obituaries

Mar 24, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" A. Zimmerman, 79, of Vernon, passed away March 24, 2026, at home.  She was born the daughter of Darrel and Joyce (Hathaway) Zimmerman in Vandalia.

Survivors to carry on Becky's loving spirit include her beloved daughter Tina (Kevin Rogers) Burton of St. Louis, Missouri; Brother Larry Zimmerman, wife Kay of Central City; cherished great-grandchildren Bella,...

Mar 24, 2026

Terry Lynn Baldridge , 73, of Centralia passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on June 27, 1952, in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Eddie and Dorothy Gibson. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Baldridge on June 14, 1985, in Manassas, Virginia, and he survives...

Mar 23, 2026

John W. Busscher passed away on March 23, 2026, in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

He was born to his parents, William J. and Claire “Pat” Busscher on November 27, 1955, in Centralia, Illinois.

John married JoAnna Young on April 15, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2025. He was also preceded in death by parents; maternal...

Mar 21, 2026

John "Michael" Arnold, 41, of Salem, formerly of Odin passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 5, 1984, in Centralia, the son of John and Cindy (Spitler) Arnold.

Survivors who will mourn the passing of Michael include his devoted family, mother, Cindy Meredith and husband Rick of Odin; his father,...

Mar 19, 2026

Patricia Ann Sanner transitioned peaceful at home on March 19th, 2026.

Patricia was born on December 13, 1947, in Centralia, Illinois to Martin and Ida Robbins. She married Darrell Shook and they were later divorced. She married Alan Sanner on September 25, 1993, and he survives.

In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by...

Mar 18, 2026

James R. "Jim" Edwards , 65, of Alma passed away March 18, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on September 6, 1960, in Streator, IL, the son of Donald and Edna (Quick) Edwards. He married the love of his life, Malinda Back at the Patoka Methodist Church in 1983 and she survives...

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

Rebecca“Becky” L. Roeckeman, 69, of Centralia passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on July 3, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of James Wise and Juila Berding. She married Larry Roeckeman on July 31, 1999, and he preceded her in death.

Survivors that will remember Becky’s compassion and generosity include her beloved family, her daughter, Nicole Campbell of...

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...