Elba W. Ladson Obituary

We announce the death of Elba W. Ladson of Lawrenceville, Illinois, who passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 83. Elba will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Ladson and Grace Blackburn Ladson Jerrell; his siblings, Robert "Doc" Jerrell and Annabell Leib; and his great grandchild Bennett Ladson.

He is survived by: his wife Nita Shidler; his children, Tina Loudermilk of Cairo, Georgia, Bryan Ladson (Traci) of Lawrenceville, Casey Kotter (Justin) of Vincennes and Cody Ladson (Elysia) of Washington, Indiana; his sibling Vergil Jerrell (Vicki) of Lawrenceville; and his grandchildren, Aaron Loudermilk (Iris), Andrea Reavis (Jeff), Tiffany Demel (Cale), Nathan Ladson (Shyloh), Grace Kotter (Brayden), Isaac Kotter, Kate Kotter, Cody Austin Ladson and Kingston Ladson. He is also survived by his family, friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Isaiah 117 in Vincennes, Indiana.