obituaries

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.

Arrangements...

Oct 3, 2021

Irma Meador, 90, of Iuka passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her home with her family surrounding her in love. She was born on February 24, 1931, the daughter of Leroy and Sarah (Wadkins) Veal in Vernon. She married Ernest Hocking on February 27, 1949, and 10 children were born of this union. He preceded her in death...

Sep 28, 2021

Elsie R. Rowlett, age 87, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 9:46 P.M. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on March 16, 1934, in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Arch and May (McCall) Hall.  She married Wade Norman Rowlett on January 25, 1953, in Glenridge, Illinois and he...

Sep 24, 2021

Rosemary Olson , 82, of Centralia passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Odin Health Care Center. She was born on June 24, 1939, the daughter of Casmeir and Marie Szymankowski in Chicago.

Survivors include her beloved family sons Joseph Olson of Centralia, Michael (Mary) Olson of West Frankfort, Paul Olson of Ina, and Jerome Olson of...

Sep 22, 2021

Shelbie Jo Kuberski , 85, of Patoka passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Odin Health Care Center. She was born on May 2, 1936, the daughter of LeRoy and Juanita (Raines) Laffoon. She married Wayne Reynolds and 4 children were born to this union. She later married John Kuberski and he survives in Patoka.

Along with...

Sep 21, 2021

Eugene "Gene" H. Becker , 91, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born on October 18, 1929, the son of Anthony and Martha (Wellinghoff) Becker in Bartelso. He married his sweetheart, Geraldine Wade in July 29, 1948 and five children were born of this union. She preceded him in death in 2002.

Survivors...

Sep 20, 2021

Patricia Ann "Pattie" Badger, age 59, of Saint Charles, Missouri, formerly of Centralia, Illinois, was called to Heaven at 10:40 P.M. on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Lewis and Clark Gardens in Saint Charles, Missouri. She was born on February 26, 1962, in Brookfield, Missouri, the daughter of Kent DeLong and Ardella Pearl (White) Waller.

Pattie was...

Sep 18, 2021

Edward Alfred Jeter, Jr. , 81, of Centralia was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Saturday, September 18, 2021, passing away at Fireside House in Centralia. He was born on March 28, 1940, the son of Edward Alfred Sr. and Grace (Tucker) Jeter in Pulaski, Illinois.

Survivors left to mourn Edward's passing include his sisters Juanita...

Sep 17, 2021

Judy Conner , 77, of Irvington passed away surrounded by the love of her family, Friday, September 17, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 8, 1943, the daughter of Raymond and Rose Marie (McReynolds) Kerley in Evansville, Indiana. She married Bufford Conner and he preceded her in death.

Survivors that will remember Judy's heart...

Sep 17, 2021

Barbara Jane Rohner, 86, of Junction City passed away with her loving family surrounding her, Friday, September 17, 2021 at the home she raised her family and watched her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren grow.  She was born on September 26, 1934 the daughter of Louis and Wilma (Hutchings) Poninski in Pinckneyville, IL. She married the love of her...

Sep 17, 2021

Pauline Raines , 98, of Centralia passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Centralia Manor. She was born on November 5, 1922, the daughter of George and Mildred (Henry) Raines in Centralia.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents George and Mildred (Henry) Raines; and her infant sister Virginia Marjorie Raines.

Pauline was proud...

Sep 16, 2021

Bruce D. Reynolds , 63, of Irvington passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was born on January 29, 1958, the son of Wayne and Shelbie (Laffoon) Reynolds in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He married Lisa Bergeson in the 1980's and two sons were born of their union. They later divorced.

Survivors include his sons John Wayne Reynolds...

Sep 16, 2021

Doris June Sutherland , 85, of Centralia passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born on June 18, 1936, the daughter of Jack and Erma (Butcher) Woods in Centralia. She married her sweetheart and biggest supporter, Roger Dean Sutherland on April 6, 1956, in Centralia and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her devoted niece...

Sep 12, 2021

William "Bill" R. Hall, 85, of Centralia passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. He was born on January 6, 1936, the son of Robert and Opal (Kell) Connaway in Kell. After the passing of Robert Connaway, he was adopted by Raymond Hall and raised as his own son. He married the love of...