All Obituaries

Paula J. Hensley, 77, of Princeton, Indiana passed away on March 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 27, 1948, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She was the daughter of Arthur Clinton and Phyllis Joan (Armstrong) Hensley. Paula graduated from Oakland City University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in childhood education. She worked as a preschool teacher at a daycare and an inspector for Federal Assembly, Inc. and an inspector for Product Action. She was a member of Columbia ...

David Dunn, 75, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on March 3, 2026 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Carmel surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 23, 1950, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Joan (Dunn) Sullivan. He married Liz Hargrave on July 10, 1971, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel; she survives. They were married for 54 years. Dave retired from Snap-on Tools. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was an avid reader, particularly ...

Thomas Lee Casburn, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1950, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to parents Richard “Buck” Wendell Casburn and Elizabeth “Betty” Ellen (Archer) Casburn. Tom grew up in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the second eldest of four brothers. The stories of these brothers are infamous throughout town, and chances are high, in Mt. Carmel, when you hear the last name Casburn, a story or two comes to mind! Tom ...

Jason Woods, 53, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on February 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 20, 1972, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  He was the son of Verlyn Blair Woods and Bettye J. (Colyer) Wright. He married Deanna Burton on April 23, 1994, in Wabash County. They spent 38 wonderful years together and were married for 32 years. Jason was the Owner/Operator of Woods Electric LLC in Mt. Carmel, Illinois along with his Uncle Neal ...

Gail Marie Poland, 80, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on February 2, 2026, peacefully at her residence. She was born on April 15, 1945, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Robert James and Elizabeth Marie (Marcoe) Trottier.   Gail graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1963. She worked at South School as a Teacher’s Assistant for many years until retirement. She was always very active in the American Legion Auxiliary preparing dinners and staying involved ...

Amos Reed, Jr., 83, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed February 18, 2026, at Oakview Heights and Rehabilitation. He was born on June 26, 1942, in Wabash County, Illinois. Amos was the son of Amos G. and Myrtle Estelle (Springtun) Reed, Sr. Amos worked as an Equipment Operator for Wabash County Highway Department until his retirement. He liked gardening, old cars and listening to Country music. Amos was a member of Lick Prairie Christian Church. Amos is survived by his loved ones: Cathy and ...

Michael James “Mike” Hall, 63, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born December 23, 1962, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, to Robert L. and Nancy L. (Culley) Hall. He married Kelly Craig on August 20, 1997, and she preceded him in death. Mike graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1981, earned an associate degree in geology from Lincoln Trail College, in Robinson, Illinois, in 1983, and went on to ...

Saundra “Sandy” Vallandingham, 84, of Stonefort, Illinois passed away on February 23, 2026, at SIH Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, Illinois. She was born on March 15, 1941, in Princeton, Indiana. Saundra was the daughter of Charles and Helen Keneipp. She married Robert Earl Harms, and after his passing married William Vallandingham. Saundra worked as a cook at Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation, Shurtleff Manor, and United Methodist Village North. She was a very ...

Helen B. Harris, 89, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at the Villas of Hollybrook. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1937, to Jasper and Gertrude (King) Dover. Helen grew up in Grand Chain, Illinois, a small southern Illinois town located approximately 3 miles north of the Ohio River. She grew up on a farm with her siblings and parents. It was a simple life full of family, church, and a close-knit community. She even had ...

Birdie Burton, 96, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on February 15, 2026, at the Villas of Hollybrook. She was born on October 27, 1929, in Buchanan, Tennessee. She was the daughter of John and Ellen (Chandler) Groom. She married Thomas D. Burton on May 9, 1948, in Logan, Illinois. Birdie was a people person and she loved everyone, a giver of herself. She did many years of mission work at her church, Heartland Worship, where she was a lifelong member. She worked as a hostess at Hogg ...