Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Mary Jennette Dormer, born November 28, 1948, in Tyronza, AR, left the world to be with the Lord on January 10, 2021 in Enfield, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Estelle Hall and her brothers, Lexie, Jim, David and Robert Hall. She leaves three sons, Michael Carlson, Robert Hilliard and John R....

Jan 9, 2021

Hylas J. Shipp, 84, of Norris City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 9th, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born March 14th, 1936 in Gallatin County, Illinois, to the late Clarence and Lottie (Wiltshire) Shipp. He attended Ridgeway Schools. He was an active semi driver for most of his adult life, and was one of...

Jan 7, 2021

Betty Lou (Savage) Blackford, 87, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born on January 11, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Bertha (Heil) Savage.  Betty married James Edward Blackford on March 26, 1955, and he preceded her in death on February 9, 1977. She worked as a Pharmacy...

Jan 7, 2021

Sheryl Lynn Leadingham, 43, of Dwight, Illinois, Passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Morris Hospital. Sheryl was born on April 7, 1977, in Crown Point, Indiana the daughter of Jeff and Shirley (Sago) Weedman. She married Jason Leadingham on November  15, 1998, in Sheldon, Illinois. Sheryl was a member of New Life Apostolic Church in Carmi, Illinois...

Jan 6, 2021

Whitney Paige McKenzie, 28, of Carmi passed away on January 6, 2021. She was born on August 1, 1992, in Litchfield, Illinois, the daughter of Jeffry  and  Cynthia (Artman) McKenzie.  Whitney was a 2011 graduate from Carmi White County High school. While in high school she participated in track as well as basketball. She went on to receive her...

Jan 4, 2021

Beth X. Travelstead 54 of New Harmony, IN passed away Monday January 4, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. She was born February 16, 1966 in Evansville, the daughter of Anna Green.

Beth worked as a clerk in the area. She worked and wrote articles for the Posey County News and loved reading. She was a...

Jan 3, 2021

Gene Sexton, 69, of Enfield, passed away on Sunday January 3, 2021, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  He was born on March 14, 1951, the son of Gerald and Norma (Markham) Sexton. Gene married Jerri L. Fiyalko on December 29, 1995 and she preceded him in death on November 18, 2007.  He enjoyed spending time outside. He also...

Jan 2, 2021

LuVeda R. McGhee 89 of Enfield, passed away January 2, 2021 at her home. She was born October 4, 1931 in Equality, the daughter of Richard and Gertrude Woods. She married Arthur “Barefoot” McGhee in 1948 and he preceded her in death.

LuVeda was a homemaker. She also worked alongside her husband “Barefoot” raising and selling watermelons....

Jan 1, 2021

David C. Blake, 54 of Mt. Vernon passed away on January 1, 2021 at his home. David was born in Evansville, IN on May 14, 1966 the son of Bobby & Bobbie (Mallory) Blake.

David worked as a general contractor for many years. He later served as caregiver to his longtime companion, Lynn Arrigo, who preceded him in...

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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 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...