Obituaries

Mary Griffith

Aug 21, 2020

Mary E. Griffith, 93, of Norris City passed away at 11:55 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.  She was born on June 12, 1927 in Norris City, IL the daughter of James David and Annie (Acord) Griffith.  Mary had worked as a Teller and later Assistant Vice President of Norris City State Bank...

Norma Jean Seifert

Aug 18, 2020

Norma Jean (Seeger) Seifert, 89, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Seifert, husband of 67 years. She is survived by her children, Pat (Tim) Hulsey, Pam (Mike) Woods, and Tim Seifert; eleven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Norma Jean was a...

Judith West

Aug 17, 2020

Judith V. West, 78, of Hobart, passed away on Monday evening, August 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  She was born on April 4, 1942 in New Philadelphia, OH, the daughter of Kinsey and Leona (Jenkins) Johns.

Mrs. West was a homemaker.  She belonged to the Barrington Ridge Baptist Church

She is survived...

Samuel Roye Smith

Aug 14, 2020

Samuel Roye Smith,76, of Enfield passed away at 2:45 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  He was born in Eldorado, IL on December 16, 1943, the son of Malcom and Gertrude (Cozart) Smith. Sam graduated from Norris City Omaha High School in 1963 and went on to serve in the United States...

Linda Allen

Aug 10, 2020

Linda Ann Allen, 76, of Norris City passed away on Monday August 10, 2020. She was born on July 23, 1944, the daughter of Ralph and Elona (Thorne) Garlick.  Linda was a metal worker for Snap on Tools in Mt. Carmel for many years. She enjoyed working in her garden and loved her flowers. Linda is survived by her...

Robert "Bob" Green

Aug 9, 2020

Robert W. Green of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 28, 1943 to the late Leo and Rena (Horton) Green.

Bob served in the Indiana Army National Guard. He worked in the insurance field, car sales, and retired from Bristol Myers. He enjoyed...

Robert Blackburn

Aug 4, 2020

Robert L. Blackburn, 85, of Mt. Vernon passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab, with his family holding vigil outside his window. Bob was born on May 24, 1935 in Kentucky the son of Curtis & Katherine (Mosley) Blackburn. Bob was married to the love of his wife for over 60 years, Patsy (Bebout)...

Betty Longacre

Aug 2, 2020

Betty Longacre, 83, of Carmi passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020 at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing.  She was born on November 25, 1936, the daughter of Paul and Daisy (Smith) Longacre. Betty worked as a waitress for many years.

Betty is survived by her sisters, Deloris Grisinger, Ida Antell, Shirley Everson and Pat Watson.  She...

Lois South

Jul 30, 2020

Lois E. South 89 of Enfield, passed away Thursday morning July 30, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born May 1, 1931 in Delafield, IL the daughter of Elbert and Ione (Epperson) Askew. She married William R. South on December 31, 1949 at the Delafield Baptist Church and he preceded her in death on August 18, 2017....

Landon Voyles

Jul 29, 2020

Landon Ren Voyles, beloved  thirteen month old son of Jacob and Emily (Shuler) Voyles, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Children's Hospital in St. Louis Missouri. Landon was a very happy boy, who brought much joy to his family.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his big brother Liam...

Albert Schoemann

Jul 29, 2020

Albert Gilpin Schoemann, 90, passed away at his home in New York City of cancer, with his family nearby, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Albert was born on November 24, 1929, in Carmi, Ill. He was the son of Jesse H. Schoemann and Violet Gilpin Schoemann. As a boy he helped in his father's...