Obituaries

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. Her parents Max and Eileen Endicott and beloved big brother, Dick Endicott soon moved around the corner to the family home on Fifth Street which was built by her grandfather, James M. Endicott.

David Wayne Hensley, 66, of Grayville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at The Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on Friday, June 19, 1959, in Charleston, Illinois, the son of Ernest Junior and Patsy Ann (Cowling) Hensley.

Doris (Sanders) Blades Gwaltney, 88, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on November 12, 1937, in Franklin County, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Rose (Gant) Sanders. Doris married Robert Blades in 1953, and he preceded her in death in 1992. She later married Norman Gwaltney in 1994, and he preceded her in death in 2009.

Virginia E. Austin, 97, of Norris City passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born on July 10, 1928 in White County the daughter of Earl and Margaret (White) Hays.

Beverly Louise Ziegler Spencer, age 79, of Alapaha, GA., passed away peacefully at her home on February 24, 2026, after a lengthy battle with chronic illness. Beverly was born on September 2, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Fred and Vera Ziegler. She graduated from Crossville High School in 1964.

 Donald W. Hutchison, 78, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson, KY surrounded by his family. He was born on September 4, 1947 in Norris City, IL the son of Barney and Dortha Lee (McArthy) Hutchison.

Janet K. Hook, age 81, of Dahlgren, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 surrounded by her husband and children at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Janet was born January 25, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Louise Trotter.  Janet was the beloved wife of Gary Hook, whom she married on November 9, 1963 in Dahlgren, Illinois.

   Barbara Jean Lack, 89, passed away on February 24, 2026 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.  She was born March 25, 1936 in Omaha, IL the daughter of Harry and Margaret Miner. She graduated from Norris City High School in 1954.  

Bethany Joelle Miller was born on February 22, 2026 at her home in Dale, IL and lived for 7 hours before being called back to her Heavenly home.  Although her time here was brief, she will be forever remembered by those who were close to her.

 Joseph R. Acord, 70, of Carmi passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. He was born in McLeansboro, IL on July 8, 1955 the son of Ralph and Mildred (Gallian) Acord.