Jessie "Pug" Wilson, 90, of Walnut Hill, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon. She was born June 22, 1935, in Walnut Hill, the daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Ferguson) Phelps. On July 26, 1953, in Springer Church, she married Billy Joe Wilson, and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2018. She graduated from Woodlawn High School and was a member of Boyd Christian Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, and loved music, and with...

Everett Dean Tindall, age 67 of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dean was born on January 10, 1958, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of Everett A. and Ruby Bernice (VanZandt) Tindall. Survivors include his son, David Tindall and wife Gret of Salem; sister, Betty Jean Briscall, and husband Bryan of Kingsport, Tennessee; grandchildren, Kaylee, Brooke, Blake, Lily, Christopher, Audrey, and Lucas; and three great grandc...

Rodney Lee Timmons, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on Sunday, February 15, 1953 to Ira Timmons and Margaret (Allen) Timmons. On February 27, 1998 in Salem, Illinois, he married Leana Sue Timmons and she survives. Rodney's life was rich with family and friendship. He leaves behind a legacy in his beloved children: David Timmons (Kristine) of Salem, Roddy Timmons of Centralia, Lori Lewis of Central City, Robert Alli (Ju...

Henry Michael "Mike" Wolenhaupt, 75, of Centralia, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Odin Healthcare Center. He was born on August 10, 1949, to Henry and Bernice Wolenhaupt. He was the oldest of three brothers, Marc and Brad. His calling as a highly talented craftsman began at a very early age. Throughout his career, he wore many different hats, most notably as a carpenter. builder and auto body expert. He proudly served as an Air Force crew chief sergeant at McConnell Air Force...

Wanda Irene Taylor, 96, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 am July 22, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born September 21, 1928, in Hamilton County, Illinois to the late Earl and Elsie (Lane) Russell. Wanda married Delmar Taylor on July 13, 1946. They were blessed with seventy-four years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 18, 2020. Wanda is survived by her children, Delmar Leon Taylor of Pace, Florida and Shirley Thrasher and...

Charles "Brian" Bird, age 48 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Brian was born on December 3, 1976, in Paducah, Kentucky, the son of Debbie Sikorski. He married Steve Maxey on April 27, 2016, in Cancun, Mexico and he survives in Salem. In addition to his partner, he is survived by his mother and stepfather, Debbie Sikorski and husband Paul of Vienna; stepson, Hunter Maxey of Salem; and brother, Mike Bird. He was preceded...

Kenneth Wayne McCarty, age 79, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:15 pm, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side. It was Wayne's wishes for cremation, and no public services will be held at this time. The McGriff Funeral Home in Kinmundy is honored to be entrusted with the family's care and the arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory or story of Wayne, please visit www.mcgriffandtriplettfh.com[socast_ad_slot widget_name=&qu...

Dickie R. Jenkins, age 79 of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home. Dickie was born on March 11, 1946, in Kinmundy, Illinois, the son of Paul Freeman Jenkins and Ethel (Kniseley) Jenkins. Survivors include his children, Heath A. Jenkins and wife Shavonna of Flora, Chad Jenkins and wife Shaun of Iuka and Jason Jenkins of Buncombe; grandchildren, Trenton Jenkins, Shaylee Mann and husband Brody, Draven Jenkins, Wyatt Jenkins, Shelby Jenkins, and Piper Jenkins; gr...