Obituaries

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...

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...