All Obituaries

    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. Marie married Wayne Gangard. She worked for the post office as a rural mail carrier running the Enfield/Springerton route. Marie grew up attending and was a member of Old Sharon Church. She enjoyed music, spending time...

    Mack L. "Buzz" Leggett, 89, of Carmi, passed away at 9:20 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. He was born in Evansville, IN on September 25, 1930 the son of Lee and Ethel (Absher) Leggett. Mack married Dana Lois Wilson in 1954. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War being discharged in 1954. Buzz co-owned along with his brother, Boren and Son's Grocery and later was the owner of Leggett's Market. He was a member of the...

    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.  He married Debra Lou Beck on December 27, 1975. Jeff was a 1974 graduate of Carmi Community High School and a 1978 graduate of Murray State University. Jeff worked alongside his dad and brothers at Jim Haley Production. After his work in the oilfield, Jeff went on to attend the...

   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.  Ray married Verda M. James on November 27, 1962 and she preceded him in death on March 15, 2005.  He retired from Whirlpool and was a Mason and member of May Lodge #718 in Norris City.  Ray loved to go fishing and camping, along...

    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. Wanda married Claud C. Hill in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1972. She worked in the kitchen at Wabash Christian Retirement Center and always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.       Wanda is survived...

       Val Pearce, 91, of Norris City passed away at 4:45 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on June 4, 1928 in Stonefort, IL the son of James and Carrie Anita (Phipps) Pearce.  Val married Irma J. Sides on July 18, 1959.  He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 during World War II. Val later was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Korean War.  After the war, Val worked as a heavy...

     Chauncey Baker, 79, of Eldorado passed away at 9:58 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  He was born in White County, IL on February 1, 1940 the son of Bertis Jefferson and Wilma Evelyn (Robinson) Baker.  Chauncey served in the U.S. Navy from February 1957 to March 1961 earning the rank of E3 Seaman.  After, leaving the service, he worked at a laborer and a truck driver.      Chauncey is survived by...

     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.      Soon after graduating high school in Carmi in 1942, Sam enlisted in the armed services and served in the European theater during World War II, first with 99th Infantry Division of the United States Army, and later with the U.S....

     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. Phyllis married Herdis Bryant on April 9, 1955 and he preceded her in death on December 30, 2017.  Caring for others was her life calling and she was all too happy to fill that role. Many entered her home as acquaintances,...

    Viola Mae Hall, 77, of Carmi, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Monday, October 7, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born in Evansville, IN on September 27, 1942 the daughter of John Quincey and Erva Melissa (Holt) Lamp. Viola married Jesse Lee Hall on February 14, 1965. She was a state social worker at the Department of Public Aid helping abused and neglected children for 37 years. Viola was a member of the Community Church in Carmi and served on the Guardian Center Board...