Obituaries

Mar 18, 2022

Lois Mae (Bailey) Stocke, 81, of Princeton, Indiana, passed away on Friday March 22, 2022, at The Villas of Hollybrook in Mt. Carmel.  She was born on June 7, 1940, in Springerton, Illinois, the daughter of Claude and Goldie (Darnell) Bailey. Lois graduated from Enfield High School in 1957.  She married Richard Keith Stocke on November 23, 1957, and he...

Mar 15, 2022

Darrel Sexton, 90, of Carmi, passed away on March 15, 2022, at home surrounded by family.  He was born on December 14, 1931, the second of seven children, in Hughes County, Oklahoma, to the late Elmer and Lorene (Lucas) Sexton. Darrel attended Carmi Schools and graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1950.  He was a graduate of S.I.U....

Mar 15, 2022

Avis Gwaltney, 92, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  She was born on December 11, 1929 in Omaha, IL the daughter of Nelson and Belle (Satterfield) Bryant.  Avis married Ned Gwaltney on December 13, 1947 and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2006.  She was a Bus...

Mar 14, 2022

Verla Maxine (Kiefer) Brown, 94, of Carmi, passed away peacefully at home, on March 14, 2022.  She was born on February 22, 1928, the daughter of Edward and Alberta (Johnson) Kiefer.  Verla married Johnny Leroy Brown on December 26, 1942.  She was a member of the Carmi Square Dance Club. Verla loved her family. She also had a love...

Mar 12, 2022

Sallie Ray Crumméy, 63, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Carmi Manor.  She was born on June 24, 1958, the daughter of James F. and Kathleen Mabel (Anderson) Crumméy.  Sallie worked as a Nursing Assistant in Melbourne, Florida for many years.  She married Robert Darling, and he survives.  Sallie enjoyed and loved her cats.

Mar 11, 2022

Donald Ray James, 77, of Norris City passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IL.  He was born in Maunie, IL on June 19, 1944, the son of Emeart Elvis and Donna Mae (Frymire) James.  Don married Marilyn Joyce Brooks on February 16, 1968 and she preceded him in death on January 16,...

Mar 10, 2022

Nancy Evelyn Mason, age 94, formerly of White County, IL, passed away peacefully at her home in Warner Robins, Georgia on Thursday, March 10, 2022.  She was born on December 24, 1927 in White County, the daughter of Daniel and Veda (Daniel) Frashier.  She graduated from Carmi High School in 1945. Following graduation, she married the love of her...

Mar 9, 2022

Toni Marchelle (Thompson) Finchem, 57 of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Enfield Rehab and Healthcare Center.  She was born on September 26, 1964, the daughter of Tony and Margaret (Hosick) Thompson.  Toni graduated from Carmi High School in 1982. She worked as a nail tech and liked to go shopping. Toni loved her dogs and...

Mar 8, 2022

James D. Dinwiddie, 56, of Enfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at his home.  He closed his eyes here on earth only to open them in heaven to see his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Jim was born on July 12, 1965, in Carmi, the son of Henry and Iva (Hankins) Dinwiddie.  He graduated from Enfield High...

Mar 8, 2022

Charles L. "Heavy" Wooten Jr, 61, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  He was born on February 3, 1961, the son of Charles L. and Janice (Renshaw) Wooten. Heavy worked for Norris City Motors.  He was an avid knife and sword collector and enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Heavy is survived by his children,...

Mar 3, 2022

Andrew Michael Lindley, 38, of Hamlet, Indiana, passed away on March 3, 2022. He was born on November 25, 1983, the son of James Alan Lindley and Heidi Ann (Maro) Tharp.  Andrew was a 2002 White County High School graduate. While in high school, he participated in Drama Club, which he enjoyed very much.  He married Paula Tyser on...

Mar 2, 2022

Neta Jo Myers, 75, of Vidalia,GA and formerly of Carmi passed away at at 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at The Oaks-Bethany in Vidalia, GA.  She was born on April 21, 1946 in Carmi, IL the daughter of George William and Lela Violet (Foley) Jordan.  Neta was an active part of the Carmi community.  She along with her...

Mar 1, 2022

Justin Allan Ivan Pepperworth, 58, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born on December 5, 1963, the son of James Louis and Carolyn (Murphy) Pepperworth.  He was a member of the Bellingham, WA Church of Christ and the Grayville Moose Lodge. He enjoyed restoring vehicles, fishing and panning for gold. Justin is survived by...

Feb 25, 2022

Douglas Allen Bell, 63, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on September 15, 1958, the son of Clifford and Ruby "Ruth" Marie (Hamblin) Bell.  Douglas proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He worked various jobs as a carpenter.

Douglas...

Feb 24, 2022

Ollen Owen Smith, 74, of Omaha, IL, passed away at 10:46 p.m., on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born on February 28, 1947, in Elizabethtown, IL, the son of Elmer and Ollie (Crabb) Smith. On May 18, 1968, he married Annabelle Finley at Cave-In-Rock, IL, and together they shared over 53...

Feb 23, 2022

Steven Kraig Short, 56 of Broughton, IL passed away at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, February  23, 2022,  at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. Steven was born on December 6, 1965 in Eldorado, IL the son of Kenneth D. and Connie (Hafford) Short. On March 17, 2001, he married Debbie Healy at Ditney Ridge Baptist Church in Norris City,...

Feb 20, 2022

Elbert Cullison, 47, of Crossville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born on January 19, 1975, the son of Doyle and Merry (Pearson) Cullison.  Elbert worked as a truck driver and enjoyed gaming and spending time with his family.

Elbert is survived by his mother, Merry Cullison of Crossville, IL; siblings, Byron (Melissa)...

Feb 18, 2022

Kathryn L. (Meritt) Cowling, 90, of Carmi, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, in Newburgh, Indiana.  She was born on January 18, 1932, the daughter of Carson and Dorthy (Dallas) Meritt.  Kathryn married Jack Cowling Jr. on May 30, 1954, and he preceded her in death in March, 1984.  She enjoyed playing piano, doing...

Feb 16, 2022

Ruby Leona Burlison, 84, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois.  She was born on January 1, 1938, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of John J. and Mamie K. (Stevens) Burlison.  Ruby worked as a secretary for many years.

Ruby is survived by her sister, Edith Marie Flowers...

Feb 13, 2022

Tyson Shane Brandon age 58, of Crossville, Illinois, passed away on February 13, 2022, at  Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Tyson was born to Everett and Loretta Brandon on January 24, 1964, in McLeansboro, IL. Survived by wife Kim Brandon of 38 years and son Rocky (Miranda) Brandon; grandchildren, Zane and Xander Brandon; Sisters, Kim (Ron) Cruse and...