Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Samuel E. Porter
Jun 6, 2025
Samuel Eugene Porter, of Norris City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, after a long journey with congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and friends in his final days. Sam was born May 31, 1931, the youngest son of Plenna and Vakel Porter of Norris City, IL....
Jenepher Driggers
Jun 4, 2025
Jenepher Driggers, 70, of Norris City, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on January 18, 1955, in Carmi, the daughter of Elmer Frederick and Edith "Faye" (Frashier) Driggers. Jenepher married Ray Eugene Kingery on March 5, 1972, and he survives. She worked in accounting. Jenepher enjoyed gardening and...
Ronald Maurer
Jun 2, 2025
Ronald Lee Maurer, 78, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Raymond George and Moudine Elizabeth (Bloodworth) Maurer. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked various jobs throughout his life, including working and helping out with his family...
William F. "Bill" Cates
May 30, 2025
William F. "Bill" Cates, 93, of Carmi passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, IL. He was born in Mill Shoals, IL on November 22, 1931 the son of Joseph and Nola (Davis) Cates. Bill married Minnie Kathryn Headlee and she preceded him in death on November 7, 1997. He had worked various...
Don White
May 24, 2025
Donald R. White, 90, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born on October 7, 1934, in Burnt Prairie, Illinois, the son of Lehman and Gladys (Roser) White. Don married Margaret Rose Miller on October 4, 1963, and she preceded him in death on...
Kenneth Kennedy
May 24, 2025
Kenneth Paul Kennedy, 73, of Norris City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Silver Foxes Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro, Illinois, He was born on November 21, 1951, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Paul R. and Jessie May (Henson) Kennedy. Kenneth worked above ground, cleaning coal mine equipment. He was a member of First...
Dan Robinson
May 24, 2025
Danny Ray Robinson, 72, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on December 31, 1952, in Minden, Louisiana, the son of Huey Gene and Wanda Jean (Fulton) Robinson. Dan married Claudetta Faye White on April 28, 1974, and she survives. He worked in the...
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