All Obituaries

     Lawrence Gayel Aud, 73, of Streamwood, Illinois, and originally of Norris City, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.  He was born on May 11, 1948, the son of Lawrence Raymond and Lula Pearl (Sutton) Aud.  Gayel proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He married Christina Stover on December 24, 1989, and together they shared over thirty-two years of marriage. He retired...

       Robert Edward Baumgart, 80, of New Haven, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born on July 11, 1941, the son of Edward and Helen (Durchholz) Baumgart.  He married Janet Hillenbrand on August 10, 1963. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2021. Bob was a lifelong farmer. He served in the Army National Guard. Always faithful, he was a member of St. Matthew Catholic...

      Gabrielle Suzette Coniglione, 28, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  She was born on November 2, 1993, the daughter of Misty (Pollard) Green.  She enjoyed taking photos, hiking, playing sports, attending family gatherings, and adored her nephew and nieces, However, spending time with her son, Devin, was the thing she loved most.      Gabrielle is survived by her...

     Judy Kay Allen, 73, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022.  She was born on August 16, 1948, in McLeansboro, Illinois, the daughter of James Hiram and Liza Beth (Holland) Purkey.  She married Michael Steven Allen on November 14, 1981, and he survives.  Judy worked as a C.N.A. at Carmi Township Hospital as well as various nursing homes throughout the years.  She was a member of  New Beginning Church of God. Judy enjoyed cooking,...

   Lee Bouldin, 59, of Carmi passed away at 2:54 a.m. on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  He was born on December 6, 1962 in Brenham, TX the son of William S. "Bo" and Lucy (Bridges) Bouldin.  Lee married Paula (Hineman) Dosher and together they were members of  First Baptist Church in Carmi. Lee grew up in Texas and worked as a Correctional Officer for the Texas Department of Corrections and later as a Deputy...

     Ralph E. Anselment, 96, of Carmi passed away at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. He was born in Carmi on August 25, 1925 the son of Louis Joseph and Alma Louise (Kallenbach) Anselment.  Ralph married Doris Jean Wright on August 22, 1947 and she preceded him in death on June 21, 2014.  He co-owned and operated Cozart and Anselment Building Contractors with his brother, Roy Cozart.  Ralph honorably served his...

     Infant Lewallen, beloved baby of Isaac Lewallen and Alexis Moore of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Survivors include, parents; grandparents; great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.        We didn't have to look into your eyes to fall in love with you. We didn't need to hear you cry to know you loved us too.  We didn't need to hold your hand to cherish you for always.  Within my womb, we shared our...

        Marian Elizabeth (Berger) Cantrell passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, IL.  Marian was born on November 3, 1928,  to Harold and Elsie (Erwin) Berger in Wellington, KS.           Marian attended Carmi Township High School.  She married Royal Cantrell on February 15, 1947.  Marian was a homemaker and stay-at-home mom.  She was a 4-H leader and kept books...

       Alice Lila Dial, 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  Alice was born on March 25, 1933,  to Harry and Lila (Schultz) Von Behren.  She married William Stanley Dial in 1950, and enjoyed 41 years together until his death in 1991.  They had two sons, Richard S. Dial and Bradley J. Dial.  Alice was a homemaker,  but also had several part time jobs throughout her life after her sons were...

     Larry Dale Maynard, 74, of Norris City and Odin, IL passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, IL.  He was born in Shawneetown, IL on December 21, 1946 the son of Everett and Elizabeth Faye (Pritchard) Maynard.  Larry married Glenda F. Bryant on May 29, 1965.  He retired after 40 years as a Semi Truck Driver.  Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Norris City.  In his spare time he enjoyed fishing,...