All Obituaries

George Chastain Jr., 87, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital. George was born in Mt. Vernon on October 25, 1933 the son of George and Myrtle (Bradford) Chastain. He married Pattie (Rose) Chastain on June 29, 1957 and she preceded him in death in 2018. George was a proud Navy Veteran and served on the USS Randolph from 1953-1956. After leaving the Navy he went to work for Whirlpool for 18 years before going to work at GE in Mt. Vernon. He worked for...

Dennis Ray Rockett, 74, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away Tuesday evening, November 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 4, 1946 in Mill Shoals, Illinois, the eldest son of James M. and Frieda (Leathers) Rockett.  Dennis grew up and enjoyed his childhood years in Springerton, Illinois.  He graduated with the class of 1964 from Enfield High School.  In October 1964 he married Mary Ann (Miller) Sands and three children were born from that...

Toni S. Layton 60 of Crossville passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 12, 1960 in Carmi, the daughter of Robert and Patsy (Burris) Layton. Toni had worked at the White County Senior Citizens Center and Little Giant Grocery Store. She also loved to cook and was a member of the Crossville Missionary Baptist Church. Toni is survived by her father, Robert (Martha) Layton; brothers, Jamie (Pam) Layton and Glen (Missy)...

Mildred L. (Gilpin) Dalton 87 of Carmi, passed away Monday November 9, 2020 at the Linda E. White Hospice Center in Evansville. She was born September 14, 1933 in Pine, MO the daughter of Omer and Thelma (Watson) Peterson. She was first married to the father of her children, Jess Gilpin and he preceded her in death. She later married Eddie Banks and he also preceded her in death. Mildred was a homemaker, she loved her family, especially all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...

Linda Mae Kirk Oxford 73 of Carmi, Il. passed away Friday November 6, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, In.  She was born April 6, 1947 in Rosiclare, Il. the daughter of Vernon and Gladys (Jackson) Kirk. She married Jerry Oxford November 20, 1965 at the Rosiclare Methodist Church. Linda retired from Corner Healthcare Pharmacy as a Registered Nurse after 45 years of caring for patients. She was a member of the  United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband...

John C. Arnold 85 of Carmi passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing. He was born September 29, 1935 in Crescent, OK, the son of Clifford and Reba (Edwards) Arnold. He married Patsy Bridges on April 6, 1955 and she survives. John retired from Whirlpool, however he loved his work in the oilfield for years before. He was a member of the Cherry Street General Baptist Church. John also enjoyed hunting, fishing and going for boat and car rides...

Willard Ray Earl 62 of Carmi, IL passed away on November 2, 2020. He was born November 15, 1957 in Carmi, the son of James Hogan and Juanita (McMinn) Earl. Willard was a veteran of the Unites States Army and worked during his life as a farm hand. He is survived by his son, Dawson Earl; his daughters, Josephina (Kevin) Caudill, Juanita (Brian) Rager, Katelyn Earl and Samantha Murphy; five grandchildren, Deacon, Brilynn, and Meredith Caudill and Aaron and Brooklyn Rager; brothers,...

Judith A. Barger 74 of Springfield, formerly of Enfield and Palmyra, IL, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home. She was born December 12, 1945 in Enfield, the daughter of James Claude and Thelma (Newman) Lane. She married Robert Barger on December 12, 1962 at the Enfield General Baptist Church. Judy retired after 25 years as an assembler and production supervisor with an electronic company. Judy and Bob called Palmyra, IL home for over 34 years and she loved sewing, doing...

Evelyn Tucker 80 of Carmi passed away Tuesday October 27, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born August 12, 1940 in TN the daughter of Willie W. and Louella (Crabtree) Tucker. Evelyn was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing pool. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Mulconrey and Tonya Melendez; sons, Bruce Merritt, Charles Crockett and Kenneth Tucker; eight grandchildren and nine...

Elberta “Bert” Fieber, 100, of New Harmony passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2020 at the Charles Ford Home. Bert was born on July 29, 1920 in Solitude the daughter of George and Olive (Perman) Wasson. Bert married Ray Fieber and he preceded her in death.   Bert attended New Harmony School and was a member of the Alumni. She was a former member of the Tri Kappa and American Legion Auxiliary. She attended the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church until her health could no longer...