Obituaries
Harrell Chilton
Dec 10, 2023
Harrell Lee Chilton, 74, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He was born on May 10, 1949, in Omaha, Illinois, the son of James Gilbert "Gib" and Fern L. (Hillyard) Chilton. Harrell proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He served in Spain during Vietnam....
Mary E. Winter
Dec 9, 2023
Mary E. Winter, 97, of Carmi passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi. She was born in Gray Township, IL on January 2, 1926 the daughter of James Glen and Buenita (Thornburg) Burroughs. Mary married Norman E. Winter on August 23, 1942 and he preceded her in death on May 22, 1997. She...
Ollen Smith Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
Ollen Owen Smith Jr, 54, of Eldorado, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, He was born on February 28, 1969, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of Ollen Owen and Annabelle (Finley) Smith. Junior enjoyed woodworking and video and online gaming. Most of all, he enjoyed being with family.
Junior is survived by his mother,...
Darrell McGuire
Dec 4, 2023
Darrell L. McGuire, 57, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born on June 24, 1966, in Wood River Township, Illinois, the son of James F. and Miona (Endicott) McGuire. Darrell married Michelle Dawn Barger on June 28, 2005, and she survives. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Darrell worked...
Rosella Miller
Nov 20, 2023
Rosella M. Miller, 102, of Enfield passed away at 1:55 a.m., on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Enfield Rehab and Nursing in Enfield, IL. She was born in Enfield on July 9, 1921 the daughter of Raney Carter and Clara (Waldo) Stallings. Rosella married Roy B. Miller in 1937 and he preceded her in death on February 26,...
Lloyd Stills
Nov 18, 2023
Lloyd Vern Stills, 95, of Carmi, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN. He was born on January 28, 1928, in Crossville, IL, the son of Samuel and Ethel (Hutchcraft) Stills. On November 10, 1953, he married Ellyn Dawn Rudolph and together they shared over 57 years of marriage before her passing on February...
Delores J. Smock
Nov 18, 2023
Delores J. Smock, 84, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Solarbron in Evansville, IN. She was born in West Frankfort, IL on December 24, 1938 the daughter of Everett and Bonnie (Williams) Wilson. Delores married Wilburn Duane Smock on December 25, 1959 and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2014. She was...
Julie Haraughty
Nov 16, 2023
Julie E. Haraughty, 56, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Grayville, IL. She was born in Marion, KY on December 26, 1966 the daughter of Fred and Marilyn Jean (Pease) Tramel. Julie faithfully served her country in the United States Navy from February 1986 until February 1991. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs and going...
Linda Rider
Nov 11, 2023
Linda June Rider, better known as Momma or Mama, of Norris City, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Evansville, Indiana at the age of 72. She was born in Centralia, IL on May 10, 1951.
Linda was preceded in death by her soulmate, loving husband, Joseph F. Rider, her momma, her dad, two brothers...
Stephen William Smith
Nov 9, 2023
Stephen William Smith, 77, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was born on March 20, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of Harold and Mary (Glasco) Casey. After the untimely passing of his mother, Stephen was adopted at age seven and became the son of Luther and...
Winnie Rector
Nov 7, 2023
Winifred "Winnie" Ann Rector, 91, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born on June 19, 1932, in Granite City, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick R. and Mildred (Voelkel) Bolliger. Winnie married George William "Bill" Rector on August 29, 1953, and he preceded her in death on April...
Alice Stricker
Nov 2, 2023
Alice Beatrice Stricker, 72, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1950, in Red Bud, Illinois, the daughter of Emil August and Esther Mae (Kidd) Stricker.
Alice is survived by her siblings, Shirley (Norman) Tierce of Prairie du Rocher, IL, Dwight Stricker of Prairie du Rocher, IL,...
Garry Schlesinger
Nov 2, 2023
Garry Allen Schlesinger, 67, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on November 24, 1955, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Garry married Paula Bowles on October 23, 2012, and she survives. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Garry was very athletic in...
Steve Coston
Nov 1, 2023
Stephen Coston, 75, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1947, in Carmi, the son of Melvin Wayne and Kathryn Jean (Browning) Coston. Steve married his wife of 54 years, Rita Holland October 16, 1969, and she survives. Steve was a master wood worker and an electrician.
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Jim Totten
Oct 31, 2023
James Edward "Jim" Totten, 85, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Olney, Illinois, the son of William Edward and Dorothy A. (Patterson) Totten. Jim married Christine A. Keiffer on July 3, 1970, and she survives. Jim worked for the U.S....
Marianna Conner
Oct 30, 2023
Marianna "Mimme" Conner, 78, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at her residence with her kids by her side. She was born on November 28, 1944, in Eldorado, Illinois, the daughter of Dalton and Madaline (Hill) Bishop. Marianna married James O. Conner on January 27, 1973, and he preceded her in death on...
Frank Hardin
Oct 29, 2023
Franklin B. "Frank" Hardin, 68, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away at 3:15 pm on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born in Evansville, IN on November 4, 1954, the son of Franklin Delano and Elizabeth (Cain) Hardin. Frank was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and went on to work for General...
Bob Healy
Oct 24, 2023
Robert “Bob” Wayne Healy, 78 of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed away on October 24, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1945 in Eldorado, Illinois to Don and Louise Healy. Robert graduated from Norris City High School in 1964. He then enlisted in the Army and was active duty until he was honorably discharged in 1968. Moving to...
Harold "Danny" Holland, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
Harold Dean "Danny" Holland, Jr, 78, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Marion VA Hospital in Marion, Illinois. He was born on March 29, 1945, in Harrisburg, Illinois, the son of Harold Dean and Majorie Frances (Fowler) Holland. Danny married Pricilla Ann Calkin on December 8, 1963, and she survives. He proudly served his...
Pamala M. Whetstone
Oct 23, 2023
Pamala M. Whetstone, 69, of Carmi, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born on February 8, 1954, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond "Tige" and Ruby Jean (Nichols) Austin. Pam graduated from Carmi High School in 1972. Early in her life she...
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