Obituaries

John A. Pyle, 70, of Carmi, Illinois, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born April 27, 1954, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Wilbur and Jean (York) Pyle. He was married to Brenda (Gwaltney) Pyle, and she survives.

Jeanette Sue Lager, age 82 and resident of Muddy, IL, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her residence.

Jacqueline Lynn ( Jackie ) Casteel, age 68

Jackie passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her residence in McLeansboro, IL

  Charles Joseph “Charlie” Pfister, 83, of Naples, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, Illinois. He was born on February 05,1941, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Glen Benjamin and Emma Louise (Smith) Pfister. Charlie married Margaret Agnes “Margie” Goebel on August 17, 1963, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ridgway, IL, and she survives. Charlie was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Naples, Florida and previously a member at St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Carmi. Charlie served as president on the White County Farm Bureau and served as director on the Wabash Valley Service Company board as well. Charlie was very active in his church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. 

Emma Lou Smith, 77, passed from this life to the next on July 12, 2024, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Barbara Lynch, age 68 years and resident of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, IL.

Patricia Ann Lingle, 81 of Marion, Illinois, and formerly of Goreville, Illinois, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 4:50 a.m. She was born on Monday, February 15, 1943, in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jay Edward and Marion Virginia (Langlois) Potter. On June 22, 1963, she married Clyde Ernest Lingle in Maywood, Illinois, and together they shared over 45 years of marriage before his passing on January 4, 2009. 

Ghislaine “Ly” Maria Mathiew, 86, of Norris City, Illinois, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi, Illinois. She was born March 2, 1938, in Toule, France the daughter of Emil and Gilberte (Marchal) Mathiew.

   Carol Ann Kingery, 79, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony. She was born on May 7, 1945, in Conway County, Arkansas, the daughter of Edgar and Clara (Fulmer) Blackwell. Carol worked in medical records as a manager for AETNA Insurance Company for many years. She enjoyed reading, crafting and sewing. Carol was an excellent cook. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Carol was loved by family and friends, always helping those in need and kept Christmas magical throughout the years.

Jeffrey Kyle Westfall, 54, of Benton, IL., passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 28,1969 in Carmi, IL the son of Errol Frederick "Fred" and Peggy (Applegate) Westfall. Jeff enjoyed fishing in his free time.