All Obituaries

Janessa Martin Brubaker, of Shobonier, infant daughter of Ronnie and Lorna (Martin) Brubaker passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. Along with her parents, survivors include her grandparents, Melvin & Ellen Brubaker, and Harvey & Gladys Martin; and her siblings, Christine Brubaker, Riley Brubaker, Gregory Brubaker, Devin Brubaker, Katelyn Brubaker, Angela Brubaker. A graveside service was held Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Dutch Midwest Conference Church Cemetery in Vandalia,...

Ronald E. Kennett, age 69 of Sandoval, IL, passed away at home on November 28, 2023. Ronnie was born on July 29, 1954, the son of the late Howard Weems and Eileen (Griffith) Weems of Sandoval. Ronnie is survived by brothers, Randy Griffith of Marissa, IL, Terry Weems of Sandoval; sister, Darlene and David Boatright of Sandoval, and Michele and Dennis Ralidak of Sandoval; and several nieces and nephews. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Myrtle Peller; sister-in-law,...

Barbara Jane “Bobby Jane” Fleming, 77, of Centralia passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on December 28, 1945, the daughter of John and Betty (Collins) Fair in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She married David Fleming on February 11, 1980, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2014. Survivors that will cherish memories made of this wonderful lady include her beloved family, children, Keith Claar, John (Jerri Ann) Claar, David (Mary) Claar, Lisa Claar, Cheryl (Scott)...

Robert “Bob” Paul Vosholler, 68, of Patoka passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 21, 1954, the son of Paul Fred and Fidelis Victoria (Fohne) Vosholler in Breese. He married Sonja Sheri Sundell on September 4, 1983, in Sparks, NV, and she survives him in Patoka. Along with his devoted wife of 40 years, Bob is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Kline of Carlyle, Jill Tweedy and husband Travis of Carlyle, Debra Dalton...

Barbara E. Cushman, 69, of Kell passed away surrounded by the love of her family Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on September 6, 1954, the daughter of Norman and Wanda (Butler) Dailey in Granite City, Illinois. She married Ricky Boxx Sr. & they had 4 children & later divorced. Then on July 2nd, 1993 she married Brian Cushman in Odin & he survives in Kell. Along with her husband of 30 years, Barbara is survived by...

Roger Leo Grasher, age 79, of Odin, Illinois, passed away on November 20th in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on August 24, 1944, in Centralia, Illinois.  He is survived by wife Debbie (McClelland), his children Michael Grasher (Tracy) of Ponte Verde Beach, Florida, Michelle Grasher (Mara Rakestraw) of Bloomington, Illinois, and Matthew Grasher (Ann) of Altamont, Illinois; stepchildren Jason McClelland, and Laurie McClelland (Rhonda); grandchildren Collin, Brody, Henry, and...

Angelia Javallea Moore, cherished baby girl of her mother, Jaronda Jeannetta Acres and her father, Dew’illis Javal Moore, was carried Home to Heaven by the angels on November 17, 2023.  Along with her mother and father, those who celebrate and will remember Angelia’s precious life include her siblings, McKayla Frazier, Emanual Watson, Ja’ronn Brown, Imani Heard, and Hi’Kieam Heard; paternal grandparents, Phil and Barb Poe; and several aunts and...

Velma Mae Parrish, 84, of Odin, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her home in Odin surrounded by her loving family. Velma being one of ten siblings was born on August 20,1939 the daughter of Cecil and Thelma (Mikel) Adams in Springfield, IL. She married the love of her life and father of her children, William A. Parrish and he precedes her in death. Survivors include her devoted family, Cecil Parrish and wife Cathy of Salem, Bruce Parrish and wife Debbie of Odin, William...

Martha “Jane” (Copple) Nelms, 77, of Centralia passed away at 9:16 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2023, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Jane was born on May 4, 1946, the daughter of John H. and Daphne Maxine Copple in Centralia. She married Robert “Pete” Nelms on August 15, 1969, at Boyd Christian Church, and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2008. Jane is survived by her sister, Nancy (Don) Russell of Nashville; her brothers, Billy Joe (Pat) Copple...

Ricky Malcolm, of Odin, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. Private services will be at a later date.  Irvin Macz Funeral Homes in Odin, are honored to be helping Ricky's family.