obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

Janalyn "Jan" Winkler , 67, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1954, the daughter of William Elgin Hall and Theresa Marie Warren in Centralia. She married Russell Winkler and he preceded her in death over 20 years ago.

Survivors include her beloved family, children Tim Anderson (Heather) of Central...

Nov 8, 2021

Barbara Cain, 67, of Patoka passed away at her home in Patoka on Monday November 8, 2021.  She was born August 8, 1954 in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Bill and Fleta (McWhirter) Smith.  She is survived by her children Kevin Cain of Patoka, and Kendall Cain of Patoka.  8 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild, Brother Bob Smith of Patoka, ...

Nov 4, 2021

Mildred May (Jourdan) Dial passed away peacefully at her home in Odin, IL on November 4, 2021 at the age of 96.

Mildred was born on October 24, 1925, in Iuka, IL to George and Eva (McDonald) Jourdan.  She was the 3rd child and eldest daughter of her 9 siblings.  She married Gale Champion Dial on February...

Nov 3, 2021

Dwight Donald Duncan, Jr ., 77, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was born on March 22, 1944, the son of Dwight D. Duncan, Sr. and Ruby Bozson Young.

Survivors include sister, Vicki Leake Harris; sister, Betty G. Young; 3 children; a host of grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and a host...

Nov 3, 2021

Steven Mude Price, 68, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November, 3, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on May 24, 1953, the son of Francis Dean Price I and Gladys Adelia (Begole) in Quantico, VA at the Naval Base Hospital. He was raised with the help of his maternal grandparents, Arthur and...

Oct 31, 2021

Matthew Fox, 44, of Centralia passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Odin Health Care Center. He was born on October 27, 1977, the son of Gary and Connie Fox in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Survivors include his three beloved children; and his father.

Matthew was preceded in death by his mother.

Matthew appreciated the...

Oct 30, 2021

Ferdinand Wendell "Fred" Bauer, age 85, passed away at 11:37 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Universal Healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.  Fred was born on March 15, 1936, the son of Wendell A. and Gladys (Edwards) Bauer, in Chicago, Illinois, where he lived until 1952.

Fred moved to...

Oct 26, 2021

Carl Gleason Hawkins , 82, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 18, 1939, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Opal (Meador) Hawkins in Texico, Illinois. He married Chalice (Burgess) Geibe of Orchardville, IL. on December 24, 1990.

Carl is survived by his: wife Chalice of...

Oct 23, 2021

Jack Minton , 87, of Odin passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on July 29, 1934, the son of Perry Thomas and Mary Edna (Jones) Minton in Centralia. He married Una Mae Ryker on January 17, 1954, at the First Baptist Church in Odin and she survives him...

Oct 22, 2021

Elmer Edward "Ed" Henson , 89, of Centralia passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. He was born on May 9, 1932, the son of Bradford and Blanche (Rapp) Henson in Wayne County. He married Betty Burgess on December 24, 1950, in Wayne County and a son was born to this union. She preceded him in death on September of...

Oct 21, 2021

Glenn D. Towler , 91, of Patoka passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1930, the son of Frederick and Virden (Brumfield) Towler in Fayette County. He married Leathyan Eversole on November 26, 1949, in Hazard County, Kentucky and she survives in Patoka.

Along with his wife of 71 years, Leathyan Towler,...

Oct 19, 2021

David Lee York , 67, of Elkville, formerly of Patoka, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born on May 30, 1954, the son of Jim Dale and Hazel (Palmiter) York in Carmi. He married Linda Caudell on December 28, 1983.

Survivors include his beloved family, children Charity Hymon and fiancé Jammoreo Jones of Elkville, Matthew...

Oct 14, 2021

Paul L. Bumgarner , 70, of Salem passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born on April 16, 1951, the son of Everette and Lenora (Wooley) Bumgarner in Iuka. He married the love of his life Sarah Holstlaw on July 6, 1989, in Kentucky and she survives in Salem.

Along with his wife of 32 years,...

Oct 13, 2021

Kelly Jene Melton Sr., 62, of Wamac passed away, surrounded by the love and support of his family, Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 3, 1959, the son of Richard Melton and Emma Jean Ashlock in Centralia, IL. He married his sweetheart, Tracy Smith on February 14, 1996 in Salem, IL and she...

Oct 9, 2021

John W. "Pops" Kuberski , 79, of Patoka passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Odin Health Care Center. He was born on August 7, 1942, the son of Sylvester and Goldie (Glor) Kuberski in Centerville Iowa. He married Shelbie Laffoon Reynolds and she preceded him in death on September 22, 2021.

Survivors include his children Pamela...

Oct 8, 2021

Jim H. Flagg , 84, of Centralia passed away Friday, October 9, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1937, the son of Julius and Edna (Coleman) Flagg in Haywood County, Tennessee. He married Patricia Taylor on May 10, 1986, and she survives in Centralia.

Along with his devoted wife of 36 years, Patricia Flagg, Jim is...

Oct 8, 2021

Emma Jean Ashlock , 82, of Wamac passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. She was born on January 18, 1939, the daughter of John William Sr. and Ethel (Terrell) Berning in Sandoval.

Survivors include her beloved family, son, Kelly (Tracy) Melton Sr. of Wamac; daughters, Terrie (Glenn) Dehn of Junction City, and Donna (Lynn) Groff of Junction...

Oct 7, 2021

Barbara Sue Williams, 90, of Sandoval passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Charter Senior Living in Hermitage, Tennessee. She was born on June 26, 1931, the daughter of Glenn Spicer and Lillian Carter Spicer in Sandoval. She married Emil Williams on June 12, 1952, in Sandoval and he preceded her in death on November 21, 2010.

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Oct 5, 2021

Ellsworth D. Emery , 93, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Fireside House in Centralia. He was born on September 24, 1928, the son of Dennis and Artie (Gambill) Emery in Centralia. He married Villa Mae Moore on October 7, 1963, in Alabama and she survives in Centralia.

Along with his wife Villa Emery,...

Oct 4, 2021

Ronald Dean Anderson, 71, of Centralia, passed away October 4, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon, IL.  He was born the son of Daniel and Myrl (Hall) Anderson on May 10, 1950, in Pana, IL.

Ronald devoted 20 plus years to BCMW. He will be remembered as a faithful employee.

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