Darrell E. Smith, age 76 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home. Darrell was born on July 26, 1948, the son of Delburn and Vera (Tate) Smith. He married Kay (Speaks) Smith on May 27, 1978, at Harvey's Point Christian Church in Kell, and she survives in Salem. In addition to his wife, Kay of Salem, he is survived by his mother, Vera Rompasky of Salem; four daughters, Gina Pate and partner Dwayne Hunter of Odin, Angie Pond of Salem, Lynn Shuler and husband Willie of Nort...

Amie Lynn Organ, age 40 of West Frankfort, formerly of Salem, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Amie was born on June 20, 1984, in Centralia, the daughter of Joseph Lay and Sherri (Organ) Lay. Survivors include her two children, Drake Hand and Jaelinn Hand; father, Joe Lay; siblings, Jake Dellinger and wife Ashley, Amber Ashlock and husband Brad, and Jarred Williams; grandfather, Paul Womack; god parents, Chris and Judy Jones; nieces, Madyson, Kinsley, and Brynley; husband, J...

Jessica Kidd, 42, of Centralia, IL, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Belleville on Tuesday, September 28, 1982, to Darrell Womble and Elaine (Watts) Lietz. A devoted homemaker, Jessica had a beautiful voice and a love for drawing. Her talent for organizing and cleaning was unmatched, with her little post-it notes scattered around as tokens of her meticulous nature. A fan of crime shows and an enthusiast of science, Jessica's curi...

Ronald Lee Webber, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 am June 1, 2025, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor. He was born May 6, 1937, in Dahlgren, Illinois, to the late August Robert and Audrey Irene (Cook) Webber. Ronald married Marilyn (Lovin) Webber, and she preceded him in death on October 2, 2010. He later married Louise (Buchanan) Webber on July 17, 2012. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of nearly thirteen years, Louise; son, Ronald Keith Webber and wife, Judy; step c...

Arthur Harry Longo, Jr., 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:56 pm, May 31, 2025, at Green Tree Memory Care Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born February 1, 194,7 in Neptune, New Jersey, to Athur Harry, Sr. and Jessie (Hamlet) Longo. Mr. Longo proudly served his country in the United States Navy. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.[socast_ad_slot widget_name="Ad Sl...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Pulley, of Mt. Vernon, who departed this world peacefully on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. Born in Portland, Indiana, on Thursday, September 2nd, 1948, Sharon lived a life full of love, dedication, and warmth. Sharon married Kent Pulley on December 24, 1977, in Muncie, Indiana, and he survives her along with her three children: Athena Strunk (Daryl) of Ohio, Kenneth Pulley (Bethany) of Kentucky, and David Pulley (Liz) of Walnut Hill. ...

Ronnie Lynn Jolliff, 79 of Centralia, passed away at 11:18 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on February 6, 1946, in Centralia, the son of Leo and Louise Williams Jolliff. He married Marilyn Koelling on September 7, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton, and she survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Kim (Chuck) Fairbanks of Nashville and Carla (Patrick) Endres of Centralia. 3 grandchildren; Cali Fairbanks, Avery, and Aiden Endre...

Quintin L. Kimmel, 85, of Woodlawn, passed away at 1:47 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born August 19, 1939, in Norris City, Illinois, the son of Ralph Harrison and Violet (Blake) Kimmel. On March 25, 1988, in Paducah, Kentucky, he married Carolyn Sue "Susie" Pursley, and she preceded him in death on December 10, 2015. Quintin was a veteran of the United States Army, serving with the 101st Airborne, and later worked as a Postal Clerk for...