. OBITUARY: Earl M. Maurer . Dec. 23, 2012 3 p.m. Published in Carmi Times, Carmi, IL . Earl M. Maurer, age 92 of Crossville, died Sunday morning December 23, 2012 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin. He was born March 4, 1920 in Carmi, the son of Jacob and Susan (Burkhart) Maurer. He married Mary E. Sturm on March 8, 1941 and she preceded him in death on September 8, 1995. Earl had worked as an oilfield pumper for Sun Oil for over 40 years. He was a 50-year member of the Carmi Masonic Lodge. Earl was known by many local residents for producing the best sweet corn, sweet potatoes and turnips around. He was a member of the Galatia Methodist Church. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Pam Maurer of Metropolis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Darrell Toombs of Carmi and Barbara and Bill Arnold of Carterville; five grandchildren, Matt Maurer, Todd and Tina Adams, Chris Oetjen and Jennifer Arnold; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Janet Watson; four brothers, Raymond, Carl and two in infancy; and two sisters, Esther Fobar and Amelia Stallings. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday December 27, 2012 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Kelly Cox officiating. Burial will be in Stokes Chapel Cemetery near Crossville. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until services on Thursday. Masonic Rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday by the Carmi Masonic Lodge. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

* OBITUARY: Nancy Jane Elliott * Dec. 25, 2012 5 p.m. Published in Carmi Times, Carmi, IL * Nancy Jane Elliott, 65, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Sunday, December 23, 2012, at her home. She was born December 11, 1947, in Fairfield, the daughter of Kenneth and Vera (Spencer) Wiseman. Nancy worked in retail for Wal-Mart Corporation. She was a member of the Indianapolis First Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking them to movies. She was a hard worker and always put others before herself. She was very proud of her collection of chickens. Survivors include son Tony Elliott and his wife, Heather, of Beech Grove, Ind.; daughter Tina Paff and her husband, Doug, of Martinsville, Ind.; brother Jerry Wiseman and his wife, JoAnn, of Carmi; sister Norma Grimes and her husband, Ed, of Grayville; grandchildren Rachael Elliott, Kristopher Elliott, Samantha Elliott, Kamal Bayaa, Etta Faye Elliott-Paff, Ares Muirhead-Paff, Zack Elliott and Katie Elliott; and companion, Eddie Brock. She is preceded in death by her parents and son, Timothy Elliott. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 27 at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday, December 28 at Cook Funeral Chapel with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cbconly Surnames: White Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4545.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is what the county history says about him: in 1816 he was appted a commissioner for the bank of IL at Shawneetown, and in 1819 was a commissioner to open the books of the bank, he was a bridge commissioner for Carmi in 1818, he must has help build the first mill and two houses. Nothing personal. Maybe we have something else around, as this isn't much help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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. OBITUARY: Verla Lillian (Parker) Bartley . Dec. 20, 2012 2 p.m, Published in Carmi Times, Carmi IL. . Longtime Norris City businesswoman, Verla Lillian (Parker) Bartley, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1933 in Carmi, the daughter of Lucille (Parker) Allison. Verla married Lee Franklin Burnett in 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1971. She married Dennis Bartley on August 28, 1973. Verla and Dennis owned and operated Bartley Sunoco in Norris City for 34 years. Verla is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dennis of Norris City; two daughters and a son-in-law, Diana Puntney of Carmi and Darling Davine and Jeff Staley of Norris City; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Deborah Burnett of Winslow, Ind., Frankie and Debbie Burnett of Carmi and Lee Franklin and Shelly Burnett, Jr. of Peru, Ind.; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ethel and Jack Ellis of Decatur, Phyllis and Larry Jewitt of Argenta, Frances Morssie of Lebanon, Ohio and Fern Meece of Somerset, Ky.; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Terri Allison of Albion 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Johnnye Allison. Private family funeral services for Verla Lillian (Parker) Bartley, 79, of Norris City, were held Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with the Rev. William Jackson officiating. Musical selections of "Amen" by Chris August, "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis and "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley were played. Casket bearers were Dennis Bartley, David Burnett, Frankie Burnett, Jeremy Burnett, Lee F. Burnett, Jr., Leevi Burnett and Scott Burnett. Entombment was in White County Memorial Garden near Carmi.

*OBITUARY: Irene (Rene) Childers Frick *Dec. 18, 2012 2 p.m. Published in Carmi Times, Carmi, IL> Rene Frick, 90, died on Monday, December 16 in Indianapolis, Ind. where she had been living with her family. Rene was a musician, writer, Kentucky Colonel, and friend to hundreds of people who will miss her dearly. She and her husband, Rev. Jack Frick, served United Methodist churches in Kentucky, Indiana, Colorado, and Southern Illinois, where they enjoyed years of service at Hutsonville, West Frankfort, Benton, Carmi, and Greenville. Rene was widely known and loved for her piano playing. She was a regular call-in guest on KMOX Radio's Jim White show, where she played requests from listeners. Thirty-six hours before her death, Rene took her arm out of a sling and let loose with a medley of catchy gospel tunes, to the astonishment of onlookers and nurses at her health care facility. But it was no surprise to her family, who knew that Rene had played for thousands of church services, revivals, weddings and funerals. Irene was the youngest of four children born to Pearl and Henry Childers on December 29, 1921 in Herrin. When she was 10 years old, she ran errands for a neighbor who agreed to give her piano lessons for "a nickel a lesson," a phrase Rene later used as the title of her memoirs published in 2003. She was a graduate of Herrin High School. After marrying Jack Frick, Rene lived the vagabond life of a preacher's wife, with stints in parsonages that also hosted ants, mice, and even a bee's nest in one pastorate! While living in Mt. Vernon, she was employed as a stenographer for the state of Illinois. She retired in 1988 and moved to Wilmore, Ky. Rene loved Wilmore, and Wilmore loved Rene. She especially enjoyed playing the piano every week at the Thompson-Hood Veterans Center. Even the governor noticed her dedication, and in 2000 declared her a Kentucky Colonel. Meanwhile, Rene had released four audio cassettes of her piano playing: Old Time Religion, Do You Remember?, Merry Christmas, and Rene Frick Plays for her Friends. Besides her published memoirs, Rene wrote feature stories for several publications in Kentucky and authored a weekly column titled Musing Memos for the Greenville Advocate from 1974 to 2006. In her later years, she maintained correspondence with hundreds of friends and continued to volunteer playing the piano at nursing homes until three weeks before her death. Rene was preceded in death by her parents and sister Helen Brown. She is survived by sister Ruth Seamands of Wilmore, Ky., brother Arthur Childers, sons Jack and Don, daughter Linda, grandsons Dan, Matt and Bronson, great-grandsons Colin and Levi, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, December 21, at Van Natta Funeral Home, 427 South Park in Herrin. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 22 at the United Methodist Church, 301 South 16th Street in Herrin, with internment in Boner Cemetery. Donations may be made in Rene's name to the Beulah Holiness Camp Association, c/o David Cole, 1710 Oakshire Rd., Marion, IL 62959. Condolences may be entered at indianafuneralcare.com.

* OBITUARY: Oscar James "Coonie" Slaughter * Dec. 18, 2012 2:45 p.m. Published in Carmi Times, Carmi IL. * Oscar James "Coonie" Slaughter, 85, formerly of Crossville, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Parkview Nursing Home in Evansville, Ind. He was born October 10, 1927, in Provencal, La. On December 31, 1952, he married Wanda Lee (Clark) Slaughter and she preceded him death on October 2, 2006. Coonie was a World War II Army Veteran and member of the Crossville Missionary Baptist Church. He worked most of his career in the oilfields of the Illinois Basin. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and his grandkids. He was known by his family as an extraordinarily great waffle maker. Survivors include four daughters, Brenda McClure, Catherine (Bill) Owen, all of Carmi, Doris Swan of New Bedford, Mass., Ellen (Bryan) Hayward of Indianapolis, Ind.; son-in-law Tim Malloy of Carmi; grandchildren Micheal, Eric, Jessica, April, Clark, Deborah, Kyle, Jimmy, Bryce, Danni and Billy; great-grandchildren Caty, Krissy, Aiden, William and Abby. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Audrey Malloy; brothers Albert Slaughter, Roy Slaughter, Samuel Slaughter and Billy Jackson; sisters Lillie Boydstum, Rosalie Hamm and Viola Weimar. A private family service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 19 at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Burial with military rites will be in White County Memorial Garden near Carmi.

* OBITUARY: Joan Catherine Brown * Dec. 18, 2012 2 p.m., Published in Carmi Times, Carmi IL * Joan Catherine Brown, 84, of Crossville, passed away at 6 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at her residence in Crossville. She was born November 10, 1928 in Duncan, Okla., the daughter of Lewis Arthur and Edith Marie (Hamon) Wallace. She married Luther Delbert Brown August 28, 1948 and he preceded her in death May 31, 1999. Joan was a parishioner of St. Polycarp Catholic Church and a member of Home Extension and the Elks Lodge, all in Carmi. She is survived by a daughter, Cathy Sue Brandenstein of Crossville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Delbert Michael and Martha Brown of Libertyville and Patrick Lee and Lois Brown of Norman, Okla.; three grandchildren, Clayton Andrew Swanner, Danice Elizabeth and David Michael Brown; one great-grandchild, Rayne Swanner; and a brother, William A. Wallace of Oklahoma City, Okla. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother, Robert L. Wallace. Funeral services for Joan Brown, 84, of Crossville will be held at Smith and Kernke Funeral Home in Oklahoma City, Okla. with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950.

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* OBITUARY: Rita D. Wiscaver * Dec. 14, 2012 6 p.m. Carmi Times, Carmi IL. * Rita D. Wiscaver, 69, of Milton, Fla. passed away Nov. 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Doyle and Mary Jane Edwards Hines, and her beloved aunt Anna Belle Edwards Brown. Rita is survived by her husband Charles E. Wiscaver; sons Tim Tron (Sheryl) and Jay Wiscaver (Jacque); grandchildren, Jonathan and Mary Tron and Camon and Gavin Wiscaver; a great grandson Hamrick Stephens; a brother, Floyd (Melba) Hines; special cousin-sister Sandra (Bill) Mears; brother-in-law Bob (Caroline Wiscaver; and many other family and friends. Services were held Sunday, Dec. 2 2012 at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton, Fla. Interment followed at Pineview UMC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Pineview UMC.

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* OBITUARY: Jeffrey Woodham * Dec. 10, 2012 5 p.m. Carmi Times * Jeffrey Woodham, 59, of Carmi passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 in Carmi. He was born November 22, 1953 in Mt. Carmel, the son of Walter A. and Frances (Aker) Woodham. Jeff married Sheryl Yingst on June 10, 1989. Jeff grew up in Grayville and graduated from Grayville High School and later from Wabash Valley Junior College in Mt. Carmel. He had worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and as a self employed carpet layer. Jeff was devoted to his family and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed sailing, wood working, was a master musician, loved playing the acoustic guitar and participating with the worship team at Wabash Christian Retirement Center. Jeff is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sheryl of Carmi; his mother, Frances Woodham of Grayville who is currently of Carmi; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lenora K. and Ray Beckett of Frederic, Mich. and Susan and Tony Levingston of Grayville; two brothers, Steven and Gary Woodham both of Grayville; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Steve Gilpin, Mary Lou Garner and Mike and Valinda Rowe. Funeral services for Jeffrey Woodham, 59, of Carmi will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden in Carmi. Friends may call from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Campbell Funeral Home. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to The Guardian Center and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home. For more information, visit campbellfuneralservices.com.

* OBITUARY: Royal G. Cantrell * Dec. 10, 2012 2 p.m. Carmi Times * Royal G. Cantrell, 92, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz. He was born and raised in Ada, Okla. Royal was a WWII veteran and served in the South Pacific as a P-38 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps. After the war, he came to Illinois to work in the oil field, first for Bonnie Heath and then Victor Gallagher, eventually forming his own company, Royal Drilling and Producing. After retiring, he spent many years in San Carlos, Mexico, where he served two terms as the Commodore of the San Carlos Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian E. (Berger) and three children, Candi (Richard) Elliott, Jim (Suzanne) Cantrell, Jeff (Lynn) Cantrell, all of Crossville, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four siblings, Gladys Pendergast, Sherman, Tx., Elwanda Hoyler, Duncan, Okla., Jeff Cantrell, Royse City, Tx., and Pete Cantrell, Ada, Okla. He was pre-deceased by his parents, J. G. (Pete) and Ethel Cantrell, one daughter, Loretta Kay Cantrell, and two brothers, James Cantrell and Charles Cantrell. His family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the Disabled American Veterans. A celebration of his life will be held at the Windsor Oaks Inn in Grayville from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18 with military rites performed at 5 p.m. Desert Sunset Funeral Home in Tucson, Ariz. is entrusted with arrangements. More information can be found at desertsunsetfuneralhome.com.

* OBITUARY: Mildred Louise Bachman * Dec. 10, 2012 4 p.m. Carmi Times * Mildred Louise Bachman, 91, of Carmi died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ill. She was born March 12, 1921, in Carmi, the daughter of Orlando B. and Bertha (Smith) Renshaw. She was married to Arthur Bachman and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1986. Mildred was an active member of the First Christian Church in Carmi. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a cook at Brownsville School and also worked a short time at Ainesbrooke Corporation in Carmi. Survivors include sons Albert (Shirley) Bachman of Liberty, Mo., Louis Bachman of Tremont, David (Rhonda) Bachman of Carmi; daughter Lyndall (David) Flanagan of Texico; nine grandchildren, Jody, Crissy, Eric, Matt, Brian, Jeremy, Ashley, Shelby, Emma; and 17 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law Ida Mae Bachman; granddaughter Misty Michelle Bachman; brother Elvis Renshaw and his wife Vonda; sisters Ruth Elder and her husband Dee, Florence Renshaw, and Irene Terrell and her husband Chalen. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, December 11, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. The funeral is at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 12, at First Christian Church in Carmi with burial in Bruce Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church. More information is available at cookfuneralchapel.com

* OBITUARY: Hazel L. (Nelson) Murdach * ec. 10, 2012 2 p.m. * Hazel L. (Nelson) Murdach passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born October 14, 1921 in White County to James R. Nelson and Edna (Saunders) Nelson Warthen. On May 29, 1942 she married Hubert L. Murdach and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2002. Hazel worked for many years as a bookkeeper and secretary at Carmi High School and for Cox Oil. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Carmi and the Carmi Lions Club. Hazel is survived by four daughters: Suellen (Tom) Smith, formerly of Salem, Rosellen (Mike) Jones, Nancy (Stan) Armstrong, all of Carmi, and Janet (Roger) Spencer of Shalimar, Fla. Also surviving are four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and a sister, Elsie DeJonghe of Silver Springs, Md. Graveside funeral services and burial for Hazel L. Murdach, 91, of Carmi will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Bruce Chapel Cemetery near Carmi with Rev. Luke Raczykowski and Mike Fields officiating. Friends may call at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The family asks that donations be made to the Carmi Lions Club in lieu of flowers and will be accepted at the funeral home.

* OBITUARY: Mike Dennis * Dec. 10, 2012 2 p.m. * Mike Dennis, age 58, of Suwanee, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He is survived by his spouse of 22 years Cathy Dennis; sons and daughter-in-law, Brian Dennis of Naperville, Trey and Christina Dennis of Grayson, Ga.; mother, Anna Dennis of Enfield; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Russell and Lyndall Larsen of Loganville, Ga.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irma and Dennis O'Dell of Carmi, Sharon and Mark Price also of Carmi; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kris and Kay Larsen, Kim and Darlene Larsen, Clint and Ruth Larsen, Judy Boldin and David Larsen; grandchildren, Gianna, Dylan, Hailee, Anthony, Payton, Matthew, Mia and several loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Dennis, and daughter, Erin Dennis. A service celebrating the life of Mike Dennis was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012 at Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Dr. Frank Cox officiating. Interment was held in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. The family received friends from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to North Metro Missions Room c/o North Metro Baptist Church 1026 Old Peachtree Rd. Lawrenceville, GA 30043 in memory of Mike Dennis. Condolences may be sent to or viewed wagesfuneralhome.com. All arrangements were handled by Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, "A Family Company" in Lawrenceville, Ga. Published in Carmi Times 12.10.2012...

* OBITUARY: Velma Imogene Bryant * Dec. 6, 2012 4 p.m. * Velma Imogene Bryant, 92, of Washington Park and formerly of Norris City, passed away at 11:06 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at West Park Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, Ind. She was born November 15, 1920 in Norris City, the daughter of Clyde William and Floy Mary (DeLap) Smith. Imogene married Ralph Bryant December 30, 1939 and he preceded her in death December 8, 1987. Imogene worked as a home healthcare aide and was a member of Collinsville Solid Rock Church of God. Imogene is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Terry and Kay Bryant of Wadesville, Ind., Leroy and Iris Bryant of Belleville and Jerry Allen Bryant of Glendale Heights; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gary Lynn Bryant; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Smith and Irene Bowers; and a brother, Aubrey Smith. Funeral services for Velma Imogene Bryant, 92, of Washington Park and formerly of Norris City, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Norris City. Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 9 at the funeral home.

* OBITUARY: Ray M. "Len" Hanks * Dec. 6, 2012 9 a.m. * * Ray M. "Len" Hanks, 88, of Carmi, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Phoenix Rehab and Nursing in Carmi. He was born May 7, 1924, in Centerville, the son of Ellison "Rube" and Susan (Hargrave) Perkins. He married his first wife, Mary Lou (Rudolph) Hanks on December 31, 1947, and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2000. He later married Carolyn (Campbell) Cleveland and she survives. Len began his work career at the age of eight working for his grandfather Willy Hanks on a hay bailer for 25 cents a day. He was a star basketball player for Crossville High School and in the summers, he worked on his uncle Hubert Hanks' farm. After high school, he worked in the oilfields for Superior Oil Company. After serving in the Marine Corps during World War II, he attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He worked for Baker Oil Tool Company in various sales and management positions in the tri state area, and in Pennsylvania. Later, he worked as a field superintendent in Lafayette, Ind., for Indiana Gas Company that is now known as Vectren Energy Corporation. Len was a member of the Crossville United Methodist Church, and also attended the McHenry Good News Chapel in Crossville. He had a passion for golf and was a very active member of the "Over the Hill Gang" at the Carmi Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Hanks of Carmi; son Paul (Patricia) Hanks of Coloma, Mich.; step-son Barry (Karen) Cleveland of Crossville; step-daughters Cathy Hanks of Crossville, June (John) Doss of Dundas, Mary Ann (Greg) McVey of Carmi; sister Agnes Griswold of Bellflower, Calif.; brother-in-law Lloyd Stills of Carmi; nine step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife. Visitation is from 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, December 7, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 8 at Cook Funeral Chapel. Burial with military rites will be in Stokes Chapel Cemetery near Crossville. More information is available at cookfuneralchapel.com.

* OBITUARY: Doris Greene * Dec. 3, 2012 6 a.m. * Doris Greene, 81, of Independence, Mo. and formerly of Carmi, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at Blue Hills Nursing Home in Independence. She was born March 17, 1931 in Arlington, Ky., the daughter of Brunice and Idell (Dunn) Hobbs. She married Robert Martin Greene on December 1, 1951 and he preceded her in death February 25, 2006. Doris was owner/operator of the Color Wheel in Carmi and a member of First Baptist Church in McLeansboro. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ronnie Kelley of Lea Summit, Mo. and Gail and Danny Phillips of Henderson, Ky.; three grandchildren, Chris Gibson, Staci Risley, and Marci Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Graci and Meah Risley. Doris was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a son, Robert Michael Greene; a sister, Juanita Jenkins; and a brother, Wilford Hobbs. Funeral Service for Doris Greene, 81, formerly of Carmi, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with the son-in-law Ronnie Kelley officiating. Burial will be held in White County Memorial Garden in Carmi. Friends may call at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi after 9 a.m. on Monday.

* OBITUARY: Donald Allen Gosnell * Nov. 29, 2012 8 a.m. * Donald Allen Gosnell, 56, of Crossville, died at his home Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He was born May 16, 1956, in Oblong, the son of Donald and Patricia (Hodges) Gosnell. He was married to Susan (Harrington) Gosnell and she survives. Donald was a construction worker and enjoyed playing pool, working on cars, and fast cars and auto racing. Survivors include his wife Susan; daughters Amber Gosnell, Laken Harrington, all of Crossville; stepson Jason (Amy) Harrington of Evansville, Ind.; brother Mark (Deanna) Gosnell of Olney; sisters Sherry Burdette and her companion Rod, Judy Perry, all of Sumner, Sue (Albert) Arms of Mitchell, Indiana, Rosemary (Duke) Green of Bridgeport; special nephew Dustin (Randi) Pritz of Sumner; grandchildren Corbin, Javan, Bronx, Ryker and Lyla Jo. He is preceded in death by his parents. In keeping with Donald's wishes, his remains were cremated and there will be no services. Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville is in charge of arrangements. More information is available at cookfuneralchapel.com.