Obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

Carolyn Vaupel, 82 of Carmi passed away at 3:25 AM Sunday, February 14, 2021 with her family at her side in Carmi. She was born on July 17, 1938 in Joppa, IL. She was the daughter of Rev. Walter and Daisy (Bolen) Fagan. Carolyn married Lowell Vaupel on June 1, 1956 and he survives. She had previously worked as...

Feb 13, 2021

Larry Anderson, 78, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  He was born on January 4, 1943 in Olney, IL the son of George Ellsworth and Hazel (Pyle) Anderson.  Larry married Patsy J. Allen on August 14, 1967. He was part of the first graduating class from Southeastern Illinois College...

Feb 13, 2021

Mary Jane Myrna, 89, formally from Carmi, Illinois, passed away on February 13, 2021 at her home in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born in Washington, D.C. on September 26, 1931, the daughter of William H. and Louise E. DuPar.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 62 years, Dr. Charles W. Myrna D.D.S., her brother and...

Feb 12, 2021

Mary Frances Thackrey Vaupel, 85, of Carmi passed away at 7:14 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born  on September 30, 1935 in Mill Shoals, IL the daughter of Alpheus Earl "Babe" and Ruby Nell (Griswold) Thackrey.  Mary began working at Dean's Flower Land and later went to work at the White...

Feb 10, 2021

William R. "Bill" Higginson, 87, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday,  February 10, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh IN. He was born on July 14, 1933, the son of  Halsey and  Myrtle (Hon) Higginson.  Bill married Myrna "Sue" Mathis on November 8, 1988, and she preceded him in death on February 4, 2020.  He proudly served his...

Feb 9, 2021

Walter Franklin “Frank” Funkhouser, 71, of Charleston, formerly of Carmi, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at CAMC Hospice. Frank was the retired owner/operator of Frank’s Plumbing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; and parents, Carrol and Goldie Funkhouser.

Frank is survived by his companion, Debra Tucker and her son Jerry “JD” Tucker; son, Adam...

Feb 4, 2021

Robert Edmond “Bob” Frashier 71 of Maunie, passed away Thursday February 4, 2021 at his home. He was born December 11, 1949 in Maunie, the son of Earl E. “Jack” and Rita M. (Barnes) Frashier. He married Karen Brown Williford on June 4, 2000.

Bob graduated from Carmi High School in 1967 and joined the United States...

Feb 4, 2021

Gladys M. (Turner) Whitfield, 90, of Mt. Vernon went to be with The Lord on February 4, 2021. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death. She was born on October 13, 1930 in Ravenden Springs, AR the daughter of Earnest and Pearl (Jenkins) Turner. She married James “Bill” Whitfield in 1948 and he preceded her...

Feb 3, 2021

Suzanne Williams Beaver passed away Wednesday February 3, 2021 at the age of 53 after a battle with Covid 19. She was born September 16, 1967 to Larry and Judith (Rippy) Williams. She spent most of her early years in Golden Gate and attended Wayne County Schools graduating from Fairfield High School. After high school she attended the Education...

Feb 3, 2021

Lawrence Winter 88 of Springerton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 3, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1932 in Springerton, the son of Louis and Minnie (Roland) Winter. He married Maxine Doshier on December 15, 1961 and she survives.

Lawrence was a farmer who lived in Springerton his entire life. He was an Army...

Feb 1, 2021

David E. "Dave" Jordan, 86, of Carmi passed away at 11:28 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Carmi, IL on December 8, 1934 the son of Maxwell Eugene and Katie Marie (Rhein) Jordan.  Dave married Mary E. Acord on November 6, 1976.  He retired from Consumers Gas as superintendent and later operated Jordan's...

Jan 31, 2021

Donald F. Gammon 77 of Carmi, passed away Sunday evening, January 31, 2021 at his home. He was born March 7, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Carl and Eleanor (Payton) Gammon. He married Cordilia Jacquez on September 15, 1979 and she survives.

Donald was self-employed as a logger and an oil field truck driver...

Jan 31, 2021

Earnie Gene Johnson, 76, of Norris City, passed away on Sunday, January 31, at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.  He was born on July 12, 1944, the son of R.J. and Mabel (Sittig) Johnson.  Earnie married Kathleen Joyce Tjarks on July 12, 1981, and she survives. He was a six year Army Veteran as well as served...

Jan 29, 2021

Larry Dean Murphy, 65, of Norris City passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at his residence.  He was born July 13, 1955 in Morris, IL the son of Carl and Thelma (Vice) Murphy.  Larry married Cathy Jo Bartley in 1983.  He had worked as a mechanic and later as a contractor with GE in Mt. Vernon, IN.  Larry was...

Jan 28, 2021

It is with a well-stirred gin and tonic that we toast the life of Margaret Ann Jennings of Springfield, IL.  What’s not to love about a woman who loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as much as she loved gin, antiques, and her flower garden.  She passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021 after a battle with lung cancer....

Jan 27, 2021

Jill Renea (Sweetin) Heath, 42, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born on February 26, 1978, the daughter of Doy and Donna (Leedy) Sweetin. Jill graduated from Carmi White County High School in 1996.  She married Mike Heath on June 20, 2015. Jill worked at Bryant Parts as the office manager for many years....

Jan 22, 2021

Judith Diane (Hortin) Koehler, 75, of Crossville, IL passed away at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Albion, IL on June 22, 1945 the daughter of Eugene and Maude (Hodgson) Hortin.  Judy married David Alan Koehler on June 12, 1964, together they shared over fifty-two years of marriage before his passing on...

Jan 20, 2021

Thomas Love 64 of Carmi passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021 at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing. He was born July 26, 1956 and lived in Carmi most of his life.

He is survived by special friends Jimmy Browning and Lisa Schneider, as well as many friends at Carmi Manor.

A memorial service will...

Jan 19, 2021

Ferris Fay (Kornnegger) Scarlett, 87, of Crossville, passed away on January 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1933 in Carmi, the daughter of Ernest Leonard “Ernie” and Bernice (Hughes) Kornegger.

Ferris and her future husband, Gene Lane Scarlett, first met at a third grade ciphering contest among the one-room schools. ...

Jan 18, 2021

R. Brent Loehr, 67, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Brent was born in Evansville on June 9, 1953 the son of Charles and Golda (Baldwin) Loehr.

Brent worked at Capco and GAF before becoming disabled in 1984 due to a motorcycle accident. He was an avid Trump...