Obituaries

Jan 15, 2022

James  Glenn Whitley, 68, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  He was born on January 1, 1954, in Carmi, the son of Glenn and Alice (Chapman) Whitley.  He married Trena Dean Clark on September 1, 1973.  Jim sold cars for several years before starting his own construction business which...

Jan 15, 2022

David Wayne Harris, 72, of Enfield, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born at his home in Norris City, Illinois, on July 16, 1949, the son of Rev. Wayne and Lucille (Sanders) Harris. He met the love of his life in 1979, and married Sharon Estella Price on June...

Jan 13, 2022

Infant Willard B. Weber was born into heaven on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 4:37 a.m.

Those left to cherish Willard’s memory are his loving parents Nancy B. Robinson and Aaron James Weber Jr. along with big brother Lincoln B. Weber all of Carmi; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Linda Bingman of Carmi; paternal grandparents, A.J. and Jackie...

Jan 11, 2022

Judith Anita (Duda) Robison, 80, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born on December 6, 1941, in Grant Works, Illinois, the daughter of Stanley Antone and Anna Elizabeth (Blandowski) Duda. She married Everett Robison.  Judith attended  Lighthouse Assembly Church in New Harmony, Indiana.  She not only loved, but had a passion for...

Jan 11, 2022

Lawrence Gayel Aud, 73, of Streamwood, Illinois, and originally of Norris City, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.  He was born on May 11, 1948, the son of Lawrence Raymond and Lula Pearl (Sutton) Aud.  Gayel proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He married Christina...

Jan 8, 2022

Scott Antone Denbo, 58 of Enfield, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare. Scott was born on July 10, 1963, in McLeansboro, IL the son of Donald Ray and Violet Josephine (Winkleman) Denbo. Scott retired having spent his career serving others as a waiter. He greatly enjoyed fishing and camping.

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Jan 6, 2022

Robert Edward Baumgart, 80, of New Haven, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born on July 11, 1941, the son of Edward and Helen (Durchholz) Baumgart.  He married Janet Hillenbrand on August 10, 1963. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2021. Bob was...

Jan 4, 2022

Gabrielle Suzette Coniglione, 28, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  She was born on November 2, 1993, the daughter of Misty (Pollard) Green.  She enjoyed taking photos, hiking, playing sports, attending family gatherings, and adored her nephew and nieces, However, spending time with her son, Devin, was...

Jan 3, 2022

Judy Kay Allen, 73, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022.  She was born on August 16, 1948, in McLeansboro, Illinois, the daughter of James Hiram and Liza Beth (Holland) Purkey.  She married Michael Steven Allen on November 14, 1981, and he survives.  Judy worked as a C.N.A. at Carmi Township Hospital as well as various nursing...

Jan 2, 2022

Warren Edward Howe, 82, of Norris City, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born on May 5, 1939, the son of Edward and Laverne (Gilchrist) Howe.  Warren married Phyllis Ann Hickey in July of 1967. and she survives.  He worked as a Chemical Formulator for Ideal Industries in...

Jan 1, 2022

Barbara J. Young, 86, of Carmi passed away at 8:00 p.m., January 1, 2022 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born in Carmi on November 3, 1935 the daughter of Ervin and Mabel (Schauberger) Wagner.  Barbara married Herschel E. "Bus" Young on December 18, 1953 and he preceded her in death on August 4, 2015.  She worked...

Jan 1, 2022

Lee Bouldin, 59, of Carmi passed away at 2:54 a.m. on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  He was born on December 6, 1962 in Brenham, TX the son of William S. "Bo" and Lucy (Bridges) Bouldin.  Lee married Paula (Hineman) Dosher and together they were members of  First Baptist Church in Carmi. Lee...

Dec 28, 2021

John Anthony Rau, 67, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  He was born on March 11, 1954, the son of Kurt and Katherine (McGinley) Rau.  John proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He enjoyed working on model trains and woodworking.  He was also an avid sports fan.

John is survived by...

Dec 25, 2021

Ralph E. Anselment, 96, of Carmi passed away at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. He was born in Carmi on August 25, 1925 the son of Louis Joseph and Alma Louise (Kallenbach) Anselment.  Ralph married Doris Jean Wright on August 22, 1947 and she preceded him in death on June 21, 2014. ...

Dec 22, 2021

Marian Elizabeth (Berger) Cantrell passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, IL.  Marian was born on November 3, 1928,  to Harold and Elsie (Erwin) Berger in Wellington, KS.

Marian attended Carmi Township High School.  She married Royal Cantrell on February 15, 1947.  Marian was a homemaker and stay-at-home mom.  She...

Dec 21, 2021

Alice Lila Dial, 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  Alice was born on March 25, 1933,  to Harry and Lila (Schultz) Von Behren.  She married William Stanley Dial in 1950, and enjoyed 41 years together until his death in 1991.  They had two sons, Richard S. Dial and Bradley J....

Dec 17, 2021

Larry Dale Maynard, 74, of Norris City and Odin, IL passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, IL.  He was born in Shawneetown, IL on December 21, 1946 the son of Everett and Elizabeth Faye (Pritchard) Maynard.  Larry married Glenda F. Bryant on May 29, 1965.  He retired after 40 years as a...

Dec 15, 2021

Mary E.  (Mears) Lowery, 88, of Carmi, passed away on December 15, 2021. She was born on October 4, 1933 in Indian Creek Township, the daughter of Cecil C. and Hettie Ruth (Marlin) Mears.  She married Lloyd V. Lowery on December 22, 1950, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2004.  Mary worked as a bookkeeper for...

Dec 14, 2021

Joseph Earl Albright, 72, of Norris City, passed away on December 14, 2021.  He was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on September 2, 1949. the son of Harold Earl and Betty L. (Breeze) Albright.  Joe proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He married Shelia Joy Melvin on April 4, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida and together they...

Dec 13, 2021

Fern Linder, 74, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  She was born on September, 26, 1947, the daughter of William E. and Helen R. (Trout) Erkmann. Fern was raised on a farm in McLeansboro, Illinois. She married Gary Linder on November 7, 1980, and he survives. Fern worked  at...