obituaries

Sep 3, 2025

June Delores Gregory, 79, of Centralia passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1946, in Buchanan County, VA, one of thirteen children, the daughter of Vince and Huldie "Annie" (Matney) Blankenship. She married the love of her life, Herbert D. Gregory on March 27, 1969, in Kailua, HI and he...

Aug 29, 2025

Grateful Living

Riley Logan Barker has "left the building."  He went away mid-morning on Friday, August 29th, in his home while riding his exercise bike.  His family and friends are bereft.  They are missing his boisterous, full-hearted laugh, his joyful kidding, his genuine listening, his always showing up whenever needed.  He lived large all his life.

Aug 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" Earl Houser, 72, of Centralia passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Odin Healthcare.

Bob was born on July 7, 1953, the son of Waldo "John" Howard and Charlotte Cora

(McDonald) Houser. Following the loss of his parents, he was lovingly raised by his Aunt and Uncle, A.T. and Martha McCrary....

Aug 28, 2025

Eugene Edward Kenley, 85, of Centralia passed away with his beloved family by his side, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 2, 1939, in New York, the son of Harold Clifford and Sarah Jane (Seaman) Kenley.

Survivors that will remember Eugene's love for his family include his Fiance'e Phyllis Sanders of...

Aug 27, 2025

Angela Sue Minton , 76, of Odin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on August 27, 2025.  She was born on April 9, 1949, in Centralia, the daughter of Ward and Dolores (Shackmann) Hawley. Angela married the love of her life, Ronald Minton, who preceded her in death.

Angela...

Aug 26, 2025

David "Dave" Sinclair, 74, of Sandoval passed away with his beloved family by his side, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, in Centralia. He was born on November 26, 1950, in Centralia, IL, to Earl Jr. and Carlin (Hanks) Sinclair.  He married Cheryl Higdon in Odin, Illinois July 15, 1972.

Dave is survived...

Aug 21, 2025

Paul E. Young Sr., 83 of Centralia, IL passed away on August 21,2025 surrounded by loving family members. Paul was born on January 21, 1942, in Bolivar, Tennessee in Hardeman County. He was born the son of Leo Young and Fannie M. (Jones) Brown & Earl H. Brown.

Paul graduated from Centralia High School and subsequently served...

Aug 17, 2025

Karen Annette Walker Winne, 60, of Winter Park Fl. Formerly of Patoka, Il, died 5:30 pm August 17th, 2025, at home after an extended illness.

She was born April 9th 1965 in St Louis Mo, to the late Ray Leon Walker and Patricia (Bayliss) Walker. She married Donald Slayton in 1984 and later divorced. They were blessed...

Aug 16, 2025

Richard Arlen McKinzie , 73, of Golconda passed away with his beloved family by his side, Saturday, August 16, 2025, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1951, in Centralia, the son of Roy and Edna (Cole) McKinzie. He married Pamela McNelly on September 29, 1972, in Centralia, and she survives him in...

Aug 7, 2025

Obituary for Leonard D. Newcomb November 2, 1934 – August 7, 2025

Leonard D. Newcomb, born November 2, 1934, to Doy and Faye Newcomb, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2025, surrounded by family and love.

A brother to Charles (deceased), Juanita (deceased), Phyliss, and Stanley, Leonard grew up with strong roots in...

Aug 4, 2025

Marshell Jones Young , 69 years old, passed away on August 4, 2025, at her home in Dallas, Georgia.

She was the seventh child born to Josephine Johnson Jones and Thomas Christopher Jones Sr. in Centralia, Illinois on February 10, 1956.

She attended Lincoln School, graduated from Centralia High School in 1974 and received a...

Aug 3, 2025

Charlotte McClain , 81, of Centralia passed away peacefully Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Twin Willows Nursing Home in Salem. She was born May 19, 1944, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Owen and Gladis (Tomis) Gavette. She married Lloyd Ray McClain on September 7, 1961, in Mt Vernon and he preceded her in death on April 5,...

Jul 26, 2025

Jennifer Beth Coffey , 63, of Centralia passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born on January 13, 1962, in Fairfield, CA, the daughter of Norman and Glenna(Morris) Strotheide who proceeded her in death. She was married to Terry Wayne Coffey who also preceded her in death....

Jul 26, 2025

Shirley Ann Brady , 89, of Centralia passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1935, in Centralia, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Fetgetter) Collins. She married William F. Brady on October 5, 1957, in St. Louis, MO and six children were born of this union. They later divorced and he preceded her in...

Jul 25, 2025

Kenneth Edward Bierman , 87, of Centralia passed away peacefully Friday, July 25, 2025, at Nature Trail in Mt. Vernon. He was born on August 11, 1937, in Centralia, the son of Otmar and Iota (Bullard) Bierman. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Robnett on March 23, 1957, in Wamac, and she survives him in Centralia.

Jul 24, 2025

Henry Martin , 80, of Sandoval passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 18, 1944, in Centralia, the son of Blanchard and Christina (Niepoetter) Martin. He married Barbara Szczepanski and she preceded him in death on December 29, 2021.

Survivors include his son, Dale (Susan) Niepoetter of Albers; step-children, Debbie...

Jul 23, 2025

Ronald (Ron) Hunter , 70 years old, passed away at his home with his loved ones by his side.

Ron was born in St. Elmo, IL on March 6, 1955, the son of Earl and Lulu Belle (Craig) Hunter Massey.   On April 21, 1978, he married the love of his life, Debbie (Minor) Hunter.  And they shared...

Jul 19, 2025

Michelle "Mickey" Watts , 74, of Salem passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 2, 1951, in St. Petersburg, FL, the daughter of John and Jeanne (Wagner) DaSylva. She married the love of her life and her soul mate, Thomas Watts on August 17, 1993, in...

Jul 18, 2025

Christopher Ray, "Ray Ray" , 37, of Centralia passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on May 18, 1988, in Breese, the son of Gerald and Tolleyne (McCrary) Ray.

Survivors that loved Chris with all their hearts include the love of his life for 21 years, his surging wife; his sons, Micheal and Tiger Ray;...

Jul 16, 2025

Gary Edward Davis passed away July 16,2025 at Odin Health care. He was born Dec. 24,1951 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. The sixth child of Joe and Virginia ( Koonce) Davis. He attended school at Oak Ridge , a little 2 room school house on M Hwy in Poplar Bluff , MO.

On February 14,1978, he married his...