Obituaries
Pat Lewis
May 4, 2025
Pat C. Lewis died peacefully in her home, in the loving company of her family, on May 4, 2025. She was born Patsy Ruth Croghan on August 21, 1927, in Lake Worth, Florida. Pat is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Judge Henry Lewis, her parents, Michael J and Minnie Gray Croghan, and two sisters, Verna...
JoAnn Maynard
Jun 11, 2025
JoAnn Maynard, 87, of Streator, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac, IL. She was born in Norris City, IL on March 5, 1938 the daughter of Charlie and Ethel (May) Bryant. JoAnn married Bobby G. Maynard in Carmi, IL on May 24, 1957 and he preceded her in death...
Derek L. Smith
Jun 10, 2025
On June 10, 2025, Derek Lenn Smith left this Earth to, in his words, “go live with Jesus and his mom.” Following a long battle with complications from diabetes, Derek passed with those he loved surrounding him. Derek never met a stranger and would talk to people he just met like they had been friends forever; he would...
Jeanne F. Nicholson
Jun 7, 2025
Jeanne F. Nicholson, 84, of Benton, IL passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Harrisburg, IL. She was born on May 22, 1941 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of John and Gertrude (Leiser) Winkler. Jeanne graduated from Rosati-Kain High School in St. Louis, MO. She married David L. Nicholson on October 17, 1959 and he preceded...
Samuel E. Porter
Jun 6, 2025
Samuel Eugene Porter, of Norris City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, after a long journey with congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and friends in his final days. Sam was born May 31, 1931, the youngest son of Plenna and Vakel Porter of Norris City, IL....
Jenepher Driggers
Jun 4, 2025
Jenepher Driggers, 70, of Norris City, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on January 18, 1955, in Carmi, the daughter of Elmer Frederick and Edith "Faye" (Frashier) Driggers. Jenepher married Ray Eugene Kingery on March 5, 1972, and he survives. She worked in accounting. Jenepher enjoyed gardening and...
Ronald Maurer
Jun 2, 2025
Ronald Lee Maurer, 78, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Raymond George and Moudine Elizabeth (Bloodworth) Maurer. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked various jobs throughout his life, including working and helping out with his family...
William F. "Bill" Cates
May 30, 2025
William F. "Bill" Cates, 93, of Carmi passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, IL. He was born in Mill Shoals, IL on November 22, 1931 the son of Joseph and Nola (Davis) Cates. Bill married Minnie Kathryn Headlee and she preceded him in death on November 7, 1997. He had worked various...
Don White
May 24, 2025
Donald R. White, 90, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born on October 7, 1934, in Burnt Prairie, Illinois, the son of Lehman and Gladys (Roser) White. Don married Margaret Rose Miller on October 4, 1963, and she preceded him in death on...
Kenneth Kennedy
May 24, 2025
Kenneth Paul Kennedy, 73, of Norris City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Silver Foxes Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro, Illinois, He was born on November 21, 1951, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Paul R. and Jessie May (Henson) Kennedy. Kenneth worked above ground, cleaning coal mine equipment. He was a member of First...
Dan Robinson
May 24, 2025
Danny Ray Robinson, 72, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on December 31, 1952, in Minden, Louisiana, the son of Huey Gene and Wanda Jean (Fulton) Robinson. Dan married Claudetta Faye White on April 28, 1974, and she survives. He worked in the...
Arnold "Mickey" Kueber, Jr.
May 23, 2025
Arnold "Mickey" Matthew Kueber, Jr. of Carmi, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, He was born October 14, 1953, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, the son of Arnold Matthew and Virginia (Means) Kueber, Sr. Mickey married Becky (Burnett) Kueber in 1992, and she preceded him in death on December 7, 2019. He worked at Jones and Laughlin...
Henry L. Walker
May 22, 2025
Henry Lee Walker, 73, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born on February 29, 1952, in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of George David and Nellie (Weasel) Walker. Henry graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1970. He attended Southeastern Illinois College where he obtained an Assoicates Degree in Auto mechanics. He then went...
Linda Miles
May 17, 2025
Linda Marie Miles, 67, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born on July 20, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert A. and Eunice "Sue" (Davis) Miller. Linda married the love of her life, Marvin J. Miles on December 26, 2011, and he preceded her...
Mike Chapman
May 14, 2025
Mike Chapman, 65, of Norris City passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born in Carmi on September 3, 1959, the son of Doyle Glenn and Betty (Downs) Chapman. Mike drove a tanker truck in the oil field. He loved being on the farm and helping his brother, and always wanting to know what they'd be...
Donna Hutchison
May 12, 2025
Donna Marie (Aldrich) Hutchison, 78, of Carmi, departed for her heavenly home on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1946, in New Harmony, Indiana, the daughter of Ermil and Thelma M. (Davis) Aldrich. Donna graduated from New Harmony High School in 1964, where she learned the love of the flute, which she continued to...
Sylvia Johnson
May 10, 2025
Sylvia Johnson, 78, of Norris City, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born on March 10, 1947, in Norris City, Illinois, the daughter of Alva and Ruth (Duvall) Phillips. Sylvia worked various jobs throughout her life. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, antiquing and was very meticulous with...
Phil Stocke
Apr 27, 2025
Philip Endicott Stocke, 80, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born November 27, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Dr. A.E. and Beth (Endicott) Stocke. Phil graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1963, where he played football, basketball, and ran...
John Scharer
Apr 26, 2025
John Calvin Scharer, 75, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Wilbur D. and Mary Ann (Krawczyk) Scharer. John enjoyed gardening fresh food, swimming, bike riding, Kayaking and fishing. He loved being in nature. John moved to Carmi from Ashland, Oregon three...
Kern L. Doerner
Apr 23, 2025
Kern Doerner, 91, of Norris City, Illinois peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home. He was born March 25, 1934, on the family’s home place, south of Norris City. He was the son of Christopher Fredrick and Ada Adelia (Austin) Doerner. Kern graduated from Norris City High School in 1951. He was drafted into...
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