Jennifer "Jen" Ann Lewis, nee Yauch, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2024, in Effingham, Illinois, at the age of 50. She was born on February 26, 1974, in Olney, Illinois. Jennifer was known for her kind and loving nature. She took pride in her family and cherished her relationships. She is survived by her two daughters: Gwendolyn (Lewis) and husband Devin Hammack of Honolulu, Hawaii, Jocelyn Lewis and special friend Garret Bray of Centralia, Illinois, and her son: Russell Wimbe...

Wayne Douglas "Doug" Barrier, age 78 of Salem, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Doug was born on September 3, 1945, in Salem, the son of Leroy and Myrtle (Barrier) Boyles. He married Joyce (Shuler) Williams on March 31, 2021, at the Apostolic Church in Salem and she survives. In addition to his wife, Joyce Williams-Barrier of Salem, he is survived by his children, Stephen Powell, Kimberly Link and husband Tommy, Richard Kemp and wife Maria, Jeremy Kemp and wife Ang...

Dorothy Bernece (McGhee) Keele, 97, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 4:17 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024. She was born September 8, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Oscar and Tina (Hayes) McGhee. On August 10, 1946, she married Inard Keele, and he preceded her in death on March 2, 2003. She was a member of Old Union Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon and also enjoyed attending East Salem Baptist Church, in rural Mt. Vernon. Over the years, Dorothy was a housewife and stay-at-home mom. She enjoye...

Dixie Joyce Murray, age 86 of Kell, passed away at Helia Healthcare on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Dixie was born on July 10, 1937, in Bugtussle, Kentucky the daughter of Davie and Ninnie (Ford) Dyer. She married Jerry Murray on August 23, 1986, at the Salem Lutheran Church and he survives in Kell. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Mark Howard, and wife Gayla of Salem; daughter, Christie Rhodes of Salem; step-son, Tracy Murray and wife Jennifer of Patoka; step-daughter, Teres...

Jerry Mae Williams, 75, of Centralia passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, with her children who cared for her by her side. She was born on February 20, 1949, the daughter of Edward and Naomi (Barrall) Hardy in Centralia. She married Larry Williams on June 4, 1994, and he preceded her in death on May 6, 2003. Survivors who will hold dear memories of Jerry's compassionate heart include her beloved family, daughter, Jena (Randy) Jolliff of Centralia; son, Eric (Karen) Eller of Centralia; precious gr...

Jacob White, 27, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born February 4, 1997, in Centralia to Richard White and Shannan Corners. In addition to his father: Rick White of Centralia, Jacob is also survived by his siblings: Jennifer Tippit, Justin White, Matthew White, Zachary Corners and wife Pattie, and Monique Corners; several nieces and nephews; grandparents: Jerry Corners and wife Judy; and several aunts, uncle...

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...