Shirley King, a beloved matriarch and cherished resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born on November 4, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Alice (Norwood) Brown. Shirley was 88 at the time of her passing. She married Tom King, and he preceded her in death. Shirley dedicated her life to her family and her work. She was a devoted employee at O'Ha...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sherrie Cunningham-White, 68, of Centralia. She departed this world on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Sherrie was born on August 22, 1957, in Centralia to Clara (Logan) Cunningham and Eugene. A devoted resident of Centralia, Sherrie was cherished by all who knew her. In her professional life, she worked diligently at Casino's in Louisiana where she lived for over 20 years. After retiring, she moved back to Centralia and worked at the Westside Lau...

Frank Richards Jr., 92, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home on June 5, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to family and community. He was born to Frank Sr. and Madonna Richards in Henryetta, Oklahoma, on April 18, 1934. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Throughout his life, he exemplified patriotism and civic responsibility, continuing his service through his involvement with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he ...

Eugene Charles Pieplow, age 85, of Xenia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Gene was born July 4, 1940, in Hanover, New Hampshire, the eldest of Walter and Irene (Stone) Pieplow. He was united in marriage to Betty Jo Spicer on September 8, 1962, in Arlington, VA, and together they've shared 63 wedding anniversaries. Gene spent his early years in Vermont and moved to Wisconsin when he was 13. After graduating high school, he joined the Unite...

Joyce Ann (Jo) Stallings, 85, returned to her heavenly home on Friday, June 5, 2026, after a brave and long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jo of Salem, Illinois, was born on March 7, 1941, in Pope County, near Ozark, Illinois, the only child of Lloyd Ray and Alma E. (Maxwell) Smith. Jo married George Roger Chitty on March 27, 1959, in the chapel of Harlingen Air Force Base in Harlingen, Texas. During their 25 years of marriage, they were blessed with the birth of five children. Keri Jo Garr...

Charles Wayne Wilson, 85, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 9:13 pm June 8, 2026 at SSM Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon, IL . He was born June 19, 1940 in Mount Vernon, IL to Elisha Wilson and Viola (Gnevo) Wilson. Charles married Zada Marie Wilson on May 09, 1960. Charles is survived by his Wife, Zada Marie Wilson; Children, Darla (Charles) Tate, Brent (Lisa) Wilson; Grandchildren, Lauren (Nathan) Lenstra, Alex (Jesse) Northup, Justin (Lindsay) Tate, Cody Wilson; Great grandchildren, Kennadie...

Vernace William Heyduck was born on June 16, 1934, the son of Henry J. and Amy (Branch) Heyduck. He passed away on June 5, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital at the age of 91. He is survived by a sister, Dorothy Mercer of Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Velma Finn and Irene Heyduck; and two brothers, Raymond Heyduck and Dwight Heyduck. Vernace was a lifetime farmer. He took great pride in his farm and his International Harvester tractors, as well as his Hereford ...

John Robert Nauert, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on September 6th, 1959, in Salem, Illinois, John is the son of John Robert Nauert Sr and Florence Elizabeth (Bumgarner) Nauert. In 1979 he married Tina Beth Hodge and they later divorced in 1989. John proudly served his nation as a PFC in the United States Army, a commitment that shaped his strong sense of discipline and service. His post-military career spanned many years at Rockwell/Cambridge, where he wa...