DECEASED CLASSMATES

 

 

 

VICKIE ANDERSON
CHARLOTTE WOOD
DOYLE CHAPMAN
TOM HARRE
LARRY LOGAN
DENNIS PAYNE
STEPHEN ROWE
SUSAN SCRUBY JUNE 3, 2005

Susan passed away June 3, 2005

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THOMAS LADLEY
NORMA COCHRAN

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 MUSE MAY 25, 2005

 

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 VICKERY CHAPLIN JULY 29, 2006

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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VICKIE NEWBERRY DILL Oct. 12, 1947 Sept. 17, 2006

 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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PAM REITZ AGAN APRIL 19, 2009

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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VERA PATE NASH MAY 15, 2010

Vera Ann Nash, 61, of Fairfield and formerly of Carmi, died Saturday morning, May 15, 2010 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield.

She was born Aug. 12, 1948, the daughter of Troy Sr. and Mildred (Hurst) Pate. Vera was a homemaker. She attended the Nazarene Church in Carmi.

She is survived by one son, Larry Michael Nash Jr. of Phillipstown; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Lesa and Gary Starnes Jr. of Haubstadt, Ind., Karen and Tim Brown of Carmi, Linda Youngman of Crossville and Nancy Nash of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother and sister-in-law, Troy Jr. and Millie Pate of McLeansboro; one sister-in-law, Linda Pate of Carmi; and a boyfriend, Tom Smith of Fairfield. She was preceded in death by her father, Troy; her mother, Mildred "Millie" Whitley; an infant daughter; and two brothers, Steve Pate and George Pate.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in White County Memorial Garden. On-line condolences may be left at www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.

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TONY DENNIS JULY 17, 2010

Tony Dennis, 61, of Carmi, left for Heaven early Saturday morning, July 17, 2010 at his home.

He was born November 29, 1948, in Eldorado, the son of Benny and Bonnie Dennis of Herald. He graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1966 and later from Eastern Illinois University in 1970. He married Stephanie Rudolph on Aug. 10, 1978, in Carmi. An avid fan of Carmi sports, Tony was an influential teacher in the Carmi school system for 32 years and a coach for nearly 20 years. His greatest enjoyment was traveling around the Midwest with his wife, watching their children play sports. Tony was also a golf enthusiast, a dedicated Cardinal fan and could be regularly seen riding his mower across town.

Tony is survived by his wife of 32 years, Stephanie; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jennifer McCormick of Mt. Vernon, Ind., Shelda and Travis Noto of Energy, and Kathleen and Jim Buchanan of Carmi; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Matthew and Ashley Broom of Lake In The Hills, Brock A. Dennis of Crest Hill, and Keegan Dennis of Carmi; nine grandchildren, Jackson and Aidan Broom, Sydney and Trinitti Noto, and Kyle, Kassi, Kooper, Konner and Khloe Buchanan; his baby brother, Barry Dennis of Herald; a mother-in-law, Verna Rudolph; his beloved dog, Yellow Dog; and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Gloria Dennis; and a faithful dog, Boomer.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at World Harvest Christian Center on Highway 14 in Carmi. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in the church. Tony was laid to rest in White County Memorial Garden near Carmi. Arrangements provided by Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Memorials may be made to Southern Illinois Hospice or to American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittingerfairfuneralhome.com.

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TOM COLLINS SEPT. 4, 2011

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

Tom Collins

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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SCOTT RENNELS
RIP, Tom

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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LEWIS GREER
TOM COLLINS

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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DUANE BOZARTH
Brenda June Ashby Black, 58 July 23, 2006

April 19, 1948 - July 22, 2006

 Brenda June (Ashby) Black, 58 year old Oklahoma City resident passed from this life on July 23, 2006 in Oklahoma City. She was born April 20, 1948 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Roy Lee Ashby and Bernice E. (O'Dell) Ashby Brenda graduated from High School in Carmi, Ill. in 1966 and continued to earn her Bachelors Degree at Tulsa University then her Masters Degree from Central State University in Edmond (Now called University of Central Oklahoma). She married Charles Thomas "Chuck" Black on June 3, 1969 in Enid, Oklahoma. Mrs. Black retired from teaching school at Schwartz Elementary School in the Mid Del School District, Oklahoma City in 1998. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Charles "Chuck" Black of the Home, one son and daughter-in-law, Jason & Lorene Roos Black of Ada, Oklahoma, and one grandchild that is expected in December, her mother, Bernice (O'Dell) Ashby of Bowlegs, Oklahoma, one brother and sister-in-law, Mickey & Mary Ashby of Bowlegs, Oklahoma.She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Mrs. Black is preceded in death by her father, Roy Ashby who died in 1992 and by her mother & father-in-law, Shirley & Olive Black. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Thursday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, with Rev. Randy J. Little officiating. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery north of Seminole.
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MARK HALL 65 FEBRUARY 12, 2004
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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Mark Hall

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

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DUANE BOZARTH
RIP Mark Hall

Rest in peace, Mark Hall

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NANCY STEPHENS
SHARLYN HOSKINS-CURTIS

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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