Thomas Harlan Webb, age 80 of Iuka, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Thomas was born on March 31, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Eugene Mumpher Webb and Mary Marvalee (Powell) Webb. He married Marcella (Shaw) Webb on October 8, 1995, in rural Iuka, and together they enjoyed 28 years united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Marcella of Iuka; children, Michael Peddycoart of Iuka, Thomas Webb and wife Angie of Murphysboro, Kevin P...

Wanda Louise Robbins, 98, of Salem Illinois passed away on Thursday morning April 18, 2024. Wanda was born in Burlington Iowa, the daughter of Carl Frederick and Louise Wilhemina (Harre) Picker. Wanda graduated from Burlington High School in 1942 where she was in the Scribbler's Club, sang in the school choir, and was the attendant to the Homecoming queen. After graduation, she worked at Witte's Drug Store and Paint Co. before being employed by The Telephone Company in Burlington where she m...

James R. (Little Jim) McDermott Jr. of Boyd, Illinois passed from this earth on March 25, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois. Jim was born on November 24, 1946, to parents, James R. (Big Jim) McDermott and Wanita Cole McDermott-Rettke. Jim was the oldest of four brothers, (Jim, Joe, John and Jack). Jim was married to Frances Lee Ward on July 19, 1969. They had the joy of raising six children together. She survives him and lives in Illinois. Jim is also survived by his son, James Kent McDermott of ...

Jackie "Jack" O. Shelton, 86, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Centralia Manor Nursing Home. Jack was born on Saturday, May 15, 1937, in Centralia, Illinois to John and Velva (Branch) Shelton. He married Sandra K. Soper on May 21, 1959, and they later divorced. He married Sandra (Sturgeon) Shelton on December 8, 2001, and she preceded him in death on July 31, 2017. Jack is survived by his significant other Nancy Jones of Centralia known as "My Nancy"...

Lena Mae Knight (Border) age 90, formerly of Centralia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. Lena grew up as the oldest of four children and graduated from Centralia High School in 1954. She spent most of her life as a waitress and cook, as well as the owner of her own restaurant for a couple of years. After retiring, Lena resided in Alton, Illinois, and Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. She spent much of her retirement as a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer assisting children in the s...

Janith K. Scott, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 pm on April 17, 2024, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. She was born February 17, 1939, in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late George and Irene (Shelton) Standerfer. Janith first married Donald Chambliss on June 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1990, after 34 years of marriage. She later married Richard Scott in November 2013. He passed away on March 16, 2023, after 10 years of marriage. Ja...

Betty Ruth Wells, 96, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 pm on April 27, 2024, at Green Tree in Mount Vernon. She was born June 23, 1927, in rural Waltonville, Illinois, the eldest of three sisters, to the late J. Norris and Carrie (Shelton) Baker. Betty married Eugene "Gene" Wells on April 27, 1946, in Mount Vernon and had two daughters, Cathy and Janice. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2011. Betty is survived by her daughters, Catheryn Stanford and husband, Eu...

Mildred Anne "Mimi" Jones, 86, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born February 27, 1938, in Sims, Illinois, to the late Alfred and Vera (Robertson) Baker. Mimi married John Orville Jones on August 1, 1964, at Central Christian Church in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with nearly 60 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Mimi is survived by her dau...