Kenneth Eugene Karcher, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home in Dahlgren, Illinois. He was born in Dahlgren, IL on February 25, 1937 to Frank and Evelyn (Stich) Karcher.  Kenneth was a United States Navy Veteran having served his country in the Korean War.  After serving his country Kenneth worked as a lineman for Charter Communications until his retirement and was devoted member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Dahlgren and a member of American Legion Post...

Bonnie Jean Gray, 87, a resident of Springerton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. She was born April 8, 1933 in Belle Prairie, IL to William and Nellie (Coker) Sefried.  Bonnie was a home maker and a devoted member of the Hopewell Baptist Church near McLeansboro. Bonnie is survived by her daughter Rhonda and husband Bernie Pfister of Enfield, IL; brother Rev. Robert Sefried of Belle Prairie, IL; grandson Brandon Pfister of...

Mary Louise Widick, 83, of McLeansboro, IL passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. She was born July 9, 1937 in Elkton, TN to Georgie Cathron (Whitfield) and Thomas Lawton “Pete” Gregory, Sr. She graduated from Murray State College in Murray, KY in 1959 with a degree in Vocal Music Education and then moved to McLeansboro, IL to begin her teaching career. She married Leland L. Widick of McLeansboro on June 16, 1963. Mary spent 42...

Teresa Marie Davis, 60, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home in Marion, Illinois. She was born July 8, 1960 in Evansville, IN to William and Nelda Marie (Alvers) Brandsasse Sr.  Teresa was a home maker and a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church in Eldorado, IL. Teresa is survived by her son Michael (Erika) Davis of Ramona, CA;  two daughters: Frances (Donald) Long of Eldorado, IL and Stephanie (fiancé Dustin Duey) Davis of Marion, IL; four brothers:...

Effie Tressie Smith, daughter of Bobbie Trout and Mabel (Bond) Trout was born on March 30, 1919 in Hamilton County, Illinois. Effie departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2021 peacefully in her home with loved ones at her side.  At the time of her passing Effie had attained the age of 101 years, ten months and thirteen days. She married Marion Lewis Smith on March 10, 1938.  Marion preceded Effie in death on August 23, 1997. Effie is survived by her son, Larry Dean Smith of...

Barbara J. Fann, 88, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home in Opdyke, Illinois. She was born February 4, 1933 in McLeansboro, IL to Paul and Nellie (Burton) Storey.  She married Amie L. Fann on December 12, 1949 and he preceded her in death.  Barbara was a home maker and an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2055 in Centralia, IL and the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon, IL.  She was Baptist by faith. Barbara is survived by...

Gwynetth K. Ingram, 57, a resident of Willow Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born January 23, 1964 in Joliet, IL to Reta Ingram.   Gwynetth is survived by three aunts: Norma Weaver of Hoopeston, IL, LaDonna Baker of Olney, IL and Linda Hunsinger of Carmi, IL; three uncles: Tony Vincent of Milwaukee, WI, and Terry and Russell Ingram, both of McLeansboro, IL; cousins: Denise Baker of Newton, IL, Mary...

Sheila Lynn Shaw, 68, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born June 11, 1952 in McLeansboro, IL the daughter of Phillip and Edna Roberta (Franklin) Mayberry Farney.  Sheila was married to Tommy Smith and later married Kent Shaw.  She was employed by Addus Healthcare for many years before her retirement. Sheila is survived by two sons: Bryan Shaw of Dwight, IL and Bradley Shaw...

Marilyn Lavern (Frymire) Maughan, 78, a long time resident of Carmi, Illinois passed away at Hamilton Memorial Hospital on January 23, 2021 after her battle with cancer.  She was born August 26, 1942 in Emma Township, White County, Illinois to Loren Morris Frymire and Buelah Murel Sanders, who preceded her in death. Marilyn wasa retired Certified Nurse Assistant. She is survived by two daughters, Loretta (Shellenburg) McVay of Carmi, Illinois and Presha (Shellenburg) Russell...

Rosie C. Reynolds, 94, a resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL. She was born Dahlgren, IL on November 3, 1926 to Jacob and Amelia (Kaufman) Kirsch.  Rosie worked as a cook at Hamilton Memorial Hospital and also worked at the  Decatur Garment Factory for many years.  She was a devoted member of the First General Baptist Church of McLeansboro. Rosie is survived by two sons: Donald and wife Donna...