Obituaries

Melissa A. Fitzgerald

Melissa A. Fitzgerald

Jul 28, 2025

     Melissa A. Fitzgerald, 72, of Crossville passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her residence in Crossville. Melissa was born on February 16, 1953, the daughter of Fred Grimwood and Ethel Maxine (Hanks) Grimwood. Melissa loved to read, watch classic movies, and learn about the Renaissance period. Though she preferred solitude and didn’t...

Grace Elizabeth Wood

Grace Elizabeth Wood

Jul 27, 2025

     Grace Elizabeth Wood, 89, of New Haven passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL. Grace was born on May 23, 1936, in Carmi, IL. She was the daughter of Ernest W. and Della Marie Boehringer. She married James A. Wood on April 16, 1954, and they moved to New Haven in...

Larry D. Gunter

Larry D. Gunter

Jul 26, 2025

     Larry D. “Hayrake” Gunter, 70, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Larry was born on November 15, 1954, in rural Franklin County, IL the son of Freeman and Violet (Gossett) Gunter. He married is High School sweetheart, Brenda J. Curtis on July 2, 1995. Larry...

Frank Newman

Frank Newman

Jul 23, 2025

Frank William Newman, 63, Carmi passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

He was born on October 29, 1961, In Chicago Illinois. He was the son of Frank C. Newman. He married Twila Ann Bridges on September 7, 2019.

Frank worked in the oilfields where he earned the nickname “Twist-Off.” The rest of his life he worked at Brown’s...

Glenda K. Chisenall

Glenda K. Chisenall

Jul 17, 2025

     Glenda K. Chisenall, 59, of Eldorado passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1965 in East Prairie, Missouri the daughter of Harry William and Juanita Viola (Marshall) Chisenall. Glenda resided at the SRA Cruse House for over 20 years and worked at Coleman Tri-County Services. Glenda loved to do...

Iva Jean Bayley

Iva Jean Bayley

Jul 15, 2025

     Iva Jean Eadie Bayley, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025 at Clark Lindsey Village in Urbana, Illinois.

     Born May 13, 1933, in West Frankfort, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Nellie Eadie. She grew up in West Frankfort until her senior year of high school, when her family moved to Carmi,...

Phyllis D. Mitchell

Phyllis D. Mitchell

Jul 11, 2025

   Phyllis D. (Poole) Mitchell, 80, of Carmi, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born September 12, 1944, in Herald, Illinois, the daughter of Woodrow and Wilma (Creek) Poole. Phyllis married Sam A. Mitchell, and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2003. She graduated from Carmi High School in 1962. Phyllis worked in her...

Theodore "Teddy" Corbett, Jr.

Theodore "Teddy" Corbett, Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

     Theodore F. "Teddy" Corbett, Jr., 58, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Gallatin Manor in Ridgway, IL. He was born in Gary, IN on November 6, 1966 the son of Theodore F. and Virginia L. (Anderson) Corbett. Teddy married Kassandra Carroll on December 2, 1986. He worked in construction as a carpenter for...

Mildred Elizabeth Medlin

Mildred Elizabeth Medlin

Jul 5, 2025

     Mildred Elizabeth (Foley) Medlin passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on December 27th, 1934 in Barton, Arkansas to George “Wib” and Mary Foley. Mildred's life was a testament of dedication to her family & her church. On August 28, 1955 Mildred married Lawrence Medlin where they built a life together...

Mabel Browning

Mabel Browning

Jul 1, 2025

     Mabel Irene (Weasel) Browning passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi, Illinois. She was born on July 17, 1932, in Enfield, Illinois, the daughter of Rev. Charles "Jack" and Autha (Downen) Weasel. Mabel married Lowes "Louie" Browning on August 19, 1950, and they shared almost 71 years of marriage...

Lyndall Sue Beam

Lyndall Sue Beam

Jun 29, 2025

     Lyndall "Sue" (Pyle) Beam, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29th, surrounded by her family. Born in 1943, Sue graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1961. She went on to pursue her passion for healthcare at Indianapolis Methodist Hospital, where she earned her certification as a Radiologic Technician in 1963....

Deloris Smith

Deloris Smith

Jun 25, 2025

     Deloris Ann (York) Smith passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born April 9, 1936 to Wayne and Bessie (Savage) York in Enfield, Illinois. She worked in various jobs in Carmi such as Ainsbrook Sewing Factory, Mears Market, and she retired from the Carmi Light and Water as payroll clerk, bookkeeper, and office manager in 1997....

Stella Karns

Stella Karns

Jun 25, 2025

     Stella Elizabeth (Groves) Karns, 91, of Carmi, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born in Marshall, IL on October 16, 1933, to James Groves and Eunice (Johnson) Groves.

     At the age of 3, Stella's parents died and she, along with her siblings, were raised at Carmi Baptist...

Terry Anderson

Terry Anderson

Jun 17, 2025

     George Terry Anderson, 55, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1969, in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of George Larry and Patsy J. (Allen) Anderson. Terry graduated from Norris City High School and went on to graduate from S.I.,U. in Carbondale with a bachelor's degree in Horticulture. He worked...

Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott

Jun 16, 2025

     Victoria Ann Scott, 80, of McLeansboro, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital In McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born on November 15, 1944, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, the daughter of William Frances and Zella Belle (Eaton) Brown, Sr. She enjoyed crafting, working puzzle books, and spending time with her dog, Leo. Most of all,...

Robert Leslie Wilson

Robert Leslie Wilson

Jun 14, 2025

     Robert "Bob" Leslie Wilson, 77, of Carmi, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Villas of Hollybrook Reflections Memory Care in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He was born on April 8, 1948, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Leslie Wayne and Patricia (Ross) Wilson. Bob married Stephanie Hall on March 9, 1990, and she...

Jaclyn Hoscheid

Jaclyn Hoscheid

Jun 14, 2025

     With hearts full of sorrow and pride, we remember and honor the life of Jaclyn Hoscheid who passed away peacefully at the age of 42, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, loving mother, courageous veteran, and cherished friend, Jaclyn lived a life of unwavering service, quiet strength, and immeasurable love.

     For 23 years,...

JoAnn Maynard

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

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

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...