Obituaries

Dec 31, 2020

Lowell R. Thackrey, 87, of Carmi passed away at 3:55 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born on August 23, 1933 in Mill Shoals, IL the son of John Albert and Lougilla May (Musgrave) Thackrey.  Lowell married Dorotha Witter on February 27, 1959.  Lowell worked for O.H. & F. Trucking Co....

Dec 26, 2020

Derek Henson, 56, of Norris City passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence.  He was born November 8, 1964 in Carmi, IL, the son of Donald Wayne and Karen Rae (Jordan) Henson. Derek married Deborah Y. Dillard on May 22, 1988 at New Hope Baptist Church in Ridgway.  Derek had been a truck driver for Countrymark.  He...

Dec 26, 2020

Mary “Wilma” Ragsdale 99 of Carmi, passed away December 26, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born March 1, 1921 in Maunie, the daughter of Alfred and Epsa Jane Allison.

Wilma worked in sales and was a member of the First Christian Church in Murphysboro.

She is survived by her sons, Gary Bratton and...

Dec 26, 2020

Anna M. Young 82 of New Haven, passed away December 26, 2020 at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born July 25, 1938 in New Haven, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Margaret (Parks) Travelstead.

Anna had worked in Housekeeping in Hospitals. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Southern Baptist...

Dec 26, 2020

Carolyn (Phelps) Tinsley, 83, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born in Mt. Vernon on December 10, 1937 the daughter of Fred and Mary (Effinger) Phelps. Carolyn married James “Jim” Tinsley and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Carolyn worked as home care...

Dec 25, 2020

Herbert W. "Herbie" Haas, 87, of Carmi passed away at 2:56 a.m., Friday, December 25, 2020 at his residence in Carmi.  He was born November 12, 1933 in Mt. Carroll, IL the son of Joseph and Mabel (Bowman) Haas. Herbert had worked as a truck driver for various companies over the years.  In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting...

Dec 22, 2020

Lyndal Ray Sork, Jr., 58, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020.  He was born on January 2, 1962, the son of Lyndal Sork Sr. and Marilyn (Satterfield) Tidwell.  Lyndal was a 1980 graduate from Norris City Omaha High School. He worked at Carmi Molded Rubber as a press operator. Lyndal  enjoyed gardening, fishing and grilling...

Dec 22, 2020

Charles E Seidensticker, Sr., 63 of Evansville passed away at Deaconess Hospital on December 22, 2020. Charles was born on October 27, 1957 in Indianapolis the son of Larry and Olive Seidensticker.

Charles loved to go fishing whenever he had time to spare. He also enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles. He had a talent for creating...

Dec 21, 2020

Almetha "Bud" Weirauch, 97, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois. She was born on February 27, 1923,   the daughter of Clyde and Maud (Martin) Austin. She  married William Weirauch on November 11, 1943, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 1995.  Almetha, or Granny Bud as...

Dec 20, 2020

Teddy W Henderson, 47, of Mt. Vernon passed away at his home on December 20, 2020. Teddy was born on September 25, 1973 in Paris, Texas the son of Elbert Henderson and Brenda Kay (Neal) Ludwig.

Teddy worked as a mechanic most of his life, learning the skill from his working on vehicles with his father. He...

Dec 19, 2020

Randy Carl Short, of Norris City, IL, was escorted into Heaven on December 19, 2020 at 3:30 AM.  He was surrounded by people he loved.  Born to Carl and Juanita Short on February 10, 1957 in McLeansboro, IL.  Randy spent his life working hard, loving his family and serving people around the world.  He was a wonderful husband, devoted father and incredible “Pops.”  He...

Dec 18, 2020

Juanita Short, 83, of Norris City passed away at 12:25 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  She was born in Omaha, IL on November 17, 1937, the daughter of Johnnie Claud and Inis (Rister) Awalt.  Juanita married Carl F. Short on June 6, 1956 and he preceded her in death on...

Dec 17, 2020

Derek Morris Capps, 32, of Carmi passed away on Thursday,  December 17, 2020.  He was born on January 21, 1988 the son of Timothy and Patricia(Givens) Capps. He married Audrey Vaughn on February 17, 2016.  Derek enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and spending time in nature.

Derek is survived by his parents; his wife Audrey Capps of Norris...

Dec 17, 2020

Donald C. “Mouse” Smith, 85, of Enfield passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  He was born in Enfield, IL on October 7, 1935, the son of John Robert and Mary Edna (Campbell) Smith.  Don married Thelma Jane Hedger and she preceded him in death on January 14, 1987.  He then married Shirley...

Dec 17, 2020

Ralph Gene Hubele, 86, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020.  He was born on January 19, 1934, the son of Herbert and Neva (Thompson) Hubele.  Ralph graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1950.  He married Rebecca  Murphy on August 29, 1963, and she survives. Ralph proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1956...

Dec 17, 2020

Timothy J. Schneider 35 of Carmi, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2020 at his home. He was born October 9, 1985 in Gillette, WY, the son of Phillip Schneider and Connie Wallace.

Timothy worked at 5th Street Market most recently. He also worked as a farm hand and in the oilfield.

He is survived by...

Dec 17, 2020

Deborah Jane Cooper, 63, of Mt. Vernon passed away at Deaconess Hospital on December 17, 2020. She was born on July 2, 1957 the daughter of Dale Robert & Mary Alice (Crane) Cooper.

Deborah worked at Wesselmann’s and later Priceless in the deli department for several years.

She is survived by her son, Gary Cooper...

Dec 17, 2020

Isabella Maria Grace Mosley, newborn daughter of Zachary & Angela Mosley passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Deaconess Women’s Hospital.

Isabella is survived by her loving parents; brothers, Aryan Baker, Aarik Baker, Andrew Baker, and Zayden Mosley; grandparents, Terry & Barbara Mosley, Darlene & Eldon McConnell; and a host of aunts and uncles. She was...

Dec 13, 2020

Donald Merritt Rauch, 87, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  He was born on May 5, 1933 the son of Anthony and Bertha (Diemel) Rauch.  Donald married Clara Evelyn Huett on November 17, 1979 and she preceded him in death on April 24, 2016. Then he later married Carolyn...

Dec 13, 2020

Dwain Allyn, 82, of Enfield died at 11:05 a.m., Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born in Springerton, IL on January 27  1938, the son of E. W. “Sonny” and Dorles (Pruett) Allyn. Dwain was a 1955 graduate of Enfield High School. He served in the United States Army, and retired after many...