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<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 23, 2012 @ 02:30 PM Greenwood - M. Beatrice Cleveland, 92, Greenwood, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 21, 2012. She was born July 3, 1919, in Henderson County, Ky., to Oran and Lillie Mae (Leeg) Overfield. She married O. LaRue Cleveland on Oct. 10, 1940, in Henderson, Ky., and he survives. She was a homemaker. Survivors also include: her son, Gary (Terri) Cleveland of Greenwood; and two grandchildren, Derek (Vicki) Cleveland and Daron Cleveland; and two great-grandchildren, Amelia and Chase Cleveland. Calling hours will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, at Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main Street. Calling will also take place from 1 until 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service, at the Cook Funeral Home in Crossville. She will be laid to rest at the Stokes Chapel Cemetery in Crossville. One may read Marguerite's obituary at www.wilsonstpierre.com, where the online register book can be signed, flowers sent or messages can be left for the family. M. Beatrice Cleveland, 92, Greenwood, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 21, 2012. She was born July 3, 1919, in Henderson County, Ky., to Oran and Lillie Mae (Leeg) Overfield. She married O. LaRue Cleveland on Oct. 10, 1940, in Henderson, Ky., and he survives. She was a homemaker. Survivors also include: her son, Gary (Terri) Cleveland of Greenwood; and two grandchildren, Derek (Vicki) Cleveland and Daron Cleveland; and two great-grandchildren, Amelia and Chase Cleveland. Calling hours will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, at Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main Street. Calling will also take place from 1 until 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service, at the Cook Funeral Home in Crossville. She will be laid to rest at the Stokes Chapel Cemetery in Crossville. One may read Marguerite's obituary at www.wilsonstpierre.com, where the online register book can be signed, flowers sent or messages can be left for the family. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 20, 2012 @ 04:48 PM Mt. Carmel, Ill. - David E. Schmittler, 52, Mt. Carmel, died Friday, Feb. 17, at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1960, in Carmi, the son of Richard Lee "R.L." and Merita V. (Carrell) Schmittler. He was a truck driver in the oil fields and member of the Moose Lodge. He loved motorcycles, working and his granddaughter Harley. Survivors include: two sons, Shain Seifried, Iowa, and Sean (Tara) Schmittler, Albion; two daughters, Holly Schmittler, Grayville, and DiElle Rogers, Fairfield; four brothers, Richard Schmittler and Billy Schmittler, Grayville, Steven Schmittler, Carmi, and Bryan Schmittler, Phillipstown; and granddaughter, Harley Schmittler. He is preceded in death by his parents, R.L. and Merita Schmittler. David's remains were cremated through arrangements with Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. His family and friends will have a memorial celebration at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at the Hard Times Fish Market in Grayville. Everyone is invited to join the celebration and to bring a covered dish. David E. Schmittler, 52, Mt. Carmel, died Friday, Feb. 17, at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1960, in Carmi, the son of Richard Lee "R.L." and Merita V. (Carrell) Schmittler. He was a truck driver in the oil fields and member of the Moose Lodge. He loved motorcycles, working and his granddaughter Harley. Survivors include: two sons, Shain Seifried, Iowa, and Sean (Tara) Schmittler, Albion; two daughters, Holly Schmittler, Grayville, and DiElle Rogers, Fairfield; four brothers, Richard Schmittler and Billy Schmittler, Grayville, Steven Schmittler, Carmi, and Bryan Schmittler, Phillipstown; and granddaughter, Harley Schmittler. He is preceded in death by his parents, R.L. and Merita Schmittler. David's remains were cremated through arrangements with Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. His family and friends will have a memorial celebration at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at the Hard Times Fish Market in Grayville. Everyone is invited to join the celebration and to bring a covered dish. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

Phyllis Ann Hayes 80-year-old former Florida resident, Phyllis Ann Hayes of Huntington, IN died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Survivors include her husband, Clifford E. Hayes; two children, Marshall Hayes and Shelly Brooks of Huntington, IN; a brother, Gordon Higginson of Benton, IL; three sisters, Dolores Elliot of Olney, Letha Michels and Lois Helm of Cowling; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Phyllis' remains were cremated. A memorial service for Phyllis Ann Hayes will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 a the Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville with private family burial at Antioch Cemetery near Cowling. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Cook Chapel in Grayville. Phyllis Ann Hayes 80-year-old former Florida resident, Phyllis Ann Hayes of Huntington, IN died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Survivors include her husband, Clifford E. Hayes; two children, Marshall Hayes and Shelly Brooks of Huntington, IN; a brother, Gordon Higginson of Benton, IL; three sisters, Dolores Elliot of Olney, Letha Michels and Lois Helm of Cowling; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Phyllis' remains were cremated. A memorial service for Phyllis Ann Hayes will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 a the Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville with private family burial at Antioch Cemetery near Cowling. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Cook Chapel in Grayville.

Does anyone know the name of Irene M. Schanzle b. abt. 1920 from Carmi? Janean

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 16, 2012 @ 03:55 PM Carmi, Ill. - Walter F. Howell, 91, Phoenix, Ariz., died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Walter was born near Carmi on Oct. 15, 1920, the son of Frank and Maude Howell. He is survived by: three sons, Walter Jr., Wayne and Ronald Howell; and a daughter, Sue Ann Clark, all of Arizona; several grandchildren; a brother, Larry Howell of Harrisburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Don Ridenour of Crossville, and their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Howell Avants; brothers, Wayne, Maurice, Victor, Doyle and Ray Howell; and sisters, Melba Medley and Doris Watson. His remains will be returned for burial at Maple Ridge Cemetery near Carmi in the Howell family lot at a later date. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of local arrangements. Walter F. Howell, 91, Phoenix, Ariz., died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Walter was born near Carmi on Oct. 15, 1920, the son of Frank and Maude Howell. He is survived by: three sons, Walter Jr., Wayne and Ronald Howell; and a daughter, Sue Ann Clark, all of Arizona; several grandchildren; a brother, Larry Howell of Harrisburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Don Ridenour of Crossville, and their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Howell Avants; brothers, Wayne, Maurice, Victor, Doyle and Ray Howell; and sisters, Melba Medley and Doris Watson. His remains will be returned for burial at Maple Ridge Cemetery near Carmi in the Howell family lot at a later date. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of local arrangements.

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 14, 2012 @ 03:00 PM Carmi, Ill. - Ronald B. Campbell, 61, Carmi, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald B. and Minnie M. (Balmer) Campbell. Ron was an avid reader, computer expert and liked to fish, camp and be outdoors. He tinkered with vehicles and electronics. He graduated with Honors in 1994 from Southeastern Illinois College with an associate's degree in electronics. He was a member of Phi Beta Lambda as parliamentarian, where he achieved Presidential Honors and awards for computer concepts and Parliamentarian Procedures. Ron enjoyed visits from his kids and grandchildren, cherishing every moment. He was always appreciative of every small kindness, enjoying even the smallest wonders of the world. Ron is survived by: his son and best friend, Ronald Blaine Campbell Jr.; his daughter, Rhonda Lynn Lewis; children, Michael W. (Jennifer) Miles; Angela R. Bono (Michael); sisters, Patricia (Bob) Amor of Garrettsville, Ohio, Brenda (Jeff) Wardeska of Johnson City, Tenn., and Donna Lutz of Evansville, Ind.; twelve grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Austin-Stendeback Family Funeral Home, 1330 E. Fourth St., Mt. Vernon, Ind. Arrangements have been provided by Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair of Carmi. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting <http://> www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com, or <http://> www.austinfuneralhome.com. Ronald B. Campbell, 61, Carmi, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald B. and Minnie M. (Balmer) Campbell. Ron was an avid reader, computer expert and liked to fish, camp and be outdoors. He tinkered with vehicles and electronics. He graduated with Honors in 1994 from Southeastern Illinois College with an associate's degree in electronics. He was a member of Phi Beta Lambda as parliamentarian, where he achieved Presidential Honors and awards for computer concepts and Parliamentarian Procedures. Ron enjoyed visits from his kids and grandchildren, cherishing every moment. He was always appreciative of every small kindness, enjoying even the smallest wonders of the world. Ron is survived by: his son and best friend, Ronald Blaine Campbell Jr.; his daughter, Rhonda Lynn Lewis; children, Michael W. (Jennifer) Miles; Angela R. Bono (Michael); sisters, Patricia (Bob) Amor of Garrettsville, Ohio, Brenda (Jeff) Wardeska of Johnson City, Tenn., and Donna Lutz of Evansville, Ind.; twelve grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Austin-Stendeback Family Funeral Home, 1330 E. Fourth St., Mt. Vernon, Ind. Arrangements have been provided by Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair of Carmi. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com, or www.austinfuneralhome.com. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 13, 2012 @ 09:26 AM Carmi, Ill. - Helen Friedman Matsel, 85, of Carmi, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. One of seven children, Helen was born in the Sumpter area of rural Carmi to Mary (Kneippe) and Joe Friedman on May 1,1926. A lifelong resident of Carmi and graduate of Carmi Township High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Colonel Paul E. Matsel (Gene), USA (retired), on April 16, 1948. She had many roles throughout her life. Popular in high school, she was the 1944 Carmi Township High School Homecoming Queen. The team captain crowning her was the guy who would one day be her husband....Gene Matsel! She was also the May Day Queen. As an adult, she was an active member of St. Polycarp Catholic Church and belonged to the Ladies Guild and Quilters Guild. She was a past president of Beta Sigma Phi. She held a myriad of leadership positions as an Army officer's wife in various Army Officers Wive's Clubs. She played bridge with her monthly bridge group, enjoyed golf and loved to travel. However, her most cherished role was that of wife and mother. Helen is survived by: her husband of 64 years, Gene; four children, Jane Matsel Staley (Mike) of Carmi, Ann Matsel Lindsey of Chesapeake, Va., Rod Matsel (Julie) of Carmi, and Col. Tom Matsel (Annemarie) of Alexandria, Va.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by: her twin sister, Mrs. Ellen Mayse, a former Carmi resident, now living in Evansville, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Friedman, formerly of Carmi, but now residing in Breese, Ill., and Mrs. Helen Behler Matsel of Carmi; and many nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by: her parents; four sisters, Rosemary Barnhart, Gladys Lechner, Francis Morgan, and Mary Friedman; a brother, Bill Friedman; and a son-in-law, Scott Lindsey. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Additionally, a Rosary/Prayer Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. prior to visitation at Campbell Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Carmi with burial following at White County Memorial Garden Cemetery. Memorials in Helen's honor may be made to Phoenix Foundation of Southern Illinois, 615 W. Webb Street, Carmi, IL 62821. Helen Friedman Matsel, 85, of Carmi, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. One of seven children, Helen was born in the Sumpter area of rural Carmi to Mary (Kneippe) and Joe Friedman on May 1,1926. A lifelong resident of Carmi and graduate of Carmi Township High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Colonel Paul E. Matsel (Gene), USA (retired), on April 16, 1948. She had many roles throughout her life. Popular in high school, she was the 1944 Carmi Township High School Homecoming Queen. The team captain crowning her was the guy who would one day be her husband....Gene Matsel! She was also the May Day Queen. As an adult, she was an active member of St. Polycarp Catholic Church and belonged to the Ladies Guild and Quilters Guild. She was a past president of Beta Sigma Phi. She held a myriad of leadership positions as an Army officer's wife in various Army Officers Wive's Clubs. She played bridge with her monthly bridge group, enjoyed golf and loved to travel. However, her most cherished role was that of wife and mother. Helen is survived by: her husband of 64 years, Gene; four children, Jane Matsel Staley (Mike) of Carmi, Ann Matsel Lindsey of Chesapeake, Va., Rod Matsel (Julie) of Carmi, and Col. Tom Matsel (Annemarie) of Alexandria, Va.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by: her twin sister, Mrs. Ellen Mayse, a former Carmi resident, now living in Evansville, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Friedman, formerly of Carmi, but now residing in Breese, Ill., and Mrs. Helen Behler Matsel of Carmi; and many nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by: her parents; four sisters, Rosemary Barnhart, Gladys Lechner, Francis Morgan, and Mary Friedman; a brother, Bill Friedman; and a son-in-law, Scott Lindsey. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Additionally, a Rosary/Prayer Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. prior to visitation at Campbell Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Carmi with burial following at White County Memorial Garden Cemetery. Memorials in Helen's honor may be made to Phoenix Foundation of Southern Illinois, 615 W. Webb Street, Carmi, IL 62821. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 13, 2012 @ 09:29 AM Carmi, Ill. - Dixie Wade Ackerman, 84, Carmi, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Carmi. She was born Feb. 25, 1927, in West Frankfort, the daughter of Robert Bruce and Dimple (Fulkerson) Wade. Dixie married Frank Hall Ackerman June 21, 1942, and he preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1999. She was a homemaker and a member of Big Prairie Methodist Church. Among her survivors are: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Susan and Bill Weir of Springfield, Ill., Nancy A. Winter of Carmi, and Darcy and Lamont Ellison of Evansville, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Carol Ackerman of Carmi; two sisters, Vivian Williams of Carmi and Modell Leathers of Bedford, Texas; a brother, Robert Wade of Carmi; ten grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Dixie Wade Ackerman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Big Prairie United Methodist Church near Carmi. Burial will be in Kuykendall Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. Saturday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. On Sunday the body will lie in state at Big Prairie United Methodist Church from noon until time of service. Memorial gifts may be given in Dixie's name to Big Prairie United Methodist Church or St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home. Dixie Wade Ackerman, 84, Carmi, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Carmi. She was born Feb. 25, 1927, in West Frankfort, the daughter of Robert Bruce and Dimple (Fulkerson) Wade. Dixie married Frank Hall Ackerman June 21, 1942, and he preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1999. She was a homemaker and a member of Big Prairie Methodist Church. Among her survivors are: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Susan and Bill Weir of Springfield, Ill., Nancy A. Winter of Carmi, and Darcy and Lamont Ellison of Evansville, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Carol Ackerman of Carmi; two sisters, Vivian Williams of Carmi and Modell Leathers of Bedford, Texas; a brother, Robert Wade of Carmi; ten grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Dixie Wade Ackerman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Big Prairie United Methodist Church near Carmi. Burial will be in Kuykendall Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. Saturday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. On Sunday the body will lie in state at Big Prairie United Methodist Church from noon until time of service. Memorial gifts may be given in Dixie's name to Big Prairie United Methodist Church or St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 13, 2012 @ 03:00 PM Greenbrier - Clinton Edward "Bud" Berger, 81, of Greenbrier, died Friday Feb. 10, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 12, in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Dr. Alec Cort officiating. Mr. Berger was born March 5, 1930, in Wellington, Kansas, to the late Harold H. and Mildred Elsie (Erwin) Berger. He was a retired sales manager from Norton Christensen, where he covered the northern, eastern and western sales areas. Mr. Berger was of the Baptist faith and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Kentucky Colonel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his brother, Clifford Warren Berger; and his sister, Evelyn Evon Keyes. Mr. Berger is survived by: his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Snyder Berger of Greenbrier; son and daughter-in-law. Rick and Ginger Berger of LaVergne; sister, Marian Cantrell of Tucson, Ariz.; and a grandchild, Derrick Berger. The family request memorial contributions be made to the Shriner's Children Hospital or to St. Jude Research Hospital. The Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements Clinton Edward "Bud" Berger, 81, of Greenbrier, died Friday Feb. 10, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 12, in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Dr. Alec Cort officiating. Mr. Berger was born March 5, 1930, in Wellington, Kansas, to the late Harold H. and Mildred Elsie (Erwin) Berger. He was a retired sales manager from Norton Christensen, where he covered the northern, eastern and western sales areas. Mr. Berger was of the Baptist faith and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Kentucky Colonel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his brother, Clifford Warren Berger; and his sister, Evelyn Evon Keyes. Mr. Berger is survived by: his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Snyder Berger of Greenbrier; son and daughter-in-law. Rick and Ginger Berger of LaVergne; sister, Marian Cantrell of Tucson, Ariz.; and a grandchild, Derrick Berger. The family request memorial contributions be made to the Shriner's Children Hospital or to St. Jude Research Hospital. The Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 13, 2012 @ 03:44 PM McLeansboro - Ebert Vertis Storey, 77, McLeansboro, died at 10:28 p.m. Saturday, Feb, 11, 2012, Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born Sept. 14, 1934, in White County to Ebert Edward Storey and Maggie Marie (Wilson) Storey. He married Sharon Little May 29, 1960, in Evansville, Ind., and she survives. Mr. Storey worked as a mechanic, spending most of his life working on John Deere tractors, and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was a member of the First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro. Among his survivors are: his wife, Sharon; a daughter, Sherry Williams, Ewing, Ill.; three granddaughters, Shannon (Robert) Odle, Wayne City, and Amanda Bain and Erin Williams of Ewing, Ill.; two grandsons, Wesley and Noah May of McLeansboro; two great-grandchildren, Sadie and Aiden Odle; and a sister, Barbara (Carl) Calkins, Albion. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a sister, Loretta; a brother, Harold; a son, David; and a grandson, Colton May. Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in McLeansboro with the Rev. Ken Cook officiating. Burial to follow at West Union Cemetery in White County. Ebert Vertis Storey, 77, McLeansboro, died at 10:28 p.m. Saturday, Feb, 11, 2012, Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born Sept. 14, 1934, in White County to Ebert Edward Storey and Maggie Marie (Wilson) Storey. He married Sharon Little May 29, 1960, in Evansville, Ind., and she survives. Mr. Storey worked as a mechanic, spending most of his life working on John Deere tractors, and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was a member of the First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro. Among his survivors are: his wife, Sharon; a daughter, Sherry Williams, Ewing, Ill.; three granddaughters, Shannon (Robert) Odle, Wayne City, and Amanda Bain and Erin Williams of Ewing, Ill.; two grandsons, Wesley and Noah May of McLeansboro; two great-grandchildren, Sadie and Aiden Odle; and a sister, Barbara (Carl) Calkins, Albion. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a sister, Loretta; a brother, Harold; a son, David; and a grandson, Colton May. Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in McLeansboro with the Rev. Ken Cook officiating. Burial to follow at West Union Cemetery in White County. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Posted Feb 13, 2012 @ 09:34 AM Carmi, Ill. - Dennis Ray Maurer, 74, Tacoma, Wash., died Feb. 4, 2012, in Washington. He was born June 2, 1937, in Carmi, the son of Raymond G. and Moudine (Bloodworth) Maurer. He was an Air Force veteran. He had attended Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Church of Christ. He is survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Clyde Edwin and Evon Maurer and Ronald Lee Maurer, all of Carmi. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb.12, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in White County Memorial Gardens. Military burial rites will be provided by the American Legion and VFW posts of Carmi. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com. Dennis Ray Maurer, 74, Tacoma, Wash., died Feb. 4, 2012, in Washington. He was born June 2, 1937, in Carmi, the son of Raymond G. and Moudine (Bloodworth) Maurer. He was an Air Force veteran. He had attended Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Church of Christ. He is survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Clyde Edwin and Evon Maurer and Ronald Lee Maurer, all of Carmi. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb.12, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in White County Memorial Gardens. Military burial rites will be provided by the American Legion and VFW posts of Carmi. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

If anyone has the periodical "White County, Illinois Roots & Branches, Carmi, IL: Apr 2006. Vol. 4, Iss. 2" I would very much appreciate a lookup for George Akin Hays bio. note, b. c. 1785, VA, IN Thank you advance for any assistance you may make. Regards, Eldon Wade

Mary Jo Baker 81-year-old Carmi resident, Mary Jo Baker died Tuesday, Feb. 8 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She worked as a noon supervisor at the Carmi Middle School as well as at the Department of Motor Vehicles for many years. She had also served as a Precinct Committeeman and a Township Trustee for many years. Survivors include three sons, Billy Lee Carrell, Sr., Joe Allen Carrell and Jack E. Baker, of Carmi; two daughters, Sherry Jeanne King of Carmi and Gaye Browning of Albion; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Arthur and Alice Schmittler and Betty Schmittler; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Nancy Jeffers and Debbie and Skip Turnbull; two brothers-in-law, Don Baker of Carmi and Charles York of Springerton; a sister-in-law, Judy Warmack of Grayville and several grandchildren. Services for Mary Jo Baker will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi with burial in North Maple Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 Friday evening, Feb. 10 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi. >From WFIW Radio Obits

<http://www.carmitimes.com> Carmi Times Carmi, Ill. - Newton Smith Armstrong, 99, of Carmi, formerly of Crossville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was known as a quiet and gentle man. Born Oct. 11, 1912, to Huston and Ethel (Smith) Armstrong in Phillips Township, Crossville, he attended Graves one-room school and graduated from Crossville Community High School in 1931. Smith was a farmer most of his life, except during the years of World War II, where he worked in California and then Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for Pacific Naval Air Contractor, building underground fuel storage for ships and submarines. He was underground the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. Following the war, he returned to Crossville and farming in 1946. He was also a survivor of the notorious tornado of 1925. In 1948, he married Wilma Stanley Covert, and she preceded him in death in 1996. Smith later married Mary Lou Lamp in 2003, a long-time friend of the family, and she survives. Mr. Armstrong loved farming and was very meticulous about every field being manicured. He always kept a pen and paper in his pocket to jot down what needed to be done. He was proud of his birth date--10-11-12--and lived to be the oldest of his Armstrong generation. Smith always enjoyed attending his high school alumni dinners and spending 30 winters in his home in Fort Myers, Fla. He was a member of First Christian Church in Carmi and a member of the White County Farm Bureau. Playing cards, eating out, and being with friends and family were a big part of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Armstrong, and a son, Stanley W. (Nancy) Armstrong, all of Carmi; a daughter, Peggy J. (Travis) Wake of Centerville, Ind.; two brothers, Edward (Mary Ann) Armstrong of Springfield and James (Sue) Armstrong of Crossville; a former daughter-in-law, Linda Langford of Draffenville, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Janet Armstrong of Carmi; a brother-in-law, Kenneth (UDean) Paul of Carmi; six grandchildren, Vicki Jones, Shelly Newman, Jill Armstrong, Brian Atteberry, Doug Armstrong and Scott Wake; two stepsons, Ronald W. (Hyla) Lamp and Richard (Roxie) Lamp; a stepdaughter, Diana Lamp; four stepgrandchildren, Kelly Kelsheimer, Erica Summers, Lindsay Rouse and Holly Lamp; nine great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 48 years, Wilma Armstrong; a stepson, Gary C. Armstrong; a sister, Wanda Armstrong Juenger; and a brother, Robert W. Armstrong. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Funeral is at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Cook Funeral Chapel, with burial in Stokes Chapel Cemetery near Crossville. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Carmi. Newton Smith Armstrong, 99, of Carmi, formerly of Crossville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was known as a quiet and gentle man. Born Oct. 11, 1912, to Huston and Ethel (Smith) Armstrong in Phillips Township, Crossville, he attended Graves one-room school and graduated from Crossville Community High School in 1931. Smith was a farmer most of his life, except during the years of World War II, where he worked in California and then Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for Pacific Naval Air Contractor, building underground fuel storage for ships and submarines. He was underground the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. Following the war, he returned to Crossville and farming in 1946. He was also a survivor of the notorious tornado of 1925. In 1948, he married Wilma Stanley Covert, and she preceded him in death in 1996. Smith later married Mary Lou Lamp in 2003, a long-time friend of the family, and she survives. Mr. Armstrong loved farming and was very meticulous about every field being manicured. He always kept a pen and paper in his pocket to jot down what needed to be done. He was proud of his birth date--10-11-12--and lived to be the oldest of his Armstrong generation. Smith always enjoyed attending his high school alumni dinners and spending 30 winters in his home in Fort Myers, Fla. He was a member of First Christian Church in Carmi and a member of the White County Farm Bureau. Playing cards, eating out, and being with friends and family were a big part of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Armstrong, and a son, Stanley W. (Nancy) Armstrong, all of Carmi; a daughter, Peggy J. (Travis) Wake of Centerville, Ind.; two brothers, Edward (Mary Ann) Armstrong of Springfield and James (Sue) Armstrong of Crossville; a former daughter-in-law, Linda Langford of Draffenville, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Janet Armstrong of Carmi; a brother-in-law, Kenneth (UDean) Paul of Carmi; six grandchildren, Vicki Jones, Shelly Newman, Jill Armstrong, Brian Atteberry, Doug Armstrong and Scott Wake; two stepsons, Ronald W. (Hyla) Lamp and Richard (Roxie) Lamp; a stepdaughter, Diana Lamp; four stepgrandchildren, Kelly Kelsheimer, Erica Summers, Lindsay Rouse and Holly Lamp; nine great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 48 years, Wilma Armstrong; a stepson, Gary C. Armstrong; a sister, Wanda Armstrong Juenger; and a brother, Robert W. Armstrong. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Funeral is at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Cook Funeral Chapel, with burial in Stokes Chapel Cemetery near Crossville. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Carmi. <http://www.gatehousemedia.com/terms_of_use> Copyright 2012 The Carmi Times. Some rights reserved

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Carmi Times Crossville, Ill. - Caleb E. Risley, 38, died Jan. 19, 2012, in Wrentham, Mass. He was the son of Edward and Jane (Sullivan) Risley. He was a medical technician. He is survived by his parents; his ex-wife, Tresa Clark; two sons, Cole and Trent; a daughter, Kyra; and a brother, Nathan. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, with burial in Stokes Chapel Cemetery. Caleb E. Risley, 38, died Jan. 19, 2012, in Wrentham, Mass. He was the son of Edward and Jane (Sullivan) Risley. He was a medical technician. He is survived by his parents; his ex-wife, Tresa Clark; two sons, Cole and Trent; a daughter, Kyra; and a brother, Nathan. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, with burial in Stokes Chapel Cemetery.