William Wayne WilsonCarmi, IL
William Wayne Wilson, 90, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. He was born in Enfield, IL on September 5, 1935 the son of Elza and Turza (Downen) Wilson.
Margaret Ann “Marge” McGill KnightMcLeansboro, IL
Margaret Ann “Marge” McGill Knight, 82, of McLeansboro, Illinois, went to be with Jesus on January 14, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born January 8, 1944 to Charles H. and Ruth McGill.
Jon Mark Zeman
Jon Mark Zeman was born on April 2, 1951, and passed away on January 11, 2026.
Nancy Jo Smith-CoxMcLeansboro, IL
Nancy Jo Smith-Cox, 80, of McLeansboro, went to her heavenly home peacefully on December 21, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Nancy was born in McLeansboro on August 15, 1945. She spent her early life in McLeansboro before moving to East St. Louis with her parents.
Carolyn Sue (Rush) PackOmaha, IL
Carolyn Sue (Rush) Pack, 65, of Omaha passed away on January 13th, 2026 surrounded by family in Marion, IL. She was born on June 14th, 1960 in New Harmony, IN the daughter of Melvin and Erma (Reeves) Rush.
Norman Orville MartinGrayville, IL
Norman Orville Martin, 78, of Grayville, Illinois passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on Monday, April 7, 1947, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Ralph William and Eva Helen (Schenk) Martin.
Martha Glen EndicottCarmi, IL
Life-long resident of Carmi, Martha Glen Endicott, passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 97. Martha was born in her parents’ home at the corner of Main Street and Sixth Street on January 18, 1928.
Ellie Irene Nelson
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellie Irene Nelson, who was born into the arms of Jesus on January 8, 2026, at Deaconess Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
Frances Charlene KnightCrossville, IL
Frances Charlene Knight, 86, of Crossville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at home with her family by her side. She was born on Wednesday, January 25, 1939, in Fairfield, Illinois, a daughter of Francis Vern and Blanche Charlene (Cox) Gidcumb.
Linda Kay (Austin) HolderMcLeansboro, IL
Linda Kay (Austin) Holder, 74, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Fox Meadows Supportive Living in McLeansboro. She was born on November 26, 1951 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Jabez & Mabel Austin. On January 17, 1975, she married Loy Allen Holder, Sr. who preceded her in death.