Obituaries

Carolyn Taylor

Oct 1, 2013

Carolyn Taylor, 74, of Grayville, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born March 23, 1939 in Carmi,IL, the daughter of Wilford and Lorene (Jones) Edmondson. Carolyn married Robert Allan Taylor March 11, 1967. She worked as a telephone operator/records clerk with General Telephone Co. and retired after 34 years. Carolyn enjoyed...

Orley Bryant

Sep 29, 2013

Orley Junior Bryant, 86, of Norris City passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 9:25 p.m. at his home. He was born in Herald, IL on October 6, 1926 the son of Orley A. and Lottie J. (Catlin) Bryant. Orley married Millie Jean Bryant on June 14, 1947 and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2006. He...

Geraldine Pritchett

Sep 29, 2013

Geraldine "Gerry" Pritchett, 74, formerly of Lexington and Sidney, IL, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Fairview Haven in Fairbury, IL. The sweetness of Jesus and all her many angels have received her now where she has united with her husband Joe and all our loved ones who have passed before her. Gerry was born...

Randy York

Sep 23, 2013

Randy York, 55, of Omaha passed away at 6:35 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 20, 1957 the son of Harry S. and Genievie (Sauls) York. Randy married Brenda J. Bassett on September 5, 1978. He was a 1976 graduate of Norris City-Omaha High School. Randy worked as a truck driver for...

Dorothy Jordan

Sep 23, 2013

Dorothy P. Jordan, age 102 of Enfield, died Monday morning September 23, 2013 at the Hamilton Memorial Nursing Home in McLeansboro. She was born December 5, 1910 in Enfield, the daughter of Ezekiel and Adelaide (Orr) Jordan. Dorothy had worked as a secretary. She was a past parade marshall of the annual Enfield Mule Day Parade. She was the first...

Joann Stroud

Sep 22, 2013

Joann Stroud, 81, of Norris City passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehab in McLeansboro, IL. She was born December 25, 1931 in Monticello, KY the daughter of Robert Leon and Gladys Elizabeth (Ramsey) Turpin. Joann was a 1950 graduate of Norris City High School and later when on to receive...

Verna Osborne

Sep 21, 2013

Verna Taillon Osborne, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister was called to her Heavenly home on September 21, 2013. She was born October 19, 1956 in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of New Orleans and the surrounding areas throughout her youth. She also resided in Antioch, TN for over 20 years. Her last months were spent...

Louise Storey

Sep 21, 2013

Louise Storey, 95, of Enfield, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 6:15 p.m. at Deaconess Hospice Care Center in Evansville, IN. She was born on May 13, 1918, the daughter of Jesse and Clara (Keasler) Harper. Louise married John William Storey on October 4, 1939. She was a farm wife and had worked at the Echo Restaurant. Louise...

Mary Jackson

Sep 19, 2013

Mary C. Jackson, age 67 of Carmi, passed away Thursday evening September 19, 2013 at Deaconess Hospice Care in Evansville surrounded by her family. She was born December 22, 1945 in Carmi, the daughter of William Anderson and Elsie Pearl (Bulla) Browning. Mary met and married the love of her life, Charles R. Jackson on January 12, 1962. She is...

Mabel Townsend

Sep 19, 2013

Mabel L. (Churchwell) Townsend, 77, of Carmi, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 8:15 p.m. at Deaconess Hospice Center in Evansville, IN. She was born June 14, 1936 in Carmi, IL, the daughter of James Roe and Laverne (Goff) Churchwell. Mabel married Aaron Lee Townsend August 17, 1953 and he preceded her in death on May 5, 1996....

John Hasara

Sep 16, 2013

John "Jack" Hasara, 83, of Broughton, IL, joined the Lord in his sleep Monday, September 16, 2013 at 5:40 a.m. at Deaconess Hospice Care Center in Evansville, IN. He was born February 25, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the son of John William and Mary Ann (Masus) Hasara. Jack married Neva Mae Shelton July 2, 1976 at St. Clements Catholic...

Maurene Rietz

Sep 14, 2013

Maurene B. Rietz, 98, of Newburgh, IN and formerly of Carmi, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. at Signature Health of Newburgh, Newburgh, IN. She was born April 29, 1915 in White County, IL, the daughter of Archie and Anna Jane (Myers) Becker. Maurene was a registered nurse and educator, having graduated from St. Luke's Hospital...

Gary Suits

Sep 13, 2013

Biography

Gary D. Suits, 67 of New Harmony, IN, died Friday morning, September 13, 2013 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born on June 24, 1946 in Livingston County, KY, the son of Miles Harold J. and Elsie Marie (Belt) Suits. He married Bonnie Phillips on May 20, 1963 in Shawneetown, IL and she survives. Mr. Suits served...

John Bell

Sep 13, 2013

John L. Bell, age 56 of Eldorado, died Friday morning September 13, 2013 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born January 26, 1957 in Carmi, the son of Clifford and Ruth Marie (Hamblin) Bell. John was a journeyman, wire man affiliated with I.B.E.W. Local 1516 of Jonesboro, AR. He is survived by his parents, Clifford (Helen) Bell of Carmi...

Elizabeth Files

Sep 11, 2013

Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Files passed away at her home in Benton, IL. on Wednesday September 11, 2013 after a seven year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Born on August 28, 1956 in Carmi to Eddie and Janice (Hart) Files of Enfield who survive. Liz worked at the Rend Lake Conservancy for 37 years. She loved traveling with her friends , collecting...

Donald Browning

Sep 10, 2013

Donald L. Browning, age 70 of Carmi, died early Tuesday morning at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born August 23, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, IN the son of Walter and Madge Kathryn (Williams) Browning. Donald had worked in the oilfield prior to his retirement. He is survived by his ex-wife, Charlotte; his son, Greg Burnett of Carmi; 4 brothers,...

Beulah Pool

Sep 8, 2013

Beulah Muriel (Catlin) Pool, 91, of Beavercreek, OH formerly of Norris City passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Trinity Community Beavercreek in Beavercreek, OH. She was born March 24, 1922 in Herald, IL to the late Rev. Otto S. and Stella B. (Bryant) Catlin. Beulah married Dennie M. Pool, Jr. on June 1, 1940 and he preceded...

Marjorie Alldredge

Sep 5, 2013

Marjorie K. Alldredge, 92 of Mt. Vernon, died Thursday morning, September 5, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville. She was born on September 3, 1921 in Kibbie, MI, the daughter of Lewis and Jane (Young) Alvey. She married Ivan Alldredge on October 14, 1943 in Savah, IN and he survives. Mrs. Alldredge was a homemaker and attended Mt. Vernon...

Emilie Turrentine

Sep 3, 2013

Emilie Jo Turrentine, age 18 of Carmi, died Monday September 2, 2013 at Rend Lake. She was born August 29, 1995 in Evansville, the daughter of Joe and Sheila (Carty) Turrentine. Emilie was a very active senior student at Carmi White County High School. She participated in everything she tried out for including, softball, volleyball, track and cheerleading. She was...

Homer Hulfachor

Sep 2, 2013

Homer V. Hulfachor, 83, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Mt. Vernon, IN died on September 2, 2013 in Boca Roton, FL. He was born on December 6, 1929 in Potaka, IN, the son of Homer E. and Lona Henderson Hulfachor. He married Bernice Crumpler and she preceded him in death on December 7, 2007. He is survived by...