obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

Glenda Eileen Lamb, age 85, of Central City, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 2:54 P.M. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her home in Central City, Illinois.  She was born on March 25, 1938, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Harold Ray and Clarine Carleta (Hiltibidle) Miller.  She married Andrew Charles Evans in 1955 in Centralia, Illinois, and they...

Mar 21, 2023

Robert Eugene Sanders passed in the company of his loving family at his home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He suffered a serious illness that lasted several weeks.

He was born on March 17, 1947, to Alice B. (Shelton) Sanders and Robert Warren Sanders that preceded him in death. He attended the Jackson School of the Blind...

Mar 19, 2023

Marilyn J. Taylor, 84, of Centralia passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on March 26, 1938, the daughter of Raymond and Violet (Myers) Meyer in Centralia. She married the love of her life, James E. Taylor on December 27, 1971, and he preceded her in death on...

Mar 19, 2023

Richard Hames , 64, of Alma passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 18, 1959, the son of Frank and Margerie Elizabeth (Thomason) Hames in Decatur. He married the love of his life, Jeannie Hissong on April 3, 1981, in Brownstown and she survives in Alma.

Along with his devoted...

Mar 17, 2023

Scott Winston Hanks , 87, of Sandoval passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Aperion Health Care in Fairfield, with his family by his side. He was born on November 7, 1935, the son of Merle and Mary Elizabeth (Hanna) Hanks in Kinmundy.

Survivors include his beloved family, daughters, Vic (Bill) Goodspeed of Centralia, Penny (Mike) Bryan...

Mar 12, 2023

Nayori Elon Marie Faust, baby girl of Dozie L. Faust Jr. and Nariah Johnson was carried to Heaven in the arms of the angels on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was the joy of her family from the day she was born on December 3, 2022.

Those who will always carry with them the beauty Nayori brought...

Mar 11, 2023

Maryann Collins , 89, of Centralia passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on March 8, 1934, the daughter of Sam Norwood and Alineal Humble in Centralia. Maryann was a proud graduate of Lincoln Elementary School, and Centralia High School with high honors and as a state scholar. She...

Mar 11, 2023

Melba Mae Bryant , 96, of Centralia passed away March 11, 2023. She was born on February 23, 1927, the youngest child of five and only daughter of Fred and Beulah (Mutschler) Conrad at her family's home in Shattuc. She married the love of her life, Melvin Bryant on July 1, 1946, in Sandoval, and he preceded her in...

Feb 24, 2023

Michelle Marie Allen , 25, of Centralia passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, in an automobile accident. She was born on December 20, 1997, the daughter of Frank and Christine (Williams) Allen in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Survivors that will remember Michelle's beauty, inside and out include her beloved family and friends, the light of her life,...

Feb 24, 2023

Doris Emily Snyder passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023, at the age of 96.  Doris was born to Olga E. and Walter Kleeman of Vernon, Illinois on June 29, 1926. She was the younger of two children, and was preceded in death by her loving parents and a dear brother, William "Bill".  Doris graduated from Vernon High School...

Feb 24, 2023

Janet Lee Kunick , 82, of Carlyle passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born on July 6, 1940, the daughter of Herby and Ruby (Charlton) Jones in Granite City. She married her sweetheart, Jerry Lee Kunick on June 7, 1958, in Granite City and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2015....

Feb 22, 2023

Colleen June Parker , 93, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born on February 5,1930, the daughter of Omer D. and Hazel D. (Clayton) Kern in Benton. She married Harold W. "Shorty" Parker on April 4, 1981 in Patoka and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2014.

Feb 18, 2023

Laura Rose Smith, 35, entered into Heaven and the presence of our savior on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Laura was born on December 28, 1987, in Evanston, IL. the daughter of Dr. Samuel M. Smith Jr. and Linda Lea (Barnes) Smith.

Laura is survived by her parents, Dr. Samuel and Linda...

Feb 15, 2023

Kenneth L. Day , 88, died at home February 15, 2023, after a brief illness.  He was born March 17, 1934, in Sandoval, IL, the son of Kenneth and Zelma (Cummins) Day.

Kenneth graduated from Sandoval High School in 1952.  He married Della (Stone) Day on September 1, 1956 and served in the U.S. Army 1956-1958 as...

Feb 14, 2023

Nancy C. Powell , 86, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Centralia Manor in Centralia. She was born on August 9, 1936, the daughter of Clifford and Ella (Steffy) Ritter in Olney. She married William "Bill" Powell on December 23, 1966, in Centralia, sharing 34 years of marriage before Bill's passing on October 23, 2001.

Feb 13, 2023

Laurie Dalton of Centralia passed away at her home at 6:30 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023, with her family by her side.

Laurie was born on July 12, 1960 in Charleston, IL to James Owen and Mary Ellen (Lee) Griffith.  She married Charles Dalton in May, 1982 and they later divorced.

Surviving is her...

Feb 11, 2023

Margaret Jean Lyons (Watts) was born March 12, 1951, to Edna and Charles Lyons. She passed away February 11, 2023, a month shy of her 72nd birthday.

Margaret grew up outside, the near youngest of 8 children. She earned many freckles playing under the sun as a fair-skinned red head.

Margaret has one younger sibling,...

Feb 10, 2023

Larry Ross Cain, 80, of Patoka passed away with his family at his side Friday, February 10, 2023, at his home in Patoka. He was born on August 21, 1942, the son of Harold V. and Marcella E. (Knutt) Cain at his family's home in Vandalia. He married his sweetheart, Joyce Sussen on December 21, 1985, at the Patoka...

Jan 28, 2023

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Arning , 68, of Walnut Hill passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana with her family being a constant comfort. She was born on March 15, 1954, the daughter of Roger and Barbara (Hussmann) Hill in Centralia. She married the love of her life, Ray Arning Jr. on November 29,...

Jan 27, 2023

Nollie Franklin Garner , 90, of Centralia passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Hickory Estate Memory Care in Pana. He was born on March 20, 1932, the son of Nollie F. Sr. and Rose Ella (McDaniel) Garner in Henry County, Tennessee. He married Bernice Joan Ring on June 21, 1951, in Centralia.

Survivors include; his son,...