Alive in God's eternal presence, Peggy Joyce Edmonson, 89, formerly of Centralia, passed away from the complications of Alzheimer's disease on Monday, December 30, 2024, in the loving home of her great-granddaughter and care providers, Brittany (Nick) Pitts and family in Ramsey, Illinois with family by her side. The daughter of Newt and Lula Mae (Tucker) Newborn, she was born on October 9, 1935, in Dyersburg, TN, moving to Centralia as a child, and graduating from Centralia High School. She m...

Merilee Anne Anderson, 84, of Johnston City, formerly of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, December 24th at 10:35 am at Aspen Valley Senior Home in Washington, MO. Merilee was born on June 15, 1940, in Albion, IL to the late Lester and Susie (Harris) Saxe. She was united in marriage on November 29, 1958, to Carl Lindell Anderson. They shared 63 years of marriage before his passing on August 6, 2022. Merilee was a 1958 graduate of Benton High School. After graduation, she moved to Springfield, IL...

Ruby Irene Clark Bartley, age 94 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on December 27, 2024, in Blacksburg, VA. She was born in Iuka, Illinois on November 24 1930 the daughter of Herbert and Verta (Cheeley) Clark. She married Leland Joy Bartley on August 12, 1951, in Iuka, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2007. Ruby, Leland, and their two sons lived in Germany from 1961-1965. Leland was employed by the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. (DODDS). He was an elementary sch...

Virginia "Carolyn" Archer, 86, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Fireside Nursing Home in Centralia. She was born on May 24, 1938, the daughter of Robbie and Tressa (Boatright) Howard in Centralia, IL. She married John Archer on December 29, 1956, in Batesville, MS and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2014. Survivors include her brother, David Howard of Walnut Hill, IL; and many special nieces and nephews. Along with her beloved husband of 57 years, Jo...

T. Annette Alvis, 76, of Walnut Hill, Illinois, passed away at 4:52 pm on December 25, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born September 6, 1948, in Centralia, Illinois to the late Delbert and Norma (Orrill) Prosise. Annette married Terry Alvis on April 20, 1968. They were blessed with 56 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Annette is survived by her children, Terry W. Alvis and wife, Jamie, Timothy S. Alvis and wife, Belinda, and...

Rosalyn Ann Uphold, age 84, of Kinmundy, Illinois was the daughter of Charles W. Lowe and Lenora Doolen Lowe, born January 12, 1940, in rural Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois at home. Went to be with her Lord at 12:12 pm, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Helia Healthcare of Salem. She graduated from Kinmundy-Alma High School. In high school, she played trumpet in the band and was on the Student Council, for which she was selected to represent Kinmundy-Alma at a conference in Jacksonville,...

Jack D Hamilton, 91 years of age, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2024. He was born in Oklahoma and moved to Salem, IL at an early age and was a 1951 graduate of Salem Community High School. Jack served in the military and was known for his precision and attention to detail. He worked hard to put himself through school, often balancing his job and classes. He later moved with his wife, Barbara, to Florence, Arizona in 1962 and quickly became involved in the community. He was a membe...

James M. "Mickey" Smith, 75-years-old, went to live with the Lord on December 27, 2024 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Mickey was born December 24, 1949, in Centralia, Illinois to James R. Smith and Iris D. (Jarvis) Smith. Mickey was married Peggy Bonner in 1979 and divorced in 1981. Mickey and Patty Hatcher were married on August 26, 1990, in Centralia, Illinois. He grew up on a farm near Mulberry Grove, Illinois until November 1961, when the family moved ...