James Richard (Jamie) Youngman Jr., 56, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1965, the son of James Richard and Wanda (Churchwell)Holland Youngman. Jamie worked for DirecTV and then later worked as a coal miner in White and Hamilton County and Marissa. He enjoyed playing golf, boating and horseback riding. Jamie loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed camping and fishing. He had the gift of bringing others joy and...

      Lonnie "Zo" Trout, 61, of Browns passed away at 3:26 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born in Carmi, IL on May 26, 1960 the son of Wilford Carl and Nola May (Trafford) Trout.  Lonnie graduated from Crossville High School in 1978. Lonnie married Telia D, Evans on February 14, 2003.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching Nascar, football and the St. Louis Cardinals. Lonnie loved...

     Naomi Ruth (Fulkerson) Foister, oldest daughter of Charles E. and Ava B. (Hunsinger) Fulkerson, passed away on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at her home in Carmi after recently celebrating her 100th birthday on July 5th, 2021.   Her parents and four siblings (Charles Fulkerson, Wanda Fulkerson Martin, Allen Fulkerson, and Shirley Fulkerson Harris) all preceded her in death.      Born in Burnt Prairie Township, Ruth graduated from Carmi High...

      Iva Mae Morill, 92, of Carmi passed away at 8:15 a.m., Monday, September 6, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born on March 21, 1929 in Carmi the daughter of Earl Wilburn and Florence Callie (McIntosh) McCluskey.  Iva married John Henry Morrill on April 21, 1945 and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2012.  Iva worked in dietary at the Carmi Hospital and Skilled Care Unit, and in the kitchen at Washington School. She was a member of...

      It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Ubaldo Sandoval who passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, with his family at his side. Ubaldo was born in Jalisco, Mexico on July 20, 1952 to the late Antonio and Delfina Sandoval. When he came to the United States he settled in Chicago’s Pilsen Community. In November of 1974, he met and fell in love with Juana, the love of his life. They married and were devoted to each other for 37 years.   ...

     Billy Joe Rushing, 70, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  He was born in Union County, Kentucky on May 11, 1951 the son of Billy and Rita Mae (Nelson) Rushing.  Joe married Lenora Ellen Maurer on February 2, 1974 and she preceded him in death on April 18, 2011.  He was always a hard  worker and enjoyed working at the Saw Mill.  Joe enjoyed going for walks and drinking coffee and...

     Helen Mae Sexton, 85, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.  She was born on June 1, 1936, the daughter of Earl and Irene (Ninness) Pollard.  She married Gerald Junior Sexton on March 27, 1954, and he precedes her in death. Helen was a devoted wife and mother. Shortly after their marriage Gerald began his career serving in the United States Airforce. From that time until his retirement in 1973, Helen moved with him and supported him in every...

           Vonda Lou Sturgal, 83, of  Springerton, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She was born on October 27, 1937,  the daughter of  Loren and Beulah Murl (Sanders) Frymire.  Vonda was a member of Springerton Community Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.            Vonda is survived by her children, Vonda (Mike) Champion of Springerton, IL., Carla (Terry) Rush of...

     Jeff "Smitty" Smith, 62, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 13, 1958, the son of  Wilburn Ray "Coke" and Vera (Frymire) Smith.  Jeff proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He married Sondra McNew on February 14, 1984.  Jeff worked as a field tech for Williams Enterprises for many years.      Jeff is survived by his...

      Bertis Gene Knight, 83, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born on March 30, 1938, in Grayville, Illinois, the son of Royal and Mary "Polly" (Landingham) Knight. Bertis married Sandra Kay Henson on March 10, 2005.  He owned and operated and later retired from Ideal Pest Control in Carmi. Bertis enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.    ...