obituaries

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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Jan 20, 2026

Zola Mae "Toby" Clifton , 89, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Centralia Manor. She was born on May 31, 1936, in Centralia, the daughter of Rev. James Verle and Julia Helen (Sinclair) Clifton.

Toby is survived by her many special nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Phyllis Clifton; extended family members, and friends. They will...

Jan 19, 2026

Roland E. Miller Sr. , 90, of Centralia passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born by the hands of a midwife on September 18, 1935, in Beckley, WV, the son of Lee T. and Lelia (Staples) Miller. He married Evon Killion on June 6, 1959, in Centralia and she...

Jan 18, 2026

Whitney Marie Lawson-Williams ,34, of Laveen Az gained her wings to be with the lord Sunday January 18th, 2026. Whitney was born on January 8th, 1992, in Phoenix Az. She is the daughter of Calvin Lawson Sr and Felisicia Lytle.

Whitney leaves behind her husband Melvin William and their two children Peyton and Logan Williams of Phoenix...

Jan 17, 2026

Wayne Keeling , 91, of Vernon passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1934, in Elizabethtown, the son of John Louis and Lola Louise (Crowell) Keeling. He married Brenda Thompson in May of 1996, and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2018.

Survivors that will...

Jan 13, 2026

Charlene Crabtree , 74, of Salem passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO. She was born on May 20, 1951, in Centralia, the daughter of Dorothy (Harding) Crabtree and Robert W. "Bob" Crabtree.

Survivors that will remember Charlene's sweet smile and positivity include her daughter, Tammy Crabtree of Centralia; grandson, Brayden...

Jan 6, 2026

Richard "Rick" A. Gelsinger , 68, of Kinmundy passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, at Odin Health Care. He was born on September 2, 1957, in Breese, the son of James and Delores May (Gizzy) Gelsinger. He married the love of his life, Daisy McElyea on April 15, 2000, in Sandoval and...