Obituaries

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.

  Harrell Lee Chilton, 74, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He was born on May 10, 1949, in Omaha, Illinois, the son of James Gilbert "Gib" and Fern L. (Hillyard) Chilton. Harrell proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He served in Spain during Vietnam.. He worked as a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator. Harrell loved his dog, Rowdy.

Wilma Willis, age 90 of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehab Center in McLeansboro, IL.