Obituaries

Feb 14, 2020

Barbara Ann Hughes, 79, of Palm City, FL formerly of Carmi, passed away at 2:16 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Hospice House in Stuart, FL. She was born in White County, IL on December 20, 1940 the daughter of Samuel Archie and Emma Alice (Shepard) Hooser. Barbara married Larry B. Hughes on March 18, 1962. She received...

Feb 11, 2020

Wilma M. (Wilma Lou) Stickel, 94, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Norris City, passed away at 1:10 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born in Omaha, IL on November 16, 1925 the daughter of James Henry and Nancy Lucinda (Brown) Minor. Wilma married Edgar Valiant Stickel, Jr. on September 2, 1947 and he preceded her in death on...

Feb 11, 2020

Scott Porter Land, 78, of Carmi, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born in Louisville, KY on July 26, 1941 the son of Theodore R. and Anita (Porter) Land. Scott married Donna K. White in 1963. He served in the United States Air Force from 1962 until...

Feb 8, 2020

Wave E. Dozier of Mill Shoals, died Saturday evening Saturday February 8, 2020 at her home. She was born in Mill Shoals, the daughter of Raymond and Lela Duckworth Garrett. She married John Dozier on January 6, 1946 at the Mill Shoals Methodist Church. Wave was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Mill Shoals Bible Study...

Feb 7, 2020

Longtime Carmi Veterinarian, Dr. James J. Zieren, 72, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village.  He was born in Evansville, IN on August 23, 1947 the son of B.J. "Bud" and Anna Elizabeth (Carter) Zieren. He married Adri Bax and enjoyed 52 years of happiness together. Dr. Zieren was a graduate of Carmi...

Feb 6, 2020

Donna Jean Jordan, 57 of Eldorado, formerly of Carmi, passed away at 2:48 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her residence. She was born and raised in White County on December 13, 1962 the daughter of Thomas Junior and Fannie (Fulton) Jordan. Donna was a homemaker and loved her cat, Bozo.

Donna is survived her twins, Stacy...

Feb 6, 2020

Patti A. Goodwin, 61, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at her home. Patti was born on November 4, 1958 in Evansville, the daughter of Charles & Mary (Bulla) Patrick. She was married to Marvin Goodwin and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2010.

Feb 6, 2020

Virgie Lee Foley 83 of Newburgh, IN and formerly of Enfield passed away Thursday morning February 6, 2020 at Harbor Hospice Center in Houston, TX. She was born November 15, 1936 in Enfield, the daughter of Virgil and Christina (Barton) Newman. She married Max Foley on August 25, 1954 in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Virgie was a lifelong...

Feb 6, 2020

Martha Jean Lester 94 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Thursday February 6, 2020 at Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville. She was born August 24, 1925 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Edward F. and Dean (York) Galloway. She married William H. Lester  and he preceded her in death in June of 1972.

Martha worked in...

Feb 4, 2020

Myrna “Sue” Higginson, 79 of Carmi, cherished wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Cairo, Illinois on November 5, 1940 to John and Mary (Churchill) Mathis.  Sue married William R. “Bill” Higginson on November 8, 1988.  She...

Feb 4, 2020

William (Bill) E. Snelling, 66, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Bill was born on February 5, 1953 the son of Clarence Snelling and Eara (Shoemake) Goodman.

Bill was a groundskeeper for Hamilton’s Golf Course for many years. He was often seen riding his motorcycle which was one of...

Feb 4, 2020

David L. Mathew Jr., 44, of Evansville passed away on February 4, 2020 at his home. David was born on August 2, 1975 son of David and Ramona Mathew.

David worked for TJ Maxx in Evansville. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching basketball, football, and baseball. His favorite teams were Chicago Bulls and the...

Feb 3, 2020

Anita F. Goff 59 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Monday February 3, 2020 at West River Health Campus. She was born August 17, 1960 in Chicago, the daughter of Wilfred and Martha “Dean” (Nelson) Nobles. She married James Goff on June 8, 2002.

Anita worked at Whirlpool until it closed. Along with her parents she managed,...

Feb 3, 2020

Dorothy Ann Vowell, 64 of Carmi passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born July 2, 1955 in Carmi, the daughter of Carsley and Helen (Landreth) Russell. She married Larry Vowell and he proceeded her in death in 2017.  She is also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary and...

Feb 1, 2020

William “Bill” F. Cowan, 71, of Mt. Vernon passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home. Bill was born on March 15, 1948 the son of Earl & Elnora (Mouck) Cowan. He was married Helen (Robinson) Cowan and she survives.

Bill worked at various locations and retired from McDonald’s in Mt. Vernon.

Bill is...

Feb 1, 2020

Teresa L. Weaver, 68, of Carmi passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  She was born April 26, 1951 in Fairfield, IL the daughter of A.W. and Mary Lou (Powell) Ashley.  Teresa married Richard L. Weaver on August 10, 1985 and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2006. ...

Jan 30, 2020

Margie (Brazier) Cox, 92, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Mitch Barker, surrounded by her family on January 30, 2020.

Margie Mildred Brazier was born on February 4, 1927 in Illinois. Her parents were Bertis and Sara Catherine (Davis) Brazier. Her parents died when she was young and her...

Jan 30, 2020

Rose Benton 90 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Thursday at the home of her son in Evansville. She was born March 4, 1929 in Pinkneyville, IL the daughter of Harold and Clyas (Bethal) Gwin. She married John C. Benton on September 24, 1948 and he preceded her in death on April 28,l 1984.

Rose retired after many...

Jan 28, 2020

John “Tiny” W. Loehr, 82, of Mt. Vernon passed away at his home on January 28, 2020. John was born in Mt. Vernon on August 22, 1937 the son of William H & Dorothy (Lang) Loehr. He was married to M. Marie (Banks) Loehr and she precedes him in death.

John was a welder and worked at...

Jan 26, 2020

Brian K. Marks, 60, of Pittsburg passed away at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.  He was born in Carmi, IL on March 28, 1959 the son of Clarence and Darlene (Moulton) Marks.  Brian married Lynn Thompson on June 18, 2010 and she survives.  Brian was a 1977 graduate of Carmi Community High...