Obituaries

Sharon Gwaltney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,...

Darrell McGuire

Darrell McGuire

Dec 4, 2023

      Darrell L. McGuire, 57, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born on June 24, 1966, in Wood River Township, Illinois, the son of James F. and Miona (Endicott) McGuire. Darrell married Michelle Dawn Barger on June 28, 2005, and she survives. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Darrell worked...

Rosella Miller

Rosella Miller

Nov 20, 2023

     Rosella M. Miller, 102, of Enfield passed away at 1:55 a.m., on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Enfield Rehab and Nursing in Enfield, IL.  She was born in Enfield on July 9, 1921 the daughter of Raney Carter and Clara (Waldo) Stallings.  Rosella married Roy B. Miller in 1937 and he preceded her in death on February 26,...

Lloyd Stills

Lloyd Stills

Nov 18, 2023

     Lloyd Vern Stills, 95, of Carmi, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN. He was born on January 28, 1928, in Crossville, IL, the son of Samuel and Ethel (Hutchcraft) Stills. On November 10, 1953, he married Ellyn Dawn Rudolph and together they shared over 57 years of marriage before her passing on February...

Delores J. Smock

Delores J. Smock

Nov 18, 2023

     Delores J. Smock, 84, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Solarbron in Evansville, IN.  She was born in West Frankfort, IL on December 24, 1938 the daughter of Everett and Bonnie (Williams) Wilson. Delores married Wilburn Duane Smock on December 25, 1959 and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2014. She was...

Julie Haraughty

Julie Haraughty

Nov 16, 2023

     Julie E. Haraughty, 56,  passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Grayville, IL.  She was born in Marion, KY on December 26, 1966 the daughter of Fred and Marilyn Jean (Pease) Tramel.  Julie faithfully served her country in the United States Navy from February 1986 until February 1991. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs and going...

Linda Rider

Linda Rider

Nov 11, 2023

     Linda June Rider, better known as Momma or Mama, of Norris City, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Evansville, Indiana at the age of 72.  She was  born in Centralia, IL on May 10, 1951.

     Linda was  preceded in death by her soulmate, loving husband, Joseph F. Rider, her momma, her dad, two brothers...

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