Charlene Goforth
Oct 1, 2024
Charlene Goforth , 98, of Centralia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 18, 1926, the daughter of B.V. and Ottie (Arnold) Ivy in Bruce, Mississippi. She married James C. Goforth on September 22, 1945, in Bruce, Mississippi and he preceded her in death on January 11,...
Ira Sturgeon Jr.
Sep 26, 2024
Ira V. Sturgeon Jr ., 93, of Winter Garden, FL passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Edgewood, FL. He was born on February 9, 1931, the son of Ira V. Sr. and Anna (Laurent) Sturgeon in Springfield, IL.
Survivors that will remember Ira's love for his family include, his children, Kathy...
Gary Boles
Sep 26, 2024
Gary Boles of Centralia passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Gary was born on September 28, 1941 in Centralia, the son of Cliff and Clementine Boles. He married Myrna Kay Middleton on August 3, 1963. Myrna preceded him in death on January 22, 2003. Gary then married Elizabeth Betty Prather of Centralia on March 28, 2004....
Lillie Mae Scott Jackson
Sep 23, 2024
Lillie Mae Scott Jackson passed away in Los Angeles, California on September 23, 2024. Lillie was the daughter of BJ and Rosalie Scott born April 1, 1939, in Centralia Illinois.
Lillie attended Lincoln Elementary and Centralia High School in Centralia Illinois. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Illinois and membership...
Eddie Charles Miller
Sep 12, 2024
Eddie Charles Miller , 75, of Odin passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Odin Health Center in Odin, IL. He was born on November 28, 1948, the son of Delbert C. and Wanda (Jones) Miller in Iuka, IL. He married Doris Wilson in Salem, and she survives him in De Soto, MO.
Along with his wife...
Barbara (Bee) Rasner
Sep 12, 2024
Barbara Rasner , age 97, of Centralia passed away in Centralia on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born Barbara Ann Bee in Farina, Illinois in 1927, to Charles Orten Bee and Agnes Page "Billie" Crooker Bee.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Charles Michael "Mike" Bee of Effingham, IL; and her sister,...
Gary Albert Quick
Sep 7, 2024
Gary Albert Quick died Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Breese, Illinois, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 15, 1951, in Breese, IL, to Burl Albert and Helen Frances (Payne) Quick. A graduate of Carlyle High School, Class of 1969, he played trumpet in the school band and later in life participated in team sports (including...
Terry Lynn Clements
Sep 7, 2024
Terry Lynn Clements , 67, of Patoka, IL passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at home. He was born on June 4, 1957, in Highland, IL, son of John and Mary Clements. He was married to Paula (Gatewood) Clements on June 22, 2007.
Terry was a 1975 graduate of Patoka High School. He went on to attend...
Robert L. Overturf, Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Robert L. Overturf, Jr. 69, of Centralia, passed away Sept. 4, 2024 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born the son of Robert L. Sr. and Jackie (Horst) Overturf on September 4, 1955. He married Pam Bauer and they later divorced.
Survivors include his beloved daughter Courtney Kolesar, husband J.J. of Staunton, IL;...
Jeffrey Howes
Sep 2, 2024
Jeffrey Howes , 49, of Centralia passed away September 2, 2024. He was born on December 9, 1974, the son of Patrick Howes and Jacqueline "Jacquie" Caron in Lewiston, Maine.
Survivors include his mother, Jacqueline "Jacquie" Caron-Brochu and husband Paul of Maine; his father, Patrick Howes and wife Doris of Chamberlain, Florida; his daughter, Mercedes Howes of...
Sharon Virginia Minor
Sep 1, 2024
Sharon Virginia Minor, 82, of Odin, IL. passed away Sept. 1, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born the daughter of Jay and Virginia (Evans) Newman on April 30, 1942. She married the love of her life George Edgar Minor on Sept. 26, 1959 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2014.
Survivors...
June Mccoy
Aug 31, 2024
June McCoy, 93, of Centralia passed away August 31, 2024, at the Centralia Manor. June was born the daughter of Glen F. and Fern (Ba) (Maroon) Jackson on July 6, 1931, in Centralia. She married Billy McCoy at the First Apostolic Church in Centralia on January 2, 1949. He passed away on September 25, 1987.
June and...
Don Poiter
Aug 27, 2024
Donald "Don" F. Poiter , 87, of Centralia passed away surrounded by the love of his family, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 17, 1937, the son of Frank and Eva (Hicks) Poiter in Du Quion, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Donna Lichtenfeld on June 27, 1959, in Hobart, Indiana,...
Elaine Jackson
Aug 27, 2024
Leatha Elaine Jackson , 99, of Centralia passed away surrounded by her family, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 25, 1925, the daughter of Oscar and Sybil (Maroon) Marlin in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Clarence "Regis" Jackson on July 21, 1946, and he preceded her in death...
Levi Cody
Aug 21, 2024
Jedidiah Levi Cody, born April 6, 1989, 35 years of age passed away suddenly on August 21, 2024.
He worked for the Dr. Kahn family and was multitalented in the construction trade. Levi was loved by family and friends and will be dearly missed.
Levi is survived by his children, Tristan Levi Cody, Cali Lynn...
Georgia Jones-Richardson
Aug 21, 2024
Georgia Jones-Richardson
I was born on July 14, 1945 to Rozel and Connie Winbush, in Hickman KY.
I spent some of my life in Kentucky when times were not great. I was so glad my parents decided to move up north. I spent most of life in Illinois doing a variety of things. Here are...
Joanna J. Van Horne
Aug 18, 2024
Joanna J. Van Horne , 83, of Belleville passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born on November 25, 1940, the daughter of Robert and Joanna (Pscion) Howard in Michigan City, Indiana. She married George Van Horne on June 14, 1963, in Salem, Illinois and he survives her in Belleville.
Joanna is survived by her children,...
Rebecca Jean (Jacinto) Bellemey
Aug 13, 2024
Rebecca Jean (Jacinto) Bellemey , 36, of Irvington passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1988, the daughter of Antonio and Victoria (Rios) Jacinto in Maryville.
Survivors who will remember the impact Rebecca had on her family include her parents, Antonio and Victoria Jacinto of Irvington; her children who...
Philip Altadonna
Aug 11, 2024
Philip Altadonna , 85, of Centralia passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1939, the son of Anton and Clara (Mordini) Altadonna in Centralia. He married the love of his life, his sweetheart, Brenda Spicer on July 9, 1966, in Sandoval and she survives him in Centralia.
Along with his devoted wife...
Thomas Hill
Aug 7, 2024
Thomas Hill , 65, of Carlyle passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home. He was born in Centralia on January 6, 1959, the son of Robert and Wilma (Burton) Hill of Odin.
Survivors include his children, Thomas Hill Jr. of Sandoval, Joe Hill of Sandoval, and Mike Hill of Sandoval; several grandchildren; sisters, Ronda Hill...
