Timothy D. Keck, age 66 of Mulberry Grove, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, February 16, 2026. Tim was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 15, 1959, a son of Lawrence "Larry" and Dianne (Ross) Keck. He retired after many years working at a cheese factory in upstate New York. Tim was a self-proclaimed DIY carpenter who could fix or build just about anything. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid golfer. Tim competed in multiple leagues at Twin Oaks Golf Cour...

Elizabeth Marie Springer McCalla, 42, of Carbondale formerly of Iuka, passed away on February 13th, 2026. She was born to Larry and Sandra (Stanford) Springer on June 27th, 1983. She was married to Robert McCalla on October 31st, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Robert, her mother, Sandra Springer, both of Carbondale, her brother, Larry Lee & family, of Kell, half-sister, Lori Geels, of Indiana, uncle, Eugene (Cathy) Stanford of Woodlawn, aunt, Susan (Brent) Beighley, of Iuka, and 6 ...

Thelma Houston 76, of rural Patoka passed away February 15, 2026 at her family farm surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Fred Donald and Opal (Belcher) Adams on June 25, 1949 in Centralia. She married John "Tom" Houston on November 14, 1969 at the Fairman Baptist Church. Thelma is survived by her beloved husband, Tom Houston; children, Essie Houston & fiancé Rob Pursley, John R. Houston, and wife Stephanie and Gib Houston all of Patoka; cherished grandchil...

Mary Jane Smith, 90, of Odin, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the home she raised her family in Odin. She was born on November 15, 1935, the daughter Harold and Leona (Pence) Templeman. She was raised by Virgie (Pence) Sapp. She married her one true love, Paul Delano Smith, on December 7, 1956, in Watseka, IL. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1999. Survivors remaining to carry on her legacy; Cathy Shanafelt and husband Jerry of Odin, Mike Smith of Odin, Mark Smith and wife ...

Let us tell you a life story about a man named, Jerry Corners, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his farm. On February 9, 1942 in Centralia, Illinois, he was born to Raymond "Bud" Corners and Helen (Hoffman) Corners. Jerry started his life's journey helping on the Corners family farm. He then decided to go to college at Murray State College and earn his Bachelor's Degree. After all these years even later in life, he would go to Murray State to watch the R...

Violet Arnoldy, 74, of Greenville, formerly of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Violet was born on Wednesday, June 16, 1951, in Albuquerque, NM, the daughter of Frank E. Barry and Cletus L. (Thomas) Barry. She married Dennis Arnoldy in 1972, and they later divorced. Violet leaves behind a legacy of love, remembered fondly by her daughter, Tenille Cozadd of Centralia. She was a proud grandmother to Carly Arnoldy, of Centra...

Delmar R. Mick, 88, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, left us surrounded by his family to join his beloved wife on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Delmar was born April 1, 1937, in Broughton, Illinois, the son of Walter E. Mick and Nellie (Mick) Williams. He married Patricia A. Hamilton on October 24, 1958, at Park Avenue Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and she preceded his death on May 23, 2022. He leaves seven children behind: Dale Mick and wife Tonya of Albers, Illinois, Jason Mick of Dix, Illinois, Patr...

Darrell Lee Shook, a lifelong resident of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Born and raised in Centralia, Darrell is the son of Chris Shook and Marie (Shaw) Shook. He married Patricia Robbins on April 2, 1965, and they later divorced. He married Carol Hart on February 28, 1991, in Boyd, IL; they divorced. Darrell leaves two sons, Darrell Shook and Douglas Shook, both of whom reside in Centralia. Cherished by his sisters, Patricia Thom...