All Obituaries

Ellen M. Bratcher 73 of Carmi, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 9, 1946 in Enfield, the daughter of Lewis E. and Reba Fern (Newman) Williams. She married James Ronald Bratcher and he proceeded her in death on February 9, 2018. Ellen was a registered nurse and worked at New Harmony Healthcare for 20 years. She enjoyed painting and making jewelry in her spare time. She was a member of the Enfield Christian Church. She is...

Mary B. Anderson 96 of Enfield, passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born August 1, 1923 in Carmi, the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Dozier) Gwaltney. She married Donald C. Anderson on October 19, 1940 in Morganfield, KY and he proceeded her in death on December 25, 2019. Mary was a farmer’s wife and homemaker. She enjoyed going camping and fishing with her husband. She was a member of the Enfield Christian Church. She is survived by her...

EverLeigh Jo Goodwin newborn daughter of Mikaela Goodwin of Carmi; passed away Friday January 10, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She is survived by her parents. Her grandparents, Heather and Christian Stevens and Danny and McKenzie Goodwin; great-grandparents, Cynthia Mitchell, Randy and Cindy Inboden and Mark and Sheri Stevens. She is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles.Private Family services will be held. The Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge...

God reached down and pulled Robin E. Phillips, 28 up to heaven to be with him on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Robin was born on September 6, 1991 to Brian and Pam (Blakley) Phillips. Robin loved to swim and enjoyed listening to music. She also loved to take long rides in the car. Robin is survived by her mother, Pam; brother, Sam Phillips; several uncles and aunts. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Brian Phillips, and other family members A memorial service will be held...

Mary A. Davis 57 of Carmi passed away Wednesday January 1, 2020 at her home. She was born June 15, 1962 in Carmi, the daughter of Lewis R. Jordan and Wanda (Colclasure) Smith. Mary had worked in her younger years as a Nurses Aid; more recently at Dairy Queen in Carmi. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed crochet and listening to Christian Music. She was a member of the Springerton Christian Church. She is survived by her son, Chris (Maranda) Seibers; daughter, Michelle (Paul) Stanley;...

Thomas W. Blackburn, 87 of Mt. Vernon passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in Delaware, Ohio. He was born May 16, 1932 in Spring Grove, Ky. The son of Curtis and Katherine Blackburn. Tom was a lifelong member of the America Legion. He was a farmer most of his life. Tom was a veteran serving in the National Guard. He moved to Delaware, Ohio in 2002 to be close to his daughter. Tom never met a stranger, if he knew you, you were his friend. He loved going to Lake Erie to fish and just sitting...

Joseph M. McGuire 38 of Carmi, passed away Friday December 27, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. He was born December 10, 1981 in Marion, OH the son of Roy McGuire and Wendy J. (Almstead) Bell. Joseph is survived by his sons, Dakota Fleck, Damien and Dallas McGuire; sisters, Denise (Robert) Helton and Christina Newman and brother, Josh Hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents. Private family services will be held. The Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of...

John Poole, 64, of Mt. Vernon passed away at his home on December 26, 2019. John was born in Evansville, IN on April 14, 1955 the son of James Poole and Sharon (Whelan) Goff. John celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary with his wife, Sherry (Cummings) Poole on Christmas Day. John worked as an auto mechanic most of his life and enjoyed working on cars. He also loved to fish when he had time and collecting coins. Most of all he loved being with his family. John is survived by his wife;...

Donald C. Anderson 99 of Enfield, passed away Wednesday December 25, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born December 6, 1920 in White County, the son of James and Clara (Miller) Anderson. He married Mary B. Gwaltney on October 19, 1940 in Morganfield, KY. Don was a lifelong farmer and member of the White County Farm Bureau. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Army. He loved to go camping and fishing..He was a member of the Enfield Christian Church. He is survived by his wife...

Kenneth “Ed” Wood, 83, of Mt. Vernon passed away at Deaconess Hospital on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  He was born in Dahlgren, IL on October 11, 1936 the son of Homer and Lona (Aydt) Wood. He was married to Audrey Wood and she preceded him in death. Kenneth had worked at GAF in Mt. Vernon and a member of the Beulah Masonic Lodge #578. He is survived by his stepson, Glenn (Betty) Stallman; grandchildren, Shelly (Greg) Owens, Selena (Rick) Denning; great-grandchildren,...