All Obituaries

Edward Oscar Knowles, 87, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Deaconess Midtown Campus in Evansville, Indiana.   He was born April 5, 1931, in Warrick County, Indiana, the son of Orville and Ester (Heugel) Knowles.  On July 9, 1949, Edward married Ruth Rosalind Hargrave.  She preceded him in death after 56 wonderful years of marriage.   Edward owned and operated UniParts Incorporated in Princeton, Indiana.  The business was...

James Trapp, 92, of Dunnellon, Florida, formerly of Mt. Carmel passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his son’s residence in Ohio.   James was born the fifth child of the late Peter and Minnie (Peter) Trapp on May 18, 1926 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. James graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1944.  He married Theresa Bernadette Willett on June 5, 1945 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel.  They enjoyed fifty-two years of marriage before her passing...

Thomas Amon Andrews, 86, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington, Indiana.   He was born in September 10, 1932, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the only child of Chester and Bessie (Lowe) Andrews.  Tom graduated from Mt. Carmel High School.  He entered the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict.  On August 3, 1953, Tom married Barbara June Mabry, in Marshall, Illinois.  After his arrival home...

Betty Jean (Hartman) Taylor, 95, formerly of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2019, in Plainfield, Indiana. Betty was born on March 29, 1923, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Harry E. and Mary (Wirth) Hartman. She married Hubert Taylor on June 28, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri.  He preceded her in death in 2002. Betty’s early work experience included the Home Dairy and Mt. Carmel Public Utility.  She later worked as a cook for several...

Philp Barnhard, IV of Mount Carmel IL passed away peacefully in his home on January 25, 2019.  Philip was born to Albert A. Barnhard and Mabel (Grant) Barnhard in Mt. Carmel IL on January 10, 1930. Philip is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth (David Katz) Barnhard of Dobbs Ferry NY and Patricia (James) McLaughlin of Cedar Falls Texas as well as his grandchildren Jonathan (Samantha Simpson-Katz) Katz, Jessica Katz, and Mary Michelle Barnhard. Predeceasing him were his sons, Michael...

Jackson Dale Green, 86, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at The Waters of Princeton, Indiana, with his loving family by his side.   He was born February 22, 1932, the son of William Jesse and Lavada (Dossett) Green in East St. Louis, Illinois.   Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce.  He worked for Snap-On Tools, the railroad, Fearheiley Lumber and then became self employed as a carpenter for 40 years building several homes in...

Larry Edward Fortner, 67, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at his residence with his loving companion by his side.   Larry was born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, on May 20, 1951, the son of Cecil Fortner and Rosalie (Rhoderick) Isham.    He was an active member of Hope Fellowship Church, working with the food pantry.  Larry also worked at WAVE.  He loved his fur buddies, Pepper and Dottie.  Larry was an avid fan of NASCAR.  He...

Betty Trottier, 94, Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Oakview Heights surrounded by her loving family.    She was born April 26, 1924, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the youngest of six children of Charles and Mary (Lehman) Marcoe.    Betty married Robert J. Trottier February 1, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri, and he preceded her in death after thirty years of marriage on November 24, 1972.   She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Judge Robert M. Keenan, Jr., of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at the age of 82. He died from complications of FSH muscular dystrophy. He was born in Mt. Carmel on December 5, 1936, to Robert M. Keenan, Sr. and Marian (Farley) Keenan. Judge Keenan was a hard worker beginning in middle school, including work as a paper boy, for Heater’s Drug store, and for Cliff’s drive-in. He worked pit stops at a...

Thomas L. Williams, 90, of Allendale, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab in Mt. Carmel, IL. Thomas was born September 18, 1928 in Wabash County, IL, the son of Linder and Grace (Brewer) Williams. He married Leta Sue (Litherland) on May 22, 1955 at Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Thomas worked for General Telephone Co. (GTE) for 40 years before his retirement in 1990. He served his country...