All Obituaries

Shirley J. Miller, 77, of Sandoval passed away Friday, December 2, 2022. Arrangements are pending at the Day Macz Funeral Home in Sandoval.

Margie Ann Orrell, 87, of Patoka passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, Thursday, December 1, 2022, at her home. She was born on October 29, 1935, the daughter of Otto and Lucy Bell (Williams) Wadkins in Patoka. She married Charles “Bob” Orrell on October 30, 1954, in Hernando, Mississippi and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1999. Survivors include her beloved family, daughter Jackie Orrell of Patoka; granddaughter Sarah Orrell of Patoka; great-granddaughter...

Gary Downes, 71, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on November 10, 1951, the son of Charley and Stella (Allen) Downes in Centralia. Survivors include his special nephew Wil Downes and wife Tressie of South Carolina; his fur babies, his rat terrier Snoopy and his cat Ms. Kitty; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Charley and Stella Downes; and his brothers Webb,...

Michael “Mike” Carter, 74, of Centralia passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Fireside House in Centralia. He was born on March 19, 1948, the son of Carl and Louanna (Williams) Carter in Thebes, Illinois. He married Elva McCain and they later divorced; Mike married Sue Gott, they later divorced, but always stayed close friends. Survivors include his sister Anita Spano and husband Tony of Wimberley, Texas; special friend Sue Hohman and husband Alan of Carlyle; stepdaughter...

Mr. Henry Augusta Rush, 97, of Centralia was welcomed into the gracious arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He began his journey in life on February 13, 1925, the son of Wendell and Alice (Barnes) Rush in Centralia. He married the love of his life, Freddie Mae Jones on February 28, 1946, in Centralia and she preceded him home to Heaven on August 20, 2002. Survivors that will mourn Henry’s passing include his beloved family, children, Abcjean...

Jabez “Jay” Albert Baysinger, 96, of Sandoval went Home to the Lord, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Odin Health Care Center. He was born on January 26, 1926, the son of Lawrence “Dick” and Grayce (Webster) Baysinger in Centralia. He married the love of his life, Alma Ford on August 13, 1961, in New Haven and she survives him in Sandoval. Along with his beloved wife, Alma Baysinger, Jay leaves behind his children Jennifer Baysinger of Sandoval, Edith Pierce and...

Raiden James Ely was carried by the angels back to Heaven on Monday, November 21, 2022.  Survivors that will carry much love in their hearts for Raiden James include his mother Amanda Galbreath; his father Brian Ely; his brother Remington Ely; and his sisters Brooklyn Ely, and Angel Ely A celebration of life service will be held privately by the family. Online condolences may be shared with the family of Raiden James by visiting www.maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral...

Martin Charles “Marty” Metzger, 59, of Centralia passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 doing what he loved deer hunting. He was born on January 7, 1963, the son of Ralph “Boze” and Lucy (Betti) Metzger in Centralia. He married the love of his life, Mary Hutson on May 14, 1992, in Salem; they later divorced, but remained special friends.  Marty is survived by his beloved family, his daughters, Allie Gregory and husband Austin of Centralia, and Tabitha Jentsch...

Patricia Ann Edwards, 78, of Catawissa, Missouri passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. She was born on October 18, 1944, the daughter of Alfred Sr. and Helen (Miller) Endicott in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Bob Edwards on December 10, 2004, in Union, Missouri and he survives in Catawissa. Along with her husband, Bob, Pat is survived by her children Gordon Endicott of South Dakota, and Shaun Edwards and wife Sara; 4 grandchildren Heidi...

Donna Timmons, 75, of Sandoval passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, surrounded by the love and tender care of her family at her son’s home in Patoka. She was born on January 2, 1947, the daughter of Nick and Ruth (Rippy) Basola in Sandoval. She had two children with her former husband Bill Timmons. Survivors that will remember Donna’s dedication to her family include her devoted family, son Craig Timmons and wife Misty of Patoka; daughter Christy Phipps and husband Steve...