All Obituaries

    Ervin Dean Malone was born August 10, 1932, to Cloyd Commodore and Maggie Jane (Rockett) Malone in rural Springerton and departed this life on July 11, 2019. He had been employed in the oilfield, at Babcock and Wilcox, and retired from White County Government. A veteran of the Korean War, he served as a military policeman, guarded the DMZ, and built roads. Ervin was a member of the VFW and Carmi First Christian Church. He enjoyed quail and rabbit hunting, fishing, spending...

    Earl Dean McKenzie, 83, of Norris City passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on August 22, 1935 in White County, IL, the son of Jesse B. and Lois (Cummins) McKenzie. Earl married Jackie Brown on March 1, 1958 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2018.  Earl was a Petty Office Third Class in the Navy.  He spent time stationed on the USS Essex as an Aviation Machinest Mate.  He was a mechanic, retiring from Jeffries Mining...

    Dorothy Fern McMahon, 94, of Broughton, passed away at 10:57 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hamilton County, IL on June 10, 1925 the daughter of Harry and Mary (Thompson) Mayberry. Dorothy married Alton "Lige" McMahon on November 7, 1942 and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1982. She was a grain and livestock farmer.      Dorothy is survived by a sister Wanda Hill, of Norris City; numerous nieces and nephews, including...

    Norris City Dateline       Nathan D. Baldwin, 41, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  He was born in Carmi, IL on August 31, 1977 the son of Danny Ray and Myra D. (Chapman) Baldwin.  Nathan had worked in Danville, IL as a fertilizer applicator, along with being a volunteer firefighter. He loved to fish and his faithful companions, his dog, Willow and cat, Chloe.       Nathan...

    Patricia Ann (Aud) Garcia, 57, of Harrisburg, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital. She was born in Covina, CA on September 4, 1961 the daughter of Paul Eugene and Etta Lucille (Cozart) Aud. She married Edward John "Spout" Garcia in 2003. Patricia worked security at San Manuel Indian Casino in San Bernardino, CA. She loved going to the beach.     Patricia is survived by her husband, Spout, of Harrisburg; two...

    Kenneth Ackerman, 85, of New Haven, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. He was born in White County, IL on May 30, 1934 the son of Willard Frederick and Lula (Ridenour) Ackerman. Kenneth married Patsy J. Turner on June 7, 1955. He owned and operated Kenneth Ackerman Farms. He was a member of the Georgia General Baptist Church.     Kenneth is survived by his wife, Patsy; son, Terry (Lisa) Ackerman, of Carmi;...

      Wayne E. Sailer, 85, of Carmi, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born in White County, IL on July 8, 1933 the son of Albert George and Beulah Hannah (Winter) Sailer. Wayne married Betty Huffaker on January 27, 1962. He graduated from Carmi High School in 1950. Wayne served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1954 during the Korean War. Wayne and his two brothers owned and operated Sailer Bros. Farms for 45 years....

     Ron Absher, son of Henry and Jane Absher was born on August 8, 1941 in Kankakee, IL and passed away on June 15, 2019 in Carmi.  Ron was a lifelong car salesman and oil producer.  He grew up in the family business and truly loved his work.  He was a graduate of Norris City High School and Murray State University.  Ron was a member of the Carmi Elks Lodge, American Legion, Carmi Country Club, IOGA and attended First United Methodist Church.  He...

    Mae Jean McKinney, 92, of Carmi passed away at 11:25 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  She was born in Fox Township, Jasper County, IL on June 26, 1926 the daughter of Lawrence William and Ella Ewing (Monts) Hartleroad.  Jean married Stanley Wilson McKinney on June 1, 1946 and he preceded her in death on March 24, 2016.  She was a graduate of Olney High School, was a homemaker, a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church...

     Keith Bryant, 75, of Norris City, passed away at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Norris City, on June 8, 1944 the son of Hal L. and Myrtle Anna (Gillihan) Bryant. Keith married Elizabeth Jean Hysell on March 18, 2003. He was a custodian at the NCO Grade School for 26 years. Keith enjoyed watching Westerns and birds.     Keith is survived by his wife, Liz; son, Evan Keith (Marilyn) Bryant. of Norris City; daughter,...