All Obituaries

Robert E. Dodd 81 of Carmi, passed away Friday morning September 18, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born May 2, 1939 in Gallatin County, the son of William and Mary Ethel (Bartley) Dodd. Bob was self-employed. He enjoyed fishing and planting flowers. He is survived by his sons, Leon (Sarah) Dodd and David Dodd; daughters, Lori Dodd Brucato and Terri Dodd Decola; brothers, Jason and Harlee Dodd; sisters, Shirley Ann Perez, Frances Ann Aldridge, Fern Stewart and...

John E. (JR) Owen, 30, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020. JR was born in Evansville on December 17, 1989, the son of John E Owen Sr. and Regina Ward-Miller. JR worked maintenance at Cimbar in Mt. Vernon. He liked watching and playing sports and was a Chicago Bulls and Tennessee Titans fan. He enjoyed working on and riding his 4-wheeler and motorcycle. JR was involved with the Rise Up Disciples and had been attending Beyond the Wall Ministry and the Point Township Church of the...

Robert “Rob” L. Lewis, 57, of Mt. Vernon passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020. Rob was born on August 29, 1963 in Princeton the son of Robert and Betty J (Phelps) Lewis. Rob graduated from Princeton Community Highschool in 1981. He later received his associate degree in Electrical Instrumentation. He worked as an electrician in  maintenance at GE and later Sabic. Rob raced cars in the tristate area under the Lewis Family Racing name that he started....

Brandon R. Mann, 23, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Evansville. Brandon was born in Evansville on November 14, 1996 to Russell Mann and Lori (Murphy) Mann. Brandon graduated from Mt. Vernon High School class of 2015. He later attended USI College and received and bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He worked for Compucom and was assigned to the IT department at Sabic. He always enjoyed playing and working on computers. He had been learning how to play the guitar and...

Ronald E. Shelton 72 of Enfield, passed away Monday September 7, 2020 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion. He was born April 28, 1948 in Edwards County, the son of Louis and Harriett (Hodgson) Shelton. He married Shirley Price on February 14, 1975 at the Ridge Baptist Church in Grayville. Ron worked in the Warehouse at Wabash Valley Services until his retirement. He loved to play Dominos. He served as a Deacon at Ridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his son, Ronald E....

Marilyn Baum, 58, of Carmi, passed away in her home on August 24, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1962 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Harriet (Walker) Angio. Marilyn was a CNA and a home health caretaker in White County for many years. She is survived by son, Steven Barker (Robin Dunaway); daughter, Chrissy Barker Cross; six grandchildren, Kylie House, Kelsie Barker and Katelynn Barker, Elijah and Eilam Barker, and Aidan Dunaway: and brothers, Michael and Andrew Angio....

Norma Jean (Seeger) Seifert, 89, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Seifert, husband of 67 years. She is survived by her children, Pat (Tim) Hulsey, Pam (Mike) Woods, and Tim Seifert; eleven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Norma Jean was a loving devoted companion, mom, grandma, Sunday school teacher, school bus driver, farm partner, and a member of Bethel Church in Evansville, IN. A graveside service...

Judith V. West, 78, of Hobart, passed away on Monday evening, August 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  She was born on April 4, 1942 in New Philadelphia, OH, the daughter of Kinsey and Leona (Jenkins) Johns. Mrs. West was a homemaker.  She belonged to the Barrington Ridge Baptist Church She is survived by her husband, Prentice J. West; sons, Scot (Isabel) West, Nick (Mischi) West, and Randy (Teresa) West; daughter, Pamela Marshall; nine grandchildren and nine...

Robert W. Green of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 28, 1943 to the late Leo and Rena (Horton) Green. Bob served in the Indiana Army National Guard. He worked in the insurance field, car sales, and retired from Bristol Myers. He enjoyed watching IU basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals as well as birdwatching. He was a charter member of Harvestime Temple. Bob is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Edwards Green;...

Robert L. Blackburn, 85, of Mt. Vernon passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab, with his family holding vigil outside his window. Bob was born on May 24, 1935 in Kentucky the son of Curtis & Katherine (Mosley) Blackburn. Bob was married to the love of his wife for over 60 years, Patsy (Bebout) Blackburn and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2015. Bob worked at General Electric in Mt. Vernon before his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling,...