All Obituaries

Sherry Lynn Mercer age 67 of Carmi, IL passed away Wednesday morning November 20, 2019 at Carmi Manor Rehab & Nursing. She was born December 15, 1951 in Carmi, the daughter of Harvey and Pheoba (Morrill) Clark. Sherry was a cook at many local restaurants. She loved spending time with her many grandchildren. Sherry is survived by her daughters; Crystal Mercer and Tina (Jason) Stinson, brother Gene (Debra) Clark, grandchildren; Kegan Mercer, Lucas (Sidney McCombs) Mercer, Colten Brown,...

Jennifer A. Johnston age 69 of Irvington, IL passed away Thursday November 14, 2019 at her home. She was born July 12, 1950 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Marvin and Rosalie (Vaughn) Ferguson. She married William Johnston and he survives. Jennifer was a nurse for 20 years before retiring. She then accompanied her husband Bill as a semi-truck driver for 10 years. In addition to her husband, Jennifer is survived by her son Mark Huffstatler, daughters; Wendy (Jim) Guess and Kellie (Jason)...

Maryetta R. Taylor of Carmi passed away Wednesday morning November 6, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born January 12, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Burrell and Lucy (Thompson) Taylor. Maryetta was a homemaker who enjoyed arts and crafts. She also loved flower gardening in her free time. She is survived by her son, George Wesley Knowlton; daughters, Marie Ott and Jeannette Heads; grandchildren, Richard Ott, Jr, Kristin Ott and Joshua Tharp; great...

Garrett F. South of Enfield passed away Thursday morning, October 31, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born June 5, 1926 in Enfield, the son of Ray Daniel and Mamie (Garrett) South. He married Dorothy Jean Cushman on August 31, 1946 and she survives. Garrett served in the United States Army and was in the Korean War. He farmed most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially quail and squirrels. He was a lifelong member of the Carmi V.F.W. and a member...

Kirk Wisgerhof passed away on August 1st at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana following a long illness, at the age of 67.  Kirk was born on July 31, 1952 in Newton, Iowa to Tenny and Glenn Wisgerhof.  He attended schools in both Newton and Sully Iowa and went on to graduate from Colorado State University with a degree in Business. Kirk enjoyed a lifelong career in aviation, he loved to fly, as evidenced by obtaining a license to fly at the age of 15. Early in his career he...

Donna L. (Yeida) Wallace, 68, of Wadesville passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital, with family by her side. Donna was born on November 4, 1950 in Point Township to William “Bud” and Marge Yeida. Donna married Donald R. Wallace and he preceded her in death on July 8th 2006. Donna worked at Pine Haven Nursing home as head of housekeeping for several years. She was a member of the Point Township Church of the Nazarene. Donna’s biggest joy in life...

Andrea Dawn Howe, 44, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Linda White Hospice Center. Andera was born on June 6, 1975 to John Howe and Beverly (Walker) Schoening. Andrea worked as a bartender for the Peerless and Lucky Linda’s and was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Mt. Vernon. Andrea is survived by her mother, husband of 22 year, Larry Nelson; son, Hayden Michael Nelson; daughter, Lauren Diane Nelson; sisters, Ashlee Howe, Alexa Howe; brother, Andrew...

Wendy J Bell, 61 of Carmi passed away at her home on October 21, 2019.  She was born July 5, 1958 in Delaware, Ohio, she was the daughter of Gordon and Dorothy (Buck) Almstead, and they preceded her in death.  Surviving Wendy are her wife Linda Hunt; sons Joseph McGuire and Josh Hunt; Daughters; Denise (Robert) Helton and Christina Newman; Brothers, Robert B Almstead, David (Wendy) Almstead, also surviving her are thirteen grandchildren and one sister Laurie Compos. No services...

Dorothy “Janet” Mitchell, 83, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab. Janet was born in Dalton, KY on December 12, 1935 to W. Thomas & Lola (Barnes) Herron. She married to Ronald Mitchell in 1957 and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2006 Janet was an administrative assistance for the Posey County Co-Op and a Deputy Clerk Treasurer for the City of Mt. Vernon. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon...

Donald R. VanderTuuk, 81, of Mt. Vernon passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home. Donald was born to Richard and Helen (Tanis) VanderTuuk in Hammond, IN on June 17, 1938. Donald met and married Betty (Martin) VanderTuuk in 1967 and she preceded him in death on July 7, 2015. Donald served in the United States Army and was a lineman for NIPSCO in Northern Indiana. Donald was a huge Cubs baseball fan and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Donald is survived by his daughters,...