Obituaries

Donald Marvin Kirsch, 78, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Mcleansboro.  Donald was born on November 1, 1945 to Valentine “Val” Kirsch and Mary Anna “Annie” (Aydt) Kirsch.  On March 2, 1973 he married Phillis Rossine (Floyd) Kirsch, who preceded him in death on April 1, 2022.

Brian Scott Gunter, 51, of Mt, Vernon, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

 Rosella M. Miller, 102, of Enfield passed away at 1:55 a.m., on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Enfield Rehab and Nursing in Enfield, IL.  She was born in Enfield on July 9, 1921 the daughter of Raney Carter and Clara (Waldo) Stallings.  Rosella married Roy B. Miller in 1937 and he preceded her in death on February 26, 1957.  She had worked as an admitting clerk at Incarnate Word Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Rosella was a member of First Baptist Church in Carmi and enjoyed sewing, quilting and baking.  

Julie E. Haraughty, 56,  passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Grayville, IL.  She was born in Marion, KY on December 26, 1966 the daughter of Fred and Marilyn Jean (Pease) Tramel.  Julie faithfully served her country in the United States Navy from February 1986 until February 1991. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs and going fishing.

     Delores J. Smock, 84, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Solarbron in Evansville, IN.  She was born in West Frankfort, IL on December 24, 1938 the daughter of Everett and Bonnie (Williams) Wilson. Delores married Wilburn Duane Smock on December 25, 1959 and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2014. She was a beautician and owned and operated Hairstyles by Delores.  Delores was a member of New Beginning Church of God. In her early years, she enjoyed  reading and painting, but as her children grew and grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, they became her pride and she loved spending time with them.

 Lloyd Vern Stills, 95, of Carmi, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN. He was born on January 28, 1928, in Crossville, IL, the son of Samuel and Ethel (Hutchcraft) Stills. On November 10, 1953, he married Ellyn Dawn Rudolph and together they shared over 57 years of marriage before her passing on February 11, 2011.

Mary D. Mitchell Casey Rodgers passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, in Carmi, IL. She was born March 20, 1928, in rural Herod, in Saline County, IL to the late James Henry and Ollie (Olby May) Mitchell. Mary married Arlie V. Casey on June 22, 1946, and he passed away on Nov 1, 1974. Mary married Willard Rodgers on Sept 30, 1995, and he passed away on November 14, 2017.

 Linda June Rider, better known as Momma or Mama, of Norris City, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Evansville, Indiana at the age of 72.  She was  born in Centralia, IL on May 10, 1951.

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

   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.