All Obituaries

      John William Emery went to meet his beloved Sue Ann in Heaven on March 22, 2020. Although 88 yrs old, the last years of his life he missed her so much. John was born May 4, 1931 the son of Arvil and Allibelle (Brewer) Emery.  He grew up in East Carmi with brothers Louis, Jack, and sister, Lola where he learned to fish, hunt, garden and swim. After returning from the Korean Conflict, he became a brick mason and builder. His work is everywhere in White...

    Robert Lee "Bobby" Churchwell, 73,of Carmi, passed away at 2:54 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Carmi Manor. He was born in Carmi, IL on October 28, 1946 the son of James Roe and Laverne (Goff) Churchwell. Bobby worked as a painter for over 40 years with Tommy Churchwell Painting.  He faithfully served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  Bobby was a member of the Carmi American Legion Post #224 and the Sons of VFW.  He enjoyed spending his...

    Suella Zeimet, 69, of Harrisburg passed away at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in New Haven, IL on July 23, 1950 the daughter of Billy Ray and Margie Lee (Fulkerson) Sneed.  Suella was a homemaker and enjoyed making crafts.       Surviving are two sons, Vincent Austin and wife Debbie of Harrisburg and Chris Austin and special friend Karen of Evanville, IN; her mother, Margie Burnett; two brothers,...

    Pamela Sue Brown, 57, of Carmi passed away at 1:17 p.m., on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Olney. IL on February 9, 1963 the daughter of Eugene D. and Esther E. (Milone) Kistner. Pam married Stan Brown in December 1987 in Henderson, KY. Pam owned Treasure Trove Antique Mall in New Harmony along with Aunt Sallies Soda Shoppe for many years. She worked at Marshalls/TJ Maxx for the last 30 years. She loved antiquing, cats both real and collectible,...

      Cynthia McCallister Crago, 80, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Carmi, passed away on March 8, 2020, at her home in Houston. She was born in Carmi, IL on June 6, 1939, the daughter of Dr. Ray Aldridge and Fon (Johnson) McCallister. Cynthia married Don H. Crago on July 10, 1965 and he preceded her in death on December 8, 2006. She graduated from Carmi Township High School in the class of 1957 as the Co Valedictorian. She furthered her education at Indiana University...

       Margaret Emerson Logan, age 99 of Carmi, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Wabash Christian Village, surrounded by those who loved her.   Margaret was an incredible woman.  Born at home near Big Prairie south of Epworth, Illinois, on January 27, 1921, she was the only child of Dewey and Minnie (Marlin) Logan (Sailer), who predeceased her.  Margaret is survived by second cousins Dona Rudolph Bennett and Michael O. (Felicia)...

    Martha L. Austin, 68, of Carmi passed away at 12:50 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Fairfield, IL on April 28, 1951 the daughter of Bernard Ray and Ella Jean (Bickell) Combs.  Martha was a 1969 graduate of Norris City High School.  Martha worked in many administrative positions over the years, but mostly recently with William's Enterprises in Carmi.  She was a member of Enfield United Methodist Church, and...

Jeanna Funkhouser, 72, of Hermitage, TN, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN. She was born in White County, IL on March 3, 1947 the daughter of Kenneth Wayne and Alpha Eleanor (Orman) Funkhouser. Jeanna attended Eastern IL University where she received a BS in Business Education.   She received a master's degree in counseling from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She was a business high school...

    Wayne Heil, 88, of Centerville, passed away at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Willowbrook of Effingham in Effingham, IL. He was born in Centerville on June 27, 1931 the son of George T. and Lola Grace (Barbre) Heil. Wayne married Rebecca Lou Armstrong on June 7, 1952 and she preceded him in death on October 25, 1997. He later married Susie Hayes on September 25, 1999 and she preceded him in death on September 15, 2017. Wayne graduated from Carmi Township High...

    William Gregory Doneghue, 58, of Forest, died Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home following a courageous battle with brain cancer.     Born November 2, 1961, in Carmi, IL, William was a son of the late William "Bill" and Martha Doneghue.     He is survived by his wife, Nancy; two children, Logan (Alyssa) Doneghue, Lynchburg, VA, Ethan Doneghue, Lynchburg, VA; two grandchildren, Silas and Isla Doneghue, Lynchburg, VA; one brother,...