Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Martha L. Austin, 68, of Carmi passed away at 12:50 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Fairfield, IL on April 28, 1951 the daughter of Bernard Ray and Ella Jean (Bickell) Combs.  Martha was a 1969 graduate of Norris City High School.  Martha worked in many administrative positions over the years, but mostly...

Feb 26, 2020

Jeanna Funkhouser, 72, of Hermitage, TN, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN. She was born in White County, IL on March 3, 1947 the daughter of Kenneth Wayne and Alpha Eleanor (Orman) Funkhouser. Jeanna attended Eastern IL University where she received a BS in Business Education.   She received...

Feb 25, 2020

Wayne Heil, 88, of Centerville, passed away at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Willowbrook of Effingham in Effingham, IL. He was born in Centerville on June 27, 1931 the son of George T. and Lola Grace (Barbre) Heil. Wayne married Rebecca Lou Armstrong on June 7, 1952 and she preceded him in death on October 25, 1997....

Feb 24, 2020

William Gregory Doneghue, 58, of Forest, died Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born November 2, 1961, in Carmi, IL, William was a son of the late William "Bill" and Martha Doneghue.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; two children, Logan (Alyssa) Doneghue, Lynchburg, VA, Ethan...

Feb 23, 2020

Kaye (Carter) Bridwell, 69, of Carmi, formerly of Norris City, passed away at 9:26 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born in Norris City on June 14, 1950 the daughter of Clifton H. and Nadine (Blake) Carter. Kaye married Larry E. Bridwell on December 21, 1973 and he preceded her in death on...

Feb 23, 2020

Jacquelyn A. "Jackie" Robinson, 60,, of Norris City, passed away at 11;00 a.m., Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born in Campbellsville, KY on September 8,1959 the daughter of B.G. and Mary Virginia (Cooney) Nipper. Jackie married Terry Lee Robinson on October 1, 1977. She graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1977....

Feb 23, 2020

Jeraldine “Jerry” (Benner) Winebarger of New Harmony, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on February 23, 2020.  She was born in Black Township to Manuel and Irene (Eagan) Benner on January 13, 1937, the youngest of four girls.

Jerry married the love her life, William “Bill” Winebarger, in 1954.  They had two daughters, Sheila (Tony) Morrow...

Feb 22, 2020

Linda D. Barnes, 73,  of Carmi passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bedford, IN on January 14, 1947 the daughter of Loren and Vera (Adams) Mundy.  Linda worked as an RN at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL, was a Paramedic Instructor, as...

Feb 21, 2020

Gwendolen Eva Hines, 87, of Carmi, passed away at 4:55 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born in West Tofts, Norfolk, England on February 1, 1933 the daughter of Robert John and Eva May (Cross) Greenacre.  She married Grover Glenn Hines on September 23, 1953 and he preceded her in death on June 2, 1990. ...

Feb 19, 2020

Luella Marie Baker, 70, of McLeansboro, passed away at 11:11 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born in Michigan on November 17, 1949 the daughter of Fred and Pauline (Beasley) Briggs. Luella married Harold William Baker on August 28, 1965. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and doll making.

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Feb 16, 2020

Joanna I (Angermeier) Harris, 94, of Mt. Vernon passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born in Princeton, Indiana on May 8, 1925, the daughter of Leo and Olivia (Bender) Angermeier. She was married to Jack B. Harris.

Joanna worked as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital and was an Alumni...

Feb 15, 2020

Frances J. Nelson, 84, of Carmi, passed away at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born in Burnt Prairie, IL on May 19, 1935 the daughter of Raymond Frankland and Bessie (Jones) Hunsinger. She worked in home healthcare for Addis Healthcare.

Frances is survived by...

Feb 15, 2020

Daisy M. (Woods) Rose, 80, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Saline Care Nursing home. She was born in Versailles, Kentucky on September 6, 1939 the daughter of Joe and Lillie Woods.

Daisy had worked as a waitress and cook at Dean’s Diner in Mt. Vernon, IN, as well as working as a caregiver. She...

Feb 14, 2020

Barbara Ann Hughes, 79, of Palm City, FL formerly of Carmi, passed away at 2:16 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Hospice House in Stuart, FL. She was born in White County, IL on December 20, 1940 the daughter of Samuel Archie and Emma Alice (Shepard) Hooser. Barbara married Larry B. Hughes on March 18, 1962. She received...

Feb 11, 2020

Wilma M. (Wilma Lou) Stickel, 94, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Norris City, passed away at 1:10 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born in Omaha, IL on November 16, 1925 the daughter of James Henry and Nancy Lucinda (Brown) Minor. Wilma married Edgar Valiant Stickel, Jr. on September 2, 1947 and he preceded her in death on...

Feb 11, 2020

Scott Porter Land, 78, of Carmi, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born in Louisville, KY on July 26, 1941 the son of Theodore R. and Anita (Porter) Land. Scott married Donna K. White in 1963. He served in the United States Air Force from 1962 until...

Feb 8, 2020

Wave E. Dozier of Mill Shoals, died Saturday evening Saturday February 8, 2020 at her home. She was born in Mill Shoals, the daughter of Raymond and Lela Duckworth Garrett. She married John Dozier on January 6, 1946 at the Mill Shoals Methodist Church. Wave was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Mill Shoals Bible Study...

Feb 7, 2020

Longtime Carmi Veterinarian, Dr. James J. Zieren, 72, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village.  He was born in Evansville, IN on August 23, 1947 the son of B.J. "Bud" and Anna Elizabeth (Carter) Zieren. He married Adri Bax and enjoyed 52 years of happiness together. Dr. Zieren was a graduate of Carmi...

Feb 6, 2020

Donna Jean Jordan, 57 of Eldorado, formerly of Carmi, passed away at 2:48 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her residence. She was born and raised in White County on December 13, 1962 the daughter of Thomas Junior and Fannie (Fulton) Jordan. Donna was a homemaker and loved her cat, Bozo.

Donna is survived her twins, Stacy...

Feb 6, 2020

Patti A. Goodwin, 61, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at her home. Patti was born on November 4, 1958 in Evansville, the daughter of Charles & Mary (Bulla) Patrick. She was married to Marvin Goodwin and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2010.