Obituaries

George Patton of Carmi, IL passed on December 24, 2024 at the Linda White Hospice at Evansville, IN.

 Phyllis S. Becker, 87, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on October 13, 1937 in Hamilton County, IL the daughter of Monroe B. and Mattie L. (Peyton) Smith.

   Gary L. Maricle, 83, of Carmi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born October 21, 1941 in Peoria, IL to Louis and Carrie (Duckworth) Maricle.

Earl Wayne South, 82, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on December 17, 2024, in Independence, MO of a broken heart for the loss of his beloved Martha, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories. He was born on December 1, 1942, in Carmi, IL, the son of Jewell Delbert South and Anna Francis (Renschler) South, who preceded him in death.

 Jeri Lynn Hester of Evansville, Indiana, walked into the gates of heaven hand in hand with her father on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 40. Born on March 9, 1984, in Tucson, Arizona, she was raised in Carmi, Illinois, where she graduated from Carmi-White County High School in 2002.

      Wallace Dale "Wally" Childress, 79, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Gulf coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City Beach. He was born on July 14, 1945, in Olney, Illinois, the son of M.L. and June (Shearer) Childress. Wally married Barbara Shelton in 1966, and she survives.

Jerry Franklin Schnicker, 77, of Dahlgren, IL went home to be with the Lord at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on October 19, 1947 in Dahlgren, IL to Gene & Katherine Schnicker.

Samuel Rubenacker, age 82, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his residence in McLeansboro, IL. Sam was born September 25 1942, in McLeansboro, IL.

Phyllis K. Wilson, 80, of Carmi passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born in DuQuoin, IL on October 29, 1944, the daughter of William Eugene "Gene" and Clara Elizabeth (Keen) Sensel.

Paula K. Mason, age 80, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, IL. Paula was born July 10, 1944, in McLeansboro, IL.