Stephen William SmithCarmi, IL
Stephen William Smith, 77, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was born on March 20, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of Harold and Mary (Glasco) Casey. After the untimely passing of his mother, Stephen was adopted at age seven and became the son of Luther and Edith Smith. On August 22, 1965, he married Diana Kay Hunsinger and together they shared over 55 years of marriage, before her passing on September 27, 2020. Stephen was retired, having worked for the Whirlpool Corporation at Evansville, IN, for over 40 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on cars. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them.
Randy StoverBenton, IL
Randy Stover, 65 years of age and a resident of Benton, IL, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Randy was born September 26, 1958 in McLeansboro, IL to Danny Paul and Martha Ann (Robertson) Stover. He married Davita Jill (Hyten) on May 17, 1980 at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church, McLeansboro, IL
Margie L. MooreCarmi, IL
Margie L. Moore, 90, of Carmi, Illinois, died Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home. She was born June 20, 1933, in Edina, Missouri, the daughter of Richard J. Queen and Helen L. (Cheatum) Queen. She was married to Robert L. Moore, and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1963.
Winifred “Winnie” Ann RectorCarmi, IL
Winifred "Winnie" Ann Rector, 91, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born on June 19, 1932, in Granite City, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick R. and Mildred (Voelkel) Bolliger. Winnie married George William "Bill" Rector on August 29, 1953, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2009.
Alice Beatrice StrickerCarmi, IL
Alice Beatrice Stricker, 72, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1950, in Red Bud, Illinois, the daughter of Emil August and Esther Mae (Kidd) Stricker.
Mark “Bub” Eugene BowersMcLeansboro, IL
Mark “Bub” Eugene Bowers, 65, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home in McLeansboro. Mark was born on March 24, 1958 to John “Briss” Louie Bowers & Claudia (Bridwell) Bowers. On July 23, 1979 he married Judy (Parker) Bowers, who survives.
Nola M. GuinnCrossville, IL
Nola M. Guinn, 83, of Crossville, Illinois, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Hamilton County Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born October 10, 1940, in Livingston, Tennessee, the daughter of Ausby and Pearl (Taylor) Taylor. She was married to Samuel Thomas Guinn on October 10, 1958, and he preceded her in death in March of 1992.
Garry Allen SchlesingerCarmi, IL
Garry Allen Schlesinger, 67, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on November 24, 1955, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Garry married Paula Bowles on October 23, 2012, and she survives. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Garry was very athletic in his younger years, participating in the Junior Summer Olympics. He enjoyed cooking, playing Scrabble and word games, and he loved to sing.
Greg Alan BingmanFort Wright, KY
Greg Alan Bingman, 65 of Ft. Wright, passed away on October 30, 2023. Greg started his career in Dawson Springs, Kentucky as the band director and continued serving as a band director for Holmes High School. He retired as the IT director from Covington Schools in 2017. He always enjoyed taking vacations to the beach with his family. He loved his girls and attended all of their sporting events and dance recitals. Greg had a profound impact on the hundreds of students he came in contact with. He was not just a teacher – he was a leader, role model, and was well respected by all who knew him. He shared his love of music with everyone he encountered.
Stephen CostonCarmi, IL
Stephen Coston, 75, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1947, in Carmi, the son of Melvin Wayne and Kathryn Jean (Browning) Coston. Steve married his wife of 54 years, Rita Holland October 16, 1969, and she survives. Steve was a master woodworker and an electrician.