Obituaries

Sep 13, 2021

Jerry L. Jordan, 83, of Springerton passed away at 1:53 a.m., Monday, September 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Carmi, IL on October 4, 1937 the son of Wilford and Ruth E. (Doshier) Jordan.  Jerry married Carol Lambke on September 29, 1973 and she survives.  Jerry worked as a bus dirver of the City of Chicago....

Sep 8, 2021

Tammy L. Lewis-Pollard, 59, Norris City passed away at 1:45 pm., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.  She was born in Louisville, KY on June 10, 1962 the daughter of Hiawatha and Beverly (Magruder) Lewis.  Tammy married Jimmie Pollard on December 17, 1993.  Tammy joined the United States Army in 1980 and faithfully...

Sep 8, 2021

Janet R. Baumgart, 76, of New Haven, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  She was born in Evansville, IN on February 22, 1945 the daughter of George and Elvera (Titzer) Hillenbrand.  Janet married Robert Baumgart on August 10, 1963.  She was a farm wife and member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, IN.  Janet enjoyed reading,...

Sep 7, 2021

Naomi Ruth (Fulkerson) Foister, oldest daughter of Charles E. and Ava B. (Hunsinger) Fulkerson, passed away on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at her home in Carmi after recently celebrating her 100th birthday on July 5th, 2021.   Her parents and four siblings (Charles Fulkerson, Wanda Fulkerson Martin, Allen Fulkerson, and Shirley Fulkerson Harris) all preceded her in death.

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Sep 7, 2021

Naomi Ruth (Fulkerson) Foister, oldest daughter of Charles E. and Ava B. (Hunsinger) Fulkerson, passed away on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at her home in Carmi after recently celebrating her 100th birthday on July 5th, 2021. Her parents and four siblings (Charles Fulkerson, Wanda Fulkerson Martin, Allen Fulkerson, and Shirley Fulkerson Harris) all preceded her in death.

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Sep 6, 2021

Iva Mae Morill, 92, of Carmi passed away at 8:15 a.m., Monday, September 6, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born on March 21, 1929 in Carmi the daughter of Earl Wilburn and Florence Callie (McIntosh) McCluskey.  Iva married John Henry Morrill on April 21, 1945 and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2012. ...

Sep 6, 2021

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Ubaldo Sandoval who passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, with his family at his side. Ubaldo was born in Jalisco, Mexico on July 20, 1952 to the late Antonio and Delfina Sandoval. When he came to the United States he settled in Chicago’s Pilsen Community. In November of...

Sep 6, 2021

Iva Mae Morill, 92, of Carmi passed away at 8:15 a.m., Monday, September 6, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born on March 21, 1929 in Carmi the daughter of Earl Wilburn and Florence Callie (McIntosh) McCluskey. Iva married John Henry Morrill on April 21, 1945 and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2012. Iva...

Sep 6, 2021

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Ubaldo Sandoval who passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, with his family at his side. Ubaldo was born in Jalisco, Mexico on July 20, 1952 to the late Antonio and Delfina Sandoval. When he came to the United States he settled in Chicago’s Pilsen Community. In November of 1974,...

Sep 5, 2021

Billy Joe Rushing, 70, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born in Union County, Kentucky on May 11, 1951 the son of Billy and Rita Mae (Nelson) Rushing. Joe married Lenora Ellen Maurer on February 2, 1974 and she preceded him in death on April 18,...

Sep 5, 2021

Marjorie L. Britton, 84, of Carmi passed away at 12:55 a.m., Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Enfield Rehab and Healthcare in Enfield, IL.  She was born in Mill Shoals, IL on October 6, 1936, the daughter of Harold and Bertha (Williams) Prince.  Marge married Robert Dale Britton and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1977.  She worked...

Sep 5, 2021

Billy Joe Rushing, 70, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  He was born in Union County, Kentucky on May 11, 1951 the son of Billy and Rita Mae (Nelson) Rushing.  Joe married Lenora Ellen Maurer on February 2, 1974 and she preceded him in death on April...

Aug 30, 2021

Troy Pate, 74, of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away on August 30. 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born on February 7, 1947, the son of Troy and Mildred (Hurst) Pate.  He was born in Carmi, Illinois, raised here and graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1965,  Troy worked at Babcock and Wilcox, for a...

Aug 28, 2021

Tony E. Thompson, 82, of Carmi passed at 9:28 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Enfield Healthcare and Rehab in Enfield, IL.  He was born in Broughton, IL on February 6, 1939 the son of Claude Willis and Leda Marie (Bell) Thompson. Tony married Margaret Ann Hosick on November 28, 1958 and she preceded him in death on February...

Aug 27, 2021

Aaron Michael Cleveland, 40, of Indianapolis, IN and formerly of Norris City, IL, passed away at home, on Friday, August 27, 2021. Aaron was born on July 30, 1981, in Evansville, IN, the son of Jerry Dexter and Mary Ann (Shamhart) Cleveland.  Aaron was employed as an Information Technology Specialist with the Pike Township Fire Department in Indianapolis. His...

Aug 26, 2021

Connie Jo Murphy, 68, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at McLeansboro Rehab and Healthcare.  She was born on September, 22. 1953, the daughter of Glen Harold and Mary Wanda (Downs) Cathey.  She married Michael E. Murphy on July 26, 1991 and he survives. Connie retired from the Banterra Insurance Agency. She enjoyed camping and...

Aug 25, 2021

Becky Schreifels Dulaney, 63 of Tupelo, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at NMMC in Tupelo. She was born February 2, 1958 to the late Billy Schreifels and the late Louise Luebbers Schreifels. She was a member of Verona Church of Christ. Wife, mother, Christian, strong, selfless, Multiple Myloma survivor/advocate. Recipient of Master's in finance, "Glamper", lover of life,...

Aug 24, 2021

Robert Alvin Weedman, 56, of Grayville, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  He was born on July,26, 1965, the son of Jeff and Shirley (Sago) Weedman.  Robert worked as a painter for many years. He attended New Life Apostolic Church in Carmi. Robert had such a good heart. He always...

Aug 19, 2021

Cleo Wayne Gangard, 84, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 19,2021.  He was born on March 12, 1937, in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Charles and Margaret (McMahon) Gangard.  He first married Margaret Durbin and she preceded him in death on December 24, 1986.  Wayne later married Marie Inboden, and she preceded him in death as well,...

Aug 18, 2021

Reverend Lowes D. Browning, 91, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  He was born on September 3, 1929, the son of  Marion and Iola (Elliot) Browning. He married Mabel I. Weasel on August 19, 1950. Together they shared almost 71 years of marriage. Louie pastored many General Baptist Churches in the local area for more than...