Obituaries

    James Edward "Jimmy" Henderson, 53, of McLeansboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on January 2, 1971, in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Richard Eugene and Lillie Genevieve (Barnett) Henderson.

Stephen Farris, 75, a resident of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

 Ronald Eugene Guthrie, 47, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1977, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Ronald Gene and Patricia Ann (Stacy) Guthrie. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Oak Hill Construction in Ewing, Illinois. Ronald enjoyed fishing, camping and going to the river. Most of all, he loved his family.

Ruth Dolores (Storey) Gott of Enfield passed away November 13, 2024, at Alexander IV Senior Living facility in Macon, Georgia. Dolores was born February 8, 1937, to Robert Elcie and Violet Storey, of Enfield, Illinois.

Sharon Russell, age 78, a resident of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Radford “Rad” Murray Johnson, Jr., 90, of Crossville, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Heart-to-Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana. He was born July 13, 1934, in Crossville, Illinois to the late Radford and Eunice (Siegert) Johnson.

Darlyne Ann (Manning) Hindahl, 94, of McLeansboro, IL. passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at Fox Meadows Supportive Living in McLeansboro, IL.

  Helen Jane (McGhee, Yates) Miller, 69, of Enfield,  passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at home, after battling a year long illness. She was born on May 5, 1955, in Carmi, Illinois to George Arthur and LuVeda (Woods) McGhee.

 Vora Mae Bertram, 77, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Eldorado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 10, 1947, in Paris, Illinois, the daughter of Franklin Dewayne and Eleanor Rose (Blockenger) Tharp. She worked as an in-home healthcare aide for many years. Vora enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, and  spending time with her family and friends. She loved her dog, Penny.

     Edna Fern May, 83, of Grayville passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville, IL.  She was born in White County, IL on November 25, 1940 the daughter of Herschel and Inez (Hale) Merritt.  Edna married Bill G. May and he preceded her in death in 1986.  She had attended Cherry Street General Baptist Church in Carmi.