All Obituaries

Rosemary Coleman, 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Indianapolis.    She was born September 3, 1925, in Sullivan, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Faye (McGarvey) Martin.  Rosemary married Gilbert E. Coleman on July 6, 1945. They were married 66 years prior to his death in 2012.   Mrs. Coleman, who graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, Indiana, and attended Indiana State University prior to marriage,...

Melba Dean Savage Masterson, 98, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, in Bridgeport, Illinois.   She was born August 19, 1924, the daughter of Edgar Milton and Jolee (Brown) Savage in Overton County, Tennessee. On January 31, 1948, she married Ray C. Masterson in Henderson, Kentucky and he proceeded her in death on March 1, 2000.   Melba enjoyed being a Homemaker and was a very good cook. She liked vegetable gardening, working with ceramics, and...

Robert “Bob” Lee Sherman, 78, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, Indiana.   He was born August 4, 1944, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Fred and Betty (Henson) Sherman.  He lived on their family land all his life.  Bob graduated from Mt. Carmel High School  He is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division. On May 29, 1971, Bob married Nancy Miller in Francisco,...

Vicki Renee Wood, 67, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.   She was born June 20, 1955, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Stephen F. and Patricia R. (Lydick) Partee.  She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in the class of 1973.  On October 20, 1979, Vicki married Edward William Wood at the First Christian Church in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.   Vicki was a great homemaker. She enjoyed...

Paulette Wheatley Deisher, 77, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Wabash General Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.   She was born March 22, 1945, in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of William (Jack) Jackson and Alberta Wilkinson Wheatley. Paulette was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.   Paulette was a florist, owning and operating Paulette’s Flower Basket for many years. She enjoyed TV and chocolates....

Carolyn “Gran” Pendleton Connors, 88, of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed away January 14, 2023, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was surrounded by her loving family when she went to meet Jesus.   Carolyn was born December 29, 1934, in Beggs, OK, the daughter of Raymond and Wilma Greer Pendleton. She married Dr. John Connors in 1972 and assisted with his chiropractic office until they retired.   Carolyn’s life was characterized by her loving...

Carl Patrick Pierce, 56, of Browns, Illinois, loving husband, father, and papaw went home to join his loved ones in heaven Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, Indiana.   He was born March 17, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Laura M. (Hall) Pierce. His family moved to Mt. Carmel when he was a baby. Carl graduated from Mt. Carmel High School, then attended college. On April 3, 1992, he married Juanita Cooper in Mt. Carmel,...

Timothy John Dougherty, 57, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his residence.   He was born July 22, 1965, the son of Elbert Elsworth and Carolyn Joyce (Trimble) Dougherty in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Tim graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in the class of 1983. He received an associate degree from Wabash Valley College and furthered his studies in dental technology at USI. On September 3, 1994, Tim married Sarah Aderton in Hardin, Illinois. They were...

Jeffrey Lynn Krug, 67, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by the love of his family.   He was born April 11, 1955, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Donald, Sr. and Gladys (Baumgaertner) Krug.   Jeff worked for Zachary Construction, Pacific Press and Shear and did carpenter work during his life. He enjoyed helping people and cooking. Jeff was very proud of being a member of the Mt....

Thomas Leo Kieffer, 85, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at the Villas of Hollybrook in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.   He was born the oldest child of Leo and Agnes (Tougaw) Kieffer in Gibson County, Indiana, December 22, 1937.  Thomas graduated from Mt. Carmel High School.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  On August 22, 1959, Thomas married JoAnn Peters at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt.  Carmel,...