All Obituaries

   Judith Diane (Hortin) Koehler, 75, of Crossville, IL passed away at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Albion, IL on June 22, 1945 the daughter of Eugene and Maude (Hodgson) Hortin.  Judy married David Alan Koehler on June 12, 1964, together they shared over fifty-two years of marriage before his passing on January 24, 2017. She was a supervisor for Spartan for many years and later worked as a cook for the V.F.W. Judy enjoyed cooking...

Ferris Fay (Kornnegger) Scarlett, 87, of Crossville, passed away on January 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1933 in Carmi, the daughter of Ernest Leonard “Ernie” and Bernice (Hughes) Kornegger. Ferris and her future husband, Gene Lane Scarlett, first met at a third grade ciphering contest among the one-room schools.  Later, Ferris and Gene were homecoming queen and captain at Crossville Community High School, from which they...

      Robert "Bob" George Harvey, 76, of Elizabethtown Illinois passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. He was born on June 17, 1944 the son of William Keith and Alvada (Klink) Harvey. Bob was a tool designer for many years at Caterpillar where he completed a four year machinist apprenticeship in 1969. He was also an avid, long time member of the Warrensburg Sportsmans Club.       Bob is survived by his daughters...

      Ruth Ann Graham, 69, of Crossville Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January, 17, 2021.  She was born on January 5, 1952, the daughter of Ilus and Sally (Curtis) Vincent.  Ruth worked as a seamstress at Osh Kosh. She enjoyed reading and coloring with her granddaughter, spending time with family and her favorite dog, Sable.       Ruth is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Ferguson and her significant other of Grayville, IL.; two sons,...

      Lloyd Ray Vaupel, 81, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.  He was born on September 5, 1939, the son of Martin and Coralee (Funkhouser) Vaupel.  Lloyd married Linda Kay Brasel on May 30, 1958 and she survives.  He helped his father on their farm growing up and then went on to work in the oil fields until his retirement. Lloyd enjoyed rabbit hunting, playing cards and dominoes as well as spending time with...

       P.J. Lea (Randall) Rustin, 40, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on April 19, 1980 the daughter of Jerry and Patricia (Yonda) Randall. P.J. enjoyed doing arts, crafts and painting. She was a bookworm and loved spending time with her son.         P.J. is survived by her fiance', Mark Blake. and her son Kaleb Rustin both of  Carmi, IL.; she is also...

     Dolores Elaine Bradshaw, 89, of Carmi, passed away on Monday January 11, 2021.  She was born on August 2, 1931, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Stahl) Vaught.  Dolores married Robert Owen Bradshaw on July 10, 1954 and he preceded her in death. She was a member of Ashland Christian Church. Dolores was also an avid reader and enjoyed spending time in the evenings at McDonald's visiting with friends.       Dolores is survived by...

     Robert "Bob" James Roark, 80, of Norris City, passed away on Monday January 11, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville, IN. He was born in New Haven, Illinois on January 15, 1940, the son of Edward and Tillie Marie (Allison) Roark.  He married Sharon Lynne (Bohner) Counsil on January 15, 2003. Bob served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962.  In 1968, he became owner and operator of  Roark Trucking in Carmi. Bob enjoyed working on the...

       Hylas J. Shipp, 84, of Norris City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 9th, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born March 14th, 1936 in Gallatin County, Illinois, to the late Clarence and Lottie (Wiltshire) Shipp. He attended Ridgeway Schools. He was an active semi driver for most of his adult life, and was one of the first drivers for Roark Trucking of Carmi, Illinois. He was an active member of the Smith Co. coffee...

    Sheryl Lynn Leadingham, 43, of Dwight, Illinois, Passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Morris Hospital. Sheryl was born on April 7, 1977, in Crown Point, Indiana the daughter of Jeff and Shirley (Sago) Weedman. She married Jason Leadingham on November  15, 1998, in Sheldon, Illinois. Sheryl was a member of New Life Apostolic Church in Carmi, Illinois and The Pentecostals of Sparta, Tennessee. Sheryl enjoyed being outdoors, going camping and fishing. She loved her...