All Obituaries

William F. “Bill” Erdman, 90, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away at his residence Saturday, January 22, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family.   He was born June 25, 1931, the son of William F. and Carrie R. (Carter) Erdman in Flora, Illinois. Bill graduated high school and joined the U.S. Air Force. On February 1, 1951, he married Esta Doades in Flora, Illinois.   Bill was a member of the Gospel Kingdom Church, VFW and American Legion.  He worked for...

Brian Scott Perry, 52, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. Brian was born May 18, 1969, the son of Gary Estol and Janet Lee (Wood) Perry, Sr. in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Brian loved spending time with family. He was a very social person; never met a stranger. He enjoyed visiting and talking with everyone he met. His time was spent fishing, mowing, and listening to music. He always looked forward to the next trip whether it be bowling, swimming, or...

Ralph Andrew Reed, 46, of Princeton, Indiana, formerly of Mt. Carmel, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his residence.   He was born December 22, 1975, the son of Amos and Charlotte (Pulliam) Reed in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School. He married Kathleen Y. (Gallion) Reed at Hope Fellowship Church in Mt. Carmel. She proceeded him in death.   Ralph was a member of Hope Fellowship Church. He delivered papers for the Evansville Courier and Daily...

Bernard G. Wyatt, 88, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, peacefully at his residence.    He was born in Richland County, Illinois, to Everett A. and Lora A. (Gertsch) Wyatt.  Bernard graduated high school in 1951.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army.  On March 11, 1956, Bernard married Mary Fay Ballard at the First Christian Church in Lawrenceville, Illinois.  When she passed away in 2019, they had been married 63 years. Bernard...

Baby Grayson Wade Goldman, precious son of Kiefer Wade and Annie Grace (Dardeen) Goldman of Mt. Carmel, IL was stillborn on January 10, 2022, at The Women’s Hospital, Newburgh, IN.   Grayson was 10 ounces and 9.75 inches long, born at 10:50 am. He fought hard for 6 months against all odds. We are so proud of him, and he is loved so much.   Grayson will be remembered by his parents, Kiefer and Annie; grandparents, Hotdog and Karen Dardeen, Greg Goldman, Pam and Mark Phelps...

Carol L. Merriel, 77, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Wabash General Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. She was born February 17, 1944, in Princeton, Indiana, the daughter of Leo John and Agnes (Tougaw) Kieffer. Carol graduated from high school in Princeton. On February 10, 1961, she married Robert Leon Merriel in Princeton, Indiana. Carol was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She owned and operated a day care...

Peggy J. Fournier, 82, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, formerly of Ojai, California, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab Center.   She was born on June 22, 1939, the daughter of Roy and Mollie (Brown) Carlton in Ryan, OK; moving to Ojai, CA when she was 6 months old. She contracted Polio as a child, losing her hearing for a time but quickly learned sign language, a tool she used her entire life.   While her primary career was as a...

Paula Jo Webb, 66, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at SIH Herrin Hospital.   She was born September 8, 1955, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of William Paul and Gretchen Jane (Hipsher) Hawf. Paula graduated from Johnston City High School. She was a member of Orio Presbyterian Church.   After high school Paula started a career as a CNA, working for many health care facilities. She changed career paths and became a beautician. Later, Paula...

Ada Pearl Windle, 78, from Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Oakview Heights surrounded by the love of her family.    She was born the youngest daughter of William and Velva (Carroll) Harmon on October 4, 1943, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  Ada was a faithful member of Hope Fellowship Church.    Ada started her career as a short order cook at Walnut Street Diner; working for various other restaurants after Walnut Street Diner...

Patricia Jean Hunt was born January 16, 1927, in Wabash County, Illinois, the daughter of Homer and Gladys Mae (Brown) Miskell. Due to the death of her mother when Jean was seven years old, she was raised by her grandparents, George and Mary Jane (Thaxton) Brown. She departed this life December 24, 2021, at Oakview Heights Continuous Care in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.   Jean was united in marriage to Hershell Ogle Hunt on September 8, 1944, in Lawrence County, Illinois. To them, nine...