Obituaries

Apr 26, 2020

Ralph E. Turner, 56, of Mt. Vernon lost his long hard fight against cancer on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Ralph was born in Mt. Vernon on September 4, 1963 the son of Ralph and Marjorie (Phelps) Turner.

Ralph worked at Sabic for many years until his health declined. He enjoyed working on cars and was a member...

Apr 22, 2020

Pearl Douthitt, 78, of Carmi, passed away on April 22, 2020 in Evansville, IN.  She was born on October 5, 1941 in St. Joseph, KY, the daughter of Steven and Nezzie (Keown) Dant.  She married Donald M. Douthitt, Sr. on July 16, 1959 in Concord and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2003.

Mrs. Douthitt...

Apr 17, 2020

Annie L. (Phillips) Thompson, 91, of Mt. Vernon passed at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab on April 17, 2020. Annie was born in Posey County the daughter of Wilburn and Cora (Devine) Phillips. She was married to James Thompson and he preceded in death on May 12, 1984.

Annie was a devote christian and lifelong member of...

Apr 16, 2020

Keith Corbett, 69, of Norris City, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  He was born on August 30, 1950 in  West Newton, PA the son of James Kotrowicz and Mildred Elizabeth (Hepple) Corbett.  Keith retired after 29 years from Trellborg Molded Rubber.  He was an avid fisherman...

Apr 16, 2020

Noel Gene Duckworth, 81, of Enfield passed away at 7:55 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  He was born in Mill Shoals, IL on January 30, 1939 the son of Paul Anderson and Mary Helen (Parks) Duckworth.  He married Carolyn Sue Vaupel on October 18, 1958 and she preceded him in death on February...

Apr 14, 2020

Roberta Ann Barone (Sirmarco) Age 95, Loving Mother of Richard , Philip , Robert, David (wife Elaine) and Marilyn . She was a cherished Grandmother , who adored her grandchild and would call them hers, My Meg, My Sammy, My Angie, My Eddie , My Nicole, My Anthony , My Eli and My Joey . Amelia , her Great...

Apr 14, 2020

David R. Veatch 62 of Enfield, passed away Tuesday April 14, 2020 at his home. He was born November 5, 1957 in Carmi, the son of Harry A. and Myrtle (Williams) Veatch. He is married to Melissa Browning.

David and his sister had owned and operated 4th Street Pizza in Carmi for several years. He was a...

Apr 11, 2020

William Mark Thompson, 60, of Carmi passed away at 3:55 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Hammond, IN on May 17, 1959  the son of Kenneth and Myrtle (Varner) Thompson.  Mark married Lois Malzac on February 14, 1988 and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2017. He was a retired Lineman...

Apr 7, 2020

Carolyn R. Rider, 77, of Haughton, LA passed away at 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Pilgrim Manor in Bossier City, LA.  She was born on April 22, 1942 in Evansville, IN the daughter of Kenneth Charles and Eleanor Kathleen (York) Woolsey.  Carolyn married Frederick Ronald Rider on July 6, 1974 and he preceded her in death on...

Apr 6, 2020

Kandi Rae Strean, 41, of Carmi passed away at 2:49 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Harrisburg, IL on July 11, 1978 the daughter of David Wayne and Earla Kay (Wagner) Strean.  Kandi was an artist and enjoying drawing and coloring along with being outdoors riding 4 wheelers, fishing or running.

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Apr 1, 2020

Larry D. Price 77 of Enfield, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2020 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. He was born January 26, 1943 in White County, the son of Herman Dale and Kathryn (Plumlee) Price. He married JoAnn Becker on August 4, 1962.

Larry had worked for Superior Oil and Mobil Oil Company...

Mar 29, 2020

Gerald W. Zink, 79, of Mt. Vernon passed away at his home on March 29, 2020. Gerald was born on April 28th, 1940 in Burnett, Texas the son of James and Nora (Schopf) Zink. Gerald is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn (Culley) Zink.

Gerald is a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Army...

Mar 28, 2020

A celebration of Bills life will be held at Noon on Saturday June 13, 2020 at the Carmi Country Club with social distancing rules in effect.

William I. Usery 81 of Carmi, passed away Saturday March 28, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. He was born December 29, 1938 the son of William O....

Mar 27, 2020

Beatrice M. (Hogan) Higgs, 72, of Mt. Vernon passed peacefully away with loving family by her side at Linda White Hospice on March 27, 2020. Bea was born on May 24, 1947 the daughter of Shirley and Hazel (Breeden) Hogan. Bea was married to Gary Higgs and he preceded her in death in 1994.

Bea was a...

Mar 25, 2020

GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT NOON ON SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2020 AT SPRINGERTON CEMETERY.

Kendall O. Carter 79 of Springerton, passed away early Wednesday March 25, 2020 at his home. He was born February 16, 1941 in Springerton, the son of Osborne and Juanita (Rister) Carter.

Kendall worked as a Truck Driver for Roark...

Mar 22, 2020

John William Emery went to meet his beloved Sue Ann in Heaven on March 22, 2020. Although 88 yrs old, the last years of his life he missed her so much. John was born May 4, 1931 the son of Arvil and Allibelle (Brewer) Emery.  He grew up in East Carmi with brothers Louis, Jack, and sister, Lola where...

Mar 16, 2020

Allen R. Rush, 64 of Mt. Vernon passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born in New Harmony on November 10, 1955 the son of Melvin and Irma (Reeves) Rush. Allen is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sharon (Groves) Rush; son, Bradley (Tiffany Clark) Rush; daughter, Ashley (Jose) Neave; grandchildren, Adrianna, MariElena, Liliana, Xavier, and...

Mar 10, 2020

Robert Lee "Bobby" Churchwell, 73,of Carmi, passed away at 2:54 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Carmi Manor. He was born in Carmi, IL on October 28, 1946 the son of James Roe and Laverne (Goff) Churchwell. Bobby worked as a painter for over 40 years with Tommy Churchwell Painting.  He faithfully served in the U.S. Army during the...

Mar 10, 2020

Suella Zeimet, 69, of Harrisburg passed away at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in New Haven, IL on July 23, 1950 the daughter of Billy Ray and Margie Lee (Fulkerson) Sneed.  Suella was a homemaker and enjoyed making crafts.

Surviving are two sons, Vincent Austin and wife Debbie of Harrisburg...

Mar 10, 2020

Pamela Sue Brown, 57, of Carmi passed away at 1:17 p.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Olney. IL on February 9, 1963 the daughter of Eugene D. and Esther E. (Milone) Kistner. Pam married Stan Brown in December 1987 in Henderson, KY. Pam owned Treasure Trove Antique Mall in New Harmony along...