Jacob Andrew Hunsell, 53, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:01 am April 30, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born March 30, 1971, in Granite City, Illinois to the late John R. Hunsell and Elaine Rae (Lewis) Hunsell Hutchinson. Jacob married Lorie (Taylor) Hunsell on June 3, 1995. In addition to his wife of nearly twenty-nine years, Jacob is survived by a grandson, Jacob Aaron Hunsell and mother, Darcey Ross of Woodlawn; mother-in-law, Kathy Taylor...

Jerry "Pete" Peters, 80, of Centralia, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on Saturday, August 7, 1943, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to McQuilla and Helen (Britton) Peters. He married Jane Wernsman on January 29, 1966 in Centralia. In addition to his wife of 58 years, Jane Peters of Centralia, Pete is also survived by his two children: Jerad Peters and wife Susie of Centralia, and Janae Whitsell and husband John of Jacksonville, Florida. He adored his grandchildre...

Rosemary Foley, 70, of Centralia passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 23, 1953, the daughter of Harry and Dora Mae (Heavenly) Davis in Gary, Indiana. She married the love of her life Emmett R. Foley on April 7, 1978, in Sulphur, Louisiana, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, James Brian Tingel; her sister, Verna Davis of Centralia; caregivers and friends, Brenda, Barbara, Tammy, and Pam; and many nieces and nephews. Along with her husban...

Fleta Louise Lybarger, age 79 of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Centralia Manor, surrounded by her family. Fleta was born on April 3, 1945, in Marion County, the daughter of John Elvin Conant and Carrie Dora (Organ) Conant. She married Norman Leon Lybarger and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Lisa D. Dalton and husband George of Sandoval and Sean Lybarger and wife Rebekah of Alma; sisters, Valinda M. Pratt of Centralia and Florence Fisher of St. Pe...

Kathy Susan Myers, 60, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:48 am April 30, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born October 9, 1963, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Chester and Carol (Wilson) Hill. Kathy married John Myers on October 3, 1992. In addition to her beloved husband of thirty-one years, Kathy is survived by her mother, Carol Hill of Mount Vernon; sons, Caleb Myers and wife, Dacoda and Nathaniel Myers, all of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Alesan...

Richard Allen (Rick) Daniels Jr, 54, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away on April 25, 2024, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born April 1, 1970, in Carbondale, Illinois to Richard and Carol (Crews) Daniels. Rick was recently diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) and, while not in pain, the cancer was very aggressive. Rick is survived by his parents, sister Barbara (Brent) Bartley, Stepson E4 Senior Airman Jonathan Cuautte, and sons Jackob Daniels and Brando...

Jasper Floyd Phelps, 73, of Salem passed away on April 25th, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on September 8th, 1950, to Arthur and Rena (Dean) Phelps in Salem. He is survived by one sister: Vicky Wimberly. Also, he leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Jasper was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters: Rosie Phelps Hays, Nora Stief, and Mary Phelps. He was a lifelong collector of many different things, loved fishing, and es...

Dixie M. Perez, age 85, of Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 in her home. Dixie was born on Wednesday, December 28th, 1938, to the late Oley and Hattie (Donoho) Hilton. She married Frank Perez, Jr. on July 20, 1958 at the First Apostolic Church in Centralia. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1999, after 40 years of marriage. Dixie was a loving mother to her two daughters, Julia (Perez) Kang of O'Fallon, IL, and Kelly Perez-Smith, and husband Joseph B. S...