obituaries

Mar 16, 2026

George Greg Van Horne , 61, of Belleville passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.

Per Greg's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, with no public service.

Mar 12, 2026

Jo Ann Hediger , 83, of Salem passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on December 6, 1942, in Odin, the daughter of Lenard and Mildred (Gillmore) Heinrich. She married the love of her life, Eugene Hediger on August 3, 1963, and he preceded her in death on January 26,...

Mar 11, 2026

Presiding Elder Rev. Val J. Powe passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the world grew a little quieter as Rev. Val J. Powe, Presiding Elder of the Southern Illinois District of the Indiana Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, answered when the Bishop of his...

Mar 9, 2026

Carrie Jo Panega passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at 8:33 p.m. surrounded by the love of her family after bravely battling breast cancer.  Throughout her journey, Carrie faced each day with strength, grace, and a determination to continue loving and supporting the people around her.

Carrie was the devoted wife of Charles Panega, whose greatest...

Mar 8, 2026

Joseph Steven Davis , 69, of Odin passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of Joseph Daniel and Virginia Rosetta (Koonce) Davis. He married Marilyn Ann Margaret Winckowski on September 24, 1974, in Poplar bluff, MO and she survives him in Odin.

Along with his...

Mar 7, 2026

Donald "Uncle D" Wooters, 78, of Sandoval passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1947, in Centralia, the son of Charles and Versie (Foster) Wooters. He married Elisa Godoyo in 1990, and she survives him in Sandoval.

Along with his devoted wife of thirty-five years, Elisa Wooters, survivors that will cherish dear...

Mar 7, 2026

Charles "Chuck" McDaniel , 72, of Centralia passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on June 10, 1953, in Centralia, the son Mary Louise (Sisson) Robbins.

Survivors that will remember Chuck's generous heart for his family include his siblings, Donna Wesling and Don Berry of Centralia,...

Mar 1, 2026

Thomas Timothy Lasley , 64, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Salem. He was born on September 6, 1961, in Springfield, the beloved son of Owen and Wilma (Killion) Lasley. On October 18, 1986, he married the love of his life, Charlotte Burton, in Springfield. Their years together were filled with...

Feb 28, 2026

Michael Todd Stokes , 32, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on August 1, 1993, in Des Plaines, Illinois, to Todd and Toby (Weiner) Stokes.

Michael will be deeply missed by his loving family, including his father, Todd (Marianne) Stokes; his siblings,...

Feb 24, 2026

C. Lynn Wright James, 78, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Carriage Crossing in Champaign, with her family by her side. She was born on March 14, 1947, in Dunkirk, NY, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Schiffman) Schnabel. She married Ron Wright and they later divorced. She married Larry James in November of 1996, and...

Feb 22, 2026

Charles "Bill" Cain , 94, of Patoka passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, with his family by his side, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on March 17, 1931, in East Fork Township, the son of Delmer and Fern (Orrell) Cain. He married the love of his life, Jenylle Heather on January 14,...

Feb 15, 2026

Thelma Houston 76, of rural Patoka passed away February 15, 2026 at her family farm surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of Fred Donald and Opal (Belcher) Adams on June 25, 1949 in Centralia.  She married John "Tom" Houston on November 14, 1969 at the Fairman Baptist Church.

Thelma is survived by her beloved husband,...

Feb 15, 2026

Mary Jane Smith, 90, of Odin, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the home she raised her family in Odin. She was born on November 15, 1935, the daughter Harold and Leona (Pence) Templeman. She was raised by Virgie (Pence) Sapp.  She married her one true love, Paul Delano Smith, on December 7, 1956, in Watseka, IL.  He...

Feb 11, 2026

Keith Cain , 83, of Patoka passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia surrounded by his family. He was born on February 27, 1942, in Fayette County, the son of Delmer and Fern (Orrell) Cain. He married the light of his life, Charlotte Jett on January 21, 1961, in Centralia and she...

Feb 10, 2026

Donna Dee Barnett, 98, of Sandoval passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1927, in Odin Township, the daughter of Murfin and Sarah (Fulton) Mason. She married Kenneth Milburn Barnett on February 28, 1947, in Sandoval, and he preceded her in death on January 25, 1984.

Survivors include her children, Lynnette Miller...

Feb 8, 2026

Daniel "Dandy Dan" Gene Edmonds, 73, of Centralia passed away February 8, 2026 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  He was born the son of Darryl and Sally (McClellan) Edmonds on May 8, 1952 in Centralia.

Graveside services to honor the life of Dandy Dan will be held 11:00 a.m.  Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at...

Feb 8, 2026

Robert Dale "Bob" Broadhurst , 87, of Centralia passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1938, in Centralia, the son of Charles and Maude (Dick) Broadhurst. He married Carolyn Hatfield on December 21, 1957, in Centralia and she preceded him in death on August 14, 2009.

Survivors include his children, Jonathan Broadhurst...

Feb 5, 2026

Arthur David Ward , 67, of Mount Vernon passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born on July 12, 1958, in Salem, the son of Arthur Harry and Janice P. (Berry) Ward. He married the love of his life, Carol Scott on July 12, 1986.

Survivors that will hold...

Feb 4, 2026

Patricia Ann "Pat" Grove , 74, of Mount Vernon passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born on June 5, 1951, in Highland, the daughter of Maurice and Adele (Vieth) Gregor. She married the love of her life, Harry Grove on May 6, 2000, in Macoupin and he preceded...

Feb 3, 2026

Rochelle "Shelley" Harmening Carder , 63, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 7, 1962, in Centralia, the daughter of Donald and Phyllis (Crouch) Harmening.

Survivors that will remember the way Shelley made everyone feel loved include her mother, Phyllis Harmening of Centralia; her children, Shannon Queen and...