Obituaries

Jul 30, 2019

Joye Mae Franks, 90, of Olney, formerly of Norris City, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. She was born in Stigler, OK on December 31, 1928 the daughter of Harry and Mae (Cross) Moore. Joye married Chester D. Franks on January 17, 1948 and he preceded her in death...

Jul 25, 2019

Christopher Joseph Marquez, 51, of Carmi, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Carmi Manor. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 25, 1968 the son of Luis and Buford Nancy (Jones) Marquez. He worked at the Murphy USA gas station in Carmi. Christopher enjoyed fishing, taking walks and spending time with his children.

Jul 20, 2019

Lonnie R. Hankins, 71, of Carmi, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Enfield, IL on December 2, 1947 the son of Earl Wayne and Alpha Elizabeth (Newman) Hankins. Lonnie married Laverne Fantone, December 6, 1969,  he then married Connie Ashley on April 28, 1990 and she preceded him in...

Jul 19, 2019

Fay Newman, 91, of Marion, formerly of Enfield passed away at 2:21 p.m., July 19, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. IL. She was born in Velma, OK on March 16, 1928 the daughter of Sidney and Minnie (Anderson) Kinsey. Fay married William S. "Bill" Newman on February 19, 1949 and he preceded her in death on...

Jul 18, 2019

Sharon (Whelan) Goff, 82, of New Harmony passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Premier Health Care in New Harmony. She was born in New Harmony on September 29, 1936 to FH Arthur and Evelyn Whelan.

Sharon worked at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in the dietary department for several years. She enjoyed relaxing and watching...

Jul 18, 2019

Terry Marie Kusturin, 57, of Mt. Vernon passed away on June 5, 2019 at her home. Terry was born on September 7, 1961 to Joe and Annie (Veorster) Kusturin in Dallas Texas.

Terry previously worked as a caregiver and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Kylee, who was the light of her world. She also liked watching movies...

Jul 18, 2019

Donald C. Anderson 99 of Enfield, passed away Wednesday December 25, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born December 6, 1920 in White County, the son of James and Clara (Miller) Anderson. He married Mary B. Gwaltney on October 19, 1940 in Morganfield, KY.

Don was a lifelong farmer and member of the White County Farm...

Jul 17, 2019

Betty Sue Young, 82, of Carmi passed away at 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17. 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born in Evansville, IN on October 19, 1936 the daughter of John William and Minnie Octavia (Whetstone) Evans. Betty married Clark "Boone" Young on February 4, 1954 and he preceded her in death on July 18, 1998. She...

Jul 14, 2019

John “Johnny” R Goodwin, 61, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born in Mt. Vernon to John “Bill” and Bessie (Willingham) Goodwin on December 30, 1957.

Johnny worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed working on vehicles and tinkering with anything in his spare time. He also like...

Jul 11, 2019

Ervin Dean Malone was born August 10, 1932, to Cloyd Commodore and Maggie Jane (Rockett) Malone in rural Springerton and departed this life on July 11, 2019. He had been employed in the oilfield, at Babcock and Wilcox, and retired from White County Government. A veteran of the Korean War, he served as a military policeman, guarded the DMZ,...

Jul 10, 2019

Geraldine “Jerrie” Mathie, 93 of Mt. Vernon passed away on July 10, 2019 with her daughter by her side. Jerrie was born on June 21, 1926 in Akron, Ohio and was adopted 3 days later by Arthur & Loretta Hurd. She married Carl Mathie in Akron on June 5, 1945 and he preceded her in death on May 14,...

Jul 10, 2019

Earl Dean McKenzie, 83, of Norris City passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on August 22, 1935 in White County, IL, the son of Jesse B. and Lois (Cummins) McKenzie. Earl married Jackie Brown on March 1, 1958 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2018.  Earl was a Petty...

Jul 9, 2019

Dorothy Fern McMahon, 94, of Broughton, passed away at 10:57 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hamilton County, IL on June 10, 1925 the daughter of Harry and Mary (Thompson) Mayberry. Dorothy married Alton "Lige" McMahon on November 7, 1942 and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1982. She was a...

Jul 6, 2019

Norris City Dateline

Nathan D. Baldwin, 41, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  He was born in Carmi, IL on August 31, 1977 the son of Danny Ray and Myra D. (Chapman) Baldwin.  Nathan had worked in Danville, IL as a fertilizer applicator, along with being a...

Jul 1, 2019

Eleanor L. Rankin 89 of Enfield passed away Monday July 1, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born March 1, 1930 in Dahlgren, the daughter of Frank and Mary M. (Anselment) Rost. She married James L. “Jim” Rankin on June 7, 1950 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Piopolis.

Eleanor worked 43 years at...

Jul 1, 2019

Patricia Ann (Aud) Garcia, 57, of Harrisburg, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital. She was born in Covina, CA on September 4, 1961 the daughter of Paul Eugene and Etta Lucille (Cozart) Aud. She married Edward John "Spout" Garcia in 2003. Patricia worked security at San Manuel Indian Casino in San Bernardino, CA....

Jun 30, 2019

Carla Sue Duke 62 of Crossville; passed away Sunday June 30, 2019 at her home. She was born September 27, 1956 in Carmi the daughter of Carl and Gertie (Acord) Browning.

Carla worked many years at Wabash Christian in the food service department. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Marshall Ferry...

Jun 27, 2019

Charles “CE” Edward Neaveill, 65 of St. Louis, Mo passed away at Mercy South hospital. Charles was born in Evansville on June 4, 1954 to Carroll and Anna (Cleveland) Neaveill of Poseyville, Indiana.

Charles worked for Chrysler in St. Louis. He was a fan of St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues hockey team and he enjoyed bowling....

Jun 25, 2019

Myrtle Mae Sigler, 87 of Mt. Vernon passed away at her home on June 25, 2019. Myrtle was born on December 1, 1931 to Russell and Rachel (Stone) Cummings in Fredonia, Kentucky.

Myrtle was a graduate of Locklear College and worked as a beautician, bookkeeper and secretary for various places throughout her life. She enjoyed art, and especially...

Jun 23, 2019

Shirley Jean Essary, age 81, of Woodbridge VA (formerly from Mt. Vernon, IN), passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Shirley was born March 8, 1938 to the late Thomas J. and Gennieve (Daily) Goff

Shirley took her civil service test while still in high school and got her first job in Washington DC right after...