Geoffery D. Stalls
Aug 20, 2026
Geoffery D. Stalls, 68, of Centralia passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at SSM Health ST. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He was born on July 9, 1958, in Centralia, the son of Girland and Edna (Hicks) Stalls. He married Barbara Russ on June 26, 2006, and she preceded him in death on August 16, 2022.
Survivors that will remember Geoffery’s kind...
Lily L. Day
Aug 18, 2026
Lily L. Day, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, just weeks shy of her 98th birthday. Born September 6, 1928, Lily lived a remarkable life defined by love, strength, grace, independence, and resilience.
Lily met John Francis Day, the love of her life, and they eloped on November 1, 1947. For...
Mary L. O’Neill
Aug 16, 2026
Mary L. O’Neill, 80, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 26, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Francis and Edith (Richardson) O’Neill.
Survivors who appreciated having Mary in their lives include her niece, Susan Halstead and Frank; several more nieces and nephews; and her good friends, Sharon Reed, Jane...
Kenneth Lee Tomes Jr.
Aug 7, 2026
Kenneth Lee Tomes Jr., 71, of Sandoval passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Odin Health Care Center. He was born on June 3, 1955, in Kentucky, the son of Kenneth Sr. and Shirley (Byrne) Tomes. He married the love of his life, Connie Sue Kaufman on August 2, 2002, and she survives him in Sandoval.
Along with his beloved wife...
DaVenia Jean Flagg
Aug 6, 2026
Celebrating the life and legacy of DaVenia Jean Flagg
DaVenia Jean Flagg, affectionately known as “DJ,” transitioned from labor to reward on August 6, 2026, at her home in Centralia, Illinois. Born on July 15, 1980, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Veronica Ann (Flagg) Smith and Tommie K. Smith, DJ was an amazing mother, sister, niece, daughter, cousin, and friend whose...
Maxine Mae Edwards
Jul 31, 2026
Maxine Mae (Sprehe) Edwards, 80, of Belleville, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, July 31, 2026.
Born December 16, 1945, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years James “Barney” Edwards, parents LeRoy and Verena (Dries) Sprehe, brother, Wayne and nephew Bradley (Shelby)Michael.
Survivors include children, Kristi Edwards, Kimberly (Edwards) Slater, husband Oscar,...
Carol Joyce Orrell
Jul 26, 2026
Carol Joyce Orrell, 83, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at Fireside House of Centralia.
Carol was born on August 14, 1942, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois, to Adolph and Edna (Grasher). She attended Mater Dei High School in Breese and devoted her life to her family, home, and the simple joys that brought people together.
Carol was preceded...
Barbara Kay Rushing
Jul 25, 2026
Barbara Kay Rushing, 90, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Janette Henson of Marion; brother, Jerry Ray Long and Mary Ann of Centralia; step-children, Judy and husband, Steve, and their son, and Ronald and his sons; and many special nieces and nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Ray & Ruth (Pitchford) Long; her...
Misty Renee Huddleston
Jul 21, 2026
Misty Renee Huddleston, 52, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 5, 1973, in Centralia, the daughter of Faye Ann Milburn and Howard Ray Jr.
Survivors who will deeply miss Misty’s bright light include her husband, Robby Huddleston Sr. of Charleston; children, twins, Erica and Dianna Petrea; sons, Howard Micheal Petrea, Robby...
Goldie Noreen Hull
Jul 21, 2026
Goldie Noreen Hull “Shady”, 69, of Odin passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Deaconess Crossroads Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born on August 21, 1956, in Taylorville, the daughter of Melvin and Mildred (Boliard) Hull.
Survivors that will remember Goldie’s deep love for her family include her children, Walter Henson Jr. and Kelsie of Sims, IL, Marvin Henson Sr....
Clyde William Ellis Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
Clyde William Ellis Sr., 87, of Centralia passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1939, in Carbondale, the son of Leroy and Juanita (McCall) Ellis. He married Kathy Marlain on February 15, 1981, in Centralia, and she preceded him in death on August 8, 2017.
Survivors include his children, Thomas Gene (Jennifer) Ellis of Centralia, Donald...
Parker Joe Belcher
Jul 17, 2026
Parker Joe Belcher, beautiful baby boy of Nick and Chelsey (Geurin) Belcher was carried to Heaven in the loving arms of the angels.
Those who loved Parker deeply and completely include his parents, Nick and Chelsey Belcher; maternal grandparents, Jerra and Curt Swartzlander of Centralia, and Jeff and Tammi Geurin of Texico; maternal great-grandparents, Paul and Eileen Chitwood, and Betty Sanders;...
Helen Baldridge
Jul 16, 2026
Helen Mae Baldridge passed away surrounded by the love and support of her family at the Centralia Manor on Thursday evening, July 16, 2026. She was born on May 2, 1930, the daughter of John “Landis” and Ida Mae (True) Barton. She married the love of her life, Wilbur Don Baldridge on September 10, 1948, in Centralia and he preceded...
Jesse Wayne Goff Sr.
Jul 14, 2026
Jesse Wayne Goff Sr., 68, of Iuka passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his son’s home. He was born on November 30, 1957, the son of Roy and Edna (Misslebrook) Goff.
Survivors that have dear memories of Jesse include his sons, Adam Goff and wife Ashley of Iuka, and Jesse W. Goff Jr. of Xenia; six precious grandchildren; four cherished...
Timothy Ray Wimberly Sr. (Wimbo)
Jul 12, 2026
Timothy Ray Wimberly Sr. (Wimbo), 60, of Centralia passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1966, in Decatur, the son of Delbert Sonny and Maxine (Dial) Wimberly.
Survivors who will remember Tim as a kid at heart include his son, Timothy Ray Wimberly Jr. and wife Lindsay of KY; cherished grandchildren, Jaelynn, and Kaison; brothers, Del...
Connie Freels
Jul 9, 2026
Constance Jean “Connie” Freels, 98, of Centralia passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Heritage Woods in Centralia, just a few days away from celebrating her 99th birthday. She was born on July 13, 1927, in Mascoutah, the daughter of E.W. and Florence (Schubert) Mann. She married her soul mate, Bob Freels on September 27, 1947, at St. Johns...
Alaric Henry Olson
Jul 4, 2026
Sweet baby Alaric Henry Olson was carried to Heaven in the arms of the angels, Saturday, July 4, 2026. He was born on January 20, 2026, in St. Louis, MO, the twin son of Michael Patrick Olson Jr. and Susan Nicole Kingston.
Those who will remember how Alaric could make everyone smile include his mother, Susan Kinston; father, Michael Olson; sisters,...
Jimmie E. Bradford
Jul 1, 2026
Jimmie E. Bradford, 70, of Centralia, IL was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following a brief illness in the Odin Health Care Center. He was born on May 21, 1956, in Centralia, IL, the son of Matthew Patrick, Sr. and Helen L. (Worlds) Bradford. He married Monika (Loefflath) Wilson in 2004.
Survivors...
Helen Elizabeth Lamb
Jun 29, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Lamb, 99, of Centralia, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at her daughter’s home in Swansea. She was born on September 30, 1926, in Centralia, the daughter of Olcy and Mary (Keith) Featherling. She married her true love, William David Lamb on May 9, 1944, in Kell and he preceded her in death...
Paul Davis
Jun 17, 2026
Paul R. Davis, 92, of Odin passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Centralia Manor. He was born on February 12, 1934, in Centralia, the son of Roy and Ethel (Donoho) Davis. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Deadmond on April 3, 1953, and she survives him in Odin.
Along with his wife, Phyllis Davis, of seventy-three blessed years,...
