Category Archives: Obituaries

Frank William Newman, 63, Carmi
Frank William Newman, 63, Carmi passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1961, In Chicago Illinois. He was the son of Frank C. Newman. He married Twila Ann Bridg...
Jeremy Doty Jul 24, 2025

Curtis Varney, 89, of McLeansboro
Curtis Varney 89, of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro. Curtis was born June 27, 1936 in Broughton, IL. He married Teoria Clevenger on Nove...
Jeremy Doty Jul 23, 2025

Fred Charles Bunting, 73 of New Kent, VA, formerly of Albion
Fred Charles Bunting, 73 of New Kent, VA, formerly of Albion, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with loved ones around him. He grew up in Albion, IL and was a member of the Edwards County High S...
Jeremy Doty Jul 23, 2025
Kenneth Scott Bender, age 66, of Xenia
Kenneth Scott Bender, age 66, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home. Kenny was born on December 9, 1958, in Olney, the son of Lee Merrit and Billy Gene (Alcorn) Bender. ...
Mark Wells Jul 23, 2025
Frank Antone Wellen, 80, of Broughton
Frank Antone Wellen, 80, of Broughton, IL passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at his home. Frank was born on December 13, 1944 near Piopolis, IL to Henry & Mary (Wilhelm) Wellen. On October 25, 1...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025

Daniel Eugene "Danny" Barrett, 57 of Irvington (formerly of Fairfield)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Eugene "Danny" Barrett, who departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born on October 16, 1967, in Fairfield...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025
Diana Sue Pemberton, 73 of Flora
Diana Sue Pemberton passed away on Monday morning, July 21, 2025 at Axiom Healthcare of Flora IL. Diana was born May 25, 1952, at Clay County Hospital, Flora, IL, the daughter of Roy and Betty (Porter...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025
Edith "Eddi" Jane Fatheree, age 75, of Flora
Edith "Eddi" Jane Fatheree, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday night, July 14, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare in Flora. Eddi was born May 8, 1950, in Olney, the daughter of the late Elmer E. an...
Mark Wells Jul 21, 2025
Wayne Fatheree, age 78, of Flora
Wayne Fatheree, age 78, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Friday morning, July 18, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare in Flora. Wayne was born June 6, 1947, in Flora, the son of the late Gerald and Pansy C...
Mark Wells Jul 21, 2025
Gregory Max Balding, 61, of Olney
Gregory Max Balding, 61, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney. Greg was born January 11, 1964 in Olney, the son of Max and Velda Ruth (Pitt...
Mark Wells Jul 21, 2025