Cunningham-Young Funeral Home

05/16/2025

Sharon Annette Cook, age 64 of St. Francisville, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born in Lawrenceville on September 5, 1960, the daughter of Ray and Margaret (Condiff) Carie.

On March 23, 1996, Annette married Robert “Bob” Cook at their home. They travelled to numerous places experiencing all that life had to offer. She especially loved their trips to Mexico, Jamaica, Las Vegas, and going on cruises.

Annette devoted her life to her family and caring for others. Her family meant everything to her. She also devoted her career to caring for the elderly. For some people this is a calling, and Annette was one of those people. She had worked as a CNA and later became an RN and worked in long-term care. She was a hard worker and left no task undone and thoroughly enjoyed BINGO…rarely missing an opportunity to play.

Those left to carry on her legacy include: her husband- Robert “Bob” Cook of St. Francisville: three children- Heather Sherman and husband Jimmy of Lawrenceville, IL; Bub Moore of Lawrenceville, IL; and Jeremy Moore of Mt. Carmel, IL: ten grandchildren- Danielle Johnson and husband Tanner of St. Francisville, IL; Mallory Cox and husband Caleb of Texas; Sydney Sherman of Lawrenceville, IL; Brayden Sherman of Lawrenceville, IL; Skyler Moore of Olney, IL; Ashton Moore of Lawrenceville, IL; Adrianna Moore of Vincennes, IN; Braxton Moore of Vincennes, IN; Kylie Moore of Vincennes, IN, and Tatum Moore of Mt. Carmel, IL: five great-grandchildren: two sisters- Ellen Tewell and husband Steve of St. Francisville, IL and Frankie Spore and husband Buddy of Vincennes, IN: and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents- Ray and Marge Carrie; step-mother- Patty Carie; three brothers- Scotty Carie, Harold Carie, and Chuck Carie; and one step-sister- Joann White.

A visitation will be held at the St. Francisville Christian Church on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow immediately at Oaklawn Cemetery in St. Francisville. Cunningham-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Cunningham-Young Funeral Home to assist the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

03/17/2025

Daniel Dewight Barker, age 77 of Vincennes, IN, passed away at his home with loved ones by his side on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born July 12, 1947, in Mt. Carmel, IL to James Dewight “Bud” Barker and his wife Mary Esther (Breen).

On May 23, 1992, Dan married Mary Alice Anderson. They cherished their 32 years of marriage together and made the most of their love and time.

Dan was a member of the Wayman Chapel Church of Lyles Station.
He enjoyed fishing, being out in nature, sharing his faith, ministering to all, and was an ordained minister. He was truly a man of faith and had a passion for sharing the word of God. His family was a priority…savoring every opportunity to be together.

Many knew him as “Pops”. He was always willing to give a kid his time and attention. That was evident as he and Mary were house parents for a group home in Switz City, IN. The number of lives touched and affected by Dan are innumerable.

Along with being an ordained minister and a house parent, Dan was in the insurance industry for 20 years. He also was a founding contributor for the Habitat for Humanity in Evansville, IN and a Boy Scout Leader. Dan helped spearhead the formation of the Tiger Cubs Troop in Evansville, IN as well.

Those remaining to carry on Dan’s legacy of love and faith includes: his wife- Mary Alice Barker of Vincennes, IN: his mother- Mary Esther Henson of Vincennes, IN: nine children- David Barker of Little Rock, AR; Tim Barker and wife Ann of Elberfeld, IN; Laurie Melvin and husband Bill of Otwell, IN; Will Osborn of St. Petersburg, FL; Troy Burghard and wife Dawn of Evansville, IN; John Gross and wife Gayle of Evansville, IN; Paul Gross of Evansville, IN; Randy Morelos and wife Pam of Evansville, IN; and Andy Wood and significant other Sheryl Sanders of Evansville, IN: fifteen grandchildren: ten great-grandchildren: two great-great-grandchildren: and many beloved extended family members.

Dan was preceded in death by: his father- James Dewight “Bud” Barker; step-father- Paul S. Henson; and one brother- Don Barker.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Cunningham-Young Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, IL from 12:00 p.m. (CST)/1:00 p.m. (EST) until 2:00 p.m. (CST)/3:00 p.m. (EST) with funeral services following immediately at 2:00 p.m. (CST)/3:00 p.m. (EST). Burial will take place in Allendale Cemetery of Allendale, IL.

Memorial contributions can be made to the group or organization of the donor’s choice directly or through the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to his family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

02/08/2025

Lisa Kay Akers, age 62 of Lawrenceville, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at her home. She was born October 8, 1962, in Lawrenceville to Wayne and Velma “Toots” (Patterson) Akers.

Lisa had previously attended the Free Methodist Church in Bridgeport with her family. She worked at the Workshop in Chauncey for quite a while…always coming home with interesting stories she shared with her family. One of her favorite things to do was going out to Sherry McFarland’s and horseback riding. Rainbow was her favorite mount and always put a smile on her face. Lisa had three special dogs that will miss her: Bailey, Sadie, and Scooby.

Those left to remember Lisa include: her sister- Pam Varner: numerous cousins: and Alvin Varner.

She was preceded by her parents, and several aunts and uncles.

No formal services are planned at this time. Cunningham-Young Funeral Home is assisting her family though their time of loss.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

01/27/2025

Cunningham-Young Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Susan Annette Kasinger.

Susan Annette Kasinger, age 74 of Billett, passed away January 21, 2025, at Robinson Rehab and Nursing. She was born October 22, 1950, to Hobert and Margaret (Kurtilla) Ackman.

On February 10, 1968 in Ridgway, IL, she married James Kasinger, Sr. who preceded her in death.

Susan earned her nursing degree at Wabash Community College. She was a member of Billett United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. She loved reading and her little dogs.

Surviving family includes three sons- Darrin Kasinger and his wife Pam of Muscatine, IA; Brian Kasinger and his wife Carrie of Princeton, IN; and Charles Kasinger and his wife Laura of West Salem, WI: one daughter- Annette Kasinger of Billett, IL: eight grandchildren- Tanner, Kourtney, Raylynn, Lilly, Charlie, Reggie, Christopher and Chase: three great-grandchildren-Tilly, Amiyah and Kash: two brothers- Dan Ackman and his wife Gloria of Dundas, IL and David Ackman of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband of 56 years, and her son, James “Jimmy” Kasinger, II.

There are no formal services planned at this time. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

01/16/2025

Sharon A. Schultz, age 61 of Lawrenceville, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born October 10, 1963 in Fairfield, IL to David Lee Chaplin and his wife Alberta (Canull).

For many years, Sharon was married to Jeffrey Schultz. They raised a family together and made many beautiful memories until his passing on July 3, 2018.

Most recently, Sharon had worked at Addus HomeCare until her own health prevented her from working. She absolutely loved helping care for others. She had also worked at Pine Lawn of Sumner years ago. She attended New Hope Christian Church, was a member of the American Legion and Lawrenceville Moose, and enjoyed arts and crafts and crocheting. Her family was a source of great joy. She loved spending time with her kids, granddaughter, and friends.

Surviving relatives include: two children- Kimberly Evans of Lawrenceville, IL and her boyfriend JR Mattingly and Matthew “Brooklyn Matthews” Harrison of Geff, IL; one step-daughter- Lisa Gray of Vincennes, IN; one granddaughter- Jaylynn Schultz; and two brothers- Norman Bailey of Lawrenceville, IL and Ron Flaherty of Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was preceded in death by: her parents- David Lee Chaplin and Alberta Chaplin Vandermark; and one brother- David Ray.

A visitation will be held at the Cunningham-Young Funeral Home of Lawrenceville on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Contributions can be made to the Cunningham-Young Funeral Home to assist with expenses. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

12/31/2024

Steven “Joshua” Dillworth, age 49, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, December 29, 2024, after a lengthy battle with his health. Josh, as he was commonly known by, was born December 26, 1975 to Stevie and Debra (Holderbaugh) Dillworth.

Josh was an avid fisherman in his younger days and loved to do all sorts of woodworking. He spent 14 years as a Supervisor for Pacific Cycle out of Olney, IL and was transferred to their Savannah, GA location for the last 5 years of his career. He absolutely loved “island life” and was proud to call Wilmington Island, GA his home during that time. When his illness brought him back to Illinois, he spent the days he felt well with his many many nieces and nephews who lovingly nicknamed him “Uncle Gosh”, and being the best “pop-pop” to his two young granddaughters.

Josh is survived by his mother, Debra Dillworth, of Bridgeport, IL; his children, Kyneesha (Delmas) Allen of Evansville, IN, Lukus Dillworth of Lincoln, IL, and Hunter Dillworth of Olney, IL; and his siblings, Stephani (Brian) Carl of Lawrenceville, IL, Sara (Mike) Kesling of Olney, IL, Nicholas (Kaylie) Dillworth of Oblong, IL, Jacob (Ti’anna) Dillworth of Dieterich, IL, and Katrina Dillworth of Henderson, KY, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Josh was preceded in death by his father, Stevie Dillworth, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Josh’s wishes were for cremation and a true celebration of life. That celebration will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, beginning at 2:00pm at the VFW at 511 12th Street, Lawrenceville, Illinois. Any and all family and friends are invited to attend.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Cunningham-Young Funeral Home (P.O. Box 522, Lawrenceville, IL 62439) to assist the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

12/19/2024

Christy Sue Flanders, age 67 of Lawrenceville and formerly of Sumner, passed away at her home Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born a Christmas Day baby in 1956 to John William Sumner and his wife Margaret Viola (Jones) Sumner.

After graduating from Red Hill High School, Chris married the love of her life, Mark Allen Flanders, on September 24, 1976. Mark unexpectedly passed away on July 17, 2002. Together they had one daughter, Bobbi Jo. She truly was the center of their world. Chris devoted her time to getting Bobbi Jo to anywhere and everywhere she needed to be and loved it. You could always hear Chris voicing her “encouragement” from the stands at Bobbi Jo’s games.

She was a homemaker to her family of three and enjoyed staying close with her siblings. After Mark’s passing, she worked at the Lawrenceville Wal-Mart in the Pharmacy Department and then in the Lawn and Garden Department at the Vincennes Lowes. If you knew Chris, you know that she loved her animals. She always had a cat or dog…or both…in her home to love on. She enjoyed spending time landscaping when she able and working online puzzles and word searches.

Her family includes: her daughter- Bobbi Jo Flanders and partner, Kelley Frohning, of Olney: one brother- John Sumner and wife Kim of Lawrenceville: nieces and nephews- Cole Sumner and fiancé Matti Kimmell of Fort Branch, IN; Kati Kidwell and husband Vern and their sons, Zach and Jody, of Lawrenceville; JC Davis and wife Michelle and their sons, Blake and Marcus, of Sumner, and Paul Baltzell and wife Juliassa and their children, Antonio, Hannah, and Caden, of Fortville, IN: and one half-sister- Judy Atkins of Lawrenceville.

Chris was preceded in death by: her parents- John and Margaret Sumner; her husband- Mark Flanders; her sisters- Diane Davis and husband Dale and Bobbi Sumner.

As per Chris’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Remember Chris for her humor and the love she had for her family and friends. Cunningham-Young Funeral Home is assisting her family during their time of loss.

Memorial contributions can be made in Chris's honor to the American Cancer Society or the Lawrence County Humane Society directly or through the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to her family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

12/17/2024

Honorably remembering Rose Seitzinger.

Rose Marie Seitzinger, age 77 of Lawrenceville, passed away at AperionCare-Bridgeport on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Shiloh Baptist Church of Bridgeport. Funeral services are scheduled to take place at 1:00 p.m. following the visitation. Burial will be in Lawrenceville City Cemetery.

A full obituary is pending.

12/08/2024

Jeffrey A. Wilson, age 63 of Alabama and formerly of Lawrence County, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

A visitation will be held at Cunningham Funeral Home of Bridgeport, IL from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. Funeral services will follow immediately at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bridgeport City Cemetery.

A full obituary is pending.

11/29/2024

Remembering Scott Michael Dunlap.

Scott Michael Dunlap, age 58 of Olney and formerly of Lawrence County, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at Carle Hospital. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 29, 1966, to John and Phyllis Caywood Dunlap. Scott attended the Christian Church of Olney when he was able and truly

11/29/2024

Proudly honoring the life of Judy McCrory.

Judy Kaye McCrory, age 75 of Lawrenceville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born May 13, 1949, in Vincennes, IN to William Jack Thompson and his wife Mary Lou Hayes Thompson. After graduating from Lawrenceville Township High School, Judy...

10/28/2024

Honored to serve the family of Margaret "Marge" Lockhart.

Margaret L. Lockhart passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. A visitation will be held from 400 pm until 700 pm CST 5-8pm EST on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Old Cathedral Catholic Church in Vincennes, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1000 am CST 11