obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

Beverly Ann Petty , 83, of Centralia passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at Helia Health Care in Salem. She was born on August 15, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Erwin) Strickler of New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Survivors include her daughter, Jacqueline Johnson and husband Dexter of Centralia; precious grandchildren, Trevor and Hailey; cherished step-grandchildren, Dexter...

Oct 29, 2023

Ruth Ann Johnston , 74, of Odin passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1949, the daughter of Molly and Elsie Patton in Centralia. She married the love of her life, Samuel Johnston on April 16, 1980, in Mt. Vernon, and he survives her in Odin.

Along with her husband of 43...

Oct 29, 2023

Charles Albert Sanders, 86 of Centralia, passed away at 9:58 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Centralia Manor.  He was born on July 31, 1937 in Centralia, the son of Dwight and Lona Scheriger Sanders.  He married Eileen Schierbecker on May 21, 1977 in Hoyleton and she survives in Centralia.  Besides his wife of 46 years, left to...

Oct 26, 2023

Joan Carol Nix , 80, of Centralia passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on April 10, 1943, the daughter of James I. and Thelma (Gwaltney) Phillips in Breese. She married Ed Nix at Temple Baptist in Centralia and they later divorced.

Survivors that hold dear memories...

Oct 20, 2023

Sheri J. Foltz , 60, of Patoka passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1963, the daughter of Jack and Norma (Crites) Umfleet in Olney, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Jeff Foltz on April 8, 1989, in Claremont, Illinois, and he survives her in Patoka.

Along with her husband,...

Oct 19, 2023

Arland Albert Speidel , 89, former police chief for the City of Centralia, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on December 4, 1933, the son of Frederick Albert and Amelia Minnie (Vogt) Speidel in Centralia. He married the love of his...

Oct 17, 2023

Todd Edward Pearce , 30, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1993, the son of Alvin and Rebecca (Bond) Pearce in Centralia.

Survivors that will remember Todd's fun sense of humor include his beloved family, his son, Jamison Pearce of Salem; his twin sister, Elizabeth Pearce of Centralia; his...

Oct 16, 2023

Mary Ellen McKee, age 82 of Centralia, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Heritage Woods in Centralia,Illinois.

Mary was born on April 18, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Ira Gilmore Brooks and Esther (Finkbiner) Brooks.

She is survived by her six children, Anthony Jordan and wife Reba of Camden, Tennessee, Terry...

Oct 14, 2023

Marilyn Elizabeth King , 77, of Odin passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. She was born on April 20, 1946, the oldest daughter of Charles Elmer and Betty Joan (Tolen) Simpson in Edger County, Paris, Illinois. She married the joy of her life, Charles King on June 17, 1976, in Elisabeth...

Oct 13, 2023

David Edwin Cap "Shannon" Holden , 74, of Sandoval passed away, surrounded by the love of his family, Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1949, the son of James and Gloria (Headley) Holden in Fairmont, West Virginia. He married the love of his life, Martha Berger, June of 1980 in Kentucky, and she survives him...

Oct 11, 2023

Caroline M. Sprehe, age 93 of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mrs. Sprehe was born on January 15, 1930 in Irvington, Illinois, the daughter of D. Kell and Meta (Rahn) McCullough.  She married Albert Sprehe Jr. on June 11, 1950 in Hoyleton,...

Oct 10, 2023

Edward L. "Ed" Marshall Sr ., 72, of Carlyle passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Carlyle area. He was born on December 20, 1950, the son of LeRoy "Red" and Beautrice (Davis) Marshall in Carlyle.

Survivors that will hold dear memories of Edward include his beloved family, his children, Angela (Rodney) Hill of Odin, Eddie...

Oct 7, 2023

Jeffrey Duane Copple, 52, of Oldsmar, Florida, passed away on October 7, 2023, at his home.

Born on May 11, 1971, in Florissant, Missouri, Jeffrey was the beloved son of Jim and Patricia (Baxter) Copple. He is survived by his cherished son, Colton Copple, who resides in Florida, and his loving parents, Jim and Patricia Copple, of...

Oct 7, 2023

Kathleen Drews, age 63 of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital.  She was born on October 16, 1959 in Queens, New York the daughter of William and Ireneta (Hayden) Sobotka.

She is survived by her three children, Jeffrey Drews Jr., Matt Drews, and Brittney DeClue all of Centralia; two...

Oct 5, 2023

Jay K. Stanley, 70, of Centralia passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri. He was born on April 2, 1953, the youngest son of Victor D. and Luro Mae (White) Stanley in Herrin, Illinois.

Survivors that will mourn the passing of this beautiful soul include his dear friend,...

Oct 2, 2023

Billy Gene Melton , 59, of Centralia passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on August 11, 1964, the son of Harold and Wanda (Eskew) Melton in Centralia. He married Kimberly Gayle Clegg in 1990 and they later divorced.

Survivors that will cherish fond memories of...

Oct 2, 2023

Michael R. Shaffer 70 of Sandoval, passed away at 6:12 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Sandoval.  He was born on August 11, 1953 in Salem, the son of Raymond and Rosetta Wilkins Shaffer.  He married Mary Kathryn Gore on October 27, 1973 in Sandoval.  Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 50 years Mary K....

Sep 30, 2023

Joshua Ray "Josh" Fleming , 39, of Centralia passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1984, the twin son of David and Barbara (Fair) Fleming in Centralia.

Survivors that will hold dear memories of Josh include his beloved family, his mother, Barbara Fleming of Centralia; his twin brother, Jeffry Fleming of Centralia;...

Sep 30, 2023

Daphne Geraldine "Geri" Romack , 85, of Patoka was welcomed home, into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1938, the daughter of Foster Nelson and Esther Edna (Wood) Gideon in Centralia. She married the love of her life and her constant source of entertainment, James...

Sep 24, 2023

John R. Cummins , 80, of Carlyle passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1942, in Sandoval, the son of John W. and Theda (Powless) Cummins. He married Violet Orrell on July 13, 1963, at Wamac Baptist Church and she survives him in Carlyle.

Survivors include his son, Charles Wesley Cummins and...