. He later married Pamela June Stillwell on July 1, 1998...
Charles Wayne Heflin
Jun 2, 2024
Charles Wayne Heflin, 86, of Galatia passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. Charles was born March 30, 1938 to Claud and Theresa (Curtis) Heflin, whom proceeded him in death. He was also proceeded in death by his 8 brothers and sisters, as well as an infant grandson. Charles graduated Galatia High School in 1956 and...
Lynnan Marvel
May 16, 2024
Lynnan Marvel, 79, of Johnston City, IL passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Helia Healthcare in Benton. Lynnan was born on August 18, 1944, in Herrin, IL to the late Elmo Farris and Fannie.
Lynnan was married to Ronnie Marvel for 30 years. She graduated from Johnston City High School and went on to get her Bachelors Degree for teaching...
Thomas "Tommy" Lee Johns
May 15, 2024
Thomas " Tommy" Lee Johns passed away Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at the age of 87.Tommy was the youngest of 8 brothers and sisters and had no shortage of stories about his upbringing in the town of Creal Springs, Illinois. Tommy joined the United States Navy in June of 1956 and was last assigned to the U.S.S. Halsey Powell. He...
Willie Dale Langford
May 13, 2024
Willie Dale Langford, 60, of Galatia passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. Willie was born on February 6, 1964 to the late Dale and Bula (Wiggins) Langford.
Willie enjoyed reading and riding motorcycles. Willie was a great brother and a wonderful friend. He was of Baptist faith.
Willie is survived by 1 brother; Jeff Miles of Galatia and a great friend; Willie...
Vida Lou Gilmore
May 6, 2024
Vida Lou Gilmore, 89 of Galatia, IL passed away Saturday, May 6, 2024, at Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg. Vida was born on October 5, 1934, in Arkansas to the late John and Josie (Churchill) Brownlee.
Vida married John Gilmore on March 21, 1954 at the New Friendship Baptist Church in Paragould, Arkansas. Vida and John moved around a lot...
Phyllis Kay Belford
Apr 27, 2024
Phyllis Belford passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born on April 22, 1945 to the late Vivian Burchell Slagus and Loren Morse. She was born in Harrisburg Illinois at the old Lightner Hospital and remained in Southern Illinois most of her life.Phyllis loved the Lord and because of her personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ our family...
Virgil Tulis Berrong Sr.
Apr 23, 2024
Virgil Tulis Berrong Sr., 85 of Thompsonville, IL passed away Tuesday, April 23,2024. Virgil was born on March 8, 1939 in Thompsonville, IL to the late Virgil and Eunice (Holiday) Berrong. Virgil married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Phelps, on July 17, 1959. He graduated from Galatia High School. Virgil had a huge love for horses and loved the farm life....
Terrie Sue Robertson
Apr 1, 2024
Terrie Robertson passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Lynn Wolaver. Terrie is survived by her husband, Dan Robertson of nearly 50 years, children, Brent and Heather Robertson, her mother Rosalie Wolaver, aged 97, sisters Sandy Gibson, Paula Odom and brother Lyle Wolaver and his wife April,...
