obituaries

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...

Feb 2, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Martin, 55, of Centralia passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home at Warren G. Murray Center.

Arrangements will be held by the family at a later date.

Jan 31, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dona Elizabeth Whaley of Sandoval, Illinois. Dona departed this life peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on November 15, 1948, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Noble and Pearl B. Wells of Sandoval, Illinois.

She had an eye for beauty—both...

Jan 29, 2026

Georgette S. Jelks , 71, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1954, in Centralia, the daughter of Elijah and Majoria (Jefferson) Maines. She married the love of her life, Willie James Jelks Sr. on January 2, 1994, and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2021.

Jan 29, 2026

Roger Allen King , 80, of Centralia passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 27, 1945, in Centralia - the son of Alva Sr. and Dorothy (Edwards) King. He married the love of his life, Shirley Veller in 1968.

Roger is survived by his wife of...

Jan 27, 2026

Norma J. Cooksey, 89, of Centralia went home to be with the Lord  on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born at her parent's home on Elm St. in Centralia on June 28, 1936, the daughter of Eugene and Helen (Allen) Greer in Centralia. She married the love of her life,...

Jan 22, 2026

James W. Jackson, 91, of Centralia passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.  He was born on December 21, 1934, in Keenes, Illinois, the son of Lester and Gladys Jackson.  He married the love of his life, Patsy (Epperson) on Christmas Day in 1955, at the Wayne City Baptist Church in...

Jan 21, 2026

Dewayne "Butch" Loren Williams , 81, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on March 30, 1944, in Salem, the son of Roger Dewayne and Lucille Marie (Steevens) Williams. He married Cathy Miller on July 4, 1992 in Centralia, and she survives him in Centralia.

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