James "Jim" Nathan Taylor, 84, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the Linda E. White Hospice House, in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on December 17, 1936, the son of Marion and Elizabeth (Lott) Taylor. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. [Read more...]
Jerry Leon Scott, Norris City
Jerry Leon Scott, 81, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was born on September 9, 1940, the son of Alexander and Goldie (Roland) Scott. Jerry graduated from the Murray State University with a Bachelor's Degree in education. After graduation Jerry taught world history, physical education and coached boys basketball at Lyon County, Kentucky High School from 1966 to 1968 and at Shawneetown High School from 1968 to 1978. [Read more...]
Dana Smith, Norris City
Dana Gail Smith, 80, of Norris City passed away at 10:47 p.m., Friday, November 26, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born in Brownsville, IL on January 13, 1941 the daughter of Leamon and Adella (Hendrix) Midkiff. Dana graduated from Norris City Omaha High School in 1959. She married Billie Ray Smith on April 23, 1960. Dana was a member of the Norris City Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and playing with her grandchildren. [Read more...]
Kathryn Obermeier, Norris City
Kathryn Marie Obermeier, 85, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Enfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on April 1, 1936, the daughter of Arthur C. and Katherine (Kinzel) Shubert. Kathryn married John Fred Obermeier on September 10, 1955, and he survives. Kathryn was employed by the Norris City school system for 30 years where she worked as the school secretary. She attended Norris City United Methodist Church and served on the Norris City Village Board for four years. [Read more...]
Virginia Corbett, Norris City
Virginia Louise “Jenny” Corbett, 73, of Norris City, Illinois passed away at 11:07 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born at home in Dyersburg, Tennessee on November 5, 1948, the daughter of John and Callie (Jackson) Anderson. On February 24, 1964, she married Theodore “Ted” Corbett Sr. in Dyersburg, Tennessee and together they have shared over fifty-seven years of marriage. Jenny was of the Pentecostal Faith. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and sisters. Jenny always gave of her time to help others. [Read more...]
Daphney Kerns, Norris City
Daphney Dawn Kerns, 56, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born on November 13, 1964, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Wanda (Hall) Ritsch. Daphney married Douglas Dale Kerns on March 8, 1985, and he survives. She worked as a production assistant for Country Financial Insurance Company. Daphney attended Ditney Ridge Baptist Church in Norris City. She enjoyed painting, repurposing furniture, and spending time at the beach. Daphney loved spending time with family, especially her grandsons. [Read more...]
Clarence Wayne Whipple, Omaha
Clarence Wayne Whipple, 84, of Omaha, Illinois, passed away at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021. Wayne was born on November 26, 1936 in Omaha, one of six children of the late Rufus and Doris (Switzer) Whipple. He married Judy Vickers on June 4th of 1960. Judy preceded Wayne in death on February 8th of 2017. [Read more...]
Linda Lou DeOrnellas (Clevenger), formerly of Enfield
Linda Lou DeOrnellas (Clevenger), July 14, 1953 to September 23, 2021, began her journey amongst the stars peacefully at the age of 68 years. Her husband, son, daughter, and sister had been with her in the final twenty-four hours of life. [Read more...]