Edward Earl DouglasOmaha, IL
Edward Earl Douglas, 85, of Omaha, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 20,1938 in Columbus, OH, the son of Earl and Freda Faye (Cox) Douglas. On February 1, 1958, he married Edna Kathryn Grant in Eldorado, IL and together they shared over 65 years of marriage before her passing on August 28, 2023.
Guy Benjamin TurpinEldorado, IL
Guy Benjamin Turpin, 65, of Eldorado, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Ascension St. John in Owasso, Oklahoma. He was born on September 2, 1958, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Jerry Lee and Kerin Jane (DeBoard) Turpin. Guy worked in the oilfield and was a maintenance manager of properties in Arizona. He was a member of the Carmi Church of Christ. Guy enjoyed writing poetry, playing guitar, writing songs, making jewelry and fishing. He loved spending time reading his Bible.
James Allen LaneEnfield, IL
James Allen Lane, 81, of Enfield, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois. He was born on March 7, 1943, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of James Claude "J.C." and Thelma (Newman) Lane.
James Clifford “Cliff” PenningtonEnfield, IL
James Clifford “Cliff” Pennington, age 54, of Enfield, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
Thomas “Tom” Lee EdwardsEnfield, IL
Thomas “Tom” Lee Edwards, 85, of Enfield, IL (formally of Carlsbad, NM) passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Covenant Specialty Hospital in Lubbock, TX.
Russel FulkersonMt. Vernon, IL (formerly of Carmi)
Russel Fulkerson, 89, of Mt. Vernon, IL and formerly of Carmi passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Dorothy Lea SandersMcLeansboro, IL
Dorothy Lea Sanders 91, of McLeansboro passed away Friday, March 15th 2024 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
Douglas Alan StuckyCarmi, IL
Douglas Alan Stucky, 75, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1949, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Harland Stucky and Helen (Holland) Silliman. Doug married Brenda Garlene Walker on August 13, 1976, and she survives. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Doug was the owner and operator of Stucky Construction. He was a member of the Carmi VFW, American Legion, and the Moose Lodge. Doug enjoyed camping, boating, and piddling at his shop. He loved and treasured his family and friends.
Joseph Frank WillisMahomet, IL (formerly of Carmi)
Lifetime Cubs fan Joseph Frank Willis, 96, of Mahomet, IL formerly of Carmi passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Bridle Brook Assisted Living in Mahomet. He was born on June 13, 1927 in Tamaroa, IL the son of Charles Raymond and Marietta Merle (Marlow) Willis.
Julia Ann BallardCarmi, IL
Julia Ann Ballard, 66, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born on October 2, 1957, in Oakridge Tennessee, the daughter of Frank Gray and Patricia Ann (Turner) Gray.