Obituaries

Jul 1, 2019

Eleanor L. Rankin 89 of Enfield passed away Monday July 1, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born March 1, 1930 in Dahlgren, the daughter of Frank and Mary M. (Anselment) Rost. She married James L. “Jim” Rankin on June 7, 1950 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Piopolis.

Eleanor worked 43 years at...

Jul 1, 2019

Patricia Ann (Aud) Garcia, 57, of Harrisburg, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital. She was born in Covina, CA on September 4, 1961 the daughter of Paul Eugene and Etta Lucille (Cozart) Aud. She married Edward John "Spout" Garcia in 2003. Patricia worked security at San Manuel Indian Casino in San Bernardino, CA....

Jun 30, 2019

Carla Sue Duke 62 of Crossville; passed away Sunday June 30, 2019 at her home. She was born September 27, 1956 in Carmi the daughter of Carl and Gertie (Acord) Browning.

Carla worked many years at Wabash Christian in the food service department. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Marshall Ferry...

Jun 27, 2019

Charles “CE” Edward Neaveill, 65 of St. Louis, Mo passed away at Mercy South hospital. Charles was born in Evansville on June 4, 1954 to Carroll and Anna (Cleveland) Neaveill of Poseyville, Indiana.

Charles worked for Chrysler in St. Louis. He was a fan of St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues hockey team and he enjoyed bowling....

Jun 25, 2019

Myrtle Mae Sigler, 87 of Mt. Vernon passed away at her home on June 25, 2019. Myrtle was born on December 1, 1931 to Russell and Rachel (Stone) Cummings in Fredonia, Kentucky.

Myrtle was a graduate of Locklear College and worked as a beautician, bookkeeper and secretary for various places throughout her life. She enjoyed art, and especially...

Jun 23, 2019

Shirley Jean Essary, age 81, of Woodbridge VA (formerly from Mt. Vernon, IN), passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Shirley was born March 8, 1938 to the late Thomas J. and Gennieve (Daily) Goff

Shirley took her civil service test while still in high school and got her first job in Washington DC right after...

Jun 21, 2019

George Andrew Weilbrenner, 72 of Mt. Vernon passed away at his home on June 21, 2019. Andy was born in Evansville to Charles and Dorothy (Lynch) Weilbrenner.

Andy owned and operated Southwind Ostrich Farm in Mt. Vernon for several years and then went to work at Sabic before retiring October of last year.  Andy enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Jun 20, 2019

Kenneth Ackerman, 85, of New Haven, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. He was born in White County, IL on May 30, 1934 the son of Willard Frederick and Lula (Ridenour) Ackerman. Kenneth married Patsy J. Turner on June 7, 1955. He owned and operated Kenneth Ackerman Farms. He was a...

Jun 17, 2019

Mary A. Behnke Edwards, 65, of Carmi, passed away on June 17, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  She was born on September 27, 1953 in Carmi, the daughter of Harold and Kathrine (Wright) Behnke.  She married Bruce Edwards on June 27, 1981 and he survives.

Mary was Secretary and Co-Owner of Tri-State Butane.  She...

Jun 17, 2019

Wayne E. Sailer, 85, of Carmi, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born in White County, IL on July 8, 1933 the son of Albert George and Beulah Hannah (Winter) Sailer. Wayne married Betty Huffaker on January 27, 1962. He graduated from Carmi High School in 1950. Wayne served in...

Jun 15, 2019

Mae Jean McKinney, 92, of Carmi passed away at 11:25 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born in Fox Township, Jasper County, IL on June 26, 1926 the daughter of Lawrence William and Ella Ewing (Monts) Hartleroad.  Jean married Stanley Wilson McKinney on June 1, 1946 and he preceded her in death...

Jun 15, 2019

Ron Absher, son of Henry and Jane Absher was born on August 8, 1941 in Kankakee, IL and passed away on June 15, 2019 in Carmi.  Ron was a lifelong car salesman and oil producer.  He grew up in the family business and truly loved his work.  He was a graduate of Norris City High School and Murray State...

Jun 13, 2019

Keith Bryant, 75, of Norris City, passed away at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Norris City, on June 8, 1944 the son of Hal L. and Myrtle Anna (Gillihan) Bryant. Keith married Elizabeth Jean Hysell on March 18, 2003. He was a custodian at the NCO Grade School for 26 years....

Jun 13, 2019

Karen Ann Whitley, 60 of Enfield, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville. She was born October 8, 1958 in Carmi, the daughter of Jack Jordan and Margaret Elizabeth (Wilson) South. She married David Whitley on September 1, 1990.

Karen worked as an Office Clerk at WADI for many years. She and David...

Jun 11, 2019

Nancy Lynn Duvall, 69, of Carmi, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Evansville, IN on February 3, 1950, the daughter of Gaston and Betty Mae (Lingafelter) Duvall. Nancy was a CNA for 45 years working at Wabash Christian Village, the White County Hospital and the Skilled Care Unit. She...

Jun 10, 2019

Lewis Dale Clawson 76 of Carmi and formerly of Colorado, passed away Monday morning June 10, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born November 5, 1942 in Pueblo, CO, the son of William and Doris (Miller) Clawson. He married Susan Weil on July 14, 2007.

Dale worked as an Engineer for Xcell Energy...

Jun 7, 2019

Scott Alan Dale, 49, of Bloomington, IL passed away at 7:29 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2019.  He was born in Carmi, IL on June 26, 1969 the son of Roger Douglas Dale and Glenda Kay Upton.  Scott worked as a painter for various contractors in Bloomington. Scott loved to cook, especially using his smoker.  He enjoyed fishing and could...

Jun 5, 2019

John Eric Champion, 57, of Carmi, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Malden, MO on May 13, 1962 the son of John Clifford and Crystal Attalee (Farris) Champion. Eric was talented mechanically and could repair most anything. He enjoyed the outdoors and nature. His mother, who had a green thumb with flowers...

Jun 2, 2019

Harold Wayne “Grandpa” Kester Sr.,78, of Mt. Vernon passed away at his residence on June 2, 2019. Wayne was born on March 25, 1941 to Wendalenous & Grace (Heath) Kester in Mt. Vernon. Wayne married his wife Martha (Stallings) Kester on October 1, 1959 in Carmi and she precedes him in death.

He is survived by his...

May 31, 2019

Johnny F. Adkins, 73, of Norris City passed away at 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 at Shawnee Christian Village in Herrin, IL.  He was born December 24, 1945 in Oak Ridge, TN the son of Leon and Ruby (Webb) Adkins.  John married Patsy M. Harvey on August 4, 1968.  He was drafted out of high school and into...