Obituaries

Joy E Boring

Joy E Boring

Oct 1, 2025

   Joy E. Boring, 68, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2025, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born in Eldorado, IL on June 5, 1957 the daughter of James Marshall and Barbara Lou (Hudgins) Grisham. Joy married Tom Boring on December 17, 2005 and they shared almost 20 years of marriage together. She was a member...

Joan Garner

Joan Garner

Sep 30, 2025

   Joan (Frantz) Garner, formerly of rural Crossville, IL passed September 30, 2025, at 94 years. The youngest of four children, she was born January 28, 1931, to George A. and Edna Frantz of rural Arcola, IL.

   Joan graduated from Tuscola High School, later earning a B.S. in Education (1953) at EasternIllinois State College. For several years, she taught Home...

Sue Thomason

Sue Thomason

Sep 27, 2025

     Sue Thomason, 94, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born in Christopher, IL on January 30, 1931 the daughter of Rolla and Lillie Mae (Eldridge) Sims. Sue married William "Bill" Thomason on August 7, 1949 and he preceded her in death on August 17, 1986. She was...

Charles Vincent Hanagan

Charles Vincent Hanagan

Sep 25, 2025

Charles Vincent "Vince" Hanagan, 91, of Norris City passed away on September 25, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. Vince was born in Hamilton County, Illinois on June 13, 1934, the son of John Michael and Emma (Belva) Hanagan. He married Barbara Hanagan on July 1, 1972 and she preceded him in death on July 1, 1995,

Vince was one...

Lynn Smith

Lynn Smith

Sep 22, 2025

   Lynn Smith, 73, of Norris City passed away on September 22, 2025, at his residence in Norris City surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1951, in Norris City at his family home, the son of Charles and Norma (Martin) Smith. Lynn married Mary Ann Walters on August 28, 1971, and they shared over 54 years...

Phillip Dale Bennett

Phillip Dale Bennett

Sep 20, 2025

   Phillip Dale Bennett, 81, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his residence in Norris City. He was born on January 20, 1944, in Dahlgren, IL the son of Billy Joe and Myrtle (Coker) Bennett. Phillip married Sandra Deen on July 22, 1984, and they shared over 41 years of marriage together. He was an...

Donald Lee Glover

Donald Lee Glover

Sep 19, 2025

   Donald L. Glover, 85, of Carmi, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on November 15, 1939, in Grayville, IL, to Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover, Don lived a life marked by creativity, generosity, and a deep love for family and community.

   Don married, Charlene Miller, on July 16, 1960, at Bruce Chapel....

Sharon L. Miller

Sharon L. Miller

Sep 18, 2025

   Sharon L. Miller passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025. 

Stendeback Funeral Home in Enfield is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Campbell Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses. Donations may also be mailed to 609 W. Main St., Carmi, Illinois, 62821.

Betty Jane Wagner

Betty Jane Wagner

Sep 18, 2025

   Betty J. Wagner, 100, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her residence in Carmi. She was born on December 21, 1924, the daughter of Dolph and Clara Bell (McCarthy) Beasley. Betty married Mendell E. “Wag” Wagner on May 30, 1965, and they shared over 17 years of marriage together until his passing on February 23,...

Dorothy Jean South

Dorothy Jean South

Sep 15, 2025

     Dorothy Jean (Cushman) South, 98, of Enfield passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born on July 4, 1927 in Springerton, IL the daughter of George Harlan and Mary Leona (Wright) Cushman. Dorothy married Garrett Francis South on August 31, 1946 and he preceded her in death...

Marion Ray Hutchison

Marion Ray Hutchison

Sep 15, 2025

   Marion Ray Hutchison, 73, of Carmi died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fairfield, IL the son of William “Bill” Hutchison and Ruth Marian (Musgrave) West. Marion married Janice Whetstone on June 20, 1981, and they shared over 44 years of marriage together. He was an auto body repairman for many years, and later...

Larry Gene Goff

Larry Gene Goff

Sep 14, 2025

   Larry G. Goff, 70, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his residence in Carmi. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IN the son of Robert L. and Helen Maxine (Rumble) Goff. Larry married Jenny Young on November 8, 2008, and they shared 17 years of marriage together. He was an avid member of the Hopewell...

Janice Marie Miller

Janice Marie Miller

Sep 14, 2025

   Janice M. Miller, 78, of McLeansboro and formerly of Carmi passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL the daughter of Louis James and Evelyn A. (Zappendorf) Bozendorf. Janice was a nurse for over 40 plus years. She loved her cat boo, enjoyed watching the movies The Birds,...

Ronald Savage

Ronald Savage

Sep 14, 2025

     Ronald H. Savage, 86, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born in Centerville, IL the son of Harry and Bertha (Heil) Savage. Ron married Linda Lou Allison on June 26, 1959 and she preceded him in death on October 27, 2022. Ron had worked...

Stephanie Ann Dennis

Stephanie Ann Dennis

Sep 12, 2025

   Stephanie Ann Dennis, 72, of Carmi, IL, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Evansville, IN. She was born on May 24, 1953, in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Malcolm and Verna (Wehrle) Rudolph. Stephanie married Tony L. Dennis on August 10, 1978, and they shared nearly 32 years of marriage until Tony’s passing on July 17, 2010.

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Raymond "Ray" Francis Healy

Raymond "Ray" Francis Healy

Sep 4, 2025

   Raymond "Ray" Francis Healy, 74, of Norris City, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1951, in Houston, TX, the son of Raymond Felix and Mary Ann (Butler) Healy. Raymond married Marsha Ann (Allen) Healy on March 19, 1974, and together they shared 51 years of marriage. He held...

Janet Woolsey

Janet Woolsey

Sep 2, 2025

Janet Kay Woolsey, 80, of Carmi, IL, peacefully went to Heaven on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her residence in Carmi, IL surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 16, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Virtus and Helen Blanche (Musgrave) Winter. Janet married Kenny Woolsey on March 14, 1965, and they shared over 51 years...

Jerry Lee Holman

Jerry Lee Holman

Aug 29, 2025

   Jerry Lee Holman, 36, of Carmi, IL., passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on September 21, 1988, in Kentucky, the son of Charles Keith and Vickie (Fishback) Holman. Jerry enlisted in the Army as an infantryman. Following his time in the service, he worked at Sabic and BWXT...

David Francis Nelson

David Francis Nelson

Aug 28, 2025

   David F. Nelson, 79, of Norris City, IL., passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. He was born on February 19, 1946, in Eldorado, IL., the son of Doyle and Norinne (Beaty) Nelson. David married Brenda (York) Nelson on March 31, 1967, and together they shared over 58 years of marriage. David proudly...

William "Junior" Joseph Hodgson Jr.

William "Junior" Joseph Hodgson Jr.

Aug 17, 2025

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William "Junior" Joseph Hodgson, Jr., 69, on August 17, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on November 5th, 1955, in Carmi, the son of William Joseph and Leota (Waddle) Hodgson Sr. of Grayville, IL.

   On May 20, 1978, Junior married the...