Obituaries

Oct 11, 2018

Carl "Gene" Harvey, 81, of Effingham, IL passed away at 7:55 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Effingham Rehab and Nursing in Effingham, IL. He was born in Herald, IL on July 16, 1937 the son of Charles Bernard and Mayme Lucille (Williams) Harvey. Gene married Shirley Ann Bozarth on December 25, 1954 and she preceded him in death...

Oct 9, 2018

Revis E. Busler, 85, of Norris City, passed away at 6:40 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born in Raleigh, IL on May 3, 1933 the son of Elmo and Nellie (Grisham) Busler. Revis married Shelby J. Browning on July 5, 1957 and she preceded him in death on January 24,...

Oct 8, 2018

Joseph Larry Howell, 76 of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 2:30 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2018, at Harrisburg Medical Center. He was born in Carmi on October 16, 1941 the son of Frank and Maude (Kingston) Howell. Larry had worked as a lab technician caring for animals at Denver Serum Company in Denver, CO.

Larry is survived...

Oct 8, 2018

George Eugene "Gene" Heil, 88 of Carmi, passed away at 7:15 p.m.,  Monday, October 8, 2018, at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in Centerville, IL on February 23, 1930 the son of George T. and Lola Grace (Barbre) Heil. Gene graduated in 1948 from Carmi High School. He served in the United Stated Marine Corps...

Oct 7, 2018

Michael Charles B. Evans 64 of Carmi passed away Sunday morning October 7, 2018 at his sister’s home. He was born September 19, 1954 in Liberty, NY the son of Charles B. and Ann Carol (Hotchkiss) Evans.

Michael had worked for Trelleborg.

His is survived by his son, Eric Evans; his sisters, Patti Acord and...

Oct 7, 2018

Viola M. Rhein 87 of Carmi, passed away Sunday morning October 7, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born June 27, 1931 in Lawrenceville, the daughter of Herschel Ted and Anna Mae (Eagle) Carter. She married Rev. Donald “Don” Rhein on January 24, 1953 in Lawrenceville and he preceded her in death on...

Oct 6, 2018

Donald Ray Niekamp, 84, of Carmi passed away at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  He was born on January 16, 1934 in Carmi the son of George Edwin and Verna Irene (Caulkins) Niekamp.  Donald married Marion Miller on February 14, 1957.  Donald served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...

Sep 30, 2018

Martha Battles, 86, of Norris City passed away at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Spencer House in Norris City.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 24, 1932.

She is survived by the caregivers and fellow residents at Spencer House in Norris City. Graveside memorial service for Martha Battles, 86, of Norris City,  will...

Sep 30, 2018

Naomi Faye Durchholz, 75 of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 30, 2018.  She was born on August 31, 1943 in Hopkinsville, KY, the daughter of Othol and Mamie (Johnson) Grace.  She married Raymond Durchholz on January 14, 1967 in Hopkinsville, KY and he survives.

Faye was a floral designer, and had worked...

Sep 25, 2018

Harry J. Fey III

Harry loved a good cup of coffee.

Harry J. Fey died on September 25, 2018. He was 67. Harry spent his earliest years in Carmi growing up in a small house on Herbert Avenue where he lived with his grandparents, his Aunt Bobo, his mom, his sister and two brothers.

Sep 18, 2018

Homer E. “Buddy” Yates, 88, of Carmi, passed away at his home on September 18, 2018.  He was born on August 31, 1929 in Carmi, the son of Homer E. and Mary Helen (Cozart) Yates.

Homer was an oil field worker before his retirement.  He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran.

He is survived...

Sep 17, 2018

Robert S. VanZant 72, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away September 17, 2018 at the Deaconess Heart Hospital in Newburgh. He was born September 22, 1945 in Mt. Vernon the son of Isaac A. and Mary M. (Parson) VanZant. He married Brenda G. Bailey on May 21, 1963 in Mt. Vernon.

Bob worked as a Boilermaker for...

Sep 13, 2018

George Chaffin, 92, of Carmi passed away at 8:55 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born in Eldorado, IL on May 24, 1926 the son of Virgil and Lora (Lamb) Chaffin. George married Ruth Dodd on December 6, 1952 and she survives. He served in the US Navy during WWII. George was...

Sep 10, 2018

Gordon D. King 60 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away early Monday morning September 10, 2018 at his home. He was born March 31, 1958 in Mt. Vernon, the son of William J. and Ruth (Redman) King.

Gordon had worked for several years for Pioneer Seed. He enjoyed artwork and playing the guitar.

He is...

Sep 10, 2018

Dorothy Martin Staley

Dorothy's family is extremely saddened to announce her passing on September 10, 2018. She was 96 years old and a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and aunt.

Dorothy was the second daughter born to Wayne and Grace Martin. Her parents and an older sister, Helen, predecease her.

Three children survive Dorothy:...

Sep 7, 2018

Judy E. Troxell 68 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Friday September 7, 2018 at her home. She was born November 27, 1949 in Ashville, NC the daughter of Charles Kermit and Mary (Golden) Grant. She was married to Bobby Troxell and he preceded her in death.

Judy had retired from G.E. Plastics. She enjoyed crocheting, Crime...

Sep 4, 2018

Willis T. Clark, Jr., 89, of Carmi, passed away at Carmi Manor on Tuesday evening, September 4, 2018.  He was born on April 24, 1929 in Butler County, KY, the son of Willis T. and Novela Pearl (Whitaker) Clark, Sr.  He married Mildred “Millie” Sherrill and she survives.

Mr. Clark was self -employed for many years, before...

Sep 3, 2018

Donna Hall, 72 of Norris City passed away the morning of September 3, 2018 at Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation in Pickerington, Ohio.

She was born August 25, 1946 to Linard (Don) Pool and Carmie Sanders of Norris City.

Donna is survived by her two children and eight grandchildren. Daughter, Shawn (Hall) Grundey and Son-in-Law Ken...

Aug 28, 2018

James H. “Skeeter” Burnett, Jr., 63, of Norris City, formerly of Carmi, passed away on August 28, 2018 in Evansville, IN.  He was born on December 2, 1954 in Carmi, the son of James H. and Rhoda (Lewis) Burnett, Sr. He married Gina Taylor Pruett on October 14, 2016 and she survives.

“Skeeter” was a Custodian for...

Aug 28, 2018

Edith L. Kent. 99, of Carmi, passed away at 12:23 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born in Saline County on January 26, 1919 the daughter of Ernest and Letha (Tarrant) Cozart. Edith married William Joseph Kent on May 25, 1939 and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1994....