Area Obituaries

  On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Truman Knight, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away at the age of 80. Truman was born in Phoenix, Arizona July 22, 1939. He dedicated many years of hard work and retired from Chicago Bridge and Iron. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and…

Brenda Kay Goolsby, 70, of Elizabethtown, IL died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Brenda is survived by her son, Ronald (Melanie) Price of Ziegler, IL; daughter, Angela Price and Tony Wilkerson of Benton, IL; grandchildren, Natosha Price, Jessi Young, Kyle Ingersoll, Breanna Price, Emily Cornelison, and Aiden Cornelison;…

Howard Hall, 93, of Elizabethtown, IL died Friday, May 8, 2020 at South Gate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL. He was a member of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church, United States Army Veteran, member of VFW, American Legion and Cave-In-Rock Masonic Lodge Number 444. Survivors include his brother, Gary Hall; and many nieces; nephews;…

On Saturday, May 2, 2020, Frances Garland Brown passed away at the age of 103. Frances was born on March 6, 1917 in Rosiclare, where she lived her entire life. She married K.C. Brown on April 15, 1936. She and K.C. had three sons, Bill, Bob and Joe. Frances and K.C. were married for 76…

James Ronald “Ronnie” Walker, age 75, of Brookport died, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Vernon, IN. Ronnie was born November 23, 1944 to the late Henry Dallas and Ophelia (Taber) Walker in Carrsville, KY. He was a Vietnam U.S. ARMY Veteran. Ronnie is survived by five brothers; Kenneth…

Brenda Ilene Wiseman, 76, of Metropolis, Illinois died Friday, May 1, 2020 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Due to current health and safety directives, the services for Brenda will be private. Burial will be in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Keith Tilford officiating. Brenda is survived by her children, Tim (Tonya) Wiseman, Tom…

Bernard R. “Bernie” Volkert, 96 of Elgin, passed away on April 26, 2020, in Elgin, Illinois. Bernie was born February 6, 1924 in Rosiclare, Illinois, the son of Charles F. and Mary Agnes (Forwe) Volkert. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Bernie…

Harvey Wayne Kaylor, 86, Altus, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his home. Private family services will be webcasted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2020 with Bobby Laws and Corky Grigsby officiating. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery with military honors and Masonic rites under the direction of the Kincannon…

Carolyn Carmickle, age 66 of Golconda, IL passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born December 17, 1953 in Rosiclare, IL to Jewell J. and Dora E. (Myrick) Williams. Carolyn was a cook at Rosiclare Nursing Home, Patton’s Truck Stop in Gallatin County, IL, delivered meals for…

Truman Wilbanks, son of Carlos and Ina Wilbanks, born February 25, 1921 in Crittenden County, Kentucky, departed this life on April 10, 2020 at the age of 99 in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his son Kenneth Wilbanks and his daughter-in-law Bernice of Manteno, Illinois;his daughter Kathy Drew and his son-in-law Arthur of Mesa,…