Robert “Bob” Wayne HealyFairfield Bay, Arkansas
Robert “Bob” Wayne Healy, 78 of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed away on October 24, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1945 in Eldorado, Illinois to Don and Louise Healy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
James Edward “Jim” TottenCarmi, IL
James Edward "Jim" Totten, 85, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Olney, Illinois, the son of William Edward and Dorothy A. (Patterson) Totten. Jim married Christine A. Keiffer on July 3, 1970, and she survives.
Cleda M. HowardCarmi, IL
Cleda M. Howard, 81, of Carmi, Illinois, formerly of Norris City, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born May 31, 1942, in Enfield, Illinois, the daughter of Doyle E. Roser and Florence (Fechtig) Roser. She was married to Robert H. Howard on May 31, 1975, and he preceded her in death in 1984.
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.