Obituaries
Herbert Eugene "Gene" Ellison
Mar 10, 2024
Herbert Eugene "Gene" Ellison, 83, of Norris City, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 26, 1940, in Cottonwood, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Berniece (Taylor) Ellison. Gene married Linda Kay Howard on April 25, 1964. He worked for Production Credit Association and Banterra Bank as an Ag...
Joseph F. Willis
Mar 9, 2024
Lifetime Cubs fan Joseph Frank Willis, 96, of Mahomet, IL formerly of Carmi passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Bridle Brook Assisted Living in Mahomet. He was born on June 13, 1927 in Tamaroa, IL the son of Charles Raymond and Marietta Merle (Marlow) Willis. Joe joined the Illinois State Police in 1950 and retired...
Barbara Ann Nielsen
Mar 7, 2024
Barbara Ann Nielson, 89, of Norris City passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 23, 1934 the daughter of Paul and Helen D. Barnes. Barbara later moved to Addison, IL and attended Calumet High School. She worked as a secretary at Clark Equipment before her...
Dale Frankie Frashier
Mar 4, 2024
Dale Frankie Frashier, 88, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. He was born on February 13, 1936, in Rising Sun, Illinois, the son of Earl and Ethel (James) Frashier. Dale was a member of Maunie Methodist Church. He worked as a Tool and Die maker for Babcock and Wilcox and later...
Dr. Ronald E. Gholson
Feb 27, 2024
Dr. Ronald E. Gholson, age 79, of Charleston, IL (formerly of Broughton, IL) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at 12:38 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born April 5, 1944, the son of Rex Roberts and Mary Ann (Turpin) Gholson at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. He was previously married to Mary Helen...
Ruthann Carter
Feb 27, 2024
Ruthann (Stanley) Carter, 83, of Crossville, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Linda E. White Hopsice House in Evansville, Indiana. She was born at Welborn Hospital on November 25, 1940, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Ed and Margaret Stanley. She married Larry Dean Carter, and he preceded her in death on July 14,...
Barry Rynkiewich
Feb 25, 2024
Barry Francis Rynkiewich, 75, of Norris City, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Eldorado Rehab and Nursing. He was born on March 16, 1948, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Michael and Clara (Allen) Rynkiewich. Barry married Emma Jane "Janie" Golden on May 4, 1974, and she survives. He loved farming with his brothers-in-law, James and...
Roger V. Daniel
Feb 23, 2024
Roger V. Daniel, 80, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home. He was born January 11, 1944 in Crossville, Illinois to the late Lloyd V. and Lilly May (Cherry) Daniel. Roger married Janice Kay (Morrill) Daniel on March 17, 1961 in Durango, Colorado. They were blessed with nearly 63 years of marriage.
Roger worked...
Sallee Hart
Feb 23, 2024
Sallee Von Hart, 77, of Carmi, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on May 5, 1946, in Carmi, the daughter of H.V. and Rowena (Mossberger) Brown. Sallee worked as a secretary at Egyptian Health for over 20 years. She was a member of Enfield Christian Church. Sallee enjoyed...
Patsy O'Neal
Feb 22, 2024
Patsy Ann O'Neal, 91, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on October 9, 1932, the daughter of Delbert and Mabel (Pearce) Downen. Patsy married Rev. S. E. Williams on April 24, 1952, and he preceded her in death on March 15, 1999. She later married Harrell Eugene...
Bartley Alan Brooks
Feb 19, 2024
Bartley “Bart” Alan Brooks II, 77, of Norris City, IL, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. He was born on May 17, 1946, in Carmi, IL, the son of Leland and Madge Ruth (Taylor) Brooks. Bart proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He married Millicent Cosgrove...
Verla F. Anselment
Feb 19, 2024
Verla F. Anselment, 90, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born on March 15, 1933, in Burnt Prairie, Illinois, the daughter of Gus and Pearl (Taylor) Stahl. She married John E. Anslement on September 19, 1954. Growing up, Verla attended Ashland Christian Church in Mill Shoals and later, First Christian Church...
Neva Mae Hasara
Feb 10, 2024
Neva Mae Hasara, age 93, of McLeansboro, Illinois went home to heaven on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was the firstborn daughter of Hobart and Frieda Shelton and was born on August 14, 1930, at the home of her grandparents, James and Minnie May Davis, in Hamilton County, Illinois. Neva...
Joseph W. Harmon, Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
Joseph Wiley Harmon, Jr. 77, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on May 19, 1946, in Harrisburg, Illinois, the son of Joseph Wiley and Beulah Margaret (Roy) Harmon. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He attended Southeastern Illinois College...
Helen McGehee
Feb 2, 2024
Helen Jane McGehee, 92, of Norris City, departed this life on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN surrounded by family. Helen was born on October 12,1931 to the late Harriet and Leland Wheeler of Norris City.
Helen loved her family fiercely and was fiercely loved by them as well. She enjoyed cleaning...
Harold E. Pennington, Sr.
Feb 2, 2024
Harold E. Pennington, Sr., 89, of Carmi passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IN on December 11, 1934 the son of Acie Lee and Essie Mae (Holland) Pennington. Harold faithfully served his country as a part of the United States Navy Seabees. He served 6 years of...
Cheryle Leigh Walters
Feb 1, 2024
Cheryle Leigh Walters, 62, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on June 28, 1961, in LaGrange, Illinois, the daughter of William Vonnell and Barbara Joyce (Morris) Long. Cheryle married Donald Rand Walters on July 18, 1980, and he survives. She was a member of First...
Samuel Lee Jenny, II
Jan 31, 2024
Samuel Lee Jenny, II, 66, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born on May 6, 1957, St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Samuel Lee Jenny and Carol Lee (Langenwalter) Bell. Sam married Cheryl Lynn Woolsey on October 17, 1998, and she survives. He worked as a pumper in the oilfield along with owning...
Steve Neal
Jan 24, 2024
Steven Lee Neal, 67, of Norris City, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on January 30, 1956, in Benton, Illinois, the son of Frank Holten and Delores Rosan (Sanders) Neal. Steve graduated from Norris City Omaha High School in 1974. Steve worked as a mechanic and a...
Beverly Miller
Jan 20, 2024
Heaven get ready because here she comes. Momma (and God), finally decided she had taught us all she could and some of us weren’t gonna listen anyway. Residents of heaven be prepared, first you will be rearranging furniture. Then you will need to Spring clean from top to bottom. Lastly, (probably not last by a long shot) cook...
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