Susan passed away June 3, 2005

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Norma Cochran passed away on April 25, 2002 in Paducah , KY   She had been married to Joe Mcdaniel.

She had 2 children:  A daughter, Crystal Dawn Mcdaniel and a son, Ryan Cochran McDaniel.

(Her father, Leon Cochran was a minister at the First Pentecostal Church in Carmi for 33 years.  He passed away on November 18, 2008. 

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David Monroe Muse, 57 of Carmi, lost a long battle with cancer and died Wednesday morning, May 25, 2005 at his home.  He was born January 6, 1948 in Olney, Il.  He was the son of Dorsey and Betty (McNeill) Muse.  He married Suzanne Martinek of Brisbane, Australia. 

 David was an International Marketing Director for Elastec/American Marine, Inc.  He was a world traveler, raised in Carmi, who returned home after 25 years in Australia.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carmi.  He was a devoted husband, loving father and a cherished son, brother and friend.

 He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Suzanne; a daughter, Bree & Archie Brown of Carmi; one brother Thomas Dorsey Muse  and a half brother Kirke Muse of Carmi; Step brothers Mike and Gary Brown and a step sister Donna (Brown) McCord of Carmi.  He was preceded in death by his father.

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Judy Lynn Chaplin, 58, formerly of Carmi passed away 4:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. 

Judy was born February 18, 1948 in Carmi, Illinois to Charles & Veda (Merritt) Vickery.

She was employed at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion for the last several years. She formerly was employed at GTE/Verizon for 28 years. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion.

Survivors Include:
Son & Daughter-In-Law: Wade & Sarah Chaplin of Thompsonville, IL.

Grandson: Mathew (J.T.) Chaplin of Thompsonville, IL.

Companion: Donnie Tanner of Marion

Former Husband and longtime friend: Larry Chaplin of Olney, IL.

Mother: Vida Vickery of Mt. Vernon, IL.

Sister & Brother-In-Law: Mary Ann & Ron Levitt of Woodlawn, IL.

Nephew & his wife: Darrin & Robin Levitt of Ashley, IL.

Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father.

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 Victoria "Vickie" Newberry, 58, of Carmi, died Sunday morning Sept. 17, 2006, in Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born Oct. 12, 1947 in Maunie, the daughter of Joseph Andrew and Flossie (Parker) Newberry.

She was a seamstress and had worked in a garment factory. She was a member of the Carmi Township high school class of 1966.

She is survived by one son, Scott Dill of Carmi and one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Dana Mann of Mount Vernon; two grandchildren, Hillary and Elizabeth; one brother and sister-in-law, David and Bonnie Glascock of Carmi, one sister Juanita Whitehurst of Texas; and ex-husband, Don Dill of Bethalto. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Jody and Any Newberry.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, in the Stendebak Family Funeral Home/Kittinger Fair in Carmi with burial in Melrose Cemetery. 

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Pamela Louise Rietz Agan, 60, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at home in Evansville, Ind.
She was born May 6, 1948, in Chicago to John L. and Maurene (Becker) Rietz. Her father preceded her in death while her mother survives.

Pamela was educated at Eastern Illinois University and graduated from the University of Evansville where she earned bachelors and masters degrees in teaching. Her career in education included Boonville High School and middle school and high school in Fairfax County, Va. After retirement, she was an adjunct instructor at Ivy Tech Community College in Evansville. Pamela was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Carmi.

Among her survivors are: a son, Matthew D. Agan; cousins Dick James, Shannon James, Samantha Whitehawk, Sue Myers, Pamela Armstrong, Beth Ann Myers and Debbie Ackerman.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Margot, and a brother, John.

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Tommy Lee Collins, 62, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. He was born in Vandalia, IL on December 28, 1948 to Elza and Mary Lou (Cook) Collins.
Tom was a 1966 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and then went on to graduate from DePauw University. He retired from the Marine Corp as a Colonel. Tom started his career as a math teacher at Mt. Vernon High School and was later Vice Principal and a coach. Tom then became the Director of Information Technology for the MSD of Mt. Vernon before moving on to Plato Learning. He was currently a Sales Manager with Apex Learning. In 1966 he was a Kiwanis Award winner and was later inducted into the M-Club Hall of Fame. Athletics remained an important part of his life especially watching his grandchildren's sporting activities. He was an avid golfer and loved filling his home with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Tom is survived by his wife of 6 years, Juli (Butler) Collins. He was formerly married to Brenda (Russell) Snelling and is survived by their children, son, Geoff Collins and his wife Crystal; daughters, Julie Jackson and her husband Neil; all of Mt. Vernon, Jenny Alger and her husband Ryan of Wethersfield, CT; mother, Mary Lou Collins; and step daughter, Jenna Korn both of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Alex, Damon, and Demi Collins, Mitchell and Collin Jackson, and Ella and Abby Alger; brother, Bill Collins of Mt. Vernon and Jim Collins and his wife Jeryl of Sugarland, TX; sister, Mary Ann Burris and her husband Steve of Mt. Vernon; niece, Erica Collins-Egan; and nephews, Bryan and Logan Collins.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gordon Vogel of Mt. Vernon, and the staff at Cleveland Clinic.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, September 9, 2011 at First United Methodist Church 601 Main St. in Mt. Vernon with Rev. Tim Ahlemeyer and Pastor Mark Tabor officiating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main St. in Mt. Vernon and continued from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wildcats Remembered at 1776 Tulare Ave. Richmond, CA 94805 or Western Hills Country Club "Our Club Fund" at 1711 Country Club Rd. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620.
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September 12, 2011

I had the opportunity to reconnect with Tom after many years.  We visited in his home on several occasions and shared many stories of our childhood (some were true).  We shared a few laughs and a few tears.  He always wanted to schedule a golf date for the both of us.  He lived on the Mt. Vernon Golf Course.  I regret that missed opportunity.  Postponing and procrastinating are enemies of time.  They both serve as the birthplace for regrets.   I will miss him but will always cherish the reality that our childhood was shared and that our friendship was real. 

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I was saddened to see that our former classmate, Tom Collins, has passed away. He came to our most recent reunion (2006) and was delighted to be part of the gang, even though he didn't graduate with us because his family moved. I was hoping to see him this October.

Sigh!

-Lewis

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I remember Tom well. We played a lot of basketball together, both in junior and senior high, before his family moved away.

Sorry to hear another class mate has passed away.

Duane Bozarth

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April 19, 1948 - July 22, 2006

Mark L. Hall, 65, of Carmi, passed away at 9:02 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his home. He was born May 25, 1948 in Carmi, the son of Carson and Mary Ellen (Wampler) Hall.

Mark was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime dispatcher for the White County Sherriff's Office in Carmi.  

He is survived by a brother, John Hall of North Carolina; and half sisters, Pauline Johnson of Marion and Lorene Wagneck of Peoria.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, George Hall; two half brothers, Bruce and Herman Hall; and a half sister, Beatrice Myers.

Graveside funeral and burial services for Mark L. Hall, 65, of Carmi, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014 at Centerville Cemetery near Carmi with Rev. Harold Meriwether officiating.

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Sorry to here about Mark. I remember him well. He played a year or two on the basketball team.

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Rest in peace, Mark Hall

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Sharlyn Jane (Hoskins) Curtis 67, of Carmi, IL. died Monday November 30, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born June 1948 in Carmi, the daughter of Paul Robert and Mary Jane (Cooper) Hoskins.

She was a Registered Nurse and enjoyed gardening, archaeology and participating in exercises classes.  She was an avid reader and her artistic skills were in painting and drawing.

Survivors include her mother, Mary Jane Hoskins of Carmi, daughters Leigh Anne Harre of Rockford, IL and Nelia Jane Curtis of Carmi, sisters Jennifer Milano of San Ramon, California and Debby (Allen) Brown of St. Louis, Missouri, grandchildren Logan Ray Brown and Morgan Lee Brown; Nephews Alex Clayton (Jacey) Brown, Richard Daniel Milano and David Andrew Milan and her good friend Beverly Walker.

She was preceded in death by her father,  Paul Robert Hoskins. 

Visitation and funeral are Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi.  Visitation at 11am and funeral is at 1 pm.  Burial will be in Concord Cemetery.  

Memorials may be made to Pets at Risk and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi.  

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