All Obituaries

Mary Janice Whetstone 85 of Carmi, passed away Monday March 11, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born November 27, 1933 in Oatsville, IN the daughter of Jesse Wilford and Flossie (Miller) Barrett. Janice worked in the White County Clerks office for many years. She enjoyed playing the piano and was a member of Carmi First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Ray (Friend Sandy) Lytle; daughters, Jane (Lynn) Simmons and Tonya (Kelley) Vaupel; nine...

Jeffrey A. Vaupel 57 of Carmi, passed away Friday morning March 8, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born August 7, 1961 in Carmi the son of Theodore H. and Shirley (Ellis) Vaupel. He married Kelly Fellows on November 14, 1981 in Grayville. Jeff worked as an electrician for 20 years for the City of Carmi. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and mudding, fishing and camping and pretty much everything outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Kelly; sons, Nick (Elizabeth) Vaupel...

Peggy S. Newman, 62 of Carmi, passed away Sunday morning March 3, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born April 26, 1956 in Ft. Wayne, IN the daughter of Cluster and Edith Moss. She married Donnie G. Newman Sr., and he preceded her in death on October 11, 2016. Peggy had worked as a bartender and at restaurants in the area. She loved spending time and loving on her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Michelle Moss; sons, Jodon Newman, Donnie (Angel) Newman, Jr.; and...

Armada Hartmann, 97 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Thursday February 27, 2019 at West River Nursing. She was born October 29, 1921 at Springfield, IN, the daughter of Thomas Jacob and Anna Jane (Upton) Clark. She married Harold Hartmann and he preceded her in death in 1991.             Armada was a homemaker and a member of the Immanuel Church of Christ.             She is...

Margaret (Mattingly) Gunnels 89 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at her home with family by her side. She was born November 27, 1929 to Wilson & Mary Ann (Nelson) Mattingly in Morganfield, Kentucky. She married Dallas Gunnels on September 3, 1980 and he preceded her in death in 2006.  Margaret had worked as a clerk for a Lawyer’s office as well as a cook for various restaurants and Posey County Jail. Margaret was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles....

Paula A French 69 of Carmi, passed away Saturday February 16, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville. She was born June 24, 1949 in Morganfield, KY, the daughter of Gene and Mary Hosman. She married Jerry French on February 15, 1968 in Mt. Vernon, IL. Paula was a homemaker. She was a member of the American Legion and Carmi V.F.W. Posts. She attended Maunie Methodist Church in Maunie. She is survived by her son, Michael French; sisters, Kay (Larry) Frashier, Carolyn (David) Henson...

Alan W. Thomas, 60 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born in Evansville on April 21, 1958 to Wilford & Glenda (Gerton) Thomas. Alan went to work for the Mt. Vernon Screw Products after graduating high school and worked from then until the closing of the company, he then went to work at WSI. Alan was a member of the Point Township Church of the Nazarene. Alan's son was involved with Bible Quizzing and the Children's ministry,...

Harry “Keith” McDonald, 71 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born in Mt. Vernon on December 9, 1947 to Harry G. & Lear (Huff) McDonald. Keith married Louise (Davis) McDonald on December 28, 1996 and she survives. Keith owned and operated McDonald Sand and Gravel with his family. After retirement Keith could always be found working on something. Keith served in the United States Marines and was a member of the American...

 Debbie Flannigan Key passed away February 12, 2019 at her home in Alabama. Debra Ann was born January 1, 1958 in McLeansboro, the first New Year’s Baby for Hamilton County, to Richard and Maxine (Oldham) Flannigan.  She is survived by her husband, Ray, two stepdaughters; Becky (Eric) Versteeg, Polly Oxford, grandchildren; Christopher, Gabrielle, Taylor, Trent, Alexander, Caleb and Madison, a brother; Barry (Pamela) Flannigan of McLeansboro, sisters; Vickie Flannigan of...

Wanda E.Pharr 83 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Saturday morning February 9, 2019 at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony. She was born February 27, 1935 in Reed, KY, the daughter of Robert and Lydia (Lacer) Carter. She married Elmer Lee Pharr on December 24, 1949 and he preceded her in death on December 21, 2009. Wanda had worked at Excelon Plastic in the 60's. Along with her husband they owned and operated the Gerbers Supermarket and the Chick-A-Deli Market. She was a longtime member of...