Obituaries

John Walter McKay, Jr.

John Walter McKay, Jr.

May 19, 2026

   In Loving Memory of John Walter McKay Jr.

   John Walter McKay Jr, age 77, of Carmi, IL passed away peacefully at his home on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

   Born on August 19, 1948, in New Harmony, IN, he was the only son of Pauline (Carney) McKay and John Walter McKay Sr. John was known for...

Dolores Deane Fleck

Dolores Deane Fleck

May 17, 2026

   Dolores Deane Fleck, 88, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Heart to Heart Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on October 29, 1937 in White County, IL the daughter of Louis Joseph and Lily Belle (Allen) Anselment. Deane married Merrel Allen Fleck on February 28, 1960 and they shared over 61 years of...

Sarah M. DeLap

Sarah M. DeLap

May 17, 2026

   Sarah Marie DeLap, 78, of Norris City entered her Eternal Life on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on October 17, 1947 in Norris City the daughter of Everett and Gwendolyn (Sibly) Hamilton. Sarah married Harold DeLap on May 17, 2000 in Kentucky, and they shared 26 years of marriage together....

Teresa Lynn Stallings

Teresa Lynn Stallings

May 16, 2026

   Teresa Lynn Stallings, 64, of Harrisburg and formerly of Carmi passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at SIH Herrin Hospital. She was born on April 2, 1962 in Carmi, the daughter of Donald M. Douthitt, Sr. and Pearl (Dant) Douthitt. Teresa's favorite hobby was collecting rocks.

   Teresa is survived by her children, David Heath (Renee Kaufmann) Ealy of...

Billy Ray Wolford

Billy Ray Wolford

May 10, 2026

   Billy Ray Wolford, 63, of Crossville passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Evansville, IN. He was born on November 21, 1962 in Chicago, IL the son of Billy Ray and Gracie Lee (Tucker) Wolford. Billy was with his longtime companion, Betty Pisarczyk, for 30 years. He loved to play games, but especially poker. Billy's other hobbies were...

Richard M. Roser

Richard M. Roser

May 10, 2026

Richard Morgan Roser, a lifelong resident of Carmi and Maunie, Illinois, went peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on May 10, 2026, at the age of 96.

Richard was born in Maunie, Illinois, on June 9, 1929, to Raymond and Marguerite (Morgan) Roser. He was their firstborn, and 16 years later his brother, Charles, joined the family. Richard attended a...

Jenell E. Hayden

Jenell E. Hayden

May 9, 2026

   Jenell Hayden was born on June 11, 1932, in Livingston, TN and passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Gilmer, Texas. She lived a life filled with love, care, and dedication to her family and the simple joys of nature.

   Jenell graduated from Carmi High School as the Valedictorian, a testament to her commitment and hard work early...

Charles W. Brockett

Charles W. Brockett

May 9, 2026

   Charles W. Brockett, 90, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 23, 1935 in Dale, IL the son of Harry Dale and Louella (Wooldridge) Brockett. Charles married Georgianna Smith on July 12, 1958 at Braden Valley Church west of Dale and they shared over 64 years of marriage...

Pamela K. Bain

Pamela K. Bain

May 5, 2026

   Pamela K. (McGill) Bain, 74, of Carmi passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at White County Rehab and Nursing. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on November 30, 1951 the daughter of Orvil and Lillie Lorine (Mandrell) McGill.

   Pamela is survived by the staff and residents of White County Rehab and Nursing. She was preceded in death...

Billy E. Dodge

Billy E. Dodge

May 3, 2026

     Billy E. Dodge, 91, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. He was born in Carmi on September 7, 1934 the son of Truman A. and Myrtle L (Proctor) Dodge. Billy married Barbara Ann Lee on December 22, 1956 and she survives. He retired after 35 years with...

Mabel D. Todd

Mabel D. Todd

Apr 29, 2026

   Mabel D. Todd, 85, of Enfield passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Carmi the daughter of Earl and Jenny Irene (Ninness) Pollard. Mabel married Donald G. Todd on March 8, 1958 in Carmi, and they shared over 57 years of marriage until his passing...

Richard Keith Winter

Richard Keith Winter

Apr 28, 2026

   Richard Keith Winter, 83, of Carmi passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. He was born on September 24, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the son of Virtus and Helen Blanche (Musgrave) Winter. Richard was a graduate of Carmi Township High School and went on to attend Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.  He later served in...

Marjorie Millspaugh

Marjorie Millspaugh

Apr 26, 2026

   Marjorie "Marj" Millspaugh, 98, of Norris City passed away on April 26, 2026 at Fox Meadows Supportive Living in McLeansboro. She was born on August 6, 1927 in Hamilton County, IL the daughter of Samuel Monroe and Elsie Vay (Johnson) Allen. Marj married Ezra Millspaugh on June 15, 1968 and they shared over 54 years of marriage together until...

Lilly Ann Stokes

Lilly Ann Stokes

Apr 22, 2026

   Lilly Ann Stokes, 65, of Norris City passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on January 30, 1961 in Saline County the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Gordon) Seely. Lilly married Michael Glenn Stokes on November 22, 1976 and they shared almost 50 years of marriage together. She loved...

Delmas Wayne Allen

Delmas Wayne Allen

Apr 18, 2026

   Delmas Wayne Allen, 61, of Centerville, IL passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Encompass Health Deaconess Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born on February 24, 1965 in Eldorado, IL the son of Delmas B. and Mary L. (Vangampler) Allen. He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1983 and then went on to get his bachelor’s degree...

Minnie Quanna Newman

Minnie Quanna Newman

Apr 17, 2026

   Minnie Quanna Newman, 78, of Carmi passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on December 17, 1947 in Sebree, KY, the daughter of George and Eva Mae Gish. Minnie married Charles Alvin Newman on January 12, 1969. They shared 55 years of marriage together until his passing on October...

Ronald Gene Kerns

Ronald Gene Kerns

Apr 7, 2026

   Ronald Gene Kerns,75, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 13, 1950 in Carmi the son of Al and Annie Victoria (Owens) Kerns. Ronald graduated from Norris City High School. He also joined the Army in 1969 and served during the Vietnam War....

Beverly Ann Bridgeman

Beverly Ann Bridgeman

Apr 5, 2026

   Beverly Ann (Kimbrell) Bridgeman, 87, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Carmi passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Beverly was born on December 20, 1938, in Carmi the daughter of James Robert (Bob) Kimbrell and Veda Grace (Funkhouser) Kimbrell. Her favorite hobbies were watching birds, listening to Elvis, and being with her family.

   Beverly is survived by her...

Judith L. Fleck

Judith L. Fleck

Apr 2, 2026

   Judith “Judy” Lee (Brooks) Fleck, 84, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. She was born on August 3, 1941 in Carmi, the daughter of Leland and Madge (Young) Brooks. Judy was a member of the First Methodist Church in Carmi. She had worked as an aide at White...

Betty Ruth Beets

Betty Ruth Beets

Mar 31, 2026

Betty R. (Egbert) Beets, 79

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Friend.

Betty Ruth (Egbert) Beets of Chickasha, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the age of 79.

A private family ceremony will be held at Stokes Chapel Cemetery in Crossville. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Betty was born on July 7, 1946, in...