Obituaries

Mary Dozier

Mary Dozier

Nov 6, 2024

    Mary Dozier, 62, of Boyleston, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on August 18, 1962, in Fairfield, Illinois, the daughter of John Ivan and Wave Ernestine (Garrett) Dozier. Mary worked as a teacher's aide at New Hope School. She was a member of Mill Shoals Christian...

Don Hildreth

Don Hildreth

Oct 30, 2024

 Donald Ray "Don" Hildreth, 80, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, Illinois. He was born on March 17, 1944, in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Gentry Floyd and Louise V. (Topel) Hildreth. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in Europe. He married...

Joyce Conner

Joyce Conner

Oct 29, 2024

    Wilma Joyce (Shelton) Conner, 87, of Elizabethtown, previously of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1937, in Hamilton County, Illinois, the daughter of Hobert and Frieda (Davis) Shelton. Joyce married Lyle S. Conner on January 24, 1960, and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2010. Joyce worked...

Charles "Charlie" Alvin Newman

Charles "Charlie" Alvin Newman

Oct 24, 2024

   Charles "Charlie" Alvin Newman, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at home in Carmi, Illinois. He was born on April 17, 1939, in Carmi, the son of Frank and Isabell (Nelson) Newman. Charlie married Minnie (Gish) Newman, on January 12, 1969, and spent 55 wonderful years together. Charlie spent his life providing for his family. First, working...

Corwin Ward

Corwin Ward

Oct 21, 2024

    Corwin Wayne Ward, 61, of Mill Shoals, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He was born on November 4, 1962, in Wood River, Illinois, the son of Joe and Marie (Patton) Ward. Corwin proudly served his country in the United States Army during Desert Storm. He worked as a...

Danny Bowles

Danny Bowles

Oct 19, 2024

     Danny L. Bowles, 64, of Enfield passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born in Vandalia, IL on July 23, 1960 the son of Kelly James "Mack" and Betty Jane (Aud) Bowles. Danny married Karen Newman on May 30, 1987. He owned and operated Bowles Heating and Air. Danny...

Ralph Mayberry

Ralph Mayberry

Oct 17, 2024

     Ralph Eugene Mayberry, 78, of Norris City, Illinois, passed away on October 17, 2024. He was born October 16, 1946, in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Hill) Mayberry. Ralph was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

     After graduating from Norris City-Omaha High School, Ralph went on to serve as SPC 4 in the Army...

Jeanette Francis Heads

Jeanette Francis Heads

Oct 9, 2024

 Jeanette Francis Heads, 55, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1969, in San Diego, California, the daughter of George Wesley Knowlton, Sr. and Maryetta Taylor. She enjoyed playing games, reading, and was a big Harry Potter fan.

 Jeanette is survived by two siblings, Wes Knowlton of Carmi, IL. and Marie Ott of...

Matt Wright

Matt Wright

Oct 9, 2024

     Matthew James Wright, 60, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1963, in San Diego, California. Matt married Laura Davis on July 5, 2008, and she survives. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Matt enjoyed listening to music, playing guitar, motorcycle riding and most of all,...

Karen Hortin

Karen Hortin

Oct 8, 2024

   Karen Hortin, 73, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on March 30, 1951, in Heralds Prairie Township, Illinois. She was the daughter of Herbert Leon and Wanda Laura (Mills) Hale. Karen married Roger Hortin on June 23, 1990, and he survives. She was a...

Richard Tullis

Richard Tullis

Oct 7, 2024

    Richard Lee Tullis, 84, of Springerton, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1939, in Springerton, Illinois, the son of Willis and Ruby (McIntosh) Tullis. Richard married Carroll Nadine Hamner on February 16, 1962, and she survives. He worked as a farmer until retirement. Richard was a Deacon at Springerton Christian Church....

John Hayden

John Hayden

Sep 28, 2024

    John E. Hayden, 69, of Longview, TX passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, TX. He was born in Carmi, IL on December 1, 1954 the son of Bobby L. and Jenell E. (Harvey) Hayden. John married Darlene Herrin and she preceded him in death on October 10, 1993 He had...

Rose Templeton

Rose Templeton

Sep 27, 2024

      Rose Templeton, 96, of Carmi passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi, IL. She was born on April 7, 1928 in Oklahoma City, OK the daughter of Edgar F. and Essie (Love) Link. Rose graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1946. On August 25, 1950, Rose married Roscoe...

Betty McMahan

Betty McMahan

Sep 25, 2024

     Betty Sue McMahan, 86, of Golconda, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1937, in Bumpus Mills, Tennessee, the daughter of Joseph Earl and Lilly (Owen) McEwen. She married Howard McMahan on July 7, 1952, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2004. Betty was of Baptist faith. She...

Sherri Lynn Brown

Sherri Lynn Brown

Sep 20, 2024

Sherri Lynn Brown, 87, of Carmi, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. She was born on August 31, 1937, in Chicago, IL., the daughter of Michael and Alyce (Smith) Limpich. She married Robert Earl Brown on August, 3, 1957 at the First Baptist Church, where they were members. They shared over...

James L. Buttry

James L. Buttry

Sep 13, 2024

     James Leonard "Jim" Buttry, 91, of Norris City, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on February 7, 1933, in White County, Illinois, the son of Roy and Lola (Taylor) Buttry. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War....

Doug Nelson

Doug Nelson

Sep 10, 2024

     Doug Nelson, 59, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1965, in Mitchell, South Dakota, the son of Bruce and Patricia (Edwards) Hildebrand. Doug worked in tire sales at Raben Tire, and later in ATV and tire sales at MTA and most recently at Super Grip of Bristol, TN. He...

Curtis Ray Sneed

Curtis Ray Sneed

Sep 5, 2024

     Curtis Ray Sneed, 87, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. He was born on November 21, 1936, in Hamilton County, the son of Robert and Angie (Smith) Sneed. Curtis worked at Air Tex in Fairfield, Illinois until retirement. He was of the Christian faith and attended area...

Janet Sue Churchwell

Janet Sue Churchwell

Aug 29, 2024

Janet Sue Churchwell, 79, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born in East Carmi on June 3, 1945, the daughter of Dallas and Nellie (Farmer) Erwin. Janet married Howard W. Churchwell on June 2, 1961, at the East Side Baptist Mission in Carmi. Together, they shared over 51...

Anna Lane

Anna Lane

Aug 27, 2024

     Anna Louise Lane, 81, of Enfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born on January 13, 1943, in Eldorado, Illinois, the daughter of Robert C and Marjorie Lou (Pyle) Barlow. Anna married James Allen Lane on June 29, 1962, and he preceded her in death on March 17,...