Obituaries

Sep 30, 2018

Martha Battles, 86, of Norris City passed away at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Spencer House in Norris City.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 24, 1932.

She is survived by the caregivers and fellow residents at Spencer House in Norris City. Graveside memorial service for Martha Battles, 86, of Norris City,  will...

Sep 30, 2018

Naomi Faye Durchholz, 75 of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 30, 2018.  She was born on August 31, 1943 in Hopkinsville, KY, the daughter of Othol and Mamie (Johnson) Grace.  She married Raymond Durchholz on January 14, 1967 in Hopkinsville, KY and he survives.

Faye was a floral designer, and had worked...

Sep 25, 2018

Harry J. Fey III

Harry loved a good cup of coffee.

Harry J. Fey died on September 25, 2018. He was 67. Harry spent his earliest years in Carmi growing up in a small house on Herbert Avenue where he lived with his grandparents, his Aunt Bobo, his mom, his sister and two brothers.

Sep 18, 2018

Homer E. “Buddy” Yates, 88, of Carmi, passed away at his home on September 18, 2018.  He was born on August 31, 1929 in Carmi, the son of Homer E. and Mary Helen (Cozart) Yates.

Homer was an oil field worker before his retirement.  He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran.

He is survived...

Sep 17, 2018

Robert S. VanZant 72, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away September 17, 2018 at the Deaconess Heart Hospital in Newburgh. He was born September 22, 1945 in Mt. Vernon the son of Isaac A. and Mary M. (Parson) VanZant. He married Brenda G. Bailey on May 21, 1963 in Mt. Vernon.

Bob worked as a Boilermaker for...

Sep 13, 2018

George Chaffin, 92, of Carmi passed away at 8:55 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born in Eldorado, IL on May 24, 1926 the son of Virgil and Lora (Lamb) Chaffin. George married Ruth Dodd on December 6, 1952 and she survives. He served in the US Navy during WWII. George was...

Sep 10, 2018

Gordon D. King 60 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away early Monday morning September 10, 2018 at his home. He was born March 31, 1958 in Mt. Vernon, the son of William J. and Ruth (Redman) King.

Gordon had worked for several years for Pioneer Seed. He enjoyed artwork and playing the guitar.

He is...

Sep 10, 2018

Dorothy Martin Staley

Dorothy's family is extremely saddened to announce her passing on September 10, 2018. She was 96 years old and a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and aunt.

Dorothy was the second daughter born to Wayne and Grace Martin. Her parents and an older sister, Helen, predecease her.

Three children survive Dorothy:...

Sep 7, 2018

Judy E. Troxell 68 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Friday September 7, 2018 at her home. She was born November 27, 1949 in Ashville, NC the daughter of Charles Kermit and Mary (Golden) Grant. She was married to Bobby Troxell and he preceded her in death.

Judy had retired from G.E. Plastics. She enjoyed crocheting, Crime...

Sep 4, 2018

Willis T. Clark, Jr., 89, of Carmi, passed away at Carmi Manor on Tuesday evening, September 4, 2018.  He was born on April 24, 1929 in Butler County, KY, the son of Willis T. and Novela Pearl (Whitaker) Clark, Sr.  He married Mildred “Millie” Sherrill and she survives.

Mr. Clark was self -employed for many years, before...

Sep 3, 2018

Donna Hall, 72 of Norris City passed away the morning of September 3, 2018 at Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation in Pickerington, Ohio.

She was born August 25, 1946 to Linard (Don) Pool and Carmie Sanders of Norris City.

Donna is survived by her two children and eight grandchildren. Daughter, Shawn (Hall) Grundey and Son-in-Law Ken...

Aug 28, 2018

James H. “Skeeter” Burnett, Jr., 63, of Norris City, formerly of Carmi, passed away on August 28, 2018 in Evansville, IN.  He was born on December 2, 1954 in Carmi, the son of James H. and Rhoda (Lewis) Burnett, Sr. He married Gina Taylor Pruett on October 14, 2016 and she survives.

“Skeeter” was a Custodian for...

Aug 28, 2018

Edith L. Kent. 99, of Carmi, passed away at 12:23 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born in Saline County on January 26, 1919 the daughter of Ernest and Letha (Tarrant) Cozart. Edith married William Joseph Kent on May 25, 1939 and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1994....

Aug 26, 2018

Thomas Harold Englebright, 80, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at Deaconess Hospital on August 26, 2018.  He was born on June 8, 1938 in Posey County, the son of Norman and Edna (Wade) Englebright.

Mr. Englebright retired from the U. S.  Air Force and CF Industries.  He enjoyed fishing, his grandbabies and loved to sing.  He was...

Aug 23, 2018

James W. Mayville 77 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away early Thursday morning August 23, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 22, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, the son of William and Stella Edith (Hust) Mayville. He first married Carolyn King and she preceded him in death on April 10, 2013. He...

Aug 23, 2018

Michael J. See 53 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Thursday at his home. He was born April 24, 1965 in Greenfield, IN the son of Daniel and Barbara (Bratcher) See. He was married to Amy Palmer.

Michael had worked as a carpet installer for several years. He loved living near the water as most of his...

Aug 19, 2018

Ray Turner, 90, of Carmi passed away, Sunday August 19, 2018 at Wabash Christian Village. Ray was born in Brownsville, IL on March 18, 1928 to Clifford and Lora (Pyle)Turner. He attended the Big Prairie Grade School, where his father was a teacher. Ray also attended the South Side School in Carmi. He graduated from the Carmi Township High...

Aug 16, 2018

Dorothy L. Hite, 96, of Norris City, passed away at 3:20 a.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born in Norris City, IL on October 19, 1921 the daughter of George Herman and Anna Bell (Little) Hulett. Dorothy was married to Robert Julian Hite and he preceded her in death on June 2, 2002. She...

Aug 13, 2018

Charles L. Waters 58 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday afternoon August 13, 2018 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 24, 1959 in Austin, TX, the son of Charles A. and Gyda (Eaton) Waters.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his mother, Gyda...

Aug 12, 2018

Phyllis J. Snyder 76 of Carmi passed away August 12, 2018 at Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in McLeansboro.

She was born September 20, 1941 in Booneville, IN.

She is survived by her son, Mike Goff; daughters, Kimberly Stover and Angela Goff; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held...