Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

Aleta K. Heern, 61, of Carmi passed away at 3:43 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt.Vernon, IL.  She was born on January 30, 1960, in Carmi, IL the daughter or John Wayne and Wilma Faye (Conrad) Karch.  Aleta graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1978 and went on to graduate from Lockyear...

Aug 12, 2021

Doyle Eugene Prince, 80, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  He was born on April 13, 1941, the son of  Harold and Bertha (Williams) Prince.  Doyle married Janice Faulkner on October 5, 1963, and she preceded him in death on December 25, 2016.  He worked as a Boilermaker and then later went on to work for...

Aug 11, 2021

Jeffrey Alan Masterson, 59, of Burnt Prairie, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.  He was born in Anderson, Indiana on July 13, 1962, the son of Richard and Freida (Thackrey) Masterson. He graduated from Shenandoah High School in nearby Middletown, Indiana. Jeff went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army from 1986 to...

Aug 7, 2021

Iris Ann Bryant, 77, of Belleville, IL passed away on Saturday August 7, 2021 at Sycamore Village Assisted Living in Swansea, . She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on September 9, 1943 the daughter of Cavil Moses and Violet Rae Shirley, In November of 1960 Iris married Ralph Bryant and he preceded her in death on July 11,...

Aug 4, 2021

Mona Sophia Spaetti, 70, passed away on August 4, 2021 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Mona was born September 18, 1950 to Marvin and Loretta Robinson, and she was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel, IL. Mona enjoyed genealogy and made family tree books that...

Aug 4, 2021

Victoria Ann Price, 60, of Carmi, passed away on August 4, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois.  She was born on November 8, 1960, the daughter of Wesley Ray and Cleta Fern (Lowery) Evans.  She married Lonnie Lee Price and he survives. She worked as an LPN for many years. Victoria was a member of the New Beginnings...

Aug 3, 2021

Tawana Lee Sutton, 67, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She was born in Carmi, Illinois on June 9, 1954, the daughter of Billy Joe and Garnet Eloise (Davis) Abell.  She worked as an LPN for many years.

A memorial Service for Tawana Sutton will be held at a later date.  Campbell Funeral Home...

Jul 31, 2021

Helen Mae Sexton, 85, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.  She was born on June 1, 1936, the daughter of Earl and Irene (Ninness) Pollard.  She married Gerald Junior Sexton on March 27, 1954, and he precedes her in death. Helen was a devoted wife and mother. Shortly after their marriage Gerald began his career serving...

Jul 31, 2021

Helen Mae Sexton, 85, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was born on June 1, 1936, the daughter of Earl and Irene (Ninness) Pollard. She married Gerald Junior Sexton on March 27, 1954, and he precedes her in death. Helen was a devoted wife and mother. Shortly after their marriage Gerald began his career serving in...

Jul 30, 2021

Walter L. Stahl, 84 of Burnt Prairie passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at home with his beloved wife at his side. Walter was born on December 21, 1936, in Mill shoals, Illinois, the son of Gust and Pearl (Taylor) Stahl. He married Patsy Rose Pierce on January 20, 1963, in Carmi, Illinois, and together...

Jul 28, 2021

Alva Lee Hargrave, 86, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois.  She was born on September 4, 1934, the daughter of Alva and Minnie (Paschal) Cross.  Alva Lee married Ervin Hargrave on April 12, 1952, and he survives.  She worked at Graham's Menswear and later at Bean's Jewelry in Carmi. She...

Jul 24, 2021

James Edmund "Jim" Mitchell, 94, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois.  He was born on March 26, 1927, the son of Q.B. and Harriet (Young) Mitchell.  Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII.  He married Maxine Niekamp on December 23, 1947 and she preceded...

Jul 23, 2021

Gary L. Harper, 82, of Norris City passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on February 11, 1939 in Omaha, IL the son of Wayne William and Mildred Rose (Minor) Harper.  He was a 1957 graduate of Norris City High School.  Gary joined the United States Army and proudly served his country from May...

Jul 22, 2021

Vonda Lou Sturgal, 83, of  Springerton, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She was born on October 27, 1937,  the daughter of  Loren and Beulah Murl (Sanders) Frymire.  Vonda was a member of Springerton Community Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Vonda is survived by her children, Vonda (Mike) Champion of Springerton,...

Jul 22, 2021

Vonda Lou Sturgal, 83, of Springerton, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1937, the daughter of Loren and Beulah Murl (Sanders) Frymire. Vonda was a member of Springerton Community Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Vonda is survived by her children, Vonda (Mike) Champion of Springerton, IL., Carla (Terry) Rush...

Jul 21, 2021

Ruth (Dodd) Chaffin, 90, of Carmi, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born on April 26, 1931, the daughter of William Thomas Wesley and Mary Ethel (Bartley) Dodd.  Ruth married George Logan Chaffin on December 6, 1952, and he preceded her in death on September 13, 2018....

Jul 21, 2021

JoAnn Lorene (McKee) Mundy, 85, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was born on October 17, 1935, the daughter of Robert and Laura (Upton) McKee.  JoAnn married Raymond E. Mundy on  April 29, 1956. and he survives.  She worked at Ainsbrook Garment Factory and  later as a local seamstress for many years. JoAnn was a...

Jul 19, 2021

Jeff "Smitty" Smith, 62, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 13, 1958, the son of  Wilburn Ray "Coke" and Vera (Frymire) Smith.  Jeff proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He married Sondra McNew on February 14, 1984.  Jeff worked as a...

Jul 18, 2021

Cloyce D. Walden, 93, of Cocoa, Florida, passed away on July 18, 2021. He was born on April 7, 1928, the son of Alonzo and Buerryl (Bowers) Walden. Cloyce was a longtime agent for Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Company, Brevard County, Florida.  He was also a member of the Merritt Island Church of Christ. Cloyce is survived by his...

Jul 18, 2021

Infant Lewallen, beloved baby of Isaac Lewallen and Alexis Moore of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Survivors include, parents; grandparents; great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. We didn't have to look into your eyes to fall in love with you. We didn't need to hear you cry to know you loved us too.  We didn't need to...