All Obituaries

  David Aage Bertram, 71 of Johnston City, IL, passed away at 11:41 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Herrin Hospital. David was born on December 2, 1949 in Evansville, IN the son of Aage Bud and Emma Jean (Hall) Bertram. David was retired having last worked as a hoistman for White County Coal at the Pattiki Mine in Carmi. He greatly enjoyed Fishing, Boating, Camping and Barbecuing. most of all he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include, seven children, Todd Barrall of...

     Stephen Eugene Mitchell, 67, of Enfield passed away Monday afternoon, March 1, 2021 at  Deaconess Gateway Hospital, surrounded by family. He was born on November 2,1953, the first son of Gene and Virginia (Petry) Mitchell.  Steve attended Booth School in Enfield and then graduated from Enfield High School in 1971 as Valedictorian of his class.  Following high school, Steve attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and graduated with a Bachelor of...

Francis “Frank”  Gene Tomlinson, 79, of Mt. Vernon passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born in Mt. Vernon to Louis and Emma Louise (Hellenberg) Tomlinson on December 20, 1941. Frank married Mary Louise (Bulla) Tomlinson on September 13, 1964. Frank served in the Air Force after graduating high school, where he was a proud member of the class of 1959. He worked at GE in Mt. Vernon, until his retirement. He was 50 plus...

Ruth M. McReynolds 86 of Carmi, IL passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.  She was born April 22, 1934 in Wood River, IL, the daughter of Chancy and Clemie Pearl (York) McReynolds. Ruth worked as a secretary in office management in St. Louis, MO for many years before retiring. She is survived locally by Rick and June York.  Private services will be held at Wanda Cemetery in Roxanna, IL at a later date. Online condolences may be...

A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 11 A.M. ON MONDAY MARCH 15, 2021 AT THE STENDEBACK FAMILY FUNERAL HOME IN CARMI. Jacqueline M. Davis passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 66 at her home in Carmi, IL. She was born July 31, 1954 in Chicago to Everisto and Hazel (Morales) Armas She is survived by her son, Jeremy Davis; daughter, Amanda Davis; brother, Carlos Armas; and five grandchildren, Andrew Davis, Keshon Hensley, Kalaina Boyden, Kingston Boyden, and Konsuela Davis....

Doris J. (Mulliniks) Lemp, 82, of Mt. Vernon passed away at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab on February 17, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1939 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Henry and Dorothy (Ozburn) Mulliniks. She was married to David Lemp and he preceded her in death on December 22, 2013. Doris worked for several years as a waitress for Gundy’s restaurant in Mt. Vernon. She enjoyed relaxing and watching her TV in her off time. She is survived by her sons, Don (Shari) Lemp and Herb...

Robert Edmond “Bob” Frashier 71 of Maunie, passed away Thursday February 4, 2021 at his home. He was born December 11, 1949 in Maunie, the son of Earl E. “Jack” and Rita M. (Barnes) Frashier. He married Karen Brown Williford on June 4, 2000. Bob graduated from Carmi High School in 1967 and joined the United States Air Force where he served for 12 years. He was a highly decorated Air Force veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He retired from White County Coal as a...

Gladys M. (Turner) Whitfield, 90, of Mt. Vernon went to be with The Lord on February 4, 2021. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death. She was born on October 13, 1930 in Ravenden Springs, AR the daughter of Earnest and Pearl (Jenkins) Turner. She married James “Bill” Whitfield in 1948 and he preceded her in death in October 1994. Gladys worked as a teacher's aide for many years at Rosamond Elementary School in California. She was a devout Christian who led by...

Lawrence Winter 88 of Springerton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 3, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1932 in Springerton, the son of Louis and Minnie (Roland) Winter. He married Maxine Doshier on December 15, 1961 and she survives. Lawrence was a farmer who lived in Springerton his entire life. He was an Army Veteran who served in Germany and Austria in 1954-1956. He served on the Springerton town board, was a member of the Carmi V.F.W, the...

Suzanne Williams Beaver passed away Wednesday February 3, 2021 at the age of 53 after a battle with Covid 19. She was born September 16, 1967 to Larry and Judith (Rippy) Williams. She spent most of her early years in Golden Gate and attended Wayne County Schools graduating from Fairfield High School. After high school she attended the Education Development Center in Carbondale. She is survived by her parents, Larry and Judith; husband John Kevin Beaver; sister, Mollie (Stephen) Woods;...