Obituaries
Teddy Gwaltney
Jan 16, 2024
Teddy Franklin Gwaltney, 91, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. He was born on August 26, 1932, in Mill Shoals, Illinois, the son of Paul and Gertrude (Jordan) Gwaltney. Teddy married Lois A. Seal on May 10, 1956, and she preceded him in death on April 26....
Carol A. French
Jan 11, 2024
Carol A. French, 76, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab. She was born on June 13, 1947, the daughter of George Nicholas and Anna E. (Cantrell) Lamp. There will be no services at this time. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is assisting the family.
Marie Mitchell
Jan 10, 2024
Marie Mitchell, 85, of Enfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday morning, January 10, 2024. She was born to Louis and Rose (Zilch) Kohl in Ridgway, Illinois, on August 1, 1938. Marie married Bernard Mitchell on August 28, 1956, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ridgway, having celebrated 67 years of marriage last August. She was...
Billy Sampson
Jan 8, 2024
Billy Dale Sampson, 65. of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 8. 2024, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born on February 20, 1958, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Leamuel Thomas and Elsie Mae (Pemberton) Sampson. Billy worked in construction, as well as the oil field and also worked with various carnivals and could...
George N. Bougas
Jan 7, 2024
George Nicholas Bougas, 73, of Enfield passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Enfield, IL. He was born on September 13, 1950 in Greece, the son of Nicolas George and Eleftheria Bougas. George married Monica Zytnowski on November 6, 1983. He spent most of his life in the Chicago area and had worked as a cook and worked his...
Elizabeth Barbre
Jan 6, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” Barbre went to her heavenly home on January 6, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1926 in Enfield, Illinois to Leonard Daniel Apple and Flora Elsie Espy. She married Paul Kenneth Barbre on November 20,1943 and he preceded her in death on November 19, 1999.
Liz is survived by...
Sharon Gwaltney
Jan 5, 2024
Sharon J. Gwaltney, 74, of Carmi passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Eldorado Rehab and Health Care. She was born in Eldorado, IL on October 30, 1949 the daughter of Frieda (Kanady) Roe and Raymond Stanley. Sharon married Edward Hon on August 15, 1969 and during their 26 years of marriage, they were blessed with a...
Ryan McGhee
Jan 4, 2024
Ryan James McGhee, 24, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born on January 3, 2000, in Hanford, California, the son of Patricia Escovar. Ryan worked at Walmart as well as Pizza Hut in Carmi. He enjoyed sketching, drawing, cooking, gaming, working out and reading.
Ryan is survived by his mother, Patricia...
Richard Griffith
Jan 2, 2024
Richard Carrol Griffith, 78, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He was born on February 18, 1945, in Norris City, Illinois, the son of Joseph Franklin and Gladys Opal (Sanders) Griffith Sr. Richard married Mary Keerbs on June 9, 1973, and she preceded him in death....
Steve Garrett
Jan 1, 2024
Stephen R. Garrett, 65, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on June 28, 1958, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Carl E. and Mary Eloise (Savage) Garrett. Steve married Karlene Carpenter on September 20, 1980, and she survives. He graduated from Carmi High...
Betty Walker
Jan 1, 2024
Betty Walker, 76, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was born on July 19, 1947, in Tyronza, Arkansas, the daughter of J.B. and Estelle (Smithey) Hall. Betty married Phillip Edward Walker on July 16, 1966, and he survives. She enjoyed country western dancing, and listening to all kinds of music. Most of all,...
Jerrod Paul Farny
Dec 29, 2023
Jerrod Paul Farny, 47 of Carmi, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1976, in Wooster, OH, the Son of Gordon and Dolly (South) Farny. Jerrod enjoyed riding motorcycles and dirt bikes, hunting, fishing and playing basketball and baseball. He belonged to the Maunie River Rats.
Survivors include,...
Deloris Scott
Dec 24, 2023
Deloris Imogene Scott, née Rockett, born April 11, 1935 in Springerton, IL, passed away December 24, 2023 in Elmhurst, IL.
Beloved wife of the late William E. Scott; loving mother of Crystal Ann Scott; dear daughter of the late Jesse C. Rockett, Sr. and Anna Rockett.
Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters,...
Elijah I. James
Dec 23, 2023
Elijah I. James, 34, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born in Normal IL on November 19, 1989 the son of Claude E. James and Joyce Kloth. Ellijah was raised by his grandparents, Claude and Betty (Grant) James. Elijah loved to talk and visit with...
Dawn Ann Beadles
Dec 21, 2023
Dawn Ann Beadles, 68, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1955, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Arnold Lee and Joyce (Hawkins) French. Dawn married Jonathan R. Beadles on August 24, 1974, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2011. She...
Susan Bowman
Dec 11, 2023
Susan Ann Bowman, 67, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. She was born on July 14, 1956, in Eldorado, Illinois, the daughter of Carl Matthew and Evadeen Antoinette (Roe) Mills. Susan married Donnie Bowman, and he survives. She worked as a cook and waitress. Susan enjoyed crafting, bowling, gardening flowers,...
Sherry Lynn "Sam" Castic
Dec 10, 2023
Sherry Lynn “Sam” (James) Castic, 64, Carthage, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning, December 10, 2023, at her home. She was born February 16, 1959, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Charles James and Linda (Daniel) Trout. She married Robert “BJ” Castic on December 1, 1977, in Miami, Florida. Sam loved to paint and enjoyed gardening.
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Harrell Chilton
Dec 10, 2023
Harrell Lee Chilton, 74, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He was born on May 10, 1949, in Omaha, Illinois, the son of James Gilbert "Gib" and Fern L. (Hillyard) Chilton. Harrell proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He served in Spain during Vietnam....
Mary E. Winter
Dec 9, 2023
Mary E. Winter, 97, of Carmi passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi. She was born in Gray Township, IL on January 2, 1926 the daughter of James Glen and Buenita (Thornburg) Burroughs. Mary married Norman E. Winter on August 23, 1942 and he preceded her in death on May 22, 1997. She...
Ollen Smith Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
Ollen Owen Smith Jr, 54, of Eldorado, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, He was born on February 28, 1969, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of Ollen Owen and Annabelle (Finley) Smith. Junior enjoyed woodworking and video and online gaming. Most of all, he enjoyed being with family.
Junior is survived by his mother,...
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