Louise MeltonCarmi, IL (formerly of New Haven)
Louise Melton, 86, of Carmi, Illinois, formerly of New Haven, Illinois, died Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois. She was born October 6, 1936, in Herald, Illinois, the daughter of Lucian and Norma (Williams) Pyle.
Carlie Cleston ConnerCarmi, IL
Carlie Cleston Conner, 90, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. He was born on October 7, 1932, in Livingston, Tennessee, the son of Oscar Lawrence and Ovie J. (Harvey) Conner. Cleston married Emma Grace Tuggle on March 22, 1954, and she survives. He worked as an electrician at ProForm until retirement. Cleston proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of Georgia General Baptist Church. Cleston was also a member of the Carmi American Legion, Sons of the American Revolution and the Descendants of Valley Forge. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, boating, bowling and genealogy. Cleston loved taking care of his yard, mowing, working in his flower garden and enjoyed watching birds in his Purple Martin Houses.
Carolyn Juanita HeadleeCarmi, IL
Carolyn Juanita Headlee, 81, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2023. at Carmi Manor. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Crawford County, Illinois, the daughter of Eddie Jack and June Christine (Montgomery) Dunlap. Carolyn was a member of the Assembly of God in McLeansboro, Illinois. She served in youth and nursing home ministries. Carolyn was also a member of the McLeansboro American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing and horseback riding when she was younger.
Carolyn Sue JohnsonMcLeansboro, IL
Carolyn Sue Johnson, 79, of McLeansboro, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born in McLeansboro on September 19, 1943, the daughter of Russell and Faye (Reed) Sandusky. On November 4, 1960, she married Paul Johnson, who survives.
Gary L. CoxTownsend, TN
Gary L Cox, age 76, of Townsend, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Delores Margaret PaschalGrayville, IL
Delores Margaret Paschal, 96, of Grayville, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born July 3, 1927, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Gail and Vinnie F. (Johnson) Jennings. She was married to Bobby Lee Paschal in 1951, and he survives.
Billy Gene GuthrieMcLeansboro, IL
Billy Gene Guthrie, 74, of McLeansboro, passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 20, 2023 with his family by his side.
Vernonda Faye Rogers
Vernonda "Freddie", as she and her family preferred, was born March 29, 1931, in Golden Gate, Illinois, the daughter of Alvin and Lola (Graham) Chalcraft, deceased.
Edward Allen BealeCalvin, IL
Edward Allen Beale, 59, of Calvin, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1964, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Edward Lester and Delma Eileen (Hammer) Beale. Ed married Traci Hope Treadway on October 6, 1984. He graduated from West Aurora High School in 1982. Ed worked as a forklift driver for General Mills until he retired in 2016. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed restoring engines and cars, home renovating, being a gunsmith and was a PaintBall National Champion. Most of all, Ed enjoyed spending time with his family.
Carol Lynn (Gerdes) FaulknerCarmi, IL
Carol Lynn (Gerdes) Faulkner, 76, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville, Illinois. She was born on January 16, 1947, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald "Depo" and Mary Evelyn (Collins) Gerdes. She married Hal Faulkner and he preceded her in death. She later married Laverne Rutherford, and he also preceded her in death. Carol worked as the Carmi City Clerk for a time, and then went on to work various jobs throughout her life. She grew up going to the Church of God. Carol loved spending time with her family and friends.