Obituaries — The Villagers Voice

Robert Sutton, Aurora. IL

June 14, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Robert W. Sutton, age 86, a resident of Aurora, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born October 30, 1935, in Ashley, Missouri to Charles & Julia Sutton.

“Bobby Wayne”, as he was known by his family, grew up in Bowling Green, Missouri where he graduated from High School before joining the military. He excelled in basketball, baseball and the high jump while in High School and held many jobs, from “candling” eggs to working in his step-father’s auto body shop. Through his step-father, Jesse Hearn, Bob also learned his strong work ethic and began a life-long passion for horses. [Read more...]

Ray Bryant, Fort Branch, Indiana

April 8, 2022 by Kathy Sands

Ray Dean Bryant, 89, of Fort Branch, Ind., passed away at North River Health Campus in Evansville, Ind., on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was born to the late Nelson and Isabelle (Satterfield) Bryant on November 6, 1932, in Omaha, Ill. [Read more...]

Jerry Leaman Hill, Ormand Beach, Fla., formerly of Norris City

April 7, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Jerry Leaman Hill, 84 of Ormond Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022 at Bridgeview Center, Ormand Beach, Fla. He was born Sept. 21, 1937 in Carmi Ill., the son of Elwood and Gladys Hill. Gary married Laura Josephine Moye on December 26, 1961. He was a 1955 graduate of Norris City Omaha High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. [Read more...]

Avis Gwaltney, Norris City

March 16, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Avis Gwaltney, 92, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. She was born on December 11, 1929 in Omaha, Ill., the daughter of Nelson and Belle (Satterfield) Bryant. Avis married Ned Gwaltney on December 13, 1947 and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2006. She was a Bus Driver for the NCOE School District. Avis attended Ditney Ridge Baptist Church in Norris City, was active in White County Home Extension and volunteered her time reading at NCO Grade School and at Wabash Christian Village. [Read more...]

Ronald Keith Thomas, McLeansboro

February 11, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Ronald Keith Thomas, 83 of McLeansboro, passed away at 3:49 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on June 21, 1938 in McLeansboro to Paul Greer and Frances Marie (Mayberry) Thomas. He married Judith Aileen Myers on March 11, 1959 at Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Ron was a retired carpenter, taught Building Trades at McLeansboro Township High School, and had been overseer of the John Stelle Governor Mansion for several years. In his free time, he enjoyed restoring classic cars and watching Westerns. Ron was a member of Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church. [Read more...]

Ella Mae Griffith, Norris City

February 6, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Ella Mae Griffith, 97 of Norris City passed away Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at Integrity Health Care in Carbondale, IL. Ella Mae was born to Felix and Martha (Taylor) Friend May 26th, 1924. She married Edward Griffith September 1, 1945. [Read more...]

Richard Hubele, Norris City

February 3, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Richard D. Hubele, 85, of Norris City passed away at 4:06 p.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his home. He was born in Carmi, Ill. on October 12, 1936 the son of Norman and Esther (Roland) Hubele. Richard married Beverly Jane Phillips on August 9, 1957 and she preceded him in death on December 10, 2016. Richard joined the United States Army and served during the Korean War, He retired from Wayne-White Electrical Co-op where he worked as a Lineman. Richard was a faithful member of Norris City United Cumberland Presbyterian Church. [Read more...]

Tracy Williams, Carmi

January 24, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Tracy L. Williams, 57, of Carmi passed away at 10:03 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born in Fairfield, IL on April 9, 1964 the daughter of Roger K. and Judith A. (Buttry) Price. Tracy married Jeffrey W. Williams on October 30, 1981. Tracy enjoyed camping and fishing and was a fabulous cook. She took her cooking talent and worked preparing meals at Learn, Grow and Discover in Norris City. [Read more...]