Obituaries

Jan 6, 2018

Barbara Boyd, 69, of Norris City passed away at 4:43 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.  She was born in Eldorado, IL on May 29, 1948 the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Peggy Dean (Smith) Boyd.  Barbara was an educator, having taught in North Carolina and after returning to Norris City worked as the...

Jan 6, 2018

Mary Bryant-Ellison, 97, of Carmi, formerly of Norris City, passed away at 8:09 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  She was born in Norris City, IL on April 4, 1920, the daughter of Horace Henry and Gracie Mabel (Leyerle) Davis.  Mary married Laymon Bryant on July 2, 1938 and he preceded her in death...

Jan 5, 2018

Brian "Pud" Holland, 36, of Carmi passed away at 1:35 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  He was born in Harrisburg, IL on August 15, 1981 the son of John Holland and Virginia Wardrip. Brian married Heidi Morgan on July 24, 2016.  He worked at Trelleborg Molded Rubber in Carmi. Brian was a member...

Jan 5, 2018

Robert A. Grant, Jr., 62, of Maunie passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018.  He was born in Carmi, IL on June 15, 1955 the son of Robert Arnold Grant, Sr., and Luwanda (Britt) Grant.  Robert married Dawn M. Minder on November 1, 2008. He worked as a truck driver and in construction. Robert is survived by his wife...

Jan 3, 2018

Ramona F. Hast, 74, of Carmi passed away at 8:21 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Evansville, IN. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on April 16, 1943 the daughter of Wilbur Logan and Wanda Lorain (Ellis) Derry. Ramona married Douglas Glenn Hast on June 3, 1961 and he preceded her in death...

Jan 2, 2018

Elizabeth J. (Betty) Painter, 91, of Carrollton, passed away at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.  She was born on October 24, 1926 in Kane Township, the daughter of H. Burns and Beryl (Griffin) Smith.  She married Orville Painter and he preceded her in death.

Betty worked for 40 years at O.H....

Jan 2, 2018

Raymond Neal Mason, 76 of Carmi, passed away Tuesday morning January 2, 2018 at his home. He was born February 12, 1941 in Flora, the son of Orval and Hazel (Williams) Mason. He married Diana Rettig on March 26, 1966 in Butler, PA.

Neal worked most of his life for National Oilwell. He enjoyed playing Texas Hold-em...

Jan 1, 2018

Candice J. Sturm, 69, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed peacefully from this life on January 1 at Emory University Hospital. She will be remembered as a caring, self-sacrificing wife and mother and was beloved by all she knew.

Candy was born June 12, 1948, in Palm Springs, California, to Jean and Dick Churchwell, and grew up the oldest...

Jan 1, 2018

Mary "Aunt" Agnes Biggerstaff, 97, of Omaha passed away at 5:00 a.m., Monday, January 1, 2018 at her residence.  She was born February 3, 1920 in Gossett, IL the daughter of Andrew M. "Pop" and Mattie (Tarrant) Cusic.  Agnes married the Rev. Robert A. Biggerstaff on July 16, 1937 and he preceded her in death on May 25, 2005. ...

Dec 31, 2017

Jane D. Thomas, 85 of Mount Vernon, passed away Sunday morning December 31, 2017 at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony. She was born April 25, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Harry M. and Blanche (Haggard) Green. She married Joseph Thomas on May 18, 1954 in Princeton, IN and he preceded her in death on June 11, 2009....

Dec 31, 2017

Louis C. Talley, 92, of Norris City passed away at 1:53 a.m., Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Carmi Manor.  He was born in Dekovan, KY the son of William Monson and Eura (Vaughn) Talley.  Louis married Freda Marie English on July 15, 1945 and she preceded him in death on January 26, 1992.  Louis was a farmer and honorably...

Dec 30, 2017

Herdis L. Bryant, 81, of Norris City passed away at 7:54 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his residence.  He was born August 19, 1936 in Gallatin County, IL the son of Nelson and Belle (Satterfield) Bryant.  Herdis married Phyllis J. Wilson on April 9, 1955.  Herdis dedicated his life to his work. He owned and operated Bryant Welding...

Dec 29, 2017

William C. “Scrappy” Harman passed away on Friday December 29, 2017 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  He was born on May 23, 1941 in Mt Vernon, IN the son of Curtis and Layla (Cross) Harman.

Bill was employed at Rice Motors for over 46 years.  He enjoyed playing corn hole, and fishing.

He is...

Dec 29, 2017

Raymond L. Scudamore, age 89 formerly of Carmi, passed away Friday December 29, 2017 in Aurora, IL. He was born February 7, 1928 in White County, the son of Martin L. and Mattie (Pollard) Scudamore. He married Joyce W. Whetstone on April 12, 1946 and she preceded him in death.

Ray worked in the LP Gas business...

Dec 28, 2017

James C. Thorpe, 77, of Broughton, passed away at his daughter’s home on December 28, 2017.  He was born on April 27, 1940 in West Virginia, the son of Forest G. and Josephine (Slaughter) Thorpe.  He married Betty Lou Wilburn and she preceded him in death on May 1, 2015.

Mr. Thorpe was a Machinist at Sealmaster...

Dec 28, 2017

Doug Moore, 92, of Carmi, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born in Carmi on June 19, 1925 the son of Raymond and Sabina (Desper) Moore. Doug married Wilma Jean Conrey on November 19, 1949. He served in the Navy during World War II. Doug was the manager at Baker Oil Tools for...

Dec 27, 2017

Lonnie D. Carlisle, 78, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 27, 2017 at his home.  He was born on April 5, 1939, the son of Andrew J. and Flossie (Wilson) Carlisle.  He married Debbie Pirtle on March 23, 1987 in Henderson, KY and she survives.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie; son, Lann...

Dec 27, 2017

Donna M. Smith, 78 of Carmi, passed away at Select Care Specialty on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2017.  She was born on January 14, 1939 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of Edger and Jewell (Butler) Peterson.  She married Donald Smith and he preceded her in death on December 30, 2005.

She is survived by sons, Timothy Smith,...

Dec 27, 2017

Kyle Owen "Woody" Wood, 30, of McLeansboro, formerly of Carmi, passed away at 10:55 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Evansville, IN on December 24, 1987. He was a 2006 graduate of Carmi White County High School and graduated from WyoTech Institute in Florida. Kyle had farmed and was a handyman.

Dec 24, 2017

Dolly South Farny, 64 of Enfield, passed away December 24, 2017 at her home. She was born August 23, 1953 in Carmi, the daughter of William Earl and Imogene (Wells) South, Sr. She had been married to Gordon Farny.

She is survived by her sons, Jeremy, Jason and Jerrod, grandchildren, Josie, Jasmine, Jadey and Jordan; great-grandchildren, Elijah,...