Obituaries

Melissa Vines

Melissa Vines

Jun 10, 2021

Melissa Beth Vines, 41, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on June 10, 2021.  She was born on June 29, 1979 in Evansville, IN the daughter of Allan Lynn and Brenda Joyce (Kilmer) Vines. Melissa loved being outdoors, riding mountain bikes, reading, Harry Potter and riding around in her jeep.

Melissa is survived by her parents, Brenda Burklow...

Alice Black

Alice Black

Jun 10, 2021

Alice A. Black, 63, of Enfield passed away at 1:28 a.m, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Fairfield, IL on July 4, 1957 the daughter of Victor "Babe" and Vivian "Sis" (Vaught) Artin.  Alice married William Maurie Black on September 4, 1976 in Enfield.  She worked in the bank industry for over 40 years,...

Gary Kingery

Gary Kingery

Jun 10, 2021

Local businessman Gary Kingery, 78, passed away Thursday morning at 2:45 a.m. at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  Gary was born on October 27, 1942, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of the late Paul and Genevieve Kingery.

Gary and his wife, Anita, are the owner/operators of Yesterdays Drive In and Yesterdays Catering.  Gary was Executive Vice...

Wilma Brothers

Wilma Brothers

Jun 6, 2021

Wilma L. Brothers, nee Peacock, age 95, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2021.  Beloved mother of David (Carol) Brothers, the late Richard (late Cindy) Brothers, and Virginia (Roy Koite) Doyle.  Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Grace Stanley-Peacock, two...

Jesse Hall

Jesse Hall

Jun 5, 2021

Jesse Lee Hall, 78, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  He was born on February 6, 1943, the son of George Aaron and Gleta (Hart) Hall.  He married Viola Mae Lamp on February 14, 1965, and she preceded him in death on October 7, 2019. Jess was a Social Studies teacher with the Carmi White County...

Allen Brandenstein

Allen Brandenstein

Jun 5, 2021

Allen Brandenstein, 82, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home in Carmi. He was born on November 17, 1938 in New Harmony, IN  the son of Harold and Evelyn (Shoemake) Brandenstein.  Allen served in the United States Army from January 14, 1958 to November 4, 1960.  He married Christene Sexton on October 30, 1965...

Jeffery Hall

Jeffery Hall

Jun 5, 2021

Jeffery Scott Hall, 52, of Carmi, passed away on June 5, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1969, the son of Jesse Lee and Viola Mae (Lamp) Hall. Jeff  was a 1987 graduate of Carmi Community High School and went on to receive an Associates Degree in Computer Science. He was a member of the Community Church in...

Robert Duckworth

Robert Duckworth

Jun 2, 2021

Robert Doyle Duckworth, 87, of Crossville and formerly of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  He was born on September 17, 1933,  the son of John Anderson and Blanche Lucille (Hendershott) Duckworth. He married Nina Peyton on September 15, 1992. Bob proudly served in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Crossville Missionary Baptist...

Sheryl Brown

Sheryl Brown

Jun 2, 2021

Sheryl Ann (Batty) Brown, 68, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  She was born on September 5, 1952, the daughter of William Earl and Wilma Arlene (Harrolle) Batty.  She married Bill Brown on July 26, 1969.  Sheryl worked at  Wabash Christian Retirement Center and the Carmi Township Hospital in the O.B. department  for a time, and then went...

Joel Healy Jr.

Joel Healy Jr.

Jun 1, 2021

Joel Healy Jr., 97 of Norris City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.  He was born on July 19, 1923 in Indian Creek Township, the son of Joel and Mattie (Snyder) Healy Sr. On January 17, 1948, he married Jo Ann Weldin in Morganfield, KY and together they shared over...

Harold Stahl

Harold Stahl

May 31, 2021

Harold Edward Stahl died on May 31, 2021, at Enfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Enfield at age 95. He was born on November 22, 1925, in Mill Shoals Township to Henry and Nell (Buttry) Stahl. He attended Enfield High School, but enlisted his senior year and graduated later.  He served as a medic with the Fifth Army. His...

Nancy Briscoe

Nancy Briscoe

May 24, 2021

Nancy J. Briscoe, 80, of Norris City passed away at 12:10 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  She was born in Yuma, Arizona on June 30, 1940 the daughter of Denver Wayne and Mary Elizabeth (Durr) Joyce.  Nancy married David E. Briscoe on August 5, 1975.  She was a member of Plainview General Baptist Church, an...

Janice Dale

Janice Dale

May 24, 2021

Janice Ann (Felty) Dale, 81 of Carmi, passed away on Monday May 24, 2021.  She was born on June 23, 1939.  Janice graduated from Enfield High School  in 1957.  She married C.E. Dale on August 1, 1959 and he preceded her in death on February 28, 2021. Janice worked as a waitress for more than 20 years at Two Tony's Smorgasbord....

Sue Brockett

Sue Brockett

May 19, 2021

Sue (Taylor) Brockett, 89, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday May, 19, 2021.  She was born on February 6, 1932, the daughter of Benjamin and Johnnie (Cook) Taylor.  She married Robert L. "Bob" Brockett on August 7, 1950, and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2005. Together, they owned and operated Brockett Water Hauling. Sue was a...

Russell Dremann

Russell Dremann

May 14, 2021

Russell Lee "Russ" Dremann, 71, of Enfield, passed away peacefully on Friday May 14, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  He was born on November 29, 1949 the son of Leroy and Ruth Dremann.  Russ married Donna Denbo on May 23, 1988.

He is survived by his wife Donna Dremann of Enfield, IL.; his children, Lance...

Loretta Hillyard

Loretta Hillyard

May 12, 2021

Loretta June (Plock) Hillyard, 73, of Norris City, passed away on Wednesday May 12, 2021.  She was born on January 17, 1948, the daughter of William Herman and Laura Laverne (Wade) Plock.  Loretta married Robert Hillyard on December 23, 1966.  She was the owner and operator of Hair Happenings, where she did hair for 20 years. Loretta was a...

Maxine Mears

Maxine Mears

May 10, 2021

Maxine Mears, 95, of Carmi passed away at 6:18 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  She was born in White County, IL on April 27, 1926 the daughter of Dan and Lillie (Sutton) Wilson.  Maxine married Dallas Mears  and he preceded her in death on November 11, 1980. She attended Trinity...

Stanley Hampton

Stanley Hampton

May 10, 2021

Stanley Creighton Hampton, 90, of Carmi, Illinois passed away on Monday May 10, 2021 at home with his family. He was born on October, 12, 1930, the son of Ray Edward and Grace Ruth (Moore) Hampton. Creighton married Helen Doris Wilson on June 21, 1947 and would have celebrated 74 years of marriage this year. He graduated from Oakland...

Regina Whitaker

Regina Whitaker

May 6, 2021

Regina Dawn (Dartt) Whitaker, 59, of Cooper, Texas, passed away on Thursday May 6, 2021 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX.  She was born on November 29, 1961, the daughter of James Royal Ramsey and Shirley Margaret (Frashier) Dartt. Regina graduated from Crossville High School in 1979, and went on to graduate from Wabash Valley College with...

Doris Stark

Doris Stark

Apr 30, 2021

Doris Eileen (Winter) Stark, 96, of Carmi, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 in Wabash Christian Village. Doris was born on September 24, 1924 in Carmi, the daughter of Ernest and Alma (Howell) Winter. On June 15, 1942 she married Thomas D. Stark and together they shared over 58 years of marriage before his passing on December 20,...