William "Aaron" Sides, 44, of Patoka passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1980, the son of William D. and Peggy (Gouchenouer) Sides in Bloomington, IL. Survivors include his mother, Peggy Blunt of Patoka; his father, Bill Sides (Janell) of Patoka; his children, Austin Sides (Daniele) of Vandalia, Melissa Sides of Vandalia, Elizabeth Bennett of Florida; his grandchildren, Greger Sides, Angel Warren, and Deklan Sides; his sisters, Tabatha Sides of Vandalia...

It is with profound sadness to share the passing of Ronald Eugene Purcell on October 14, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born in Salem, IL on May 21, 1939. Ronald left Salem in 1957 after high school graduation to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigations; following which, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. In 1966, Ronald met the love of his life, Nancy, while on a ski trip and married her later that year. Together, they moved to St. Louis where he opened up multiple cigar stor...

Roland Saxenmeyer, 79, of Hoyleton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his home. He was born November 4, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Edward Saxenmeyer and Eugenia (Lively) Saxenmeyer. He married Mary Blake on February 15, 1969, and she preceded him in death on August 2, 1996. On August 23, 2001, Roland married Janice Sensmeyer and she survives. In addition to his wife of 23 years, Janice Saxenmeyer of Hoyleton, Roland is also survived by his children: Mary "Bunny&qu...

Rex Lemont Campbell of Centralia, IL. passed away on October 13, 2022. He was born on March 9th, 1955. A celebration of life service was held at the First Institutional Baptist Church in Phoenix, AZ, on October 22, 2022. Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia, IL will provide a graveside service on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia, IL. The Reverend Ronald Johnson of New Bethel Baptist Church will be Officiating. Online condolences and memories may be shar...

Rosemary Cates, age 75 of Cobden went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, October 25, 2025. She was born November 16, 1948, in Cobden, the daughter of Leslie and Mary Ann (Dangbar) George. She married Robert C. "Bob" Cates on July 5, 1977. He preceded her on September 29, 1988. Rosemary is survived by her sisters, Charlene Holderfield and Pauline (James) Dillow all of Cobden; nieces and nephews, Karen (Rob) Robinson of Jonesboro, Ernie Holderfield and Mark Jones both of Cobden, Greg...

Glenda Kay Murray, born March 9, 1958, in Effingham, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 66. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a one-hour visitation before the service. Debbie Colclasure will be officiating. The interment will be at Edgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood. Memorial...

David Orvel Keller, 76, of Centralia, formerly of Dexter, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home. He was born September 26, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Orvel Samuel Keller and Margaret "Olevia" (Gregory) Keller. In 1966, David married Wanda Lee (Maxwell) Keller Eason. David and Wanda's union of 25 years, brought two children into the world. He later married Audrey Hyten Bates in 1993 and they were married 30 years. David is survived ...

Vicki C Lisenby, 77, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:36 am October 26, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born May 24, 1947, in Mount Vernon to the late Norman and Virginia Edson. Vicki married Chuck Lisenby on June 27, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were blessed with 15 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Vicki is survived by her son, Jim Smothers and girlfriend, Angie Hurtz; daughter, Kim Smothers; stepdaughter, Kelly Iver...