Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Carrier Mills, IL

Joshua Blaney Abbott

Joshua Blaney Abbott

Apr 3, 2026

Joshua Blaney Abbott, 38, of St. Louis, MO formerly of Harrisburg, IL died Friday April 3, 2026 at his residence. His wishes was to be cremated. a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Josh was born on February 22, 1988 in Carbondale, IL...

Elijah Matthews Taborn-Scott

Elijah Matthews Taborn-Scott

Mar 31, 2026

Elijah Matthews Taborn-Scott, of Carrier Mills, IL born March 17, 1996, in Carbondale, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Elijah is survived by his parents, Benjamin Scott of Harrisburg, IL and Cynthia Taborn of Carrier Mills, IL; his children, Ameliah Taborn-Scott and Elijah Taborn-Scott, both of Marion, Illinois, and Violet German Taborn of Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. He...

Anthony Craig Dunn

Anthony Craig Dunn

Mar 23, 2026

Anthony Craig Dunn, 58, of Carrier Mills, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11:58 p.m. at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Two weeks before his passing, Anthony became critically ill from a severe infection that led to complications his body could not overcome. He fought hard for two weeks and was surrounded by love and care through it...

Cory Michael Vaughn

Cory Michael Vaughn

Mar 22, 2026

Cory Michael Vaughn, 35, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 7:00pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at his home in Harrisburg, IL. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 5PM to 7PM, at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL.

Cory was born on December 4, 1990 in Evansville, IN to the late William Vaughn and Vickie (Travelstead)...

Irma J. Baker

Irma J. Baker

Mar 22, 2026

Irma J. Baker, 90, of Carrier Mills, IL died Sunday March 22, 2026 at her residence. Her wishes were to be cremated. There will be no services. Felty Funeral is assisting the family with the details.

Irma was born on January 16, 1936 in Carrier Mills, IL to the late Fred and Bessie (Hensley) Pickering.

She married Sherwood Baker in  1952 and...

Karen Beth Pickering

Karen Beth Pickering

Mar 5, 2026

Karen Beth Pickering, 73, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 6:50 am on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Sunset Garden Cemetery in Harrisburg, IL. There will be no visitation; family and friends are asked to go directly to...

John B. Johnson

John B. Johnson

Mar 5, 2026

John B. Johnson, 67, of Raleigh, IL passed away at 6:34 am on Thursday March 5, 2026 at Saline Care Nursing Center in Harrisburg, IL. His wishes were to be cremated. Felty Funeral Home of Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

John was born on July 8, 1958 in Chicago, IL to the late Mark and Anna (Brannock)...

Dee A. Adams

Dee A. Adams

Feb 25, 2026

Dee A. Adams, 84, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 11:04 am on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her place of residence. Her wishes were to be cremated. Felty Funeral Home of Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dee was born on December 1, 1941 in Marion, IL to the late William and Maggie Parks.

She married Lloyd Adams...

Steven Lee Gilbert

Steven Lee Gilbert

Feb 24, 2026

Steven Lee Gilbert, 69, of Carrier Mills, IL passed away at 10:58 pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Mercy Hospital of Paducah, KY. His wishes were to be cremated. Visitation will be held at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL on Saturday March 7, 2026 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Graveside services will follow the visitation and...

Clark Ray Horton

Clark Ray Horton

Feb 23, 2026

Clark Ray Horton, 58, of Carrier Mills, IL passed away at his place of residence on Monday February 23, 2026 at 7:32 pm. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 28 at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held at 10 am until service time with Reverend Donnie Hughes officiating. Burial will...

Judith Ann Blankenship

Judith Ann Blankenship

Feb 21, 2026

Judith Ann Blankenship, 76, of Harrisburg, IL died Saturday February 21, 2026 at 11:30 PM at Sara Bush Lincoln Health Center in Matoon, IL. Funeral services will be held Friday February 27, 2026 at 12 Noon at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held Friday after 10 AM until service time. Burial will be in Blockhouse...

Allison Gabbard

Allison Gabbard

Feb 2, 2026

Allison Danielle Gabbard, 40, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 11:56 am on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Visitation will be held from 11 am to noon on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Graveside services will begin at 1 pm at Gholson Cemetery in Broughton, IL with Reverend...

Julius Wayne Winters

Julius Wayne Winters

Jan 26, 2026

Julius Wayne Winters, 78, of Stonefort, IL passed away at his residence at 9:10 am on Monday January 26, 2026. His wishes were to be cremated. There are no services scheduled at this time. Felty Funeral Home of Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wayne was born on June 25, 1947 in Saline County, IL to the late...

James A. Abell

James A. Abell

Jan 19, 2026

James A. Abell, born on April 13, 1971, in Eldorado, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in Ridgway, Illinois, surrounded by his family.

Known for his laid-back nature, James cherished the time spent with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and playing sports, but his greatest passion was being a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. A devoted member of...

Larry Gene Portee

Larry Gene Portee

Jan 19, 2026

Larry Gene Portee, 68, of Carrier Mills, IL passed away at 4:46 pm on Monday January 19, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. His wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Felty Funeral Home of Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with services.

Larry was born on February 27, 1957 in...

Billy Paul Ewell

Billy Paul Ewell

Jan 10, 2026

Billy Paul Ewell, 90, of Marion, IL made his final journey at 2:18 pm Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Macedonia Cemetery in Mitchellsville, IL. There will be no visitation all friends and family should go directly to the cemetery. In...

Tameko Lynn Austin

Tameko Lynn Austin

Jan 10, 2026

Tameko Lynn "Tammy" Austin, 54, of Carrier Mills, IL died Saturday January 10, 2025 at 1:42 pm at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Her wishes was to be cremated. Memorial services may be announced later. Felty Funeral Home of Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with the details.

Tammy was born on July 24, 1971 in DuBois County, Indiana...

William A. Francis, III

William A. Francis, III

Dec 8, 2025

William Allen Francis III, 61, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 2:46 am on Monday December 8, 2025 at SIH Medical Center in Harrisburg, IL. His wishes were to be cremated. Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday December 13, 2025 at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 am...

Phyllis Irene Lanz

Phyllis Irene Lanz

Nov 28, 2025

Phyllis Irene Lanz, 87, of Carrier Mills, IL passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11 am at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held Tuesday after 9 am until service time. Reverend John Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be...

William K. Tucker

William K. Tucker

Nov 22, 2025

William K. “Bill” Tucker, 82, of Carrier Mills, IL passed away at 7:33 am on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Ingram Hill Cemetery in Harrisburg, IL. Military rites will performed by Carrier Mills and Harrisburg American Legion Posts, and the U.S. Army...

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