Obituaries

Johnnie Musgrave

Johnnie Musgrave

Aug 24, 2024

John W. "Johnnie" Musgrave, 70, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was born in Carmi on January 1, 1954 the son of Emmett Lowell and Wilma Ruth (Waln) Musgrave. Johnnie graduated in 1972 from Carmi High School. He had worked side by side with his dad (Emmett) at Musgrave Body Shop for many years. He later...

Mark Hoy

Mark Hoy

Aug 23, 2024

    Mark Allen Hoy, 51, of Carmi, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born on October 5, 1972, in Morris, Illinois, the son of Gerald Dean and Maureen (Allen) Hoy. Mark graduated from Carmi Christian School and went on to get his CDL's at Southeastern Illinois College. He worked at Hale Body Shop and more recently,...

Carol Griffis

Carol Griffis

Aug 19, 2024

    Carol Gene Griffis (nee Hughes), age 79, passed peacefully from this life on August 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee, following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by family and friends who walked her home gracefully with love, prayers, songs and stories. Born on December 23, 1944, in Eldorado, IL, Carol spent her early years in Evansville, Indiana, where...

Jennie Lamont

Jennie Lamont

Aug 18, 2024

     Jennie M. Lamont, 91, of Newburgh, IN and formerly of Carmi passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born in Carmi on May 18, 1933 the daughter of Hubert and Clara (Ude) Whitsitt. Jennie married Percy Lamont on April 10, 1954 and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2008. She was a member of...

Lee Wohlhueter

Lee Wohlhueter

Aug 18, 2024

     Lee Wohlhueter, also affectionately known as Mr. Lee by many children throughout the years, 82, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born on October 17, 1941, in Maunie, Illinois, the son of Gilbert Lawrence and Zelma Valeda (Healy) Wohlhueter. Lee graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1959. He proudly served his country...

Richard Bingman

Richard Bingman

Aug 11, 2024

     Richard A. Bingman, 79, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at McLeansboro Rehab and Healthcare in McLeansboro, IL. He was born in Carmi on September 2. 1944 the son of Arthur William and Berniece (Bohleber) Bingman. Richard married Mary Helen Williams on May 31, 1964 and she preceded him in death on May 30, 2022. 

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Janet Sexton

Janet Sexton

Aug 9, 2024

     Janet Marie Sexton, 81, of Carmi, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was born on April 4, 1943, in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of Earl Junior and Lillian (Godby) Devore. Janet married Leland "Goob" Sexton on July 20, 1963, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2004....

Kenneth Sluder

Kenneth Sluder

Aug 3, 2024

     Kenneth "Kenny" Dean Sluder, 89, of Carmi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi. He was born on February 1, 1935, in Carmi, the son of Orvil and Eva (Moore) Sluder. 

     Kenny is survived by his sister, Linda (Tracy) Nichols, and his nieces and nephews. He is preceded...

Anna Sneed

Anna Sneed

Aug 1, 2024

      Anna Sneed, 83, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, Kentucky. She was born on April 19, 1941, in Warrick County, Indiana, the daughter of Claude and Dorothy (Hart) Julian. Anna cleaned houses for many years. She was a member of Marshall Ferry General Baptist Church. Anna...

Charles Joseph Pfister

Charles Joseph Pfister

Jul 25, 2024

    Charles Joseph “Charlie” Pfister, 83, of Naples, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, Illinois. He was born on February 05,1941, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Glen Benjamin and Emma Louise (Smith) Pfister. Charlie married Margaret Agnes “Margie” Goebel on August 17, 1963, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ridgway,...

Patricia Ann Lingle

Patricia Ann Lingle

Jul 22, 2024

Patricia Ann Lingle, 81 of Marion, Illinois, and formerly of Goreville, Illinois, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 4:50 a.m. She was born on Monday, February 15, 1943, in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jay Edward and Marion Virginia (Langlois) Potter. On June 22, 1963, she married Clyde Ernest Lingle in Maywood, Illinois, and together...

Wava Joyce Burnett

Wava Joyce Burnett

Jul 18, 2024

   Wava Joyce Burnett, 86, of Carmi, IL. passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 14, 1938, in Carmi, the daughter of George William Jordan and Florence (Meredith) Hoy. Wava married Frank D. Burnett, on June 12, 1954 in Emma Township. She was a devoted mother and grandma,...

Carol Ann Kingery

Carol Ann Kingery

Jul 17, 2024

   Carol Ann Kingery, 79, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony. She was born on May 7, 1945, in Conway County, Arkansas, the daughter of Edgar and Clara (Fulmer) Blackwell. Carol worked in medical records as a manager for AETNA Insurance Company for many years. She enjoyed reading, crafting and sewing....

Leon Hale

Leon Hale

Jul 17, 2024

      Leon Hale, 92, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1932, in Heralds Prairie Township, Illinois, the son of William Henry and Mary Bernice Hale. Leon married Wanda Laura Mills on February 5, 1950, and she preceded him in death. He later married Margaret Lucille...

Alan Sexton

Alan Sexton

Jul 15, 2024

      Johnnie Alan Sexton, 68, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1955, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of John Leland and Dollie Imogene (Heck) Sexton. Alan married Charlene Annette Bell on February 16, 1973, and she survives. He worked in maintenance at Alloyd. Alan was a member of the...

Stormy May Baker

Stormy May Baker

Jul 12, 2024

Stormy May Baker, 26, of Norris City, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born on May 23, 1998, in Fairfield, Illinois, the daughter of Bryan Baker and Christine Marie Zaiko. Stormy worked as a forklift operator at Champion Labs in Albion, Illinois. She was an artist. Stormy enjoyed watching movies and taking care of her nieces and...

Jacqueline Michelle Armstrong

Jacqueline Michelle Armstrong

Jul 12, 2024

Jacqueline Michelle Armstrong, 64 of Carmi, entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Jackie was born on July 26, 1959, in Lancaster, CA, the daughter of Harold Azale “Stinger” and Ethel Delores “Tooter” (Baugher) Armstrong. She was a 1976 Graduate of Ridgway High School. Jackie was full of love for Jesus and her...

Cindy Huff

Cindy Huff

Jul 12, 2024

Cindy Huff, a loved Ninny, Mom, Sister, and friend went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2024. Cindy was married to the love of her life Artie Huff for 33 years before he passed away in 2018.

Cindy was a dedicated Ninny to her grand babies. She loved camping and being with her grandchildren more than anything!

She was the...

Carmen Bruce

Carmen Bruce

Jul 11, 2024

     Carmen Munsey Bruce, 80, of Owasso, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born July 11, 1944, to Robert M. Munsey and Blanche Irene Catlin Munsey in Carmi Illinois. Carmen graduated from Carmi Township High School in Carmi. IL. in 1962, then attended Barnes Jewish Nursing School in St. Louis, MO. In 1966, she moved...

Jeffrey Kyle Westfall

Jeffrey Kyle Westfall

Jul 11, 2024

   Jeffrey Kyle Westfall, 54, of Benton, IL., passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 28,1969 in Carmi, IL the son of Errol Frederick "Fred" and Peggy (Applegate) Westfall. Jeff enjoyed fishing in his free time.

   Jeff is survived by his mother, Peggy Westfall; children, Mason David Westfall, Makailey Ashlyn Westfall and...