Obituaries

 William "Ed" Poshard, 90, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on November 19, 1933, in Herald, Illinois, the son of Louis Ezra and Cleatus Rose (O'Neal) Poshard. Ed married Phyllis Jean Fishback on July 21, 1959, and she survives. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ed worked as an insurance agent for 42 years at State Farm Insurance in Carmi. He attended Ditney Ridge Baptist Church. Ed enjoyed camping, riding his bicycle and traveling. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Joan Dee Butts, 77, of Grayville, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville, Illinois. She was born on December 2, 1946, in Virginia, the daughter of Paul Wayne and Bobbi McGhee. Joan married Paul Eugene Butts and he preceded her in death on December 20, 1996. She loved being with her cats.

 Stanley Fields "Stan" Hart, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on August 13, 1942, in Brownsville, Illinois, the son of Glendall Dale and Frances Elaine (Miller) Hart.

Geraldine “Gerry” Swartz, 99, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.

Jewel D. Stocke, 98, of Carmi, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi, Illinois. She was born July 17, 1925, in Springerton, Illinois, the daughter of Clyde and Lela (White) McGehee. She was married to Clarence William “Bill” Stocke, and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2013.

Casey Irene Hebner, 39, of Grayville, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was born December 31, 1984, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Ted and Teresa (Higginson) Fisk. 

Sandra S. “Sandy” Pollard, 60, of Grayville, Illinois, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home. She was born October 17, 1963, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Aaron and Joy Ann (Sullivan) Atkinson.  She was married to Gerald Pollard, Jr., and he survives.

     Phyllis Jane Bohleber, 94, of Carmi, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi. She was born July 26, 1928 in rural Carmi, IL the daughter of the late Albert John Schumaker and Wilma May (Hesson) Schumaker who have preceded her in death.

     Velma Lee Lane,79, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 12, 1944, in Centralia, Il the daughter of Roy and Daphna (Dunbar) Periman. On October 25,1961, Velma married M. David Lane and together they shared over 53 years of marriage. She was a 1962 graduate of Norris City-Omaha High School. Velma loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them.

     Ronald Joe Culp, 65, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 18, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Walter and Margaret E. (Phelps) Culp. He loved Jesus with all his heart and often shared his testimony of being delivered from alcoholism. Ron volunteered at Cherry Street Food Pantry for many years and loved singing Victory in Jesus.  Ron was a valued member of the community at Evergreen Acres in Carmi and will be missed by his friends and neighbors.