All Obituaries

Terry A. Sanders, 66, of Centralia, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 8, 1954 the son of June D. and Pansey B. (Wynn) Sanders in Centralia. Survivors that will remember Terry’s kind smile include his beloved family, daughter, Stacy (Derek) Zobrist of Highland; sons, Christopher Sanders of Centralia, and Brad (Laura) Sanders of Centralia; cherished grandchildren, Zoey, Corbin and Gannon Sanders; and sister, Sheila Sanders of Breese. Terry was...

Sandra Gail Murfin, 77, of Vernon passed away peacefully with her loving family surrounding her, Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home in Vernon. She was born on July 7, 1943 the daughter of Marvin G. and Mary J. (McNicol) Chandler in Patoka. She married the love of her life and her best friend, Charles W. Murfin on June 11, 1961 in Patoka and he survives in Vernon. Along with her devoted husband of 59 years, Charles Murfin, survivors include her beloved family, daughter, Lori Renee Murfin...

Ronald H. Dahl, Jr. 59, native of Centralia, currently of Belleville passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born on October 21, 1961 the son of Ronald, Sr. and Phyllis (Owens) Dahl in Centralia. Survivors that will remember Ronald as a protective family man include his beloved family, son, Bradley Dahl (Melissa Schuchart) of Belleville; daughters, Angela Trimble (Nakia) of Belleville, and Kaitlin Paige Dahl of Belleville; precious...

Allison John “AJ” Wesley, Sr. 75, of Centralia passed on from his earthy home to a glorious welcoming to his Heavenly home on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 25, 1945 the son of Major John and Marjorie (Lewis) Wesley in Centralia. He married Ophelia Hardin on January 4, 1969 in Centralia. They were married 30 years before their divorce and she survives in Springfield, Missouri. Along with his ex-wife,...

Roger Earl Jones heeded the trumpet call and went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, February 10, 2021. Roger was born to the union of Robert and Edna (Smith) Jones on January 13, 1948 and had just celebrated his 73rd birthday. Roger attended school in both Centralia and Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Cleveland Public Schools, he entered the Army and fought in the Viet Nam conflict. He was honorably discharged after serving his time and returned to Cleveland. He met...

Edna K. Hodge, 86, of Centralia passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on January 10, 1935 the daughter of Walter and Gertrude (Corson) Mays in Vernon. She married Troy Hodge on July 5, 1966 and he preceded her in death on October 14, 1992. Survivors include her beloved family, 4 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and a...

  Willie James Jelks Sr. passed on February 5th, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, IL. Willie was born on September 5th, 1951 in Brownsville, TN. He is the son of Mary Lee James (née Dodson) and Willie Roy Jelks who both preceded him in death. After his mother’s passing, he was cared for by the James family of Mt. Vernon, IL; but has several family members in the Brownsville, TN area. Willie is survived by his wife, Georgette Jelks (née Maines) of...

Charlotte Louise Thomas Carson, 83, of Odin passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born February 2, 1937 in Sandoval, Illinois, daughter of Catherine and Ed Thomas of Sandoval.  Charlotte is survived by her husband, George Carson, two sons, George (Sylvia) Carson, Jr. of Phoenix Arizona, Robert (Mei Ting) Carson of Gilroy, California, and a daughter Cary (Gary) Carson Spinka of Plainfield; four grandchildren, Hannah Carson, Ethan Carson, Robert Carson, and Noah Carson; and two...

Lola Mae Friedrich, 84, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on October 13, 1936 the daughter of Charles and Dora Mae (Crane) Nelms in rural Centralia. She married Charles Friedrich on December 19, 1954 at Mt. Moriah Christian Church and he preceded her in death on October 30, 1994. Survivors that will remember Lola’s kind ways and warm smile include her beloved family, daughter, Elizabeth “Jane...

Charles Eugene Allison Sr., 58, of Salem, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Daytona, Florida. He was born on April 12, 1962 the son of Richard and Virginia (Norris) Allison in Herrin, Illinois He married the love of his life, Wilma Eagan on June 30, 1988 in Kentucky and she survives him in Salem. Along with his beloved wife of 32 years, Wilma Allison, survivors include his devoted children, son, William Eagan and special friend Katie Herman of Junction City, Illinois,...