Fleta Louise Lybarger, age 79 of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Centralia Manor, surrounded by her family. Fleta was born on April 3, 1945, in Marion County, the daughter of John Elvin Conant and Carrie Dora (Organ) Conant. She married Norman Leon Lybarger and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Lisa D. Dalton and husband George of Sandoval and Sean Lybarger and wife Rebekah of Alma; sisters, Valinda M. Pratt of Centralia and Florence Fisher of St. Pe...

Kathy Susan Myers, 60, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:48 am April 30, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born October 9, 1963, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Chester and Carol (Wilson) Hill. Kathy married John Myers on October 3, 1992. In addition to her beloved husband of thirty-one years, Kathy is survived by her mother, Carol Hill of Mount Vernon; sons, Caleb Myers and wife, Dacoda and Nathaniel Myers, all of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Alesan...

Richard Allen (Rick) Daniels Jr, 54, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away on April 25, 2024, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born April 1, 1970, in Carbondale, Illinois to Richard and Carol (Crews) Daniels. Rick was recently diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) and, while not in pain, the cancer was very aggressive. Rick is survived by his parents, sister Barbara (Brent) Bartley, Stepson E4 Senior Airman Jonathan Cuautte, and sons Jackob Daniels and Brando...

Jasper Floyd Phelps, 73, of Salem passed away on April 25th, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on September 8th, 1950, to Arthur and Rena (Dean) Phelps in Salem. He is survived by one sister: Vicky Wimberly. Also, he leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Jasper was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters: Rosie Phelps Hays, Nora Stief, and Mary Phelps. He was a lifelong collector of many different things, loved fishing, and es...

Dixie M. Perez, age 85, of Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 in her home. Dixie was born on Wednesday, December 28th, 1938, to the late Oley and Hattie (Donoho) Hilton. She married Frank Perez, Jr. on July 20, 1958 at the First Apostolic Church in Centralia. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1999, after 40 years of marriage. Dixie was a loving mother to her two daughters, Julia (Perez) Kang of O'Fallon, IL, and Kelly Perez-Smith, and husband Joseph B. S...

Betty Ruth Wells, 96, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 pm on April 27, 2024, at Green Tree in Mount Vernon. She was born June 23, 1927, in rural Waltonville, Illinois, the eldest of three sisters, to the late J. Norris and Carrie (Shelton) Baker. Betty married Eugene "Gene" Wells on April 27, 1946, in Mount Vernon and had two daughters, Cathy and Janice. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2011. Betty is survived by her daughters, Catheryn Stanford and husband, Eu...

Rita Ann Broeckling, age 95, of New Baden, passed away on April 25, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Breese, IL. She was born on July 12, 1928, in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Matilda (Rieken) Peters. She married Walter Broeckling in Mississippi on December 27, 1947, and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2002. They were married for 55 years. Rita was a dedicated mother and grandmother who found immense joy in family gatherings while bringing warmth, acceptance, and crea...

Thomas Harlan Webb, age 80 of Iuka, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Thomas was born on March 31, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Eugene Mumpher Webb and Mary Marvalee (Powell) Webb. He married Marcella (Shaw) Webb on October 8, 1995, in rural Iuka, and together they enjoyed 28 years united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Marcella of Iuka; children, Michael Peddycoart of Iuka, Thomas Webb and wife Angie of Murphysboro, Kevin P...