All Obituaries

        Brett Andrew Hansman, 20, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2021. He was born on April 6, 2001, the son of Bill Hansman and Jafee (Myers) Montgomery.  Brett graduated from Carmi White County High School in 2019.  Brett loved to draw, ride four wheelers and most of all, going fishing.  You will always be loved and truly cherished.         Brett is survived by his parents, Bill (Jennifer) Hansman of Carmi, IL. and Jafee...

   James M. "Jim" Thompson, 74, of Carmi passed away at 6:32 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on January 22, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the son of James Matthew and Myra Mae (Haase) Thompson. Jim married Sharon L. Sparks on November 21, 1970.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  Jim retired after over 30 years of service at Central Supply in Crossville. He was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Polycarp Catholic...

  Marcus Edward Morris, 51, of Carmi, passed away on Monday March 29, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 2, 1969, the son of Jesse and Ola (Hosier) Morris.  Marcus was a self employed mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and most of all, being a grandpa.    Marcus is survived by his children, Dalton Morris of Carmi, IL., Tyler Morris of Carmi, IL., Jessie Morris of Carmi, IL., Marcus...

     Samantha Lubben, 53, of Norris City, Illinois, passed away on Monday March 29, 2021.  She was born on May 3, 1967, the daughter of Joseph Lang.  Samantha worked as a nursing assistant for many years.      Samantha is survived by her children, Paige (Joshua) Osborn Barrantes-Leonard of Austin, AR., Kristina (Ryan Tigue) Densmore of New Port Richey, FL., Jolin Kerrick of FL.and David Lubben; grandchildren, Ariah, Adalee, Silas, Oliver; and a...

On Friday, March 26, 2021, Freddie Jo Colson, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois, at the age of 88. Freddie Jo was born on December 9, 1932 to the late Fred Buck and Bertha (Bisher) Conyers in the rural Sugartree Ridge community in New Madrid County, Missouri. Freddie Jo’s parents were sharecroppers and when she was growing up, she and her 10 brothers and sisters helped their parents tend the land. On March 25, 1950,...

     Felicia Joann Rumsey, 39, of Carmi, passed away on Friday March 19, 2021. She was born on December 8, 1981 the daughter of Robert and Carolyn (Oliver) Stanton.  Felicia married D.J. Rumsey on February 25, 2006.  She worked as a Junior High teacher for the Carmi White County School District.  Felicia loved teaching. She loved reading, all things Harry Potter and hanging out and spending time with her friends.       Felicia is survived by her...

     Dorothy Pauline Hull, 88, of Norris City, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021.  She was born on May 8, 1932, the daughter of Ray and Lorene (Healy) Hull. Dorothy worked as a babysitter and also worked as a caregiver for Addus HomeCare. Dorothy joined the Norris City General Baptist Church on January 4, 1994.        Dorothy is survived by a brother, Michael (Kathy) Hull; nieces and nephews, Travis (Jane) Allen, Marilyn (Roy) Oldham, Dale...

 Thomas Jonah Michael Goodman, 9, of Jeffersonville, IN and formerly of Fairfield entered the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 11, 2021.  He was born in Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL on September 20, 2011 the son of Casie Michelle (Knight) and Thomas Jared Goodman. Jonah attended Wesleyan Church in Fairfield. He enjoyed watching movies, his favorite being the Toy Story ones, playing games like Stinky Feet and catch. Everyone felt lucky if Jonah gave you a hug.  ...

        Margie Ann  Hester, 76, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  She was born  in Mt, Vernon Indiana on October 26, 1944, the daughter of Vernon and Ella (Bridges) Marvel.  She married Malcolm Leon Hester on August 20, 1983 and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2003.  Margie was an avid Bingo player.  She loved playing cards, singing karaoke, attending wrestling matches as...

Gene Lane Scarlett, 88, of Crossville, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on September 4, 1933 in Hughes County, Oklahoma, the son of Chester C. and Lora Lee (Lucas) Scarlett.  The Scarlett family moved to Crossville, Illinois in the late 1930s. Gene and his wife, Ferris Fay Kornegger, were high school sweethearts and graduated together from Crossville Community High School in 1951. Gene and Ferris married...