Marilyn H. Ackerman, 88, of Carmi passed away on May 7, 2022 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born in Carmi, IL on March 10, 1934 the daughter of Baylus and Martha Jane (Baird) Hargrave.  Marilyn married Harry Ackerman on December 26, 1953 in Corinth, MS and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2015.  She was a homemaker and was a devoted treasurer for several years of Big Prairie United Methodist Church. Marilyn loved to cook and entertain....

     Donald Ray Phipps, 85, of Crossville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois.  He was born on September 24, 1936, the son of Raymond Paul and Opal Bernice (Large) Phipps.  Don married Leta Rae Hatcher on December 9, 1956, and she survives.  Prior to opening Don Phipps and Sons Heating and Air in June 1980, he worked for his uncle, Hobert Large at Large Brothers Heating and cooling for 14...

Dean Fleming 78 of Kansas and formerly of Carmi and Enfield passed away June 26, 2020 in Olathe, KS. He was born August 23, 1941 in Carmi, the son of Everett and Violet (Bradshaw) Fleming. Dean worked most of his life in Car Sales, having worked at The Walter Williamson dealership in Carmi. He had been a member of the Carmi Elks and had served as Exalted Ruler. He was a 1959 graduate of Enfield High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife,...

      Lois A. Gwaltney, 87, of Carmi passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was born in White County, IL the daughter of Herbert and Janet (Rogers) Seal. Lois married Ted F. Gwaltney on May 10, 1956 and he survives.  She attended Stewart Street Baptist Church in Carmi and  enjoyed her flowers and square dancing with Ted.  Lois worked for many years at Eastwood Sand and Gravel in Grayville before becoming the Hostess at Two Tony's and in...

    Kathryn Jean Coston, 95, of Carmi passed away at 10:50 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born near New Haven, IL on September 6, 1926 the daughter of Fred and Effie (Aud) Browning.  Kathryn married Melvin Wayne Coston in Morganfield, KY on December 14, 1944 and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2010.  She was a homemaker.      Kathryn is survived by her four children, Steve (Rita) Coston, Cathy Seiler...

        Krist Karloff, AKA “Christopher Adams” was a man of many facets, who lived with passion and an unmatched energy. Krist never wanted to blend into the crowd. He had a unique view of life and how to lead it. Every part of his life reflected this. First and foremost Krist was a family man. He loved his girls more than anything in his world. He strived to teach them the importance of strength and independence but also kindness and compassion. He taught...

Charles E. "Gene" Young, 79, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.  He was born in Carmi, IL on February 8, 1943 the son of George Edward and Estella (Dunham) Young.  Gene married Shelby Young in 1982 and she preceded him in death in 2000. Gene faithfully served his country joining the United States Navy. After 22 years of service, Gene retired as a Senior Chief Electronics Tech.  He went on to work for BAE...

      James M. Wallace, 85, of Enfield, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Enfield Rehab and Healthcare.  He was born on November 7, 1936, the son of Robert G. and Dorothy (Yeager) Wallace. James married Yvonne Donna Yeager in 1976. He worked as a nurse at Deaconess and St. Mary's Hospitals as well as several nursing homes.      James is survived by two step-children, Larry (Kay) Frashier and Ginger (Sam) Blazier; five...

       Darrel Sexton, 90, of Carmi, passed away on March 15, 2022, at home surrounded by family.  He was born on December 14, 1931, the second of seven children, in Hughes County, Oklahoma, to the late Elmer and Lorene (Lucas) Sexton. Darrel attended Carmi Schools and graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1950.  He was a graduate of S.I.U. Carbondale, with a degree in Education-Math major, English and History minors, and he was also a graduate of the...

      Nancy Evelyn Mason, age 94, formerly of White County, IL, passed away peacefully at her home in Warner Robins, Georgia on Thursday, March 10, 2022.  She was born on December 24, 1927 in White County, the daughter of Daniel and Veda (Daniel) Frashier.  She graduated from Carmi High School in 1945. Following graduation, she married the love of her life, Morris Duncan Mason. She was a devoted wife, sister, and aunt; a talented crafter and gardener; and a good...