Obituaries

Sep 24, 2020

Barbara Joanne Blackburn, 90, of Mt. Vernon passed away at Solarbron Terrace on Thursday evening, September 24, 2020.  She was born on December 3, 1929 in Booneville, the daughter of Roy O. and Rose Elizabeth “Betty” (Rhodes) Bauer.  She was married on September 10, 1950 to Robert J. Blackburn, who preceded her in death on May 14, 2018.

Sep 23, 2020

Linda L. (Thomas) Pretzsch, 80, of Newburgh, formerly of Mt. Vernon and Carmi, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Linda was born in Long Branch Township in Saline County, Illinois on January 15, 1940 as the daughter of Charles L. and Mary Pauline (Bozarth) Thomas. Linda was married to her high school sweetheart, Charles E. "Sonny" Pretzsch, and he...

Sep 21, 2020

Tony L. Bingman, 60, of Carmi passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village.  He was born on May 14,1960 the son of Louis and Vonda (Duvall) Bingman. Tony graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1978, He went on to graduate with his Associate Degree from Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel.  He worked alongside...

Sep 19, 2020

Ruth M. Mitchell ,91, of Dahlgren, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born December 2, 1928, in Wabash County, the daughter of William and Lorene (Wahler) Ankenbrand.  Ruth married Wilford L. Mitchell on June 15,1950.  They were married for 38 years until his passing in 1989.

Ruth...

Sep 18, 2020

Robert E. Dodd 81 of Carmi, passed away Friday morning September 18, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born May 2, 1939 in Gallatin County, the son of William and Mary Ethel (Bartley) Dodd.

Bob was self-employed. He enjoyed fishing and planting flowers.

He is survived by his sons, Leon (Sarah) Dodd...

Sep 12, 2020

John E. (JR) Owen, 30, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020. JR was born in Evansville on December 17, 1989, the son of John E Owen Sr. and Regina Ward-Miller.

JR worked maintenance at Cimbar in Mt. Vernon. He liked watching and playing sports and was a Chicago Bulls and Tennessee Titans fan. He enjoyed working...

Sep 8, 2020

Brandon R. Mann, 23, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Evansville. Brandon was born in Evansville on November 14, 1996 to Russell Mann and Lori (Murphy) Mann.

Brandon graduated from Mt. Vernon High School class of 2015. He later attended USI College and received and bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He worked for Compucom and...

Sep 8, 2020

Robert “Rob” L. Lewis, 57, of Mt. Vernon passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020. Rob was born on August 29, 1963 in Princeton the son of Robert and Betty J (Phelps) Lewis.

Rob graduated from Princeton Community Highschool in 1981. He later received his associate degree in Electrical Instrumentation. He worked as...

Sep 7, 2020

Shawn Dale "MEXICO" Jones, 38, of Carmi passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 in Crossville, IL.  He was born in Harrisburg, IL on January 6, 1982 the son of Billie Jo Jones.  Shawn worked for Campbell Energy, loved being outdoors and enjoying nature. He loved working on bicycles, fishing  and going on hikes.

Shawn is survived...

Sep 7, 2020

Ronald E. Shelton 72 of Enfield, passed away Monday September 7, 2020 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion. He was born April 28, 1948 in Edwards County, the son of Louis and Harriett (Hodgson) Shelton. He married Shirley Price on February 14, 1975 at the Ridge Baptist Church in Grayville.

Ron worked in the Warehouse at Wabash...

Sep 4, 2020

Peggy G. Fechter, 79, of Carmi passed away at 4:05 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on September 26, 1940 in White County, IL the daughter of Jacob "Jake" and Marie (Frymire) Gillihan.  Peggy married John Henry Fechter on June 20, 1959.  She graduated from Carmi Township...

Aug 31, 2020

Robylee Gott, 92, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on October 8, 1927 the daughter of Robert and Mattie (DeBoard) Hill.  Robylee was a Norris City High School graduate.  She married Daniel P. Gott on January 24,1947. Robylee started her career in the insurance business first working for Becker and ...

Aug 24, 2020

Marilyn Baum, 58, of Carmi, passed away in her home on August 24, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1962 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Harriet (Walker) Angio.

Marilyn was a CNA and a home health caretaker in White County for many years.

She is survived by son, Steven Barker (Robin...

Aug 23, 2020

Lindley Ray Ellis, 53, of Carmi passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  He was born on August 26, 1966, the son of Monty and Patricia (McCormick) Ellis.  Lindley graduated from Carmi High School in 1985.  He did industrial pressure washing for many years for many different companies, the most recent being...

Aug 21, 2020

Mary E. Griffith, 93, of Norris City passed away at 11:55 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.  She was born on June 12, 1927 in Norris City, IL the daughter of James David and Annie (Acord) Griffith.  Mary had worked as a Teller and later Assistant Vice President of Norris City State Bank...

Aug 18, 2020

Norma Jean (Seeger) Seifert, 89, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Seifert, husband of 67 years. She is survived by her children, Pat (Tim) Hulsey, Pam (Mike) Woods, and Tim Seifert; eleven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Norma Jean was a...

Aug 17, 2020

Judith V. West, 78, of Hobart, passed away on Monday evening, August 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  She was born on April 4, 1942 in New Philadelphia, OH, the daughter of Kinsey and Leona (Jenkins) Johns.

Mrs. West was a homemaker.  She belonged to the Barrington Ridge Baptist Church

She is survived...

Aug 14, 2020

Samuel Roye Smith,76, of Enfield passed away at 2:45 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  He was born in Eldorado, IL on December 16, 1943, the son of Malcom and Gertrude (Cozart) Smith. Sam graduated from Norris City Omaha High School in 1963 and went on to serve in the United States...

Aug 10, 2020

Linda Ann Allen, 76, of Norris City passed away on Monday August 10, 2020. She was born on July 23, 1944, the daughter of Ralph and Elona (Thorne) Garlick.  Linda was a metal worker for Snap on Tools in Mt. Carmel for many years. She enjoyed working in her garden and loved her flowers. Linda is survived by her...

Aug 9, 2020

Robert W. Green of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 28, 1943 to the late Leo and Rena (Horton) Green.

Bob served in the Indiana Army National Guard. He worked in the insurance field, car sales, and retired from Bristol Myers. He enjoyed...