Obituaries

Dawn Ann Beadles, 68, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1955, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Arnold Lee and Joyce (Hawkins) French. Dawn married Jonathan R. Beadles on August 24, 1974, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2011. She graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1973. Dawn worked as the Activity Director at Wabash Christian for 27 years and then went on to work for four years at Brownsville School as an Individual Aide. 

Joseph Warren “Joey” Wolf, 66, of Grayville, Illinois, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home. He was born April 9, 1957, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Lloyd and Edna (Ripple) Wolf.

Paul Leo Wellen, 89 of Piopolis, IL went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Paul was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Paul was born March 23, 1934 in Belle City, IL the son of Andrew and Isabella (Karcher) Wellen.

Tracy Wayne Johnson, 61, of McLeansboro, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his home with loved ones by his side.  He was born on August 29, 1962, the son of Floyd and Jeana (Bybee) Johnson.  On October 18, 2014, he married Charlotte (Biggerstaff) Johnson, who survives.

Linda L. Hill, 76, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Grayville, Illinois, died Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born December 28, 1946, in Chebanse, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Nina (Crowe) Creek. She was married to Larry M. “Mick” Hill for more than 57 years, and he survives.

Sherry Lynn “Sam” (James) Castic, 64, Carthage, Missouri, passed away early Sunday morning, December 10, 2023, at her home. She was born February 16, 1959, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Charles James and Linda (Daniel) Trout. She married Robert “BJ” Castic on December 1, 1977, in Miami, Florida. Sam loved to paint and enjoyed gardening.

Dwight Cullen Thomas, 79, of Enfield, Illinois, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Veteran Administration Hospital in Marion, Illinois. He was born March 24, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Ray Moore Thomas and Nanie Geneva (Cullen) Thomas.

Everett Lee Redmon, 95, of Springerton, IL passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  Everett was born on July 9, 1928 to Marvin “Boots” Redmon & Mary (Wilson) Redmon.  On October 2, 1954 he married Margie (Reed) Redmon, who preceded him in death on March 15, 2013.

Susan Ann Bowman, 67, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. She was born on July 14, 1956, in Eldorado, Illinois, the daughter of Carl Matthew and Evadeen Antoinette (Roe) Mills. Susan married Donnie Bowman, and he survives. She worked as a cook and waitress. Susan enjoyed crafting, bowling, gardening flowers, and summer time. Susan loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Mary E. Winter, 97, of Carmi passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi.  She was born in Gray Township, IL on January 2, 1926 the daughter of James Glen and Buenita (Thornburg) Burroughs.  Mary married Norman E. Winter on August 23, 1942 and he preceded her in death on May 22, 1997. She was a member of Carmi Emmanuel Church where she sang in the choir and was part of the Quilters and Crafters group.  Mary was also a member of Eastern Star and White County Home Extension where she served in the various officer positions. Mary was very artistic and enjoyed painting and quilting, along with working in the garden with her flowers.