All Obituaries

John D. McDowell, 74, resident of Stonefort passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. John was born October 7, 1946 in Galatia to the late John and Lucille (Cowan) McDowell. He worked as a builder and built many homes in the area. He married the former Patricia L. Beavers who survives. In addition to his wife Patty, he is survived by children: Deannine Cook of Carrier Mills, Johnna (Jack) Johnson of Eldorado, Chad (Renee) Mills of AL, Robert Mills of Harco,...

Irma G. Cox, 86, resident of Mt. Carmel formally of Eldorado passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Irma was born December 30, 1934 in Harrisburg to the late Rufus and Ruth (Cox) Griffith. She married Ivan Cox who preceded her in death on October 20, 1990. Irma was Baptist by faith, she loved her family immensely and enjoyed to crochet, knit, embroider and spend time with her dog and cat. She worked as a legal secretary until retirement. Irma is...

Sue Ellen Dismuke, 74, resident of Norris City passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at her residence. Sue was born June 12, 1946 in Sikeston, MO to the late Hilan and Lillian (Counsil) Curtner. On October 31, 1964 She married George Dismuke who preceded her in death June 9, 2002. She worked as a nurses aid prior to retirement. She attended Marshall Ferry Baptist Church. Sue is survived by 4 children: Todd (Robin) Dismuke of Shiloh, Joe (Jennifer) Dismuke of Norris City, Eric (Paula) Dismuke...

Donna Sue Brown, 84, resident of Galatia passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. Donna was born May 2, 1936 in Galatia to the late Oleon and Ruby (McFarland) Williams.  On February 2, 1963 she married Roy M. Brown who preceded her in death February 18, 1996. Donna taught school in Galatia for many years. She was a longtime member of the Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Galatia. Donna is survived by two sons: Gary Brown of Galatia, Larry...

Robert E. Carter, 83, resident of Eldorado passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Helia Healthcare in Energy. Robert was born December 18, 1936 in Eldorado to the late Gus and Charlene (Rogers) Carter. He graduated Eldorado Township High School in 1955. After high school, he attended DeVry in Chicago to receive his 1st Class Radio-Telephone Operators License in 1956 to become licensed with the FCC. Robert worked many years in broadcasting, starting when television was in its...

Taryn Rae Hopkins, 39, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. Taryn was born July 22, 1981 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Bradley and Paula (Sullivan) Hopkins who survive. In addition to her parents she is survived by her Fiancé: Allen Barr of Eldorado, two daughters: Taylyn Jo Stout of Eldorado, Maryn Janette Stout of Eldorado, a brother: Brent (Annika) Hopkins of Eldorado, a sister: Tisha (Preston) Clark of Eldorado, her...

Brenda J. Carter, 72, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brenda was born December 30, 1947 in Eldorado to the late Lowell and Ruby (Myers) Wheeler. She married William E. “Bill” Carter who preceded her in death on October 22, 2008. Brenda enjoyed being a homemaker and a farmers wife. She is survived by three children: William E. Carter, Jr. of Dale, Lowell A. (Dana) Carter of McLeansboro, Virginia (Richard)...

Richard Allen “Rick” King, 61, resident of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his residence. Rick was born May 28, 1959 in Marion, Illinois to the late Don and Donna (Smith) King. He married the former Carolyn R. Brittain who survives. Rick worked as a motorcycle mechanic at Mach 1 and later at H&H Honda. In addition to his wife Carolyn, Rick is survived by a son: Nick King of Harrisburg, a daughter: Allison (Stephan) Shea of Texas, two brothers: Randy...

Clessie Fae Rettinghaus, 83, resident of Carmi passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Clessie was born December 16, 1936 in Corinth, Mississippi to the late Herman and Lorene (Davis) Weems. Clessie was a US Army Veteran and worked for the NSA in Washington D.C. Clessie is survived by two children: Eric (Angie) Rettinghaus of Carmi, Fay Lynn Newman of Carmi, a brother: Dannie (Jackie) Attebury of Florida, grandchildren: Amanda Newman of Carmi,...

Theodore Roosevelt “Teddy” Brown, Jr., 47, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his residence. Teddy was born March 28, 1973 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Theodore R. Brown and the former Daisy Mae Griffin who survives. Teddy worked as a Laborer Foreman with the Rivertown Construction Local 561. Teddy was Baptist by faith and a member of Star General Baptist Church in Eldorado. Teddy was a member of the Star Outreach Program and was very proud of that. He...