Obituaries
Jackie Lee Thurman
Sep 3, 1950
Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman is returning home.
On May 18, 2026, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman, missing from the Korean War.
Thurman entered the service from Illinois and served with Battery B, 99th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. In early September of 1950, the North Korean People's Army launched a...
Edward W. Ticer
Aug 12, 2026
Edward W. Ticer, 46, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Harrisburg, Illinois. He was born on February 7, 1980, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Edward Ticer, Sr. and Lisa (James) Ramo. Eddie pursued many avenues of education over the years, including culinary studies, clergy training, and EMT school, and he never stopped learning....
Harold L. Karger
Aug 9, 2026
Harold L. Karger, 97, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Ferrell Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1929, in Carmi, the son of Walter Karger and Ruth (Hughes) Karger Burdette. Harold married Barbara Ann Doneghue on July 11, 1959, and they shared more than 67 years together. He enlisted in the Army in 1951...
Corbet C. Stover, Jr
Aug 2, 2026
Corbet Stover Jr., 69, passed away on August 2, 2026, at 1:33 p.m. at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, unwavering devotion, and countless stories that will continue to be told for generations. Born on August 8, 1956, Corbet lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and...
Geoffrey S. Ward
Jul 27, 2026
Geoffrey “Junior” Steven Ward, 39, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1987 in Highland, Indiana, to Steven Geoffrey Ward and Penny (Anderson) Morris. Geoff worked in masonry with his family and on a Woodside Ranch that he loved during his time in Florida. He enjoyed time with his family – especially...
Kenneth H. Wilson
Jul 17, 2026
Kenneth “Whip” H. Wilson, 83, of Crossville, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN. He was born November 15, 1942, in Henderson, KY, to Otho and Susie (Gibson) Wilson. In his younger years, Whip enlisted in the Army Reserves and later worked in the coal mines. He married Anna Louise Wilson on...
Kendall Lathan Willis
Jul 17, 2026
Kendall Lathan Willis, 74, of Carmi, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 3, 1952, in Fairfield, IL to JL “Pigeon” and Natalie “Dannie” (Smythe) Willis. He married Tammy (McClanahan) Willis on April 15, 1990, and together they shared 36 wonderful years. Kendall loved spending time at Old River Camp, watching St. Louis Cardinals...
Claude Edward James
Jul 15, 2026
Claude Edward James, 69, of both Carmi and Crossville, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Henderson, KY. He was born on April 10, 1957, to Claude and Betty (Grant) James. He married Sheila Renee Shipley on June 28, 2002, and they shared 21 years together before her passing in 2023. Eddie had many interests that brought joy...
Warren Wilkerson Glad
Jul 15, 2026
Warren “Willie” Wilkerson Glad, 56, of Norris City, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Marion, IL. He was born October 1, 1969, in Eldorado, IL, to Euna Stokes and raised by Ronald Stokes. Willie graduated from Norris City Omaha Enfield High School in 1987 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK, where he...
Carolyn Sue Duvall
Jul 9, 2026
Carolyn Sue (Duckworth) Duvall was born on April 3, 1943. Carolyn passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Gus Irvin Duvall of Carmi; daughter, Crystal Lynn (Duvall) Morse, her husband Kyle Morse, and son Ethan Morse all of Stonefort, IL; son, Terry Harrison, his wife Denise Harrison of Enfield, IL, and their children...
James Michael Tucker
Jul 9, 2026
James Michael Tucker, 76, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born on August 20, 1949 in Harrisburg, IL the son of Carl and Betty (Davis) Tucker. James had previously worked as an insurance salesman. He also was involved in Eldorado’s Eagles Lodge for many years and loved to...
Glenda Faye Connor
Jul 7, 2026
Glenda Faye Connor, 63, of Carmi passed away on July 7, 2026 at Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born on September 21, 1962 in Bath, Michigan, the daughter of Donald and Helen (Irvin) Russell. Glenda worked at the Wabash Nursing Home for 15 years and she loved working with her co-workers because they had fun when...
Larry York
Jul 3, 2026
Robert Larry York, Sr., 74, of Elberfeld, IN passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Evansville, IN. He was born on August 19, 1951 in New Haven, IL the son of Robert J. and Ethel (Spivey) York. Larry enlisted into the Army on March 15, 1971 and served during the Vietnam War. Later in life, he was an...
James Jerod Healy
Jun 30, 2026
James Jerod Healy, 43, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. He was born on April 22, 1983 in Welborn Hospital in Evansville, IN the son of Jerry & Paula (O’Neal) Healy. Jerod graduated from Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School in 2001. He later graduated from Ivy Tech and ITT. Jerod...
Billy Gene Horn
Jun 28, 2026
Billy Gene Horn, 89, of Enfield passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi. He was born on February 5, 1937 in Greenville, KY the son of Wilty and Ruby (Massey) Horn. Bill married Janice Kay Williams on January 31, 1972, and they shared more than 52 years together before her passing...
Brian Thompson
Jun 25, 2026
Brian Thompson, 65, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN from complications from a fall. He was born on October 8, 1960 in Carmi, IL the son of Tony E. and Margaret Ann (Hosick) Thompson. Brian graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1978. On October 25,...
Jan York
Jun 22, 2026
Janis Kay York, 78, of Carmi passed away on June 22, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN. She was born on February 21, 1948 in Grayville the daughter of Jerrad and Betty (Knight) Michels. Jan married Ray York on June 30, 1973 and they shared over 45 years of marriage until his passing on March 25, 2019....
Carolyn Sue Thomas
Jun 20, 2026
Carolyn Sue Thomas,79, of Springerton passed away after a long, valiant battle with colon cancer on June 20, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. She was born on April 16, 1947 in Crossville the daughter of Ulyess “Dude” and Lola Violet (Davis) Schalk. Carolyn married James “Jimmy” Lee Thomas on September 29, 1972 and they shared over 48...
John David Turner
Jun 17, 2026
John David Turner, 60, of Carmi passed away on June 17, 2026 at his home in Carmi. He was born on November 22,1965 in Carmi the son of Edsel A. and Judy (Smith) Turner. John worked in the oil field, but most recently worked at Gottzz’s in Carmi. He enjoyed Mushroom hunting and loved being with his family and friends.
John...
Darla Leona Elpers
Jun 14, 2026
Darla Leona Elpers, 65, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Carmi. She was born on August 17, 1960 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of James Courson and Wanda (Dill) Yates. Darla married Robert Edwin Elpers on June 10, 2006 and they shared over 20 years of marriage together. She worked as a phlebotomist for Deaconess...
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