Obituaries

Feb 28, 2021

C.E. Dale, 82, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday February 28, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  He was born on October 5, 1938, the son of Wilburn and  Mable (Bruce) Dale.  C.E. graduated from Norris City High School in 1956 and soon after joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Rhode Island. He married Janice...

Feb 26, 2021

Ruth M. McReynolds 86 of Carmi, IL passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.  She was born April 22, 1934 in Wood River, IL, the daughter of Chancy and Clemie Pearl (York) McReynolds.

Ruth worked as a secretary in office management in St. Louis, MO for many years before retiring.

Feb 25, 2021

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Martin Logan Butts, loving father of four children passed away at the age of 48 at his residence. He was born in Washington DC on December 9, 1972,  the son of the late Paul Eugene and Joan Dee (McGhee)  Butts. Martin was a graduate of Magruder High School. He had obtained his CDL license...

Feb 24, 2021

The sun rose on Henry "Joe" Melton on May 7, 1942 when he was born to Howard Robert Melton and Jean (Harmon) Melton. The sun set for Henry "Joe" Melton on February 24, 2021.  He was 78 years old. His family is grateful for those 78 years of love, life and laughter they were blessed to share with him. ...

Feb 21, 2021

John Hyatt, 98, of Springerton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday February 21, 2021.  He was born in New Harmony, Indiana on August 10, 1922, the son of John and Frances (Shepard) Hyatt.  He was married to Edna Straker and she preceded him in death. John proudly served in the United States Marines during World War II.  He worked as...

Feb 21, 2021

Henry Leon Duvall, 75, of Carmi, passed away at 10:51 p.m., February 21, 2021. He was born on July 29, 1945, in Omaha, IL, the son of Clint Edward and Cleta Fern (Lowery) Duvall. On December 9, 1967 He married Theresa Louise McMinn in Carmi and she survives. Together the shared over fifty-three years of marriage. Leon proudly served...

Feb 19, 2021

Beverly McKenzie, 83, of Norris City passed away at 4:19 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  She was born on December 15, 1937 in Norris City, IL the daughter of William Howard and Minerva Joy (Morehead) Johnson.  Beverly married Kenneth R. McKenzie on August 13, 1954.  She retired after 54 years from the...

Feb 18, 2021

A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 11 A.M. ON MONDAY MARCH 15, 2021 AT THE STENDEBACK FAMILY FUNERAL HOME IN CARMI.

Jacqueline M. Davis passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 66 at her home in Carmi, IL. She was born July 31, 1954 in Chicago to Everisto and Hazel (Morales) Armas

Feb 17, 2021

Doris J. (Mulliniks) Lemp, 82, of Mt. Vernon passed away at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab on February 17, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1939 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Henry and Dorothy (Ozburn) Mulliniks. She was married to David Lemp and he preceded her in death on December 22, 2013.

Doris worked for several...

Feb 17, 2021

Vernon Edward Hubele departed to his Heavenly home at 8:42 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Vernon was born on February 19, 1927 to Norman and Esther (Roland) Hubele of Carmi. Vernon graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. He married Eleanor...

Feb 14, 2021

Carolyn Vaupel, 82 of Carmi passed away at 3:25 AM Sunday, February 14, 2021 with her family at her side in Carmi. She was born on July 17, 1938 in Joppa, IL. She was the daughter of Rev. Walter and Daisy (Bolen) Fagan. Carolyn married Lowell Vaupel on June 1, 1956 and he survives. She had previously worked as...

Feb 13, 2021

Larry Anderson, 78, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  He was born on January 4, 1943 in Olney, IL the son of George Ellsworth and Hazel (Pyle) Anderson.  Larry married Patsy J. Allen on August 14, 1967. He was part of the first graduating class from Southeastern Illinois College...

Feb 13, 2021

Mary Jane Myrna, 89, formally from Carmi, Illinois, passed away on February 13, 2021 at her home in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born in Washington, D.C. on September 26, 1931, the daughter of William H. and Louise E. DuPar.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 62 years, Dr. Charles W. Myrna D.D.S., her brother and...

Feb 12, 2021

Mary Frances Thackrey Vaupel, 85, of Carmi passed away at 7:14 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born  on September 30, 1935 in Mill Shoals, IL the daughter of Alpheus Earl "Babe" and Ruby Nell (Griswold) Thackrey.  Mary began working at Dean's Flower Land and later went to work at the White...

Feb 10, 2021

William R. "Bill" Higginson, 87, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday,  February 10, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh IN. He was born on July 14, 1933, the son of  Halsey and  Myrtle (Hon) Higginson.  Bill married Myrna "Sue" Mathis on November 8, 1988, and she preceded him in death on February 4, 2020.  He proudly served his...

Feb 9, 2021

Walter Franklin “Frank” Funkhouser, 71, of Charleston, formerly of Carmi, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at CAMC Hospice. Frank was the retired owner/operator of Frank’s Plumbing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; and parents, Carrol and Goldie Funkhouser.

Frank is survived by his companion, Debra Tucker and her son Jerry “JD” Tucker; son, Adam...

Feb 4, 2021

Gladys M. (Turner) Whitfield, 90, of Mt. Vernon went to be with The Lord on February 4, 2021. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death. She was born on October 13, 1930 in Ravenden Springs, AR the daughter of Earnest and Pearl (Jenkins) Turner. She married James “Bill” Whitfield in 1948 and he preceded her...

Feb 4, 2021

Robert Edmond “Bob” Frashier 71 of Maunie, passed away Thursday February 4, 2021 at his home. He was born December 11, 1949 in Maunie, the son of Earl E. “Jack” and Rita M. (Barnes) Frashier. He married Karen Brown Williford on June 4, 2000.

Bob graduated from Carmi High School in 1967 and joined the United States...

Feb 3, 2021

Lawrence Winter 88 of Springerton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 3, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1932 in Springerton, the son of Louis and Minnie (Roland) Winter. He married Maxine Doshier on December 15, 1961 and she survives.

Lawrence was a farmer who lived in Springerton his entire life. He was an Army...

Feb 3, 2021

Suzanne Williams Beaver passed away Wednesday February 3, 2021 at the age of 53 after a battle with Covid 19. She was born September 16, 1967 to Larry and Judith (Rippy) Williams. She spent most of her early years in Golden Gate and attended Wayne County Schools graduating from Fairfield High School. After high school she attended the Education...