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Recent obituaries in Olney and Clay City
The obituaries in the Olney and Clay City Areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Olney and Clay City's history and identity.
Kathleen Vaughn
Feb 14, 2025
Kathleen Vaughn, 75, of Olney, IL, passed away on Friday February 14, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney after a long illness.
Kathleen was born on August 11, 1949 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Charles "Bob" Vaughn and Elizabeth "Liffet" (Gassmann) Vaughn.
Kathleen was “#4" of nine siblings...
Esther E. Mccormick
Feb 14, 2025
Esther E. McCormick, 87, of Olney, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home.
Esther was born November 19, 1937 in Richland County, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (Brooks) Burgener.
Esther was a devout Christian, and she was a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
Juanita K. Small
Feb 12, 2025
Juanita K. Small, 75, of Olney, IL, passed away peacefully in the loving hands of her daughters on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in her home. She had a smile on her face as God welcomed her into heaven.
Juanita was born August 12, 1949 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Robert L. and Eloise K....
John W. Monroe
Feb 8, 2025
John W. Monroe II, 87, of Olney, IL, formerly of Benton, IL, passed away on Saturday February 8, 2025 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport, IL.
John was born February 5, 1938 in Benton, IL, the son of Dr. John W. Monroe and Jean (Crawford) Monroe. He married Elizabeth Ann Hewitt on December 7, 1962 in...
Jimmie D. Schweizer
Feb 6, 2025
Jimmie “Jim” Dean Schweizer, 69, of Olney, Illinois passed away at 1:28 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born March 22, 1955 in Olney, IL the son of Paul and Melva (Cotterell) Schweizer Schweizer.
Mr....
Jade Michael Holmes
Feb 6, 2025
Jade Michael Holmes, 40, of Sumner, IL, formerly of Petersburg, IN, passed away February 6, 2025 in Olney, IL.
Jade was born May 29, 1984 in Evansville, IN, to father, Jeffery Holmes and his wife, Terri Holmes and mother, Shelly Barrett.
Jade was an avid Auburn Tigers fan, but he especially...
Doris Rosemary "Rose" Spillman
Feb 3, 2025
Doris Rosemary "Rose" Spillman, 93, of Olney, IL, passed away February 3, 2025 in Evansville, IN.
Rose Spillman was born March 25, 1931 in Noble, IL to parents, Floyd Morgan and Ethel (McDade) Morgan. She married James Spillman on July 3, 1949 in Dundas, IL. James preceded her in death on December 24, 2017.
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John W. Mcdowell
Jan 31, 2025
John W. McDowell, 65, of Olney, IL, passed away on January 31, 2025 in Noble, IL.
John was born July 11, 1959 in Havre De Grace, MD to parents, Darrell E. and Helen (McLean) McDowell. He married Catherine Ann Deimel on May 15, 1983 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, and she preceded him...
Cynthia "Cindy" Zerkle
Jan 29, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Zerkle, 66, of Olney, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Cindy was born March 18, 1958 in Olney, IL, the daughter of James Zerkle and Marjorie Lloyd (Combs) Zerkle. She married Eric John Trost on September 13, 2009 at their home in Olney, and...
Anita Louise Burrow
Jan 28, 2025
Anita L. Burrow, 79, of Olney, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.
Anita was born July 7, 1945 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ruth M. (Sager) Bellinger. She married Burt E. Burrow in Globe, AZ, and Burt has preceded her in death.
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Terry Seaton
Jan 27, 2025
Terry Seaton, 57, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Olney, IL passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN.
Terry was born July 15, 1967 in Olney, IL, the son of Jim Seaton and Janice (Keen) Seaton. He married Anna Hayes on May 20, 1995 in Springfield, IL, and she...
John Edward Barger
Jan 26, 2025
John Edward Barger, 68, of Olney passed away on January 26, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown, Evansville.
"Ed" was born on April 20, 1956, in Centralia, IL, to Luther and LaFern Barger. The family moved from Centralia to Carmi during Ed's elementary years, returning to Centralia where Ed finished high school. Ed graduated from Kaskaskia Community...
Anthony "Tony" Beard
Jan 23, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Beard, 60, of Olney, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Tony was born October 7, 1964 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Jerry Mathis and Juanita (Hines) Mitchell.
Tony loved playing basketball and loved watching sports. He liked to look...
John D. Hawkins
Jan 22, 2025
John D. Hawkins, 93, of Noble, IL, passed away January 22, 2025 in Olney, IL.
John was born February 6, 1931 in Olney, IL to parents, Richard Hawkins and Mary Malinda (Skelton) Hawkins. He married Julia Maxine (Coan) Hawkins on May 31, 1952 in Wichita Falls, TX.
John is survived by...
Angela Pflaum
Jan 15, 2025
Angela Pflaum, 61, of Olney, IL, passed away on January 15, 2025 in Evansville, IN.
Angela Pflaum was born February 3, 1963 in Decatur, IL to parents, Roger May and Darlene June (Gifford) May. She married Johnny Pflaum on October 20, 1984.
Angela began her walk with the Lord at age...
Leona Mae Thomas
Jan 14, 2025
Leona Mae Thomas, 91, of Olney, IL, passed away January 14, 2025, at her residence.
Leona was born on December 15, 1933, in Ingraham, IL to parents, Truman Wilkins and Bernice (Colburn) Wilkins. She married Dale J. Thomas in 1960, and he preceded her in death.
Leona was born during the...
Doris J. (Badger) Nease
Jan 13, 2025
DORIS J. NEASE (nee Badger), of Gray Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Mrs. Nease was born September 24, 1936 in Illinois to Walter and Effie Badger.
Beloved wife of the late William Nease, loving mother of the late Donna Nease, and son Tony Nease...
Brian Neil Enochs
Jan 13, 2025
Brian Neil Enochs, 52, of Olney, IL, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home.
Brian was born November 22, 1972, in Olney, IL, and is the son of Dennis Enochs and Martha Brown (nee Craig).
Brian lived life to the fullest and was always up for a good...
Phyllis "Cindy" Bolander
Jan 11, 2025
Phyllis “Cindy” Bolander, 73, originally from Olney, died January 11, 2025, at Liberty Village in Peru, IL.
Cindy was born July 28, 1951 in Olney, IL, the daughter of G.F. “Gib” and Garaldine (Hickel) Bolander. She was a 1969 graduate of East Richland High School and graduated with her Bachelors in Education from Murray State...
G. Dean Smallwood
Jan 10, 2025
Gerald Dean Smallwood, 94, of Dundas, IL passed away peacefully, with his family by his bedside on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his residence.
The younger of twins, Dean was born at home on May 12, 1930 in Jasper County, IL, the son of William and Mary (Graham) Smallwood. He married Joan E. Storer on...
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