Obituaries

Nov 29, 2021

Ervin Hargrave, 90, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  He was born on June 30, 1931, the son of Baylus and Martha (Baird) Hargrave.  Ervin proudly served his country in the United States Air force during the Korean War.  He married Alva Lee Cross on April 12, 1952, and...

Nov 26, 2021

Dana Gail Smith, 80, of Norris City passed away at 10:47 p.m., Friday, November 26, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.  She was born in Brownsville, IL on January 13, 1941 the daughter of Leamon and Adella (Hendrix) Midkiff. Dana  graduated from Norris City Omaha High School in 1959.  She married Billie Ray Smith on April 23,...

Nov 25, 2021

Margaret (Unfried) Stahl died on November 25, 2021, at Enfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Enfield, Illinois, aged 96. Margaret was born September 19, 1925 to Lawrence Leo Unfried and Sarah Frances (Driscoll) Unfried of Enfield. She attended Enfield High School, graduating in 1944. In 1947, she married Harold Stahl, after having faithfully stayed in touch with him via regular...

Nov 23, 2021

Brian Keith Snyder, 41, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  He was born on October 27, 1980, the son of Larry Joe Snyder and Nancy Lee (Calkin) Snyder.  Brian graduated from Carmi White County High School in 2000. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and was a Dale Earnhardt fan....

Nov 18, 2021

Kathryn Marie Obermeier, 85, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Enfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born on April 1, 1936, the daughter of Arthur C. and Katherine (Kinzel) Shubert. Kathryn married John Fred Obermeier on September 10, 1955, and he survives. Kathryn was employed by the Norris City school system for 30...

Nov 15, 2021

Virginia Louise “Jenny” Corbett, 73, of Norris City, Illinois passed away at 11:07 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born at home in Dyersburg, Tennessee on November 5, 1948, the daughter of John and Callie (Jackson) Anderson. On February 24, 1964, she married Theodore “Ted” Corbett Sr. in Dyersburg, Tennessee and together...

Nov 11, 2021

Millie Doris Austin, age 88, of Norris City, Illinois passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Enfield Rehab and Healthcare. Doris was born April 13, 1933 in Herald, Illinois the daughter of the late George William and Helen (Weasel) Mobley. She was a Nurse and had worked at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in her early career while her husband...

Nov 10, 2021

Fern Blockley 89, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  She was born on August 18, 1932, the daughter of Charlie and Hattie Mae (Cusic) Newcomb.  Fern married Charles Blockley on June 16, 1953, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1962.  She was a member of St....

Nov 9, 2021

Rosalene June Lamp, 93, of Carmi, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on May 7, 1928, the daughter of Kenneth and Irene (Dotson) Criteser. Rosalene married Robert Edward Lamp on July 8, 1944, and he preceded her in death.

Rosalene is survived by her children...

Nov 7, 2021

George Edward Morris, 75, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born on June 27, 1946, the son of Bert and Birtie (Ryan) Morris.  George worked as a mechanic over the years and enjoyed working on cars.

George is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Andy) Bartley of Carmi, IL; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;...

Nov 6, 2021

Anita June Schneider, 84, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born on May 6, 1937, the daughter of Henry and Ruby Peyton. Anita was a store manager and Division Manager for Martin and Bayley for many years. She was an active member of Crossville Missionary Baptist Church. Anita...

Nov 6, 2021

Anita June Schneider, 84, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021  at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, in Newburgh, Indiana.  She was born on May 6, 1937, the daughter of Henry and Ruby Peyton.  Anita was a store manager and Division Manager for Martin and Bayley for many years.  She was an active member of Crossville Missionary Baptist Church. ...

Nov 2, 2021

Daphney Dawn Kerns, 56, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born on November 13, 1964, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Wanda (Hall) Ritsch.  Daphney married Douglas Dale Kerns on March 8, 1985, and he survives. She worked as a production assistant for Country Financial Insurance Company. Daphney attended Ditney Ridge...

Oct 31, 2021

Carl Dean Johnson, 89, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away on  Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio.  He was born on December 22, 1931, the son of Carl T. and Vada Ruth (Green) Johnson.  Carl married Velma L. Vickers on August 5, 1967, and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2009.  He proudly...

Oct 28, 2021

Clarence Ray Baxley, 70 of Franklin, NC passed away on October 28, 2021.  Ray was born in Carmi on May 19, 1951 the son of the late Grover and Laura Upton Baxley. He married Marcia Sandusky on November 13, 1981. Ray was a second generation oilfield worker. He worked as a field operator for Union 76 Oil Company in Carmi for...

Oct 25, 2021

Ronald Foley, 82, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.  He was born on May 4, 1939, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Oather and Norma (Raglin) Foley.  Ronald married Phyllis Hortin on September 17, 1966 and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2019. He worked at Basin...

Oct 24, 2021

Joseph Everett Koonce, 55, of Norris City, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Ferrell Hospital, in Eldorado, Illinois.  He was born on June 11, 1966, the son of Everett and Sandra (Elliot) Koonce. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Joseph married Vickie Travelstead on March 25, 2017 and she survives. He enjoyed playing...

Oct 22, 2021

Paul David Rhodes, 80, of Maunie, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born in Pontiac, Illinois. Paul was married to Joyce Marie Franklin, and she survives. He proudly served in the United States Army and later served in the National Guard. Paul worked at Futures Unlimited in Pontiac, Illinois. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors....

Oct 20, 2021

James Reed Monroe, 60, of Norris City, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  He was born on November 5, 1960, the son of Dwight Carver and Reeda Monroe.  James worked as a laborer in construction.  He was a member of the 1197 Labor Union.

James is survived by his mother, Reeda Anderson of Norris City, IL;...

Oct 19, 2021

James "Jim" Lee Gholson, 91 years old, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Jim was born July 1, 1930 in Broughton, Illinois. He was the fifth of ten children born to John Randel and Georgia (Pearce) Gholson. Jim was a graduate of McLeansboro High School and a veteran of The United States Army. On August...