Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Mary “Wilma” Ragsdale 99 of Carmi, passed away December 26, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born March 1, 1921 in Maunie, the daughter of Alfred and Epsa Jane Allison.

Wilma worked in sales and was a member of the First Christian Church in Murphysboro.

She is survived by her sons, Gary Bratton and...

Dec 25, 2020

Herbert W. "Herbie" Haas, 87, of Carmi passed away at 2:56 a.m., Friday, December 25, 2020 at his residence in Carmi.  He was born November 12, 1933 in Mt. Carroll, IL the son of Joseph and Mabel (Bowman) Haas. Herbert had worked as a truck driver for various companies over the years.  In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting...

Dec 22, 2020

Charles E Seidensticker, Sr., 63 of Evansville passed away at Deaconess Hospital on December 22, 2020. Charles was born on October 27, 1957 in Indianapolis the son of Larry and Olive Seidensticker.

Charles loved to go fishing whenever he had time to spare. He also enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles. He had a talent for creating...

Dec 22, 2020

Lyndal Ray Sork, Jr., 58, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020.  He was born on January 2, 1962, the son of Lyndal Sork Sr. and Marilyn (Satterfield) Tidwell.  Lyndal was a 1980 graduate from Norris City Omaha High School. He worked at Carmi Molded Rubber as a press operator. Lyndal  enjoyed gardening, fishing and grilling...

Dec 21, 2020

Almetha "Bud" Weirauch, 97, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois. She was born on February 27, 1923,   the daughter of Clyde and Maud (Martin) Austin. She  married William Weirauch on November 11, 1943, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 1995.  Almetha, or Granny Bud as...

Dec 20, 2020

Teddy W Henderson, 47, of Mt. Vernon passed away at his home on December 20, 2020. Teddy was born on September 25, 1973 in Paris, Texas the son of Elbert Henderson and Brenda Kay (Neal) Ludwig.

Teddy worked as a mechanic most of his life, learning the skill from his working on vehicles with his father. He...

Dec 19, 2020

Randy Carl Short, of Norris City, IL, was escorted into Heaven on December 19, 2020 at 3:30 AM.  He was surrounded by people he loved.  Born to Carl and Juanita Short on February 10, 1957 in McLeansboro, IL.  Randy spent his life working hard, loving his family and serving people around the world.  He was a wonderful husband, devoted father and incredible “Pops.”  He...

Dec 18, 2020

Juanita Short, 83, of Norris City passed away at 12:25 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  She was born in Omaha, IL on November 17, 1937, the daughter of Johnnie Claud and Inis (Rister) Awalt.  Juanita married Carl F. Short on June 6, 1956 and he preceded her in death on...

Dec 17, 2020

Timothy J. Schneider 35 of Carmi, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2020 at his home. He was born October 9, 1985 in Gillette, WY, the son of Phillip Schneider and Connie Wallace.

Timothy worked at 5th Street Market most recently. He also worked as a farm hand and in the oilfield.

He is survived by...

Dec 17, 2020

Isabella Maria Grace Mosley, newborn daughter of Zachary & Angela Mosley passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Deaconess Women’s Hospital.

Isabella is survived by her loving parents; brothers, Aryan Baker, Aarik Baker, Andrew Baker, and Zayden Mosley; grandparents, Terry & Barbara Mosley, Darlene & Eldon McConnell; and a host of aunts and uncles. She was...

Dec 17, 2020

Deborah Jane Cooper, 63, of Mt. Vernon passed away at Deaconess Hospital on December 17, 2020. She was born on July 2, 1957 the daughter of Dale Robert & Mary Alice (Crane) Cooper.

Deborah worked at Wesselmann’s and later Priceless in the deli department for several years.

She is survived by her son, Gary Cooper...

Dec 17, 2020

Donald C. “Mouse” Smith, 85, of Enfield passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  He was born in Enfield, IL on October 7, 1935, the son of John Robert and Mary Edna (Campbell) Smith.  Don married Thelma Jane Hedger and she preceded him in death on January 14, 1987.  He then married Shirley...

Dec 17, 2020

Derek Morris Capps, 32, of Carmi passed away on Thursday,  December 17, 2020.  He was born on January 21, 1988 the son of Timothy and Patricia(Givens) Capps. He married Audrey Vaughn on February 17, 2016.  Derek enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and spending time in nature.

Derek is survived by his parents; his wife Audrey Capps of Norris...

Dec 17, 2020

Ralph Gene Hubele, 86, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020.  He was born on January 19, 1934, the son of Herbert and Neva (Thompson) Hubele.  Ralph graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1950.  He married Rebecca  Murphy on August 29, 1963, and she survives. Ralph proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1956...

Dec 13, 2020

Donald Merritt Rauch, 87, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  He was born on May 5, 1933 the son of Anthony and Bertha (Diemel) Rauch.  Donald married Clara Evelyn Huett on November 17, 1979 and she preceded him in death on April 24, 2016. Then he later married Carolyn...

Dec 13, 2020

Dwain Allyn, 82, of Enfield died at 11:05 a.m., Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born in Springerton, IL on January 27  1938, the son of E. W. “Sonny” and Dorles (Pruett) Allyn. Dwain was a 1955 graduate of Enfield High School. He served in the United States Army, and retired after many...

Dec 12, 2020

Gerald Dean Hoy, 81, of Carmi passed away at 4:15 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.  He was born in Herald, IL on March 13, 1939 the son of Walter Wayne and Juanita Beryl (Catlin) Hoy.  Dean was a 1957 graduate of Carmi Township High School and went on to attend Southern Illinois University...

Dec 11, 2020

Gordon D. Fleck, 46, of Carbondale passed away at 7:08 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  He was born January 19, 1974 in Carmi the son of Larry D. and Kathy (Hankins) Fleck.  Gordon was a 1992 graduate of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School.  He began working at the age of 15 at Two Tony’s...

Dec 10, 2020

Diana Wease 74 of Crossville, passed away Thursday December 10, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born September 27, 1946 in New Harmony, IN the daughter of Leroy and Mildred (Cain) Hyatt. She married David Wease on September 21, 1968 in New Harmony.

Diana had worked as a Rehabilitation Aid at Carmi Skilled Care and...

Dec 7, 2020

Hayward "Wayne" McCluskey, 65, of Carmi, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7 2020. Wayne was born in Carmi, Illinois to the late Hayward and Ruby McCluskey. He married Kimberly McKinney on June 7, 1981, who preceded him in death on April 11, 1995.  Wayne married Cindy Anderson on October 17, 1998 and they were married  for...