Obituaries

First Lady Beth Ann Riley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and spiritual mother, entered into the presence of the Lord on September 5, 2025. Born on May 13, 1964, in Evansville, IN, she brought the love of God and the light of Christ into the lives of everyone she encountered. As a born-again apostolic Christian, Beth was baptized in Jesus' name and filled with the Holy Ghost, and […]

Karen Miskell, 62, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on September 18, 2025 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mount Carmel, Illinois. She was born on April 7, 1963 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Opal (Deisher) Smith. Karen was a devoted mother and grandmother who deeply cherished time spent with her family. She found joy in simple pleasures; curling up with a good book, singing karaoke, […]

Dolores Kay Couch, 84, of Hendersonville, TN, formerly of Mt. Carmel, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She was born on April 2, 1941, in Muscatine, IA to Noel Logan Armstrong and Alma Blanche Kays Armstrong. She married Ronald Edwin Couch on November 27, 1965 at E.U.M. Church in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, and they were blessed with 53 years together until his passing […]

Linda Kay Treadway, 74, of Marshall, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Signature Rehab in Terre Haute, IN. From the very beginning, Linda’s life was marked by both hardship and resilience. Born on November 20, 1950, in West Union, IL, she lost her younger brother to illness, and her upbringing carried hardships that taught her how to endure with grace. Yet even in those early years, she […]

Shawn W. Peterson, 47, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born on August 2, 1978, in Vincennes, IN, and grew up in Robinson, where his lifelong love for music began. As a boy, Shawn was rarely without a guitar in his hands (even if it was just a plastic toy). Every Halloween, he was a rock star in full […]

Ralph M. Bromm, 93, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Ralph was born March 13, 1932 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Casper "Cap" and Mary (Seessengood) Bromm. He married Marilyn Kermicle on November 7, 1954, and she preceded him in death on July 30, 2025. Ralph was a perfectionist farmer with straight rows made only by John Deere […]

Richard Lee Schnell, 88, of Noble, IL, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL. Richard was born October 6, 1936 in Mattoon, IL to parents, Emery and Irma Nadine (Fuller) Schnell. He married Bonita Worrell on December 21, 1955 in Noble, IL., she survives. Richard served in the United States Army from January 3, 1961 to December 17, 1962. He also worked for […]

On September 18, 2025, Gary Lavern Smith of Louisville passed away at the age of 87. Gary was born to William Orloff and Mildred Laferne (Montgomery) Smith on June 6, 1938. He married Mary Kathryn Shafer on August 5, 1958, with whom he spent 49 years building a wholesome and simple farm life, until her passing in December 2007. To this marriage were born four children: Gregory Lavern (Kim) Smith, Jeffrey Scott […]

John R. Walker, 57, of Wayne City passed away 2:02PM on Saturday September 20, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt Vernon. John was born in Fairfield on September 21, 1967, to Gary R. and Linda S. (Musgrave) Walker. John was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved reading, always had a smile, and loved helping other people. John is survived by his parents- Gary and Linda Walker of […]