Maxine Mears, 95, of Carmi passed away at 6:18 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  She was born in White County, IL on April 27, 1926 the daughter of Dan and Lillie (Sutton) Wilson.  Maxine married Dallas Mears  and he preceded her in death on November 11, 1980. She attended Trinity Assembly of God Church and had worked as an LPN at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Maxine enjoyed gardening and watching the Dallas...

     Shirley T. Crawford, 83, of Enfield passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021.  She was born in New Haven, IL on September 3, 1937 the daughter of Walter and Madaline (Hill) York.  She married Eddie Ray Crawford in 1969 and her preceded her in death on July 15, 2008.  Shirley had work in the Cabinet Factory in New Haven and the Tile Factory in Enfield before becoming a stay at home mom. She was a member of Plainview General Baptist Church in Norris City along...

 WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. —  Rev. Melvin Roy Holtzclaw, 93, entered the arms of the Author of his faith early Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the home of his daughter in Willow Springs, Missouri.       His victory capped a 67-year chapter of his ministry here on earth. While his failing health in recent months challenged his body, his faith and humor were strong, and his spirit rose to the occasion as he received many phone calls and visits from loving family members...

Constance “Connie” M. Wheeler, 73, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, March 25, 2021.  She was born on April 5, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Wilfred and Evelyn (Floyd) Gross. Connie loved  being a Boilermaker and was a member of Local 374. She belonged to the New Harmony American Legion Auxiliary Post 370, Mt. Vernon Eagles, and  was a very active member of the New Harmony Christian Church, where she served as the pianist and choir...

Carla J (Yates) Blocker, 56 of Mt. Vernon passed away at her home on April 4, 2021. Carla was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on November 12, 1964. She was raised in Flatwoods, Kentucky before moving to Mt. Vernon. Carla enjoyed getting out and fishing with her family. She was a homemaker and loved feeding and watching the many birds around her house. Carla also enjoyed taking time to pamper herself by doing her nails. She is survived by her husband, Randy Blocker, who she spent 37 years with....

     Denny Trefftzs, 34, of Carmi passed away at 6:47 p.m., on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born on March 3, 1987 in Evansville, Indiana the son of Kristi (Tolley) Trefftzs.  Denny was a 2005 graduate of Carmi White County High School and went on to work in the coal industry as a coal miner.  He was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Grayville.  Denny loved to fish and play video games and board games,...

    Jason C. Dodd, 77, of Enfield passed away at 3:43 a.m., Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born in Eldorado, IL on October 17, 1943 the son of William Wesley and Mary Ethel (Bartley) Dodd.  Jason married Janet Sue Wait in 1977.  He had worked as a saw operator for Builder Products and at John Rice Motors.     Jason is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janet; two sons, Jason Dodd, Jr, and Lyle Dodd; a daughter, Carol; a step-daughter, Tina Holmes; two step-sons,...

Christina M. Lara, 29, of Oakland City, and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home on Friday, March 26, 2021.  She was born on September 3, 1991 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Gilbert and Wilma (Pettyjohn) Lara. Christina was an incredible, free-spirited woman who loved people and had a passion for serving others. Her infectious smile, coupled with her never-ending passion for country music, brighten any room she entered and left joy in the hearts of those around her –...

      Jean  (Thelma) (Bryant) Sneed 81, of Carmi passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville.  She was born in Omaha, IL. on September 18, 1939, the daughter of Laymon  and Mary (Davis) Bryant. Jean married Bill Sneed on July 27, 1958 and he precedes her in death.  She loved and admired her family. They were the purpose of her life.  She cherished her lifelong friends in her personal life. ...

   Leroy Jenkins Jr., 59 of Maunie, IL passed away at11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 near Odessa, MO. He was born on June 8, 1961 in Gastonia, NC the son of Leroy and Hazel Lee (Passmore) Jenkins Sr. Leroy was a hard and dedicated worker who began his career working as a coal miner at age 18 and continued to work in coal mines across the country in the mine repair field, first for Precision Mine Repair in Ridgway, IL and most recently at RWS Resources.    Leroy was...