Obituaries

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

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 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 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 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 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...

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 19, 2021

Dorothy Pauline Hull, 88, of Norris City, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021.  She was born on May 8, 1932, the daughter of Ray and Lorene (Healy) Hull. Dorothy worked as a babysitter and also worked as a caregiver for Addus HomeCare. Dorothy joined the Norris City General Baptist Church on January 4, 1994.

Dorothy is...

Mar 19, 2021

Felicia Joann Rumsey, 39, of Carmi, passed away on Friday March 19, 2021. She was born on December 8, 1981 the daughter of Robert and Carolyn (Oliver) Stanton.  Felicia married D.J. Rumsey on February 25, 2006.  She worked as a Junior High teacher for the Carmi White County School District.  Felicia loved teaching. She loved reading, all things Harry...

Mar 16, 2021

Leroy Jenkins Jr., 59 of Maunie, IL passed away at11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 near Odessa, MO. He was born on June 8, 1961 in Gastonia, NC the son of Leroy and Hazel Lee (Passmore) Jenkins Sr. Leroy was a hard and dedicated worker who began his career working as a coal miner at age 18 and...

Mar 12, 2021

Judith A. (Nation) Thompson, 75, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was born in Mt. Vernon on December 21, 1945 the daughter of Homer and Mary (Mosley) Nation.

Judith worked at Dairy Queen in Mt. Vernon for many years. She loved quilting and playing Bingo. Judith was a...

Mar 11, 2021

Thomas Jonah Michael Goodman, 9, of Jeffersonville, IN and formerly of Fairfield entered the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 11, 2021.  He was born in Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL on September 20, 2011 the son of Casie Michelle (Knight) and Thomas Jared Goodman. Jonah attended Wesleyan Church in Fairfield. He enjoyed watching movies, his favorite being...

Mar 7, 2021

Margie Ann  Hester, 76, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  She was born  in Mt, Vernon Indiana on October 26, 1944, the daughter of Vernon and Ella (Bridges) Marvel.  She married Malcolm Leon Hester on August 20, 1983 and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2003.  Margie...

Mar 4, 2021

Gene Lane Scarlett, 88, of Crossville, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on September 4, 1933 in Hughes County, Oklahoma, the son of Chester C. and Lora Lee (Lucas) Scarlett.  The Scarlett family moved to Crossville, Illinois in the late 1930s. Gene and his wife, Ferris Fay Kornegger,...

Mar 2, 2021

David Aage Bertram, 71 of Johnston City, IL, passed away at 11:41 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Herrin Hospital. David was born on December 2, 1949 in Evansville, IN the son of Aage Bud and Emma Jean (Hall) Bertram. David was retired having last worked as a hoistman for White County Coal at the Pattiki Mine in...

Mar 1, 2021

Stephen Eugene Mitchell, 67, of Enfield passed away Monday afternoon, March 1, 2021 at  Deaconess Gateway Hospital, surrounded by family. He was born on November 2,1953, the first son of Gene and Virginia (Petry) Mitchell.  Steve attended Booth School in Enfield and then graduated from Enfield High School in 1971 as Valedictorian of his class.  Following high school, Steve...

Mar 1, 2021

Francis “Frank”  Gene Tomlinson, 79, of Mt. Vernon passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born in Mt. Vernon to Louis and Emma Louise (Hellenberg) Tomlinson on December 20, 1941. Frank married Mary Louise (Bulla) Tomlinson on September 13, 1964.

Frank served in the Air Force after graduating...

Feb 28, 2021

C.E. Dale, 82, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday February 28, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  He was born on October 5, 1938, the son of Wilburn and  Mable (Bruce) Dale.  C.E. graduated from Norris City High School in 1956 and soon after joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Rhode Island. He married Janice...