Obituaries

Timothy V. Gade

Timothy V. Gade

Dec 23, 2025

Timothy Gade, 65, of Carmi passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born on April 6, 1960 in Wood River, IL the son of Stanley and Margaret (Brooks) Gade. Timothy married Lupe Shelton on May 5, 2005 and they shared over 20 years of marriage together. His interests were watching wrestling, nascar, football, and...

Robyn R. White

Robyn R. White

Dec 22, 2025

Robyn White of Carmi, IL died peacefully on December 22, 2025 at the Linda E White HospiceHouse in Evansville, IN after a lengthy illness with cancer. She was born on September 26, 1960 in Atoka, OK.

Robyn left behind her siblings, Rodney White of Carbondale, IL and Rhonda Smith of Carbondale, IL; niece, Courtney (Steve Sawyer) Smith and nephew, Dylan Smith...

Rickey R. Gunther

Rickey R. Gunther

Dec 20, 2025

   Rickey R. Gunther, 67, of Norris City passed away on December 20, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on May 10, 1958 in Princeton, Ky the son of William Price Gunther and Myrtle Cooper. He was a member of the Souls Harbor Church of God in Ridgway and the Masonic Lodges in Norris City and Enfield. His hobbies...

Barbara Baker

Barbara Baker

Dec 17, 2025

   Barbara E. Baker, 91, of Carmi passed away on December 17, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 28, 1934 in White County, IL the daughter of Henry Arthur and Cumae Dorothy (Tate) Burroughs. Barbara married Ronald Dean Baker in June 1954 and were married for 62 years until his passing on July 16, 2016. She...

Barry Lynn Stewart

Barry Lynn Stewart

Dec 16, 2025

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry Lynn Stewart on December 16, 2025. He was comforted and surrounded by his family in the days and moments prior to departing this life. Barry was a hard-working family man who believed in loving his family, exuding loyalty, emphasizing effort and commitment, always sharing his thoughts, embracing...

Teddy Eugene Fann

Teddy Eugene Fann

Dec 11, 2025

   Teddy E. "Pops" Fann , 69, of Carrier Mills, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Eldorado, IL on August 21, 1956, the son of Sharon Kay (Creason) and Donald Fann. Ted married Jacinta (Malson) Hall on June 12, 2018. He had retired as a truck driver.

   Ted...

Michael Melendez

Michael Melendez

Dec 9, 2025

     Michael Edgar Melendez, 64, of Olney, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Olney, IL. He was born on July 21, 1961 in Chicago, IL the son of Angelo Melendez and Claudette Faye (Burton) Akers . Michael married Tonya Lynn Crockett on September 17, 2002 and they shared over 23 years of marriage together.

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Eddie D. Allen

Eddie D. Allen

Dec 9, 2025

   Eddie D. Allen,75, of Grayville passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his residence in Grayville. He was born on January 28, 1950 in Cypress, IL the son of Warren D. and Jean (Deadmen) Allen. Eddie married Blanch (Cox) Allen on May 8, 1975 and they shared over 50 years of marriage together. He worked in the oilfield...

Richard Frost

Richard Frost

Dec 8, 2025

   Richard P. Frost, 59, of Omaha passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Joliet, IL on October 28, 1966 the son of Virgil Lynn and Janet Ruth (Clark) Frost. Richard was a Warehouse Shift Lead for WSI at SABIC in Mt. Vernon, IN. He enjoyed mowing, working on his vehicles and...

Billie K. Duncan

Billie K. Duncan

Dec 7, 2025

     Billie K. "Bill" Duncan, 77, of Newbern, TN passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born in McLeansboro, IL on August 21, 1948 the son of Rev. Dr. Billie J and Ruby Fern (Gunter) Duncan. Bill graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1966 and went on to graduate from Southern Illinois University...

David Brockett

David Brockett

Dec 4, 2025

     David R. Brockett, a resident of Norris City, was born April 30, 1964, in Evansville, Indiana, to H. Reece and J. Marie (Walker) Brockett. He chose to end his earthly journey on December 1, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with depression and anxiety. He was sustained at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville until Thursday, December 4,...

Raymond E Mundy

Raymond E Mundy

Dec 4, 2025

     Raymond Mundy, 94, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born in Hawthorne Township, IL on May 5, 1931 the son of Ira and Mary Helen (Schutz) Mundy. He married JoAnn L. McKee on April 28, 1956 and she preceded him in death on July 21, 2021. Raymond spent his entire life in Hawthorne...

Rosemary Sullivan

Rosemary Sullivan

Dec 4, 2025

   Rosemary Sullivan, 83, of Crossville passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her residence in Crossville. She was born on June 16, 1942 in Carmi, IL the daughter of Clifton Dale and Mary Florella (Riley) Robinson. Rosemary married Paul R. Sullivan on August 22, 1959 in Albion, IL and they shared over 58 years together prior to his...

Mark Anson Jones

Mark Anson Jones

Dec 2, 2025

   Mark Anson Jones,75, of Carmi passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his residence in Carmi. He was born on March 11, 1950 in Macomb, IL the son of George and Lorraine (Miller) Jones. He graduated from East Richland High School. Mark married Cindie (Davis) Jones on July 16, 1977 and shared over 48 years of marriage together....

Jill Ann Shaw

Jill Ann Shaw

Nov 30, 2025

   Jill Ann Shaw, 64, of Norris City passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence in Norris City. She was born on August 6, 1961 in Carmi the daughter of Leo Ralph and Margaret Ann (McKenzie) Shaw. Jill worked for the Egyptian Health Department until she retired. She also attended Redemption Church in Eldorado. She loved spending...

Francis Phillip Speller

Francis Phillip Speller

Nov 25, 2025

   Francis “Frank” Phillip Speller, 84, of Carmi, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. He was born on December 20, 1940 in Outer London, England, the son of Francis Albert and Edith (Smith) Speller. Frank married his high school sweetheart, who he reunited with after 40 years, Maureen Allen on June...

Julie Ann Matsel

Julie Ann Matsel

Nov 23, 2025

   Julie Ann (Mallette) Matsel, 68, of Carmi, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Evansville, IN. She was born on November 14, 1957, the daughter of Delbert Gene and Wanda Ilene (Dosher) Mallette. Julie attended and graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1975. She married Rod Matsel on April 7, 1984, and together they shared over...

Mary Little

Mary Little

Nov 19, 2025

     Mary (Edwards) Little, 100, of Rio Verde, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Omaha, Illinois on August 13, 1925, the daughter of Jesse Floyd and Pearl (Pearce) Edwards. She graduated from Norris City Township High School in 1943. During World War II, she was proud to have worked on...

James S Harrell

James S Harrell

Nov 16, 2025

James S. Harrell, 81, of Norris City, IL passed away on November 16, 2025 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. He was born in St. Louis, MO on August 14, 1944 the son of Stephen and Elizabeth "Betty" (Land) Harrell.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 42 years, Sharon and his devoted family. Daughter's Kimberly Guinn, and Mary Clark,...

Steven G Vaupel

Steven G Vaupel

Nov 16, 2025

Steven Glen Vaupel 71, of Palatine, IL passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home in Palatine. Steve was born on November 3, 1954 in Fort Riley, Kansas the son of Luther Owen and Mary Frances (Thackrey) Vaupel. Prior to his retirement Steve worked as a Child Behavioral Consultant with the Center of Deafness, Northbrook, IL and taught classes...