Obituaries

Brennan Marlow, age 21, of Marion, IL. passed away much too soon on January 15, 2025 due to a traffic accident while on his way to work Wednesday morning.
Brennan was born on March 4, 2003 to the happy couple and doting parents Jason and Monica (Burns) Marlow in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Donald Ray Welch age 90, a resident of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Don was born March 19, 1934 in Carmi, IL. to Donald Eugene Welch and Mary Virginia (Sheppard) Welch.

Tommy Gene Lemmons, 77, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  Tommy was born on March 8, 1947 in Kennett, MO to Arthur & Rosie Lemmons. 

Travis C. Wake, age 79, of Centerville, Indiana, and formerly of Crossville, Illinois, died peacefully at his home during the early hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Ray Ellis Bishop, 91, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, died peacefully in Dayton, Ohio, surrounded by his daughters, Mindy and Kendra, and his beloved dog, Ella, on January 14, 2025.

     Mary Lou Huffer-McBrayer, 98, of Henderson, Kentucky, formerly of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, Kentucky. She was born on September 1, 1926, in Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy and Mary Magdaline "Maggie" (Simmons) Matthews. Mary married Oscar Earl McBrayer and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2000. Mary worked as a waitress at the Carmi Elks, the Coffee Shop as well as the Carmi Steakhouse. She was a member of the Eastern Star and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, and playing golf when she was younger.

    Jeffrey Wayne Wolfe, 54, of Crossville, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on June 22, 1970, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Larry and Helen (Murphy) Wolfe. Jeff graduated from Norris City Omaha Enfield High School in 1988. He married Rebecca Jackson on October 23, 2004, and she preceded him in death on June 9, 2020. Jeff worked at various places throughout his life, including, WSI, Walmart, and GE. Jeff enjoyed working on CB radios and watching football. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Stanley (Stan) R. Struckmeyer of Albion, born on February 7, 1952, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 72.

Reta Diane Munsell Denny, 82, of Woodburn, KY passed away December 7, 2024 at her residence. The McLeansboro, Illinois native was born January 19, 1942 to the late James Frederick and Diana Jane Vaughn Munsell.

Robin Michelle Tupper, 53, of Grayville, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on Tuesday, January 19, 1971, in Eldorado, IL, the daughter of Robert Gabbard and Sarah Freeman.