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.
