Donald Eugene Crocker passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on September 29, 1938, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Don lived a full life shaped by hard work, service, and love for his family. He served in the U.S. Navy before starting a long career in the oil industry, which took him to more than 50 countries. During his career, Don and his family lived in Scotland and Pakistan, making lifelong memories along the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert an...

Ernie Dale Whipple, 48, of Salem passed away on June 16th, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on May 25th, 1977, in Centralia to Ernie Lee Whipple and Kathey Jean (Ritter) Whipple. He enjoyed going fishing, playing basketball, playing baseball, throwing darts, and playing pool. Spending time with his friends and family is what truly brought Ernie the most joy. He is survived by his father: Ernie Lee Whipple; one brother: Carl "Robbie" Whipple (Amber) of Ashkum, Illinois;...

Phillip Sherwin, age 75 of Kell, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Nature Trail Health and Rehabilitation in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Phillip was born on February 19, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Paul and Jeannette (McGowan) Sherwin. He married Joyce (McDonald) Sherwin on December 4, 1970, in Yuma, Arizona and together they shared 54 years united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Sherwin of Kell; mother, Jeannette Sherwin of Ke...

Jason Allen Brothers, 46, of Carbondale, formerly of Centralia, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Carbondale. He was born November 14, 1978, to Lisa (Burge) Brothers and Mike Brothers of Centralia. Jason was a 1996 graduate of CHS and attended Olivet Nazarene University. Jason is survived by his mother, Lisa Brothers of Centralia, 2 precious daughters, sisters: Amy Turner and Jennifer Hancock; several nieces and nephews. Aunts: Frankie Brothers, Terri Rogers, Linda and Jeff Briggs, all...

Charles Herbert "Charlie" Williams, Jr., 69, of Dix, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, surrounded by his Fireside House of Centralia family, at Fireside House of Centralia. Charlie was born October 22, 1955, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Charles and Reba (Roeder) Williams. He also shared a close and special bond with his stepfather, Lee Stiles. On October 8, 1978, Charlie married Mindy Allison, and soon after, moved to Illinois to start a family and pursue a car...

David Woolbright, 83, of Centralia, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 30, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on November 14, 1941, in Centralia, the son of Alva "Cotsie" and Velina (Galassini) Woolbright. He married Bette Rae Hoyt in 1962 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Centralia, and they shared 62 amazing years of marriage. Survivors include his beloved wife, Bette Woolbright of Centralia; children, Mark (Peggy) Woolbright of Kirkwood, MO, and Leigh Ann (Mike) Miller...

Kenneth Loren Albert, age 76, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at 12:04 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home in rural Salem with his loving family by his side. Kenneth was born on January 30, 1949, in Salem, Illinois the son of Loren and Emogene (Caldwell) Albert. He was united in marriage to Daisy McElyea on June 3, 1967, at the Givens Chapel Church in rural Alma and together they shared 58 years of marriage. His professional life began as a Barber, where over the years he built lasting r...

Terry Dulany, 78, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away June 25, 2025, at his home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Terry was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on July 7, 1946, to Lawrence and Betty (Cain) Dulany. He married Brenda (Stewart) Dulany on November 17, 1984, in Effingham, Illinois. Terry is survived by his wife, Brenda Dulany of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; two sons, Brian Campbell and wife Teresa of Opdyke, Illinois, and Brad Campbell and wife Julie of Arnold, Missouri; brother, Larry Dulany of Delawa...