Barbara A. Leonard, age 72 of Carlyle, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Illinois on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Barb was born in Breese, Illinois on January 1, 1954, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary L. (nee Kohrs) Lawler. She married William D. Leonard in Carlyle on June 24, 1977, and he survives in Carlyle. In addition to her husband Bill, Barb is also survived by her son, Tim (Angie) Leonard; her daughter, Cassie (Cody) Smith; her adoring grandchildren, Katelynn, Abby, Jon...

Frances "Bettie" Elizabeth McCandless, 88, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Bettie was born on March 12, 1938, in Valley Station, Kentucky, to Joseph Wessel and Mary Athelia (Kiefer) Wessel. On March 5, 1955, she married the love of her life, Andrew Clay McCandless, in Indiana. They built a life, family, and countless memories and adventures together over 58 years of marriage...

Pastor Gail Robert Heimgartner (Pastor Bob), 72 years old, a loved husband, father, and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Pastor Bob was born on January 5th, 1954, to the late Robert and Lillian Heimgartner. He earned his Associate of Science from Lake Land College in 1974 and a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Illinois University in 1978. His greatest joy was receiving a degree from Concordia Theological...

John Charles Metcalf, 77, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:02 am July 25, 2026 at Deaconess Crossroads Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born April 17, 1949 in Portland, Oregon to the late Charles Milton and Delois Louise (Tandy) Metcalf. John married Sharon Lee (Smith) Metcalf on September 6, 1974 in Urbana, Illinois and she survives. In addition to his beloved wife, John is survived by his brother, Donald Metcalf; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In ad...

Exie Murlene Harvey, 93, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 pm July 27, 2026 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. She was born February 12, 1933 in Bonnie, Illinois to the late Will and Effie (Belcher) Owings. Exie married Harold Harvey on March 26, 1949. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2004. Exie is survived by her children, Gary Harvey and wife, Kathy, Greg Harvey and wife, Debbie, and Jill Staley and husband, Wayne; grandchildren, Kristi Stackle and husband, ...

Barbara Kay Rushing, 90, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1936. Barbara is survived by her sister, Janette Henson of Marion; brother, Jerry Ray Long and Mary Ann of Centralia; step-children, Judy and husband, Steve, and their son, and Ronald and his sons; and many special nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Ray & Ruth (Pitchford) Long; her husbands, Bill Linder, and Ken Rushing; her sister, Janet Mae King; and her son, Randy Li...

Carol Joyce Orrell, 83, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at Fireside House of Centralia. Carol was born on August 14, 1942, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois, to Adolph and Edna (Grasher). She attended Mater Dei High School in Breese and devoted her life to her family, home, and the simple joys that brought people together. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Edna Grasher; her beloved husband, David "Butch" Orrell; her step-grandson Dustin Orre...

With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Sandy Maddox, who entered into the presence of her Lord on July 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Sandy passed away at home surrounded by her children and family members. Sandy was a woman of unwavering faith whose love for God guided her throughout her life. She was employed at SSM Hospital for many years before retiring. Never one to sit still, she later went to work at G&G Rolloff. She truly loved her job and her work ...