Obituaries

Apr 23, 2021

Melba Lou Bolin, 82, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday April 22, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village.  She was born on September 18, 1938 the daughter of Henry Browning and Velma (Goodwen) Unthank.  She was a 1956 graduate of Carmi Township High School. On June 3, 1957, she married Leroy Pete Bolin in Carmi, and he precedes her in...

Apr 22, 2021

James Payton Abbey, age 74 of Gallatin, TN passed away April 22, 2021. He was born July 25, 1946 in Carmi, IL to Ruby Mae (Dunkin) and the late James Martin Abbey.

Payton is survived by his daughter, Michelle (John) Prescott; grandchildren, Nathan (Stephanie), Nicholas (Stacey), Kassandra, Alexander and Cayden; 4 great-grandchildren; mother, Ruby (Dunkin) Abbey; brothers,...

Apr 20, 2021

David Thurman Aud, 77, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday April 20, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born on September 2, 1943, the son of Thurman Elsworth "Diner" and Alma Louise (Hillyard) Aud.  David graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1961.  He then went on to proudly serve his country in the United...

Apr 19, 2021

Charles Bruce "Catfish" Garrett, 62, of Carmi, passed away on Monday April 19, 2021.  He was born on August 17, 1958, the son of Jessie "Dugie" and Helen Elizabeth (Boatright) Garrett.  Bruce graduated from Enfield High School in 1976.  He worked in farming and the timber industry. Bruce enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, going to rummage sales and most...

Apr 16, 2021

Shirley T. Crawford, 83, of Enfield passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021.  She was born in New Haven, IL on September 3, 1937 the daughter of Walter and Madaline (Hill) York.  She married Eddie Ray Crawford in 1969 and her preceded her in death on July 15, 2008.  Shirley had work in the Cabinet Factory in New Haven...

Apr 15, 2021

Cynthia Jo “Cindy” (Stokes) Pindell, 59, of Norris City, passed away at 1:18 p.m., on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Cindy was born on December 23, 1961 in Carmi, IL, the daughter of Glenn and Wilda (Churchwell) Stokes. She married Dennis Burrel Pindell on December 18, 1981 at the First United Methodist Church...

Apr 14, 2021

Anna Louise (Overfield) Wilson, 78, of Phillipstown, passed away on Wendesday April 14, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born in Union County, Kentucky  on December 10, 1942, the daughter of Kenneth and Mildred Overfield.  Louise married  Kenneth "Whip" Wilson on April 10, 1972, and he survives. She worked as a Pharmacy Tech at Walmart for...

Apr 13, 2021

WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. —  Rev. Melvin Roy Holtzclaw, 93, entered the arms of the Author of his faith early Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the home of his daughter in Willow Springs, Missouri.

His victory capped a 67-year chapter of his ministry here on earth. While his failing health in recent months challenged his body, his faith...

Apr 6, 2021

Brett Andrew Hansman, 20, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2021. He was born on April 6, 2001, the son of Bill Hansman and Jafee (Myers) Montgomery.  Brett graduated from Carmi White County High School in 2019.  Brett loved to draw, ride four wheelers and most of all, going fishing.  You will always be loved and truly...

Apr 4, 2021

Carla J (Yates) Blocker, 56 of Mt. Vernon passed away at her home on April 4, 2021. Carla was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on November 12, 1964. She was raised in Flatwoods, Kentucky before moving to Mt. Vernon. Carla enjoyed getting out and fishing with her family. She was a homemaker and loved feeding and watching the many...

Apr 4, 2021

Denny Trefftzs, 34, of Carmi passed away at 6:47 p.m., on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born on March 3, 1987 in Evansville, Indiana the son of Kristi (Tolley) Trefftzs.  Denny was a 2005 graduate of Carmi White County High School and went on to work in the coal industry as...

Apr 2, 2021

Jason C. Dodd, 77, of Enfield passed away at 3:43 a.m., Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born in Eldorado, IL on October 17, 1943 the son of William Wesley and Mary Ethel (Bartley) Dodd.  Jason married Janet Sue Wait in 1977.  He had worked as a saw operator for Builder Products and at John Rice Motors.

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Apr 1, 2021

James M. "Jim" Thompson, 74, of Carmi passed away at 6:32 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on January 22, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the son of James Matthew and Myra Mae (Haase) Thompson. Jim married Sharon L. Sparks on November 21, 1970.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. ...

Mar 31, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Stanley Lewis will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday April 18th, 2021 at The White County Fairgrounds. There will be a registration station when you arrive as well as a Tribute Program and a gift in memory of Stanley. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or sit in your car. We will have a P/A...

Mar 29, 2021

Marcus Edward Morris, 51, of Carmi, passed away on Monday March 29, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 2, 1969, the son of Jesse and Ola (Hosier) Morris.  Marcus was a self employed mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and most of all, being a grandpa....

Mar 29, 2021

Samantha Lubben, 53, of Norris City, Illinois, passed away on Monday March 29, 2021.  She was born on May 3, 1967, the daughter of Joseph Lang.  Samantha worked as a nursing assistant for many years.

Samantha is survived by her children, Paige (Joshua) Osborn Barrantes-Leonard of Austin, AR., Kristina (Ryan Tigue) Densmore of New Port Richey, FL.,...

Mar 26, 2021

Christina M. Lara, 29, of Oakland City, and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home on Friday, March 26, 2021.  She was born on September 3, 1991 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Gilbert and Wilma (Pettyjohn) Lara.

Christina was an incredible, free-spirited woman who loved people and had a passion for serving others. Her...

Mar 26, 2021

On Friday, March 26, 2021, Freddie Jo Colson, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois, at the age of 88. Freddie Jo was born on December 9, 1932 to the late Fred Buck and Bertha (Bisher) Conyers in the rural Sugartree Ridge community in New Madrid County, Missouri. Freddie Jo’s parents were sharecroppers...

Mar 25, 2021

Constance “Connie” M. Wheeler, 73, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, March 25, 2021.  She was born on April 5, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Wilfred and Evelyn (Floyd) Gross.

Connie loved  being a Boilermaker and was a member of Local 374. She belonged to the New Harmony American Legion...

Mar 25, 2021

Jean  (Thelma) (Bryant) Sneed 81, of Carmi passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville.  She was born in Omaha, IL. on September 18, 1939, the daughter of Laymon  and Mary (Davis) Bryant. Jean married Bill Sneed on July 27, 1958 and he precedes her in death.  She loved and admired...