Obituaries

      G. Virginia Hughes, 94, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born on July 11, 1929, in Norris City, Illinois, the daughter of Arnold and Gladys (Ward) Gidcumb. Virginia married William Houston Hughes on September 1, 1956, and he preceded her in death on March 24, 2013. She was a sales rep for Studio Girl Cosmetics and later for Celebrity Jewelry. She later went on to work at Walmart in the jewelry department and then as a caregiver. Virginia was a member of First Baptist Church and later attended Cherry St. Baptist Church in Carmi. She enjoyed sewing, doing hair and makeup, and most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and expressing her faith.

Virginia Lee Musgrave, 87, of Crossville, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village. She was born May 29, 1936, in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of James Robert Wynn and Veneta Bernice (Taylor) Wynn. She was married to Curtis E. Musgrave on December 14, 1955, and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2020.

Rosemarie Maloney, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, October 7, 2023. She was born September 18, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Paul and Rose (Rocchio) Maloney. She is survived by six sisters and two brothers. Theresa (John) Degenhart, Ellen (James) Aydt, Ron (Kathy) Maloney, Gail Maloney, Tom (Judy) Maloney, Gerry (John) Dolan, Jan Maloney, Sallie (Michael) Wall, fourteen nieces and nephews, Greg (Jana) Aydt, Jeremy (Sarah) Degenhart, Brendan (Amanda) Aydt, Darin
Degenhart, Kevin (Ning) Maloney, Michael (Mallory) Maloney, Rebecca Maloney, Stefan Aydt, Andy Maloney, Colleen Maloney, Ashley (Javier) Iglesias, Aaron Wall, Joshua (Cecilia) Wall, Bryson Wall, eleven great nieces and nephews, Tess Degenhart, Meg Degenhart, Gianna Degenhart, Kate Aydt, Maria Aydt, Leo Maloney, Lane Maloney, Conor Aydt, Luke Aydt, Della Maloney, and Xavier Iglesias.

Lydia “Kay” (Leach) Gholson, cherished wife, beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma left this life for her eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

   James Riley "Jim"  Allen, 78, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on April 8, 1945, in White County, Illinois, the son of James Robert and Edith (McKenzie) Allen. Jim married Joyce Talley on February 12, 1965, and she preceded him in death on May 6, 2004. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jim owned and operated Jim Allen Trucking in Norris City until retirement. He also helped farm alongside his brother-in-law, Bobby Joe and Trish Talley and their family. JIm enjoyed hunting, listening to music, and spending time with his friends and family.

Cleveland Andrew “Cleve” Hardesty, 92, of Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Fireside House in Centralia.  Cleve entered into this world on October 18, 1930 in Broughton, IL, the son of Elmer and Lou Ella (Taylor) Hardesty.

Michie Sablan, age 89, passed away at 11:22 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born May 28, 1934 in Ishinomaki, Japan, the youngest of 9 children. She obtained a high school diploma in Guam and was a member of Yigo General Baptist Church. She moved to Hawaii and after retiring from her sales clerk job, she relocated to McLeansboro, IL.

      Jason Paul Davis, 48, of Crossville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on January 4, 1975,  in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of James Davis and Rita Sue (Price) Havice. Jason worked as a welder at JD Mechanical. He enjoyed fishing and drinking beer.

      Robert Eugene Healy, 80 of Norris City, departed for his heavenly home on October 3, 2023. He was born June 18,1943 in Harrisburg, IL to Walter Judson and Nathalie Marie (Farmer) Healy. He married Norma Jean Clark on July 9, 1982 and she survives.