Death Notices

Doris Higginson, McLeansboro

It is with a sad heart that the Higginson family announces the passing of Doris Elizabeth Higginson, 98 and 11 months, of McLeansboro, Ill. Doris Higginson passed away peacefully July 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family that she loved dearly. Doris was born August 29, 1922 to Hartley and Ethel (Rainwater) Taylor.

Visitation was held Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro with Funeral Service following at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Reverend Larry Woodrow officiated the service and burial was in Concord Cemetery.

Sally Swafford, McLeansboro

Sally Ann Swafford, 83 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 8:10 p.m.,  Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. She was born July 4, 1938 in Walpole, Ill. to Charles and Kathleen (Chictenden) Smiley.

Visitation is 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m., Saturday,  July 10, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Hutson and Pastor Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Veterans  Cemetery,   McLeansboro.

Karol Brown, McLeansboro

Karol S. Brown, 84 years of McLeansboro, Ilinois passed away at 3:25 a.m. Thursday,  June 24, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 18, 1936 at Highlandville, Mo. to Robert E. and Jenice (Spiess) Lawson.

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m., Sunday,  June 27, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m., with an Order of Eastern Star Service conducted by Lodge 783 of Norris City, Ill. The Reverends Russell Anderson and Jim Peak will officiate. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery,  Brownsville, Ill.

Eleanor Rose Poore, Carmi

Eleanor Rose Poore, 80 of Carmi, Ill. died Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home. She was born October 14, 1940 in Enfield, IL, the daughter of Grant and Hatti (Hutchison) Little.

Visitation and funeral are Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at 9 a.m. and funeral is at 12 noon. Burial is in Enfield Cemetery at Enfield.

Robert Jarman, Jr., Norris City

Robert F. "Bob" Jarman, Jr., 64, of Norris City passed away at 1:49 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Ill.  He was born in Lansing, Mich. on February 22, 1957, the son of Robert F. and Janyce Iva (Meacham) Jarman.

Funeral services for Robert F. "Bob" Jarman, 64, of Norris City were held Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City.  Burial was  in IOOF Cemetery in Norris City. 

Robert Duckworth, Crossville, formerly of Enfield

Robert Doyle Duckworth, 87, of Crossville and formerly of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  He was born on September 17, 1933,  the son of John Anderson and Blanche Lucille (Hendershott) Duckworth.

Funeral services for Robert Duckworth were held Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Crossville Missionary Baptist Church in Crossville, Illinois with burial at North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi.  Stendeback Funeral Home in Carmi, was in charge of arrangements. 

Zyla Brown, Ewing

Zyla Darlene Brown, 4 years old of Ewing, Ill. passed away at10:50 p.m., Thursday,  June 3, 2021 at home. She was born March 25, 2017 at Mt. Vernon, Ill. to Darin Ray Brown II and Jasmine Lea (Farny).    

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.., Monday,  June 7, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, Ill. with funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. Pastors Roger Webb, Bennie Webb, and Bo Sloan will officiate.  Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery,  Macedonia, Ill.             

Nancy Briscoe, Norris City

Nancy J. Briscoe, 80, of Norris City passed away at 12:10 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  She was born in Yuma, Arizona on June 30, 1940 the daughter of Denver Wayne and Mary Elizabeth (Durr) Joyce. 

Funeral services for Nancy J. Briscoe, 80, of Norris City were on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City.  Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Cottonwood. 

Marcia Bond, Dale 

Marcia  Dee  Bond, 68 of Dale, Ill. passed away at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday,  May 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 3, 1953 in McLeansboro, Ill. to Maurice Fisher and Betty Joe (Wheeler) Page.

A PRIVATE  FAMILY  BURIAL  OF ASHES  WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements.                

Ronnie Cantrell, McLeansboro

Ronnie  Cantrell, 72 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday,  May 19, 2021 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Ill. He was born March 17, 1949 in Eldorado, Ill. to Hood Bethel and Nora  V. (Cotter)  Cantrell.

Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday,  May 23, 2021, at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 24, at Harre Funeral Home. Pastor Rodney Brock will officiate. Burial: will be in Ten Mile Cemetery,   McLeansboro, Ill.

Russell Dremann, Enfield

Russell Lee "Russ" Dremann, 71, of Enfield, passed away peacefully on Friday May 14, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  He was born on November 29, 1949 the son of Leroy and Ruth Dremann. 

A celebration of life is scheduled for May 22, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Dolan’s Lake Ash Grove Pavilion. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Russ’s life. The family would like to thank St. Vincent Hospital staff and specialty care staff for their care, dedication, and love.  Stendeback Funeral Home in Enfield is in charge of arrangements.

Loretta Hillyard, Norris City

Loretta June (Plock) Hillyard, 73, of Norris City, passed away on Wednesday May 12, 2021.  She was born on January 17, 1948, the daughter of William Herman and Laura Laverne (Wade) Plock. 

Funeral Services for Loretta Hillyard were held on Sunday May 16, 2021, at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, with burial at West Union Cemetery in Carmi. 

Julie Johnson, Thompsonville

Julie Dawn (Johnson) Davis, 62 of Thompsonville, Ill., passed away on Friday,  April 30, 2021, surrounded by family at her home. Julie was born to Vernon and Donna ( Smith ) Johnson on May 20, 1958 in Flora, Ill.

A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements have been handled by Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, Ill.

Bonnie Smith, McLeansboro

Bonnie Jean Smith, 73, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away on May 3, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Ind. She was born December 29, 1947 in Eldorado, Ill., to John Ward Russell and Dorothy June (Biggerstaff) Russell.

There will not be a formal service at this time, however, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Deen, McLeansboro

Frank  Deen, 81 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at   Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Ind. on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. He was born May 26, 1939 at Walpole, Ill., to  John Kent and Ruth (Williams) Deen.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday,  April 30, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, Ill. Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 noon, Friday, April 30, 2021.  Reverend Bill Reed and Reverend Randall Ragan will officiate. Burial will be in I.O.O.F.  Cemetery,  McLeansboro, Ill.

Cynthia Pindell, Norris City

Cynthia Jo “Cindy” (Stokes) Pindell, 59, of Norris City, passed away at 1:18 p.m., on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. Cindy was born on December 23, 1961 in Carmi, Ill., the daughter of Glenn and Wilda (Churchwell) Stokes.

Funeral services for Cynthia Jo “Cindy” (Stokes) Pindell, of Norris City, were on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City with Pastor Dennis Reed officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Campbell Funeral Home to assist the family with services and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Donald Phillips, McLeansboro

    Donald Dean Phillips, age 83 years, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home in McLeansboro, Ill. Don was born on January 9, 1938 in Hamilton County, Ill., the son of Ocean and Italene (Smith) Phillips.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Friday, April 9, 2021, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 noon at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, Ill.  Burial follows at I.O.O.F. Veterans Cemetery, McLeansboro, Ill. with Pastor Jason Adams officiating.

Harre Funeral Home of McLeansboro, Ill. is in charge of arrangements. Social distancing and face coverings are requested.

Doris Mae Smith, McLeansboro

Doris Mae Smith, 88, of McLeansboro, Ill. and resident of Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, Ind., passed away at 11:56 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at IU Health Bedford Hospital in Bedford, Ind. She was born March 6, 1933 in Dahlgren, Ill., the daughter of Benjamin and Apalonia (Lona) (Zachman) Rost.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis. Burial will follow at Old Springer Cemetery near Blairsville, with Father Slawomir Ptak officiating the services.  Harre Funeral Home of McLeansboro, IL is in charge of arrangements. Social distancing and face coverings are requested.                                

Kayla Walden, Mt. Erie

Kayla Hanson Walden, 29  of Mt. Erie, IL and formerly of McLeansboro, IL, passed away March 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1992 in Louisville, Ky. to Keil  Hanson and Connie Jo (Schnicker).

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, lll. with funeral services following at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Rodney Brock will officiate the service and burial will be in Middle Creek Cemetery, Dahlgren, Ill.

Bill Tice, Mt. Vernon, IL

“Bill” Tice, 78 of Mt. Vernon, Ill.,  passed away at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Ill. He was born March 26, 1942 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Elmer and Cleo Imogene (Oliver) Tice.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday,  March 22, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, Ill with funeral service following at 1:00 p.m., with the Reverend Bill Reed officiating. A Private Family Burial Service will be held at a later date.

HARRE FUNERAL HOME, McLeansboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Terry Dean Hall, Harrisburg

Terry Dean Hall, 73 of Harrisburg , Ill., passed away at 7:45 p.m., Monday,  March 8, 2021 at Saline Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Harrisburg, Ill. He was born January 29, 1948 in Peoria, Ill. to Leroy and Ethel (Virgil ) Hall.

MEMORIALS  MAY BE MADE TO THE FAMILY OF TERRY DEAN TO ASSIST WITH HIS SERVICE.  A PRIVATE FAMILY MEMORIAL SERVICE AND BURIAL OF ASHES WILL TAKE PLACE AT A LATER DATE. Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, is in charge of  arrangements

Charles Ritchey, McLeansboro

Charles Franklin Ritchey, age 85, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 2:55 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Charles was born February 26, 1936 in Walpole, Ill. to Howard Leland Ritchey and Vida Lee ( Kent ) Ritchey.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly McKenzie, Norris City

Beverly McKenzie, 83, of Norris City passed away at 4:19 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  She was born on December 15, 1937 in Norris City, IL the daughter of William Howard and Minerva Joy (Morehead) Johnson. 
 
Funeral services for Beverly McKenzie, 83, of Norris City will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Norris City Church of God.  Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Norris City.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made in Beverly’s memory to the Norris City Church of God Ladies Auxiliary or Mercy & Grace Ministries and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City who is in charge of arrangements. In accordance with CDC and IDPH, social distancing will be encouraged and masks will be required. 

Juanita Harris, Carmi

Juanita J. Harris, 91, of Carmi, Ill., passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.  Juanita was the daughter of Jacob Clay and Effie Mae ( Hunt) Mezo.  She was born April 2, 1929 in

McLeansboro, Ill.

Per Juanita’s request, there will be no visitation at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Michael Kreher, Sumter, SC (formerly of McLeansboro)

Michael Edward Kreher, age 55,  husband of Tori Dowell Kreher, passed away Wednesday, February 10,  2021 at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.  Mike  was born February 28, 1965 in McLeansboro, Ill.,  a son of the late Clarence Kreherand the late Irene Rost Kreher. A service was held on  Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium in Sumter, SC

 A Public Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL.

A private family funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Deacon Archie Bowers officiating and a Burial of Ashes will be conducted at St. John Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Piopolis. Graveside Military Honors will be accorded by the Military Honor Team of Marion, Ill.

Earnie Johnson, Norris City 

Earnie Gene Johnson, 76, of Norris City, passed away on Sunday, January 31, at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.  He was born on July 12, 1944, the son of R.J. and Mabel (Sittig) Johnson. 

A celebration of life for Earnie Gene Johnson, was held on Saturday February 6, 2021 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City  with full military honors provided by the Carmi American Legion and VFW.

Larry Murphy, Norris City

 Larry Dean Murphy, 65, of Norris City passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at his residence.  He was born July 13, 1955 in Morris, IL the son of Carl and Thelma (Vice) Murphy. 

Graveside funeral services and burial for Larry Dean Murphy, 65, of Norris City were heldFebruary 2, 2021 in Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven. 

Mary Miller, McLeansboro

Mary L. Miller, 83 of McLeansboro, Ill.,  passed away at 12:03 a.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on November 3, 1937 in McLeansboro, Ill. to Arlie and  Floy (Kohl) Brake.

Visitation is from 11:00 a.m.. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, Ill. Funeral services are at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Sefried officiating.  Burial will be in Richardson Hill Cemetery,  Dahlgren, Ill.

Marvin Carlton, McLeansboro

Marvin J. Carlton, 67 years from McLeansboro, Ill., passed away on January 4, 2021 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Ind. Marvin was born on June 9, 1953 in Eldorado, Ill. to Dr. M. Wendell and Mary Ellen (Jones) Carlton.

A Private family service was held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro with Reverend Russell Anderson officiating.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Burial was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro.

Vera McGill, McLeansboro

Vera Lynn McGill, 64 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 12:09 p.m. Saturday,  January 9, 2021 at her home. She was born February 26, 1956    in Eldorado, Ill. to George W. and Bessie Bernice (Randall) Smith.

HARRE  FUNERAL  HOME,  McLeansboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Rick Peggram, McLeansboro

Rick  Peggram, Sr., 70 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away Sunday,  January 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1950 in Ventura, Calif. to Claude and Louise M. (Goode) Peggram.       

GRAVESIDE SERVICES ONLY WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P..M., SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021 AT ODDFELLOWS CEMETERY, McLEANSBORO, IL.

ANYONE ATTENDING IS REQUESTED TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE CEMETERY. SOCIAL  DISTANCING GUIDELINES WILL BE OBSERVED

AND FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED.

Reverend Randall Ragan and Pastor Jason Moore will officiate.     

David Barnett, Evansville, Ind. (formerly of McLeansboro)

David  Rudolph “Rudy”  Barnett, 92 of Evansville, Ind. and former resident of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Heritage Center in Evansville. He was born April 3, 1928 in Equality, Ill. to Joseph Otto and Augusta (Wiedaman) Barnett.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, Ill. with a funeral at 12:00 noon, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Harre Funeral Home. Pastor Yvonne Roth will officiate and will be held in Elmwood Cemetery,  Equality, Ill.

Starla Benbrook, McLeansboro

Starla  Benbrook, 47 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 7:37 a.m. on Thursday,  December 24, 2020 at her residence in McLeansboro.  She was born on January 4, 1973 in Woodstock, Ill., the daughter of  Robert and Patricia (Hosick) Paddock.                                     

As  per Starla’s  wishes, cremation will be accorded and a  family scattering of ashes will take place at a later date. Harre Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Vera Irvin, McLeansboro

Vera Operchuck Irvin, 94, passed away on December 14, 2020 at her home in McLeansboro with family at her side. The daughter of Jerusha Margaret (Light) and Dan Operchuch, she was born on June 15, 1926, in Tams, W. Virginia.

A private burial service was held at Hickory Hill Cemetery on Sunday,  December 20. Harre Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 Alan Lankford, McLeansboro

Alan Keith Lankford, 65, of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill. Alan was born February 3, 1955 to William and Ruth (Page ) Lankford.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home with burial at Blooming Grove Cemetery. Pastor Jacob Gray officiated the services.

Ralph Hubele, Carmi

Ralph Gene Hubele, 86, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020.  He was born on January 19, 1934, the son of Herbert and Neva (Thompson) Hubele.

Private services will be held for Ralph Gene Hubele with burial at White County Memorial Garden in Carmi with full Military Rites provided by the Carmi VFW and the American Legion.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ralph's memory to White County Relay For Life and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi who is in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis June Wilhelm, age 81 of Enfield but formerly of New Haven, passed on this life in the Enfield Nursing and Rehab Center on December 15, 2020.  Phyllis was born on May 27, 1939 to the late Phillip and Victoria (Merritt) Downs.

Visitation for Phyllis will be on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 11:30 until 1:00 PM at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in New Haven.  A graveside service will immediately follow in the Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven.

You may leave a memorial in her memory to the charity of your choice or you can leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, masks and social distancing will be recommended.

Dwain Allyn, Enfield

Dwain Allyn, 82, of Enfield died at 11:05 a.m., Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born in Springerton, IL on January 27  1938, the son of E. W. “Sonny” and Dorles (Pruett) Allyn. 

  Graveside service for Dwain Allyn will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Enfield Cemetery with Rev. Braden Willis presiding. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements. 

Rosella Webb, McLeansboro

Rosella  M.  Webb, 76 of McLeansboro, Ill.,  passed away 8:13 A.M., Monday,  December 7, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born January 4, 1944 at Enfield, ll., the daughter of Wilburn and Thelma (Allen) Nipper.                                                                                                                        

A private family graveside service was held Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Prospect Cemetery, McLeansboro. Pastor  Don Emery officiated.

Betty Campbell, McLeansboro

Betty Lou Campbell, 91 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro. She was born May 10, 1929 at Mt. Vernon, lll., the daughter of Augustus and Marguerite Hefner Johnson

Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2020 at Smith Cemetery, in Dale, Ill.  Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings will be required. Reverend Robert Sefried will officiate the service.                                                           

Nina Johnson, McLeansboro

Nina  Johnson, 94 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 11:51 p.m. Thursday,  November 26, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital,  McLeansboro, Ill. She was born May 2, 1926 in St. Clair County, Ill. to Frank and Thelma (Cross) Kelley.

Funeral service were held Monday, November 30,  at Harre Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Mark Byars. Burial was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Spencer Benbrook, McLeansboro

Spencer Dale Benbrook, 57 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 3:16 p.m., Tuesday,  November 24, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital,  McLeansboro, Ill. He was born September 14,  1963  in Fairfield,  Ill., the son of  Clifford Denzil and Norma Jane ( Bevan) Benbrook.                                                                                                                        

A graveside funeral service was on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Digby Cemetery,  Dale, Ill. with Reverend  Robert Sefried officiating. Burial was in Digby Cemetery, Dale, IL     

Albert Severs, Dahlgren

Albert  Severs,  88 years of Dahlgren, Ill., passed away at 9:15 a.m., Saturday,  November 14, 2020 at McLeansboro Health Care and Rehabilitation Center,  McLeansboro. He was born February 12, 1932 in Belle Prairie, Ill. to Clyne and Lela Mae  (White) Severs.

Graveside Services Only will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, November 19,  2020 at Crouch Cemetery,  Belle Prairie, Ill. with Pastor Tyler Feller officiating. Burial will be in Crouch Cemetery,  Belle Prairie, Ill.

SOCIAL  DISTANCING  WILL BE OBSERVED AND FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.                                                                                                       

Doris Schlag, Belle Rive

Doris Fay Schlag, 68 of Belle Rive was carried to her heavenly home by Our Father’s angels in the presence of his Son and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Doris was the daughter of  Vern L. and Geraldine Hutchcraft.

A private family graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Dahlgren, Ill.

Harre Funeral Home of  McLeansboro, Ill. was in charge of her arrangements.

Lois Morris, McLeansboro

Lois  Faye  Morris, age 93 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 10:45 p.m.,  Tuesday,  November 3, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, McLeansboro, Ill. She was born November 21, 1926 in rural McLeansboro to Floyd M. and Verda  Ellen  (Hood ) Shell.

GRAVESIDE  SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 a.m., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT MT. OLIVET CEMETERY CEMETERY. SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WILL BE OBSERVED AND THOSE ATTENDING ARE ASKED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

Reverend  Robert Sefried will officiate. Burial will be in  Mt. Olivet Cemetery,   McLeansboro.

Arthur Burnett, Mt. Vernon, IL

Arthur Eugene Burnett, age 85 of Mt. Vernon, IL and formerly of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 1:00 a.m., Monday,  November 2,  2020 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1935, at McLeansboro, IL to Fred and Ruth (Hamilton) Burnett.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, Ill.  Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m.,  Saturday,  November 7 at Ten Mile Baptist Church. Pastors Jacob Gray and Tracy Burnett will officate.

THE CHURCH WILL  OPEN AT 10:45 A.M. ON SATURDAY FOR THE SERVICE.               

Bonnie (Nelson)Muehlenbein

Bonnie Muehlenbein Nelson passed away on 10-29-2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. She had been a resident at Hamilton Memorial Rehab and Nursing

Center in McLeansboro, IL for the last few years. She was a lifelong Hamilton County resident.She was born on September 12, 1938, the daughter of Harry and

Felicie (Nelson) Muehlenbein.

Visitation is from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. and Funeral service is at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL Burial follows at Crouch Cemetery in Belle Prairie, IL.

Social Distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are required.

Max Warren, McLeansboro

Max  Evan  Warren, 86 of McLeansboro, IL passed away at 4:20 p.m. Saturday,  September 5, 2020 at his home. He was born June 29, 1934 in McLeansboro, IL , the son of  Thomas Arch and Emma ( Braden ) Warren.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday,  September 8, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro with a graveside funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. at Blooming Grove Cemetery. The Reverend Gary Davenport and Reverend Bill Miller will officiate.

SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WILL BE OBSERVED AND FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

Glenda Loftis, McLeansboro

Glenda Sue (Childers) Loftis, 72 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 12:05 a.m.  Friday, August 28, 2020, at Hamilton Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, McLeansboro, Ill. She was born November 3, 1947 at East Prairie, Mo. the daughter of James Paul and Catherine Virginia (Brock) Childers.

A Graveside Memorial Burial of Ashes will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday,

September 4, 2020 at Macedonia Cemetery,  Macedonia, Ill.

Please observe social distancing guidelines and please have face coverings. We thank you for your cooperation.

Mary Craddock, McLeansboro

Mary Ruth (McGill) Craddock, 91 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 9:08 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020, at McLeansboro Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, McLeansboro, Ill. She was born March 6, 1929 in Dale, Ill., the daughter of John Inman and Opal (Mezo) McGill.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday,  September 2, 2020, at Harre

Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, Ill. Social distancing will be observed and face coverings are required. Funeral service is at 11:00 a.m., Thursday,  September 3, 2020, Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, Ill. with the Reverend Willie Huffine and Pastor Jacob Gray officiating. Burial will be in Little Springs Cemetery,  Dale, Ill.

Joann Webber, Dahlgren

Joann  Webber, 78 of Dahlgren, Ill. passed away at 12:35 a.m., Sunday,  August 30, 2020, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, Ill. She was born January 5F

Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 2,  2020,  at Harre Funeral Home, Dahlgren, Ill., with Pastor Brad Sloan officiating.  Burial will be at I.O.O.F.  Cemetery,  Dahlgren, Ill.

Faye Capps, Mt. Vernon, IL

Faye  Capps, , 98 of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away at 10:05 a.m.,  on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center, Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born February 12, 1922 in Dale, IL, the daughter of  James “Jim” and Elma Jane (Webb) Clark.

Graveside Funeral Services were held Thursday, August 27, 2020 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery,  McLeansboro, IL. Reverend Robert Sefried officiated the service. 

Eileen Hopfinger, Dahlgren

Eileen Hopfinger 90 of  Dahlgren, IL, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2020, at her home. She was born April 20, 1930 in Piopolis, IL, the daughter of Theodore Frank and Lena Marie ( Heil ) Reyling.

A private family mass of Christian burial was held for the family at St. John Baptist Catholic Church, Piopolis, IL, with Father Slawomir Prak officiating. Burial was in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Piopolis.      

Luanna Prince, McLeansboro

Luanna  Prince, 78 of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday,  August 5, 2020, at Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, McLeansboro, IL. She was born on March 26, 1942 in Dale, IL, the daughter of  Herman and Catherine (Lemay) Hutcheson.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Digby Cemetery in Dale. Reverend Robert Sefried will officiate.

SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WILL BE OBSERVED AND THOSE ATTENDING ARE ASKED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

Donald Frazier, Dahlgren

Donald L. Frazier, 96 of Dahlgren, IL, passed away at 8:00 a.m., Friday,  July 31, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center,  Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born May 14, 1924 in Dale, IL, the son of Frances Marion and Cora (Harrawood) Frazier.

Graveside  Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020, at Baltimore Cemetery (Olive Branch) near Wayne City, IL. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Neal. Burial will be in Baltimore Cemetery (Olive Branch), near Wayne City, IL

Those attending are to go directly to the cemetery. Please observe the social distancing guidelines and please wear face coverings for the safety of all and thank you for your cooperation.                 

Amos Draper, McLeansboro

Amos Leslie Draper, 69, of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away on Monday,  July 27, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. He was born February 11, 1951 in McLeansboro, Ill., the son of Carroll C. and Annabelle ( Abott) Draper.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday,  August 1, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, IL Funeral service will be held immediately aftward at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Bill Hampton and Alan Robbins giving the Eulogy. Burial will be in Brush Harbor Cemetery, McLeansboro, Ill.

SOCIAL  DISTANCING  WILL BE OBSERVED AND FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.                                                                                                        

Judi Wingler

Judi Wingler, age 70 of Creal  Springs,  IL,  passed away at 5:52 a.m., Tuesday,  July 21, 2020  at her residence. She was born on September 16, 1949 in McLeansboro, IL to Jasper and Mary Ellen (Lewis) Morris.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements.

Don Drone, Ridgway

Don F. Drone, age 88, lifelong Ridgway resident, passed on this life, July 15, 2020 in Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN.  Don was born South of Ridgway on the family farm May 16, 1932 to the late Peter and Lorene (Goebel) Drone. 

Funeral mass was held at the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway with Fr. Steven Beatty as Celebrant.  Burial was immediately following in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Ridgway with military rites conducted by the Ridgway American Legion and VFW

Randy Inboden, McLeansboro

Randy  Inboden, 57 of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 4:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1962 at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, the son of Oris Elwood Inboden and Joy (Allen ) Inboden.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon,  Monday,  July 20, 2020 at the First General Baptist Church,  McLeansboro, IL and the funeral will follow at 12:00 noon. Burial will be in White County  Memorial Garden, Carmi, IL. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, is in charge of  arrangements.

SOCIAL  DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED AND FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUESTED.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY.                            

Mary York

Mary Frances (Maulding) York went home to meet her Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.  Mary was born northeast of Thackery, IL on May 23, 1934 to Earl Ambrose and Lou Ina (Thompson) Maulding. She was 86 years of age.

Visitation is 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2020 at First General Baptist Church, McLeansboro. Funeral Service follows at 2:00 p.m. at First General Baptist Church with Pastor Jacob Gray officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL  (SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED DURING SERVICES AND FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED) THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

Robert Kinnear, McLeansboro

Robert Eugene Kinnear, 58 yrs of age of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 3:32 a.m., Tuesday,  July 14, 2020. He was born July 26, 1961 in Hamilton Co., IL, the son of Joe Kinnear and Nina ( Bowers ) Kinnear.

A Private Family Service will be held Friday, July 17, 2020  at Harre Funeral Home with cremation to follow.  A private family burial of ashes will take place at a later date.

A Family Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 18 at the New Life Assembly of God Church with Reverend Andy May officiating.  The service will be at 11:00 a.m.  Social Distancing will be observed during services.

                                                                                                         

Cecil Allen, McLeansboro

Cecil Eugene  (Gene ) Allen, age 82 of McLeansboro,  passed away at 10:05 a.m. on Monday, July 6 at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 21, 1938 to Cecil Allen and Ruth ( Sutherland ) Allen.

Visitation will be from  11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, McLeansboro, IL. The Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 with Brother Mark Lee,  Brother Jason Moore and

Brother Bill Miller officiating.  The Service will be live-streamed on Mae Allen’s Facebook. Burial will be at Blooming Grove Cemetery. Social Distancing Guidelines will be observed during services.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be  accepted at the church or to Harre Funeral Home

Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, IL is in charge of arrangements.

Dwight Marshall, Carmi

Dwight Dale Marshall, 93, of Carmi passed away at 2:25 a.m on Monday July 6, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village.  He was born in Rock Springs Arkansas on September 23, 1926 the son of Charlie Cay and  Annis (Hortin) Marshall.

Funeral Services for Dwight Dale Marshall will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday July 9, 2020 at New Beginning Church of God in Carmi.  Burial will be in North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi with full Military Honors by the Carmi American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be held after 1:00 p.m until service time on Thursday at the church.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The New Beginning Church of God in Carmi and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, who is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Rubenacker, McLeansboro

Paul Dean Rubenacker, 75 of McLeansboro, IL passed away at 1:38 a.m., Friday,  July 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1945, in Peoria, IL, the son of William Edward Rubenacker and Pauline Eulalia ( Pfister) Rubenacker.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,  July  9, 2020, at Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, IL.  Social distancing rules\will be observed. The funeral is at 11:00 a.m.,  Friday,  July 10, 2020, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Piopolis. Rosary Service will be held at 10:30 a.m.  Social distancing rules will be observed at the church. Officiating will be Father Slawomir  Ptak and burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery,  Piopolis, IL.

Rhonda Adkins Rapp, Dahlgren

Rhonda Lynn Adkins Rapp, 62, of Dahlgren, Illinois, won her victory over sickness and joined her Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at 3:18A a.m. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Rhonda was born December 9, 1957, to Everett and Edna (Montgomery) Adkins in Charleston, West Virginia.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 6 at Harre Funeral Home, Dahlgren, IL. Social Distancing will be observed. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Christian Chapel Church at 11:00 a.m. with Sister Ruby McDowell officiating. Again, social distancing will be observed.

Walter Tidwell, Norris City

Walter J. Tidwell, 78, of Norris City passed away at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.  He was born in Flora, IL on June 19, 1942 the son of Carley Franklin and Myrtle B. (Jenkins) Tidwell. Walter served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Graveside memorial services and burial for Walter J. Tidwell, 78, of Norris City will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 at Powell Cemetery in Norris City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, to assist children in the burn unit, and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City who is in charge of arrangements.

Adelene Warren, McLeansboro

Adelene Warren, age 84  of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Sunday,  June 21, 2020 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center,  Carmi, IL. She was born August 6, 1935 in Ellery,  IL, the daughter of Riley and Goldie Gladys (Mezo) Lockwood.

At this time, there is no visitation.                                                                       

Graveside Services will be conducted by  Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, with Reverend Gary Davenport and Reverend Bill Miller officiating. Burial will be in Blooming Grove Cemetery,  McLeansboro, IL

Louise Barnett, Fairfield

Louise  “Granny”   Barnett, age  98 of Fairfield,  IL  passed Away:  11:40 A.M., Wednesday,  June 17, 2020 at Fairfield at Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit, Fairfield, IL                

Private Graveside Services  will be held for Mrs. Barnett by Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, IL with Pastor Jeff Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery,  McLeansboro, IL                                                                                                    

Date of Birth:     July 10, 1921            Place of Birth:  Unicoy, TN

Father:          Elbert Grindstaff        Mother:  Charlotte  (Carver)

Grindstaff

Jerry Grathler, Norris City

Jerry Wayne Grathler, 44, of Norris City Illinois passed away at 7:50am, on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence. Jerry was born in Eldorado Illinois on February 23,1976 the son of Lindell and Wilma (Case) Grathler.

    A celebration of Life event will be planned at a later date. Please visit www.campbellfuneralservices.com to sign the guest book or leave a condolence.  Cards and expressions of sympathy may be sent in care of Campbell Funeral Home in  Norris City,  who is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Murphy, Norris City 

Dorothy Murphy, 88, of Norris City passed away at 4:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Enfield Rehab and Nursing.  She was born on February 18, 1932 in Herald, IL, the daughter of Charles Bernard and Mayme Lucille (Williams) Harvey.  Dorothy married Robert Murphy on April 13, 1949 and he preceded her in death. Dorothy was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Norris City.

       Graveside funeral services and burial for Dorothy Murphy, 88, of Norris City will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2020 in Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven.  Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to First Baptist Church in Norris City and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City who is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Frohm, Omaha

Nancy Sue Frohm, 63, of Omaha, Illinois,  passed away on June 9, 2020.  She was born on June 26, 1956 the daughter of  Hayward Dean and Betty Dorene (Smith) Pearce. 

Graveside services were held Friday, June 12,2020 in Old Prairie Cemetery in Norris City. Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City was in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Sue Pedigo, Age 53, McLeansboro, IL

Passed Away:       4:20 P.M., Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Pedigo will be cremated, as per her request and the family will

be taking care of her Ashes and will plan a private Celebration of Life

at a later date.

Date of Birth:  February 13, 1967     Place of Birth: Herrin, IL

Father:    Thomas Caliper                  Mother:  Terri Hobbs

 

Charles Arthur Anderson, Jr, 71 yrs of age ,McLeansboro, IL

Passed Away: Monday,  June 1, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital,

 McLeansboro, IL

Date of Birth:     May 23,  1949          Place of Birth:  Eldorado, IL

Father:     Charles A. Anderson, Sr   Mother: Edith Mae (Murphy) Anderson

Mr. Anderson will be cremated and at this time, there are no services

scheduled by his family.

                                                                                                         

Donald Keith Gibbs, 67, of Wayne City, IL,  went to meet the Lord due to heart

failure at 4:00 A.M.,  Saturday,  May 30, 2020 at Barnes Jewish

Hospital in St. Louis, MO,  comforted by his daughter, Merrilee

Berkel.  He was born October 17,  1952 in Hamilton County, the

Son of Merril Lee and Zella Mae ( Smith ) Gibbs. 

There will be a Private Family Funeral Service held for Donald

by Harre Funeral Home,  McLeansboro, IL with Reverend Gary

Davenport officiating the service.

 

Opal  E.  Dale, 101, McLeansboro, IL

Passed Away:        6:55 P.M., Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Hamilton

 Memorial Rehab & Nursing Center,  McLeansboro, IL

Date of Birth:       July 14, 1918    Place of Birth:  Galatia, IL

Father:                      Charles Ryan     Mother:  Dorotha ( Hale ) Ryan

Mrs Dale was  cremated, as per her request and a Memorial Service will

be  scheduled for a later date.                            

                               

David McKenzie, Wayne City

David McKenzie, 68 of Wayne City, IL and formerly of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Wayne County, IL. He was born on April 27, 1952 in McLeansboro, the son of Sherman and Georgia (Barber) McKenzie.

Private graveside services and Burial of Ashes will be conducted with Reverend Bill Hampton officiating. Harre Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Oscar Dale, McLeansboro

Oscar Lee Dale, 62 of McLeansboro, passed away t :17 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born on April 7, 1958 in Harrisburg, IL, the son of Delbert and Mary Juanita (Moore) Dale.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, a private family memorial service will be held and a Family Burial of Ashes will be conducted as per his wishes. Reverent Robert Sefried will officiate the service. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements.

Patsy Turner, McLeansboro

Patsy Turner, age 86 of McLeansboro, IL pased away at 9:10 Tuesday, May 26 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Patsy was born on December 2, 1933 in Bungy, IL to Elmer Elvis “”Squig” and Fred Mate (Thomas) Henderson.

Private family graveside services will be held for Patsy in McLeansboro, officiated by Pastor Jason Moore.  Harre Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Kirk Phillips, Mt. Vernon, IL

Kirk A. Phillips, 54 of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away May 14, 2020 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born September 13, 1965 in Peoria, Ill., the son of Jack W. Phillips and Fern L. (Byrd) Daily.

A private graveside memorial and burial of ashes will be held at a later date conducted by Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Reverend Greg Hughes will officiate.

Vickie Thomason, McLeansboro

Vickie (Dickirson) Thomason, 71 of McLeansboro, IL passed away at 7:09 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home. She was born April 16, 1949 in Salem, Ill., the daughter of Dale and Flossie (Walters) Dickirson.

A private family burial of ashes and service will take place at a later date. Harre Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Clyde Dale Henderson, Omaha

Clyde Dale Henderson, 85, of Omaha, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville, Indiana. Clyde was born on February 2, 1935 in Thackery, the son of the late Robert Andrew and Iduna Mae (Ledford) Henderson.

There will be a private burial at the Palestine II Cemetery near Omaha with a memorial service at a later date. Vickery Funeral Chapel in Omaha will be in charge of the services.

Debbie Rubenacker, McLeansboro

Debbie Rubenacker, 61 of McLeansboro, passed away at 12:24 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN. She was born on January 17, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Linus Paul “Buck” and Linda Sue (Blades) Rubenacker.

Private family funeral services are under the direction of Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, and Father Obi. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro.

J.R. Edmonds, McLeansboro

J.R. Edmonds, 94, McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro. He was born on September 6, 1925 in Dale, Ill., the son of Charles and Eva (Merrell) Edmonds.

A private family funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Pastor Jacob Gray will officiate. Burial will be in Digby Cemetery in Dale.

Shirley Leuellen, McLeansboro

Shirley Leuellen, 84 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 4:38 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 10, 1935 in Carmi, Ill., the daughter of Wilburn “Squib” and Lena (Phipps) Cummins.

Shirley requested to be cremated and in honor of her request, a memorial service will be held at a later date at the First United Methodist Church in McLeansboro.

Thelma Johnson, McLeansboro

Thelma Lou Johnson, 87 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her residence in McLeansboro. She was born on September 17, 1932 in McLeansboro, the daughter of Willard Andrew and Gretta Ella (Wallace) Boyd.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16 at Harre Funeral Home, officiated by the Reverend Carroll Kakac, with eulogy by Hunt Bonan. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro.

Mary Ellen Carlton, Mt. Vernon, IL

Mary Ellen Carlton, 100 of Mt. Vernon, IL and formerly of McLeansboro, IL,  passed away at 10:48 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Green Tree Assisted Living Facility, Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born on November 10, 1919 in Okawville, IL, the daughter of Jake Anderson and Anna (Blake) Jones.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9 at Harre Funeral Home, with the Reverends Russell Anderson and Leland Widick officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Michael York, Springerton

Michael Ray York, 66, of Springerton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020 in McLeansboro. He was born on May 25, 1953 in Carmi, the son of Charles Ray and Clara Margaret (Baker) York.

Services will be held Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at the Springerton Christian Church. Visitation will be from 10-12 pm with a memorial service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in the memory of Michael York be made to the SIU College of Agricultural Sciences or to the Hamilton County Farm Bureau. Donations may be sent to Stendeback Family Funeral Home, c/o Michael York, 200 S. Walnut Street, Carmi, IL 62821. To share a special story or memory of Michael Ray, please visit stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Zelma York, McLeansboro

Zelma “Zell” York, 94 of McLeansboro, Il. passed away at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro. She was born on December 23, 1925 in Dale, Ill.

Private funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, with the Reverend Carrolll Kakac officiating. Burial was in Blooming Grove Cemetery, McLeansboro

Kaye Bridwell, Carmi

Kaye (Carter) Bridwell, 69, of Carmi, formerly of Norris City, passed away at 9:26 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born in Norris City on June 14, 1950 the daughter of Clifton H. and Nadine (Blake) Carter.

Funeral services for Kaye (Carter) Bridwell will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Norris City. Visitation will be on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kaye's memory to First Bank Giving Tree or Lincoln School PTO and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi who is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Emojean Boyd, McLeansboro

Eva Emojean Boyd, 82 of McLeansboro, IL passed away at 12:10 p.m. February 18, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN. She was born on March 12, 1937 in Dale, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Wilma (Satterfield) Wheeler.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, with funeral services commencing at 1:00 p.m. Sister Ruby McDowell and Pastor Allen Spangler will officate. Burial will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, McLeansboro.

Wilma Stickel, Chambersburg, Penn., formerly of Norris City

Wilma M. (Wilma Lou) Stickel, 94, of Chambersburg, Penn., formerly of Norris City, passed away at 1:10 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born in Omaha, IL on November 16, 1925 the daughter of James Henry and Nancy Lucinda (Brown) Minor.

Funeral services for Wilma M. Stickel will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Norris City. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Wilma's memory to National Wildlife Federation and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City who is in charge of arrangements.

Clayton Griffith, McLeansboro

Clayton Paul Eugene Griffith, age 16 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 10:36 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. He was born on March 25, 2003 in Mt. Vernon, Ill., the son of Paul Hungate and Gladys. His biological mother is Heather White of Salem, IL.

Visitation is at 11:00 a.m. to time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL. The funeral at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Tyler Feller officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Virgie Foley, Newburgh, IN (formerly of Enfield)

Virgie Lee Foley 83 of Newburgh, IN and formerly of Enfield passed away Thursday morning February 6, 2020 at Harbor Hospice Center in Houston, TX. She was born November 15, 1936 in Enfield, the daughter of Virgil and Christina (Barton) Newman.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield with Larry Woodrow officiating. Entombment will be in Springerton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left atstendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

Dr. James Zieren, Carmi

Longtime Carmi Veterinarian, Dr. James J. Zieren, 72, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born in Evansville, IN on August 23, 1947 the son of B.J. "Bud" and Anna Elizabeth (Carter) Zieren.

Funeral Services for Dr. James J. Zieren, 72, of Carmi will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carmi. Burial will be in Big Prairie Cemetery in Carmi. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Zieren's memory to Emmanuel United Methodist Church Building Fund or Pets At Risk to assist with the Dog Park and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi who is in charge of arrangements.

Myrna Higginson, Carmi

Myrna “Sue” Higginson, 79 of Carmi, cherished wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cairo, Illinois on November 5, 1940 to John and Mary (Churchill) Mathis.

Funeral services for Sue Higginson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Stokes Chapel Cemetery in Crossville. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Sue’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.

Myrtle Sutton, Norris City

Myrtle Sutton, 96, of Norris City passed away at 1:59 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in Iron, IL on June 13, 1923 the daughter of Dee and Minnie Mae (Aud) McGhee.

Funeral Services for Myrtle Sutton, 96, of Norris City will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Plainview General Baptist Church, 792 County Road 325 N, Norris City with burial in Plainview Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 27, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Plainview General Baptist Church and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Myrtle’s memory to Plainview General Baptist Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City who is in charge of arrangements.

John Robinson, McLeansboro

John E. Robinson, 61 of McLeansboro, IL passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 202 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, McLeansboro. He was born on December 15, 1958 in Chicago, IL, the son of Jerald and Phyllis (Pearson) Robinson.

Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 noon with the Reverend Harl Cockrum officiating. Burial will be in Cartwright Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Odelia Karcher, McLeansboro

Odelia Karcher, age 94 of McLeansboro, IL passed away on January 18,2020 at 5:10 p.m. She was born on February 19, 1925, the daughter of Thomas and Katie (Lorenz) Karcher.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with funeral services and a mass at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Dahlgren, Ill.

Ruby Webb, McLeansboro

Ruby Jean Webb, 97 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 11:28 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her residence in Heritage Woods of McLeansboro. She was born on October 7, 1922 in Dale, Ill., the daughter of Harmon and Pauline (Johnson) Braden.

Visitation will be at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Randall Ragan officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Charles "Greg" Welch, McLeansboro

Charles "Greg" Welch, 62 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 9:28 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Ill. He was born on November 28, 1957 in Carmi to Charles M. “Chod” and Carolyn (Upton) Welch.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with a funeral following at 12 noon. Reverend Larry Woodrow will officiate and burial will be in White County Memorial Gardens, Carmi., Ill.

Francis O'Bryan "Bryan" Davis, Texas

Francis O’Bryan Davis, M.D., 82 of Conroe, Texas, passed away January 7, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born to the late Albert and Daisy Davis on October 9, 1937 in McLeansboro, Il..

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Harre Funeral Home with graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Mary Alice Pollard, Carmi

Mary Alice Pollard, 93, of Carmi, passed away at 5:13 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born in Hawthorne Township on May 17, 1926 the daughter of Herman Grover and Alma Gertrude (Thornton) Lowery.

Funeral services for Mary Alice Pollard will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Kingdom Cemetery in Carmi. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Campbell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary Alice’s memory to First Baptist Church or Hope Outreach Ministries, PO Box 2996, Douglas, GA 31534 and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.

Robert Oxford, Norris City

Robert Nathan Oxford, 64, of Norris City, passed away at 12:23 p.m., Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born in East Peoria, IL on June 22, 1955.

A celebration of life for Robert Nathan “Bob” Oxford will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Campbell Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses. Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City is in charge of arrangements.

Sondra Julian, West Frankfort

Sondra Julian, 83 of West Frankfort, Ill., passed away at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019, at West Side Rehabilitation Center in West Frankfort, Ill. She was born October 1, 1936, in McLeansboro, Ill.  to William Rolla and Thelma M. (Allen) Faulkner.

Visitation is at 12:00 noon until the funeral starts at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Reverend Robert Sefried will officiate. Burial will be in Hutson Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Norman Anderson, Norris City

Norman G. Anderson, 85, of Norris City passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. He was born in White County, IL on January 30, 1934 the son of Thomas Wesley and Sarah Adella (Price) Anderson.

Funeral services for Norman G. Anderson, 85, of Norris City will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City. Burial will be in Powell Cemetery in Norris City with full military honors by the Carmi American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Norman’s memory to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or Shriners’ Hospital and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City.

Deborah Batteese, McLeansboro

Deborah “Deb” Batteese, 54 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born on July 17, 1965 in Warsaw, Indiana to Robert and Laura (Summers) Ford.

Visitation will be from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Funeral services follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro.

Evelyn Barker, McLeansboro

Evelyn Margaret Barker, 91 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 1:56 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born on February 12, 1928 in Piopolis, Ill., the daughter of John K. and Catherine (Roesch) Aydt.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. thursday, December 12, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services will be at 10 >m. on Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Clement’s Catholic Chapel, McLeansboro, with Father Slawomir Ptak officiating. Burial will be in St. Clement’s Catholic Cemetery.

Bonnie Taylor, Carmi

Bonnie Sue Goddard Taylor, 81, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Bonnie was born January 11, 1938, at her family home in Buncombe, Johnson County, Illinois, the second and last child of Bon Andrew Goddard and Helen Mae Hudgins.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Bonnie Taylor on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Roads Church in Norris City. Friends may call at 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Taylor Cemetery near Vienna. Cook Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Those who wish to honor Bonnie may do so by donating to Beacon of Hope Jail Ministry, CBN, TBN, or the Roads Church.

Mary Dale, McLeansboro

Mary Juanita Dale, 80 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 6:50 a.m. December 5, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. She was born on November 12, 1939 in McLeansboro, the daughter of Marion and Geneva (Parker) Moore.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. A funeral service will follow at noon, Sunday, December 8 at Harre Funeral Home, with Reverend Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Old Springer Cemetery.

Glenda Jones, Maryville, Tennessee

Glenda Kay Jones, 74 of Maryville, Tenn. and formerly of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was born on September 14, 1945 in McLeansboro, the daughter of Denzil and Roberta (Farmer) Osborn.

As per her wishes, Glenda’s body was cremated and Memorial Services were held in Maryville, Tenn. and will be held at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with a Burial of Ashes held at Garrison Cemetery near Wayne City. Reverend Alan Monroe will officiate the services.

Betty Funkhouser, McLeansboro

Betty Funkhouser, 71 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro. She was born on November 9, 1948 in Eldorado, Ill. to Roy and Betty (Buchanan) Russell.

Visitation will be Friday, November 29, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with Pastor Alan Spangler officiating. As per her wishes, cremation will be accorded and a private interment of ashes will take place at a later date.

Marie Gangard, Carmi

Marie E. Gangard, 67, of Carmi, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born in Eldorado, IL on February 27, 1952 the daughter of Charles Arthur and Delores June (Thomas) Inboden.

Funeral services for Marie E. Gangard, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City. Burial will be in Old Sharon Cemetery in Norris City. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Campbell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Marie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City.

Mildred Warren, McLeansboro

Mildred Ila (Cantrell ) Warren, 82 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 4:00 a.m.Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Ill. She was born on September 18, 1937 at Rileyville, Ill. to Hood Bethel and Nora V. (Cotter) Cantrell.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Funeral services are at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, at Harre Funeral Home. Reverend Robert Sefried will officiate. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro, Ill.

Mary Parr, McLeansboro

Mary Ruth Biggerstaff Parr, 80 of McLeansboro, IL passed away at 10:51 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Ill.  She was born on August 12, 1939, in McLeansboro, to James Arthur and Jennie ( Lasater ) Biggerstaff.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon, Friday, November 15 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Tim Biggerstaff will officiate, and burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, McLeansboro, Ill.

Margaret James, Eldorado

Margret Sue ( Mansell) James, 90, of Eldorado, IL, born July 30, 1929 on the family farm in Knights Prairie Township, Hamilton County, Illinois, died Monday, November 11, 2019 at Eldorado Rehabilitation Center in Eldorado, IL.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL. Funeral Services are 1:00 p.m. Saturday following the visitation at Harre Funeral Home. Rev. Russell Helton and Rev. Larry Woodrow will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Junior Johnson, McLeansboro

Junior Franklin Johnson, 91 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his residence in McLeansboro. He was born on March 2, 1928 in Dale, Ill. to Frank and Sarah (Webb) Johnson.

Visitation is from 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral Services are at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home. Minister Roger Turner will officiate and burial will be in Hickorey Hill Cemetery in Walpole, Ill.

Clyde Shepard, Carmi

Clyde Ray Shepard, 77, of Carmi passed away at 7:00 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Enfield Rehab and Nursing in Enfield, IL. He was born in New Haven, IL on March 26, 1942 the son of George and Helen Frances (Cummins) Shepard.

Funeral services for Clyde Ray Shepard, 77, of Carmi will be at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Memorial contributions may be made in Ray’s memory to Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, 8531 Page Ave, Suite 120, St. Louis, MO 63114 and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.

Jeffery Haley, Carmi

Jeffery Alan Haley, 64, of Carmi passed away at 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Carmi, IL on August 8, 1955 the son of Jimmy D. and Nancy (Walter) Haley.

Funeral services for Jeffery Alan Haley, 64, of Carmi will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden in Carmi. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi and on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeff’s memory to Cherry Street Food Pantry or to Kenneth Hagin Ministries and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.

Janet Cox, McLeansboro

Janet Fay (French) Cox, 79 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 7:07 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in McLeansboro. She was born April 7, 1940 in Flannigan Township, the daughter of Ebert and Monie (Odle) French.

Visitation is at 12:00 noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2019 with the funeral at 2 p.m. at Harre Funeral Home.  Rev. Robert Sefried will officiate. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Wanda Hill, Norris City

Wanda Hill, 92, of Norris City, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born in Broughton, IL on September 4, 1927 the daughter of Harry and Mary (Thompson) Mayberry.

Funeral services for Wanda Hill, 92, of Norris City were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. A private burial was in New Prospect Cemetery in Broughton.

Geneva Sloan Nipper, McLeansboro

Geneva Sloan Nipper, 99 of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, McLeansboro. She was born on Oct. 15, 1920 in Flannigan Township, the daughter of Ralph and Jane (Rogers) Sloan.

Graveside services will be Monday Oct. 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Oddfellows Cemetery, McLeansboro. Attendees are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Reverend Brad Sloan will be officiating.

Samuel Endicott, Carmi

Well-known Carmi businessman, Samuel L. Endicott, passed away on October 9, 2019 at the age of 96. Sam was born on January 11, 1923 to Dale and Cora (Hon) Endicott. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Martha G. Endicott.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18 at the First United Methodist Church in Carmi. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.. Services will begin at 12:00 p.m. and committal of ashes with military honors by the Carmi American Legion and VFW will be in White County Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Carmi, 100 S. Church St., Carmi, IL 62821 or to the White County Historical Society, 203 N. Church St, Carmi, IL 62821, and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.

Donna Snyder, McLeansboro

Donna Louis Snyder, 74 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, McLeansboro. She was born on Dec. 15, 1944 in Morgantown, W.Va. to Orval Conrad and Betty (Jackson) Pride.

As per family wishes, Mrs. Snyder will be cremated and a Graveside Memorial and Burial of Ashes will take place at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL. For those attending, please go directly to the cemetery. Pastor Jacob Gray will officiate the service.

John Naas, McLeansboro

John R. Naas, 84, of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Ill. He was born on May 17, 1935 in Hamilton County, Ill., the son of Lawrence Urban and Wilma (Pierce) Naas.

Private Family Services were held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL Pastor Jacob Gray officiated the services. Burial was in Brush Harbor Cemetery, near Mcleansboro.

Phyllis June Bryant, Norris City

Phyllis June Bryant, 83, of Norris City passed away at 8:54 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born October 4, 1936 in White County, IL the daughter of Ernest and Mabel (Millspaugh) Wilson.

Graveside funeral services and burial for Mamaw Phyllis J. Bryant, 83, of Norris City will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Powell Cemetery in Norris City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Phyllis’ memory to Shriners Hospital for Children and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City who is in charge of arrangements.

Eugenia Blackwood, Norris City

Eugenia Blackwood, 92, of Norris City, passed away at 8:47 a.m., Monday, September 30, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born in Rumsey, KY on January 1, 1927, the daughter of Curtis and Bessie (Holmes) Huff.

Funeral services for Eugenia Blackwood, 92, of Norris City, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Church of God in Norris City. Burial will be in Old Sharon Cemetery in Norris City. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City and from noon until service time on Friday at the Church of God in Norris City. Memorial contributions may be made in Eugenia’s memory to the Church of God in Norris City and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home.

Diana L. Jacques, Enfield

Diana L. Jacques, 80 of Enfield, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her home. She was born April 16, 1939 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Hazel (Bolerjack) Miller.

Funeral services with be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield with burial in Enfield Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Zane Byrne, McLeansboro

Elizabeth Zane Byrne, 69 of McLeansboro passed away at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, September 28, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 25, 1950 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Lee Richard and Elizabeth Zane (Laidlaw) Irwin.

Mrs. Byrne chose to be cremated and a burial of ashes will be conducted at a later date. At this time, there are no services. Harre Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty L. Henson

Betty L. Henson, 91 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. She was born on August 9, 1928 in Belle Prairie, Ill. to William Douglas and Maude (Oneal) Millenbine.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29 at Harre Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Blooming Grove Cemetery in McLeansboro.

Roy R. Redmon

Roy R. Redmon, 88 of McLeansboro, IL passed away at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in McLeansboro. He was born on January 18, 1931 in Aden, Ill. to Normal “Boots” and Mary Mariah (Wilson) Redmon.

Visitation is from 10:00 ato 12 noon Friday, September 27, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, followed by a graveside burial service at Blooming Grove Cemetery in McLeansboro. Rev. Robert Sefried will officiate.

Fredrick E. Doerner

Fredrick E. Doerner, 81, of Shelbyville, IL and formerly of Norris City, passed away at 4:48 a.m. Sunday, September 22, 2019 in Shelbyville Manor. Fred was born on March 8, 1938 in White County, near Norris City, IL, the son of Chris and Ada (Austin) Doerner.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25th in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Masonic rites at 7:00 p.m. by Jackson Masonic Lodge #53 of Shelbyville, IL. A second visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Campbell Funeral Home, Norris City, IL with graveside services at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, in Union Cemetery, Norris City, IL.

Marjorie Lee (Stanart) Garascia

Marjorie Lee (Stanart) Garascia, 89 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 9:32 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Rehab and Health Care Center in McLeansboro. She was born Oct. 2, 1929 in Richview, Ill. to James C. and Maude L. (White) Skibinski.

Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with a funeral at 1:00 and the Reverend Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Patrick Martin Tharp, McLeansboro

Patrick Martin Tharp, 75 of McLeansboro, IL and formerly of Sarasota, Fla. passed away at 1:45 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born on June 11, 1944 in Macomb, IL to Leslie S. and Elenor (Martin) Tharp.
As per Mr. Tharp’s wishes, his body will be cremated and his ashes will be spread at his favorite places. A Celebration of Life will take place in Florida at a later date.

Lydia Lamp, Creal Springs

Lydia J. Lamp, 97, of Creal Springs, IL, passed away on September 15, 2019. She was born on September 14, 1922 in Hamilton County, the daughter of William and Beulah (Savage) Martin.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Old Springer Cemetery in Springerton. Stendeback Family Funeral Home Enfield is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

Kenneth Corbett, Norris City

Kenneth Corbett, 70, of Norris City, passed away at 1:36 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born in Pennsylvania on June 7, 1949 the son of James K. and Mildred Elizabeth (Hepple) Corbett.

A memorial service for Kenny Corbett will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Ditney Ridge Cemetery in Norris City with Pastor Chris Marsh officiating. In lieu in flowers, contributions may be made in Kenny’s memory to Make A Wish Foundation and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City who is in charge of arrangements.

Cathy Bond, McLeansboro

Cathy Bond, 62 of McLeansboro, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born on July 9, 1957 in Carmi, Ill.

Funeral Services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis, Ill. Father Slawomir Ptak officiated. Burial was in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Piopolis.

Jerome Clarke, Enfield

Jerome D. Clarke, 84, of Enfield, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born October 12, 1934 in St. Louis, MO the son of William “Bill” and O’Hara Clarke.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday September 6, 2019 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield with Braden Willis and Chaplain Mike Fields officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Burnt Prairie. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Carmi American Legion and V.F.W. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Gary Hamblin, Carmi

Gary R. Hamblin 77 of Carmi passed away Sunday evening August 25, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. He was born June 10, 1942 in Carmi the son of Fred and Verna (Holtzclaw) Hamblin.

Funeral services for Gary will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday August 31, 2019 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Stephen Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Bruce Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday August 30, 2019 at the funeral home.

Jim Hall, Carmi

Jim Hall, 67, of Carmi passed away at 7:07 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Carmi, IL on September 15, 1951 the son of Donald L. “Pete” and Mae (Raney) Hall.

Funeral services for Jim Hall, 67, of Carmi, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2019 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Big Prairie Cemetery.

Judy Butler, Broughton

Judy K. Butler, 67, a resident of Broughton, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born August 20, 1951 in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Dean and Delores Coultis.  

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 20 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren.  She will be laid to rest at the IOOF Cemetery in Dahlgren. The Gholson Funeral Home of Dahlgren is in charge of arrangements.

Teresa Tharp, Carmi

Teresa Ruth Tharp of Carmi, IL passed away at her son’s home in Knoxville, TN on August 16, 2019.  She was born the daughter of Evelyn and Elmer Hall. 

The family will receive friends at Stendeback Family Funeral Home, 200 S. Walnut St., Carmi, IL on Wed., August 21, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.  Funeral service to begin at 7:00 p.m., Pastor Keith Moore officiating. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Teresa French, McLeansboro

Teresa Rae French, 65 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born on May 14, 1954 in Valpariso, IN, the daughter of Ralph and Macie Emma (Austin) Potter.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at New Salem Baptist Church near Dale following a visitation from 12 noon to 2 p.m.. the Reverend Harl Cockrum will officiate and burial will be in Cartwright Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Clarence LaVerne Erwin, McLeansboro

Clarence LaVerne Erwin, 75 of McLeansboro, Il. Passed away at 3:38 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital ER. He was born on Feb. 1, 1944 in Mobile, Ala., the sone of William Clarence and Gold Pearl (Wallace) Erwin.

Visitation will be from  6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Funeral services for Clarence Erwin will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 106 of McLeansboro and the National Guard. The Revs. Leland Widick, Ralph Wilton and Ron Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Rev. Billy Wagner, Carmi

Rev. Billy Ray Wagner, 78, of Carmi passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born in Carmi, IL on October 28, 1940, the son of Jesse Cleve and Verna Lucille (Wright) Wagner.

    Funeral services for Rev. Billy Ray Wagner, 78, of Carmi will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Newman Cemetery in Carmi. Visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Campbell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Campbell Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.

Anna Lee Owen, McLeansboro

Anna Lee (Unthank) Owen, 91, of McLeansboro, passed away at 1:00 am on August 12, 2019 at Willowbrook (Memory Care Facility) in Effingham, IL.  Anna Lee was born April 26, 1928 in Texas City, IL to John and Bessie (Reeder) Unthank.

Visitation is 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 16, Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL.  Funeral  Services are at 11:00 a.m., Friday,  Harre Funeral Home with Pastor Jacob Gray officiating  the services.  Burial is in Lindale Cemetery, Eldorado, IL.

Glenda Taylor, Carmi

Glenda Kay Taylor, 73, of Carmi, passed away at 1:50 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at her residence. She was born in White County, Ill. on November 20, 1945, the daughter of Glenard David and Stella Mae (Antrim) Taylor. 

Funeral services for Glenda Kay Taylor, 73, of Carmi will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Dr. Harrison Peyton officiating. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Campbell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Glenda’s memory to the Activity Fund at Carmi House and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.

Donald L. Donelson, McLeansboro

Donald L. Donelson, 81 of McLeansboro, Ill. passed away at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1938 in McLeansboro, the son of Leslie Lee and Lelia (York) Donelson.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m  on Saturday at the funeral home, with the Reverends Ken Cook and Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, McLeansboro.

Bill G. Harmon, Carmi

Bill G. Harmon, 95, of Carmi, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Carmi.  He was born January 14, 1924, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the son of Ed and Opal Harmon.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2019, at Cook Funeral Home in Carmi.  Funeral is 12:00 noon Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Cook Funeral Chapel with burial in White County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Carmi and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel.

Mary Henning, Concord

Mary Elizabeth Henning, 66, of Concord, Illinois, died Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born May 14, 1953, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of George David Walker and Nell (Weasel) Walker.

Visitation is 5-7 pm, Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Funeral is at 10 am, Friday, August 9, 2019, at Cook Funeral Chapel with burial in Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven.