Obituaries

Barbara Lack

Barbara Lack

Feb 24, 2026

Barbara Lack, 89, of Carmi passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.

Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will be forthcoming.

Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is assisting the family with arrangements

Joseph R. Acord

Joseph R. Acord

Feb 20, 2026

   Joseph R. Acord, 70, of Carmi passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. He was born in McLeansboro, IL on July 8, 1955 the son of Ralph and Mildred (Gallian) Acord. Joe graduated from McLeansboro High School and went on to graduate from Murray St. University. While at Murray St., Joe was...

Charla K. Maxfield

Charla K. Maxfield

Feb 18, 2026

   Charla K. Maxfield, 79, of Carmi passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born in Ross, California on September 23, 1946 the daughter of Charles Kenneth and Laura Elizabeth (Helmantoler) Maxfield. Charla had worked as a teacher and for 20 years, was a utility rep. for Pacific Gas and Electric.

   Upon returning to Carmi, Charla became involved...

William Dillman

William Dillman

Feb 16, 2026

     William O. Dillman finished his earthly walk at a little past 5 pm on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. He also began his heavenly adventure, at the same time, surrounded by family and friends that were eagerly awaiting his arrival at the Pearly Gates. The celebration has started and is planned to run from now thru...

Bill E. Towell

Bill E. Towell

Feb 12, 2026

     Billie “Bill” Earl Towell, 87, passed away on February 12, 2026, at home in Carmi surrounded by his family. He was born on June 23, 1938, in Chelsea, OK, the son of Dean and Zelma (Macomb) Towell. Bill graduated from Garber High School in 1956.

     Bill married Mickey (Malone) Towell on September 3,1960 and together they raised...

Gerald R. Downen

Gerald R. Downen

Feb 9, 2026

     Gerald "Jerry" Downen, 81, of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph in Bloomington, IL. He was born on August 12, 1944 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He lived several places in Indiana and Illinois before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in June of 1962, two months before his...

Tony Sutton

Tony Sutton

Feb 7, 2026

     Tony E. Sutton, 57, of Concord passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born in Santa Rosa, CA on August 4, 1968 the son of Donald Sutton and Leatha Mae (Fulkerson) Martin. Tony was a 1986 graduate of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School. He was a warehouse lead for WSI in Mt. Vernon, IN. Tony loved riding...

John Rules Evans

John Rules Evans

Feb 2, 2026

   John Rules Evans, 74, of Norris City passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on May 15, 1951 in Peoria, IL the son of Bob Evans and Burldeen (Blake) Watt. John owned/operated a siding and window business. He had attended Norris City General Baptist Church. John loved to go fishing and be outdoors.

   John is survived by...

Lonnie Gene Holloman

Lonnie Gene Holloman

Jan 30, 2026

   Our beloved Lonnie passed away suddenly on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the age of 72 years old. Lonnie Gene Holloman was born in Heralds Prairie, Illinois to Joseph and Eula Dell Holloman on November 21, 1953 and was raised in Illinois. Lonnie was passionate about family and his beloved pets. Lonnie was a cross-country Semi-Truck Driver and loved...

Larry Wayne Shaw

Larry Wayne Shaw

Jan 30, 2026

   Larry Wayne Shaw, 83, of Flora, IL passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on June 11, 1942 in Norris City, the son of Carl W. and Vercia (Gwaltney) Shaw. Larry worked as a Manufacturing Engineer for Chrysler for over 44 years. Following his retirement in 2007, he spent...

Teresa LaNell Armour

Teresa LaNell Armour

Jan 29, 2026

   Teresa LaNell Armour (nee Essary) passed away on January 29, 2026 in Lewisville Texas after a battle with cancer, during which she managed to remain the most put-together person in the room, even during chemo.

   LaNell was born on August 2, 1964 in Carmi, IL to Nellie M. (Davis) and Rev. C. Ernest Essary. A gifted musician, LaNell studied...

Rose Mary Nalley

Rose Mary Nalley

Jan 29, 2026

   Rose Mary Nalley, 67, of Newport News, VA passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her sister's home in Carmi. She was born on December 10, 1958 in Evansville, IN the daughter of Marion and Ethel Ellen (Stallings) Mayhue, Jr. Rose Mary married Eddie C. Nalley on March 11, 1990. She was a 1976 graduate of Carmi Community...

James Ray Lindsay

James Ray Lindsay

Jan 28, 2026

   James Ray Lindsay, Jr., 41, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN. He was born on October 4, 1984 in Harrisburg, IL the son of James Ray Lindsay and Mary Ruth (Spear) Hawk. James married Elizabeth Jewell Feuquay on July 26, 2025. He was a lead supervisor at...

Zella Maxine Thompson

Zella Maxine Thompson

Jan 24, 2026

   Zella Maxine Thompson, 96, of Girard, IL passed away on January 24, 2026 at Hallmark Healthcare of Carlinville. She was born on November 4, 1929 in Carmi, IL the daughter of Raymond and Sabina “Bina” (Desper) Moore. Maxine married Benny Bryant Thompson on March 8, 1952 and they shared over 67 years until his passing on August 24, 2019....

Marilyn Jane Crooks

Marilyn Jane Crooks

Jan 21, 2026

   Marilyn Jane Crooks, 78, of Eddyville, IL passed away peacefully with her boys by her side on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at IU North Hospital in Carmel, IN. She was born on August 27, 1947 in Carmi, IL the daughter of Ira and Martha (Wilson) Ward. She married Dr. Gene Zenn on July 20, 2020 and they shared over...

Cade Allen

Cade Allen

Jan 19, 2026

     Cade Allen, 19, of Carmi passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. He was born on December 18, 2006 in Fairfield, IL the son of Whitney R. Barbre and Zachary S. Allen.

     Cade was a 2025 graduate of Carmi White County High School where he excelled in athletics, playing football,...

Billy Wayne Wilson

Billy Wayne Wilson

Jan 15, 2026

   William Wayne Wilson, 90, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. He was born in Enfield, IL on September 5, 1935 the son of Elza and Turza (Downen) Wilson. Billy Wayne married Nancy Carol (Mayhue) Bolerjack on February 4, 2008 in Carmi, IL. He had worked in the oil field...

Louise H. McGill

Louise H. McGill

Jan 14, 2026

   Louise H. McGill, 99, of Carmi passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born on January 12, 1927 in Cottonwood, IL the daughter of Cecil and Mary (Blazier) Hendrix. Louise married Van Lane McGill on April 18, 1946 and they shared over 55 years of marriage together until...

Carolyn Sue Pack

Carolyn Sue Pack

Jan 13, 2026

   Carolyn Sue (Rush) Pack, 65, of Omaha passed away on January 13th, 2026 surrounded by family in Marion, IL. She was born on June 14th, 1960 in New Harmony, IN the daughter of Melvin and Erma (Reeves) Rush. Carolyn married Clayton Eugene Pack on February 16th, 1980 and they shared 45 years of marriage until her passing. Carolyn was...

Martha G. Endicott

Martha G. Endicott

Jan 12, 2026

Life-long resident of Carmi, Martha Glen Endicott, passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 97.

Martha was born in her parents’ home at the corner of Main Street and Sixth Street on January 18, 1928. Her parents Max and Eileen Endicott and beloved big brother, Dick Endicott soon moved around the corner to the family home on Fifth...