Obituaries

Aug 2, 2019

Dennis Wayne Mason, 67, of Mt. Vernon, peacefully passed away at his home with family by his side on Friday, August 2, 2019. Denny was born on September 25, 1951 in the Upton community to Arby and Daisy Mason. In his earlier years he spent a lot of his time working on cars, he loved rebuilding motors and would...

Aug 1, 2019

Kirk Wisgerhof passed away on August 1st at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana following a long illness, at the age of 67.

Kirk was born on July 31, 1952 in Newton, Iowa to Tenny and Glenn Wisgerhof.  He attended schools in both Newton and Sully Iowa and went on to graduate from Colorado State University with...

Aug 1, 2019

Terry L. Frye 72 of Carmi, Ill passed away on August 1, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon, IL.  He was born on June 9, 1947 in Peoria IL, the son of Robert Frye Senior and Esther (Blake) Frye they preceded him in death as well as sister in law Vera Frye.

Terry was retired...

Aug 1, 2019

Jerry W. Holmes, 78, Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Thursday August 1, 2019.

Jerry was born on November 1, 1940 to Ellis and Ruby (Dillenger) Holmes in Evansville, Indiana.

Jerry was preceded in death by both parents; granddaughter, Zoe Ammon; brother in law, Donald and Larry Johnson; sister-in-law, Janice Harper.

Surviving is his...

Jul 30, 2019

Donald R. Harrison, 82, of Norris City, passed away at 1:50 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. He was born in Brownsville, IL on December 10, 1936 the son of George Wrin and Flossie Lucille (Phillips) Harrison. Donald married Ruth Marilyn Handley on February 26, 1955 and she preceded him in...

Jul 30, 2019

Jennifer L. McCormick, 49, of Carmi passed away at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  She was born in Carmi, IL on March 2, 1970 the daughter of Stephanie (Rudolph) Dennis and the late Tony Dennis.  Jennifer had attended Trinity Assembly of God and loved spending time with her...

Jul 30, 2019

Joye Mae Franks, 90, of Olney, formerly of Norris City, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. She was born in Stigler, OK on December 31, 1928 the daughter of Harry and Mae (Cross) Moore. Joye married Chester D. Franks on January 17, 1948 and he preceded her in death...

Jul 25, 2019

Christopher Joseph Marquez, 51, of Carmi, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Carmi Manor. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 25, 1968 the son of Luis and Buford Nancy (Jones) Marquez. He worked at the Murphy USA gas station in Carmi. Christopher enjoyed fishing, taking walks and spending time with his children.

Jul 20, 2019

Lonnie R. Hankins, 71, of Carmi, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Enfield, IL on December 2, 1947 the son of Earl Wayne and Alpha Elizabeth (Newman) Hankins. Lonnie married Laverne Fantone, December 6, 1969,  he then married Connie Ashley on April 28, 1990 and she preceded him in...

Jul 19, 2019

Fay Newman, 91, of Marion, formerly of Enfield passed away at 2:21 p.m., July 19, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. IL. She was born in Velma, OK on March 16, 1928 the daughter of Sidney and Minnie (Anderson) Kinsey. Fay married William S. "Bill" Newman on February 19, 1949 and he preceded her in death on...

Jul 18, 2019

Sharon (Whelan) Goff, 82, of New Harmony passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Premier Health Care in New Harmony. She was born in New Harmony on September 29, 1936 to FH Arthur and Evelyn Whelan.

Sharon worked at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in the dietary department for several years. She enjoyed relaxing and watching...

Jul 18, 2019

Terry Marie Kusturin, 57, of Mt. Vernon passed away on June 5, 2019 at her home. Terry was born on September 7, 1961 to Joe and Annie (Veorster) Kusturin in Dallas Texas.

Terry previously worked as a caregiver and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Kylee, who was the light of her world. She also liked watching movies...

Jul 18, 2019

Donald C. Anderson 99 of Enfield, passed away Wednesday December 25, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born December 6, 1920 in White County, the son of James and Clara (Miller) Anderson. He married Mary B. Gwaltney on October 19, 1940 in Morganfield, KY.

Don was a lifelong farmer and member of the White County Farm...

Jul 17, 2019

Betty Sue Young, 82, of Carmi passed away at 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17. 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born in Evansville, IN on October 19, 1936 the daughter of John William and Minnie Octavia (Whetstone) Evans. Betty married Clark "Boone" Young on February 4, 1954 and he preceded her in death on July 18, 1998. She...

Jul 14, 2019

John “Johnny” R Goodwin, 61, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born in Mt. Vernon to John “Bill” and Bessie (Willingham) Goodwin on December 30, 1957.

Johnny worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed working on vehicles and tinkering with anything in his spare time. He also like...

Jul 11, 2019

Ervin Dean Malone was born August 10, 1932, to Cloyd Commodore and Maggie Jane (Rockett) Malone in rural Springerton and departed this life on July 11, 2019. He had been employed in the oilfield, at Babcock and Wilcox, and retired from White County Government. A veteran of the Korean War, he served as a military policeman, guarded the DMZ,...

Jul 10, 2019

Geraldine “Jerrie” Mathie, 93 of Mt. Vernon passed away on July 10, 2019 with her daughter by her side. Jerrie was born on June 21, 1926 in Akron, Ohio and was adopted 3 days later by Arthur & Loretta Hurd. She married Carl Mathie in Akron on June 5, 1945 and he preceded her in death on May 14,...

Jul 10, 2019

Earl Dean McKenzie, 83, of Norris City passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on August 22, 1935 in White County, IL, the son of Jesse B. and Lois (Cummins) McKenzie. Earl married Jackie Brown on March 1, 1958 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2018.  Earl was a Petty...

Jul 9, 2019

Dorothy Fern McMahon, 94, of Broughton, passed away at 10:57 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hamilton County, IL on June 10, 1925 the daughter of Harry and Mary (Thompson) Mayberry. Dorothy married Alton "Lige" McMahon on November 7, 1942 and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1982. She was a...

Jul 6, 2019

Norris City Dateline

Nathan D. Baldwin, 41, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  He was born in Carmi, IL on August 31, 1977 the son of Danny Ray and Myra D. (Chapman) Baldwin.  Nathan had worked in Danville, IL as a fertilizer applicator, along with being a...