Obituaries
David Lynn Rockett
Sep 22, 2023
David Lynn Rockett, age 71, born in Fairfield, IL to the late James & Freida Rockett, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023.
Beloved husband of 49 years to Stephanie Rockett (nee Curran.) Loving brother of Kenneth (Carmen) Rockett, Susie (Braden) Willis, Linda (Randy) Duckworth, and the late Dennis (the late Cheryl) Rockett. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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James Rush
Sep 17, 2023
James "Jim" Rush, 58, Carmi passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. He was born in Evansville, IN on September 30, 1964 the son of James Hobson, Sr. and Bonnie Rush. Jim married Frances Williams on August 24, 1985.
Jim loved being outdoors, squirrel and deer hunting, fishing, and frog jigging. He loved building things...
Bertha A. Morris
Sep 15, 2023
Bertha A. "Bert" Morris, 91, of Norris City, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on August 5,1932, in Hamilton County, IL the daughter of Robert Newton and Bertha Agnes (Hughes) Edwards. Bert married Francis E. "F.E." Morris on April 8, 1947 and he preceded her in death on April...
Clyde Edwin Maurer
Sep 14, 2023
Clyde Edwin Maurer, 84, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born in Carmi, the son of Raymond George and Moudine Elizabeth (Bloodworth) Maurer. Clyde married Evone L. Garcia, and she precedes him in death. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Clyde worked...
Rita Ann Asberry
Sep 7, 2023
Rita Ann Asberry, 72 of Carmi, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on May 2, 1951, in Carmi, IL the daughter of Robert Norman and Opal Pearl (Banks) Anselment. Rita was retired having previously worked in healthcare as a CNA. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and social media....
Grace Marie Shook
Sep 7, 2023
Grace Marie Shook departed to her Heavenly home at 5:03 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. Grace was born October 9, 1918 to Ernest and Lydia (Winter) Miller of Carmi. Grace graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1936. She eloped and married Howard Shook on September 6, 1941. She studied business, learning shorthand and typing...
Nellie Lucille Haywood
Sep 4, 2023
Nellie Lucille Haywood, 98, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehab in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born on April 7, 1925, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of William and Mamie (Carr) Bolden. Nellie married Bill Haywood on February 25, 1944. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She...
Gary Whitley
Sep 4, 2023
Gary Lee Whitley, 74, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1949, in White County, the son of Glenn and Alice (Chapman) Whitley. Gary married Charlene Cleveland on July 16, 1977, and she survives. He graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1967. Gary worked in collections and later as...
Claudine Sell
Sep 2, 2023
Claudine Sell, 89, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. She was born in Brownsville, IL on April 23, 1934 the daughter of Claud Dee and Nellie (Storey) Shaw. Claudine married Aaron Eugene "Gene" Sell on April 18, 1954 and he preceded her in death...
Daphne Ellene Fulkerson Bartley
Sep 2, 2023
Daphne Ellene (James) Fulkerson Bartley, 91, passed into glory Saturday, September 2, 2023. Daphne was born to Emeart and Donna (Frymire) James on January 28, 1932. Daphne lived most of her life in the Norris City and Carmi area. She wed Doyle Fulkerson and together they were blessed with three children. They were wed until his young death...
Cleston Conner
Aug 30, 2023
Carlie Cleston Conner, 90, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. He was born on October 7, 1932, in Livingston, Tennessee, the son of Oscar Lawrence and Ovie J. (Harvey) Conner. Cleston married Emma Grace Tuggle on March 22, 1954, and she survives. He worked as an electrician at...
Carolyn Juanita Headlee
Aug 29, 2023
Carolyn Juanita Headlee, 81, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2023. at Carmi Manor. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Crawford County, Illinois, the daughter of Eddie Jack and June Christine (Montgomery) Dunlap. Carolyn was a member of the Assembly of God in McLeansboro, Illinois. She served in youth and nursing home ministries. Carolyn...
Kathy Douglas
Aug 28, 2023
Edna Kathryn "Kathy" Douglas, 83, of Omaha passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born January 9, 1940 in Eldorado, IL the daughter of Thomas and Mae (Cletcher) Grant. Kathy married Edward E. Douglas in Eldorado on February 1, 1958. She had attended Mt. Oval Presbyterian Church before joining the...
Edward Allen Beale
Aug 21, 2023
Edward Allen Beale, 59, of Calvin, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1964, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Edward Lester and Delma Eileen (Hammer) Beale. Ed married Traci Hope Treadway on October 6, 1984. He graduated from West Aurora High School in 1982. Ed worked as a forklift driver...
Matthew Glen Matsel
Aug 21, 2023
Matthew Glen Matsel, 60, of Chandler, Indiana, formerly of Carmi, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on June 21, 1963, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Roy and Donna (Britton) Matsel. Matthew graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1981. He went on to complete...
Carol Lynn Faulkner
Aug 20, 2023
Carol Lynn (Gerdes) Faulkner 76, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville, Illinois. She was born on January 16, 1947, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald "Depo" and Mary Evelyn (Collins) Gerdes. She married Hal Faulkner and he preceded her in death. She later married Laverne...
Isabelle Jessie Cartmill
Aug 18, 2023
Isabelle Jessie Cartmill, 91, of Carmi, IL, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. Jessie was born on November 20, 1931, in White County, IL, the daughter of Jess and Florence (Jacques) Cartmill. She was a member of the Carmi VFW Women’s Auxiliary for many years, she enjoyed sewing,...
Keith Hoskins
Aug 15, 2023
R. Keith Hoskins, 73, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Kenneth L. and Lillian Bernice (Zihlman) Hoskins. Keith married Debbie Kay Conner on June 13, 2010. He graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1967....
Gene Holland
Aug 14, 2023
Eugene "Gene" Holland, 80, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He was born on September 30, 1942. in McLeansboro, Illinois, the son of John and Marjorie Mae (Russell) Holland. Gene worked in the oilfield for many years. He enjoyed watching wrestling and westerns, fishing and walking his...
Betty Ruth Martin
Aug 14, 2023
Betty Ruth Martin, 99, of Hollywood, Florida, and formerly of Enfield, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Camelot Court Assisted Living in Hollywood, Florida. She was born on November 5, 1923, in Enfield, Illinois, the daughter of John and Katie (Todd) Russell. She married Lowell Max Martin on November 5, 1941, and he preceded...