Michael Bradley Walker
Jun 12, 2026
Michael Bradley Walker, 54, of Vernon passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Indianna. He was born on November 13, 1971, in Russellville, Kentucky, the son of Ray Leon and Wanda (Hendrix) Walker.
Survivors include his mother, Wanda Walker of Vernon; children, Tadd Riley Walker of Jeffersonville, IN, and Tora Ryn Walker of Jeffersonville, IN; brothers, Christopher (Brandy)...
Benjamin Lee Adcock
Jun 9, 2026
Benjamin Lee “Ben” Adcock, 66, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1960, the son of Marlin Adcock Jr. and Cleo (Grable) Stock.
Survivors include his son, Brandon Adcock (Samantha Seaney) of Martinsville, Illinois; grandchildren, Brayden Wesley Adcock, Everly Jo Marie Adcock; step-grandchild, Emerald Lofton; mother, Cleo Stock and husband, J. Larry Stock; brothers,...
Pamela Kay Basola
Jun 8, 2026
Pamela Kay Basola, 76, of Centralia passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on December 6, 1949, in Lyons, KS, the daughter of John “Jack” and Valerie (Mason) Cole. She married Martin D. Basola on June 17, 1967, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Sandoval and he survives her in Centralia.
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Karen Y. James
Jun 2, 2026
Karen Y. James, 83, of Marion, formerly of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Marion. She was born on August 11, 1942, in Desoto, the daughter of George and Vernalee (O’Whene) Farner. She married David James on September 4, 1998, in Centralia and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2017.
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Jerry Dale Elliott
May 29, 2026
Jerry Dale Elliott, 63, of Centralia passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He was born on May 8, 1963, in Columbus, GA, the son of Tommy and Marie (Kirkman) Elliott.
Jerry is survived by his siblings, Diane Parton of Harrisburg, Ronnie Elliott and wife Rita of Harrisburg, and Mike Elliott and fiancée Lisa...
Edward Ray Riley Jr.
May 26, 2026
Edward Ray Riley Jr., 57, of Salem passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1968, in Peoria, the son of Edward R. Riley Sr. and Lorene (Berning) McMillan.
Survivors that will remember Ed’s friendly smile include his beloved son, Nathan “Nate” Riley; siblings, Teresa Cain, Kate Baker, Melchelle Wagner, Jerry Riley,...
Glenda K. Watson-McKnight
May 25, 2026
Glenda K. Watson-McKnight, 68, of Centralia passed away, taking the hand of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, May 25, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on September 4, 1957, in Centralia, the daughter of Albert Gardner Jr. and Jewel Watson.
Survivors who will remember Glenda’s love and faithfulness include her beloved mother,...
Carlin Ruth Thomas
May 23, 2026
Carlin Ruth Thomas, 93, of Sandoval passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by her family, at her daughter-in-law’s home in Sandoval. She was born on September 30, 1932, in Kinmundy, the daughter of Merle and Mary (Hanna) Hanks. She married Earl Sinclair, and he preceded her in death. She married Harold Thomas, and he also preceded her in...
Betty J. Strode
May 21, 2026
Betty J. Strode, 97, formerly of Centralia, IL passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at La Bella of Freeburg, IL. She was born on June 11, 1928, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the daughter of Clyde and Ruth (Holt) Hogg. She married John Acre and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, Tom Acre of O’Fallon, IL; her daughter, Ann...
Christopher Kirk
May 12, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Christopher Kirk on May 12, 2026, in Centralia, Illinois. Chris was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, to John (“Jack”) and Claire (“Ting”) Kirk. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, John Kirk.
He leaves behind his dearest friend and companion, Diane Uhls of Centralia, Illinois, as well as his sisters,...
Gerald Wehrheim
May 8, 2026
Gerald Wehrheim, 87, of Centralia passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1938, in Evansville, IL, the son of Elroy and Elba (Billimack) Wehrheim. He married his true love, Cathy Revermann and she survives him in Centralia.
Survivors include his wonderful, blended family, six children, Kathy Smith and husband Matt, Lori Davidson and husband Tom, Kevin...
Ramona Cushman
May 7, 2026
Ramona J. Cushman , 74, of Centralia passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on September 19, 1951, in Marion County, the daughter of Alfred and Garnell (Mattmiller) Hugo. She married Darwin Cushman Jr., and their son was born of this union. They later divorced.
Survivors include her son, Darwin...
Tim Marcum
Apr 30, 2026
Tim Marcum , 65, of Centralia passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at SSM St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1960, in Centralia, the son of Donald and Karen (Hamburg) Marcum. He married the love of his life, Vanessa Tolka on April 20, 1985, at Bethel Baptist Church in Odin.
Along with his...
Doris Jean Hafeli
Apr 28, 2026
Doris Jean Hafeli , 83, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Centralia Manor. She was born on June 16, 1942, in Centralia, the daughter of Dwight and Edna (Creed) Wallis. She married the love of her life, Robert Eugene Hafeli on October 29, 1960, and he survives her in Centralia.
Along with her husband,...
Vernetta Langston
Apr 18, 2026
Vernetta Carlene Langston , 96, of Irvington passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1929, in Anna, IL the daughter of Carl and Edna (Hileman) Williams. She married the love of her life, Junior E. Langston on May 26, 1956, in Mississippi, and he preceded her in death on September 4, 2015.
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Julia Ann (Monday) Mattmiller
Apr 17, 2026
Julia Ann Mattmiller, 96, of Centralia passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at fireside House in Centralia. She was born on January 3, 1930, in Centralia, the daughter of Herbert and Lillian (Ford) Monday. She married Donald Dwight Mattmiller Sr. on July 1, 1947, in Centralia, and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1996.
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Alan Pitchford
Apr 15, 2026
Alan R. Pitchford , 74, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, He was born on July 4, 1951, in Centralia, the son of Roy and Vera (Ferguson) Pitchford. He married Naomi Baugh, on September 9, 2010, in Paducah, KY, and she survives him in Centralia.
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Kenneth Jensen
Apr 10, 2026
Kenneth Jensen , 78, of Centralia, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Norman and Isabel (Menendez) Jensen. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Hatch on August 8, 1987, in Macomb, IL.
Along with his devoted wife of 38 years, Charlotte Jensen,...
Corliss Rollinson
Apr 8, 2026
Corliss A. Rollinson , 79, of Mattoon, formerly of Centralia passed away in her home April 8, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Sarah (Kaufman) Zemke; father, Frank Joseph Zemke; husband, Richard Rollinson Sr.; and grandson, Andrew.
Corliss was born on October 3, 1946, and lived a life full of love...
Wayne Sides
Apr 3, 2026
Wayne Kelly "Strawberry" Sides , 70, of Patoka passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Centralia Manor. He was born on May 18, 1955, in Centralia, the son of Wilbert Dee and Wilma (Cain) Sides.
Survivors include his daughter, Casandra (Mark) Boaen of Statesboro, Georgia; cherished granddaughter, Alexandra Feast; brother, Bill (Janell) Sides of Patoka; sister, Judy...
