Rolland Harley Devor, III, 64, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Atrium Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. He was born May 8, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Rolland Harley Devor, Jr. and Raphella (Wotherspoon) Devor. He married Lori Ann Free in 1994 and she survives. In addition to his wife of 30 years, Lori Devor of Cedartown, Georgia, stepmother: Janice Devor of Creal Springs, Rolland is also survived by his three children: Britney D...

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...

Betty Lou Newman, 87, of Centralia passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on August 25, 1936, the daughter of Albert and Minnie (Haney) Hamilton in Centralia. She married Kenneth Newman, and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2021. Survivors include her beloved family, son, David Newman (Vicki) of Florida; daughter, Connie Newman of Centralia; 4 grandchildren, Jeremy Newman-Reed (Kaci), Anson Meyer, Zachary Michael, and Meg...

Larry E. Logan, 84, of Farina, Illinois passed away at 5:19 am, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Larry was born on January 9, 1940, in Clay County, Illinois the son of Arlie and Clela (Fulfer) Logan. From his early years, Larry was no stranger to hard work, having started his career in the oil fields. His dedication and skill eventually led him to a long and respected tenure as a heavy equipment operator for Local 150 in Joli...

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...

Wilma O. Purcell, age 96 of Alma, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. Wilma was born on December 16, 1927, in Alma, the daughter of Willy Franklin and Jenny (Gammon) Osborn. She married John D. Purcell on June 3, 1951, in Alma, Illinois. Together they enjoyed 51 years of marriage until his passing on July 2, 2002. Survivors include her children, Roger Purcell and wife Julie of St. Joseph, Floyd Purcell and wife Joni of Alma, Chuck Purcell and wife ...

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...

Mary Ann Rogers born February 28th, 1959 passed away April 29th, 2024 in her home. She was married to former Salem resident David Lynn Rogers and preceded him in death. She was survived by her daughter Beth Sharp-Raymond Wallace son Darrell Sharp-Ashley Sharp; stepdaughters Sara Andres-Misty Andres, Tabitha Rogers, and stepson Joshua Rogers, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Mary was a sweet and caring person who loved her kids and grandkids and was a dedicated and devoted wife she wil...