Vonda Lou Sturgal, 83, of  Springerton, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She was born on October 27, 1937,  the daughter of  Loren and Beulah Murl (Sanders) Frymire.  Vonda was a member of Springerton Community Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.            Vonda is survived by her children, Vonda (Mike) Champion of Springerton, IL., Carla (Terry) Rush of...

     Jeff "Smitty" Smith, 62, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 13, 1958, the son of  Wilburn Ray "Coke" and Vera (Frymire) Smith.  Jeff proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He married Sondra McNew on February 14, 1984.  Jeff worked as a field tech for Williams Enterprises for many years.      Jeff is survived by his...

      Bertis Gene Knight, 83, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born on March 30, 1938, in Grayville, Illinois, the son of Royal and Mary "Polly" (Landingham) Knight. Bertis married Sandra Kay Henson on March 10, 2005.  He owned and operated and later retired from Ideal Pest Control in Carmi. Bertis enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.    ...

      Lisa Ann Browning, 57. of Carmi, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Carmi Manor Nursing and Rehabilitaion. She was born on March 13, 1964, the daughter of Kenneth Wayne and Virginia Sue (Taylor) Holland.  Lisa married Charles C. Browning in 1980. Throughout the years she worked as a manager at  Save-A-Lot grocery store in Carmi and later worked at Huck's.  Lisa enjoyed camping and spending time with family.       Lisa is survived by...

     Michael Eugene Simmons, 56, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  He was born in Houston Texas, on October 22, 1964, the son of David and Bessie (Page) Simmons. Michael married Lori Martin on February 14, 2013. He worked as a farmer in the watermelon patches.  Michael enjoyed camping, fishing and tinkering on lawn mowers and small engines. He loved spending time with his grandchildren  ...

      Pattie Davene McDonald, 77, of Carmi, passed away on June 17, 2021 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.  She was born on September 14, 1943, the daughter of  Howard David Attebury and Mary Ethel McDonald.  Davene worked as a beautician with Mary Beth Pollard for many years.  She attended Maunie United Methodist Church.         Davene is survived by her children, Scott (Nancy Gowdy) McDonald of Carmi...

 Alice A. Black, 63, of Enfield passed away at 1:28 a.m, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Fairfield, IL on July 4, 1957 the daughter of Victor "Babe" and Vivian "Sis" (Vaught) Artin.  Alice married William Maurie Black on September 4, 1976 in Enfield.  She worked in the bank industry for over 40 years, most recently as Vice President of Retail Deposit Operations at First Bank in Carmi, Alice was a member of Ashland Christian...

   Wilma L. Brothers, nee Peacock, age 95, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2021.  Beloved mother of David (Carol) Brothers, the late Richard (late Cindy) Brothers, and Virginia (Roy Koite) Doyle.  Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Grace Stanley-Peacock, two brothers, and one sister.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. ...

      Allen Brandenstein, 82, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home in Carmi. He was born on November 17, 1938 in New Harmony, IN  the son of Harold and Evelyn (Shoemake) Brandenstein.  Allen served in the United States Army from January 14, 1958 to November 4, 1960.  He married Christene Sexton on October 30, 1965 and she preceded him in death on April 21, 2012. Allen worked for Whirlpool in Evansville, Indiana for many years.  He...

     Robert Doyle Duckworth, 87, of Crossville and formerly of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  He was born on September 17, 1933,  the son of John Anderson and Blanche Lucille (Hendershott) Duckworth. He married Nina Peyton on September 15, 1992. Bob proudly served in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Crossville Missionary Baptist Church in Crossville, Illinois, where he served as Head Trustee.  Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting...