Virgil Ford, 92, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor on March 31, 2026, at 2:45 pm in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born June 20, 1933, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to the late Lester Ford and Edith (Phelps) Ford. Virgil married the late Norma (Bond) Ford on December 12, 1956. Virgil is survived by his sons, Brian Ford and wife, Rhonda of Mt. Vernon, IL, Rodney Ford and wife, Pamela of Mt. Vernon, IL; daughter, Joyce Ford of Olney, IL; grandsons, Adam Ford and wife...

Joyce Anita (Ruddell) Fatheree, age 79 of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Salem. Joyce was born on March 6, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William Leslie and Joy Opal (Bunnell) Ruddell. She is survived by her three children, Ron Fatheree and wife Shana of Centralia, Anita Weaver and husband Greg of Salem and Brian Fatheree and wife Shari of Deer Lodge, TN; five grandchildren, Robert Weaver and wife Caela, Philip Weaver, Samantha Beck and husband...

Shirley J. Garden, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on May 21st, 1935, in Winfield, Kansas, to Sterling and Katherine (Frank) Hulen. She married the love of her life, Richard Garden, on June 27th, 1953, in Salem, and would spend 64 wonderful years together till his passing in 2017. She is survived by her children: Katrina (Jim) Hughes of Sullivan and Andy Garden of Salem; grandchildren: Casey (Tom) Lowry of Urbana, Haley (Davi...

Zachary Lee Fulk, age 18, of Farina, Illinois, passed away tragically on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at their home in Farina. Zach was born on September 13, 2007, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Missy Ann Jones. Zach's journey was one defined by love, generosity, and an inspiring commitment to others. Having recently graduated from South Central High School, he was full of promise and zest for life. Zach was employed at the Goodwill in Effingham, Illinois, where he found great joy and purpose ...

Wanda Lee Nash, age 95, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Axiom Gardens in Flora, Illinois. Wanda was born on February 22, 1931, in Flora, the daughter of Ruby and Clara (Boehner) Reddish. She grew up in the Flora area and was a proud graduate of Flora High School. On March 11, 1952, Wanda married the love of her life, Clinton "Junior" Harrison Nash Jr. Together, they built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and family. In 1956, they purchased a farm in ...

Elmer Austin, age 85, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at Centralia Manor on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1940, in Montgomery County, Illinois, the son of Emmett and Edna (Stahr) Austin. Elmer married Janet Sawyer on June 12, 1971, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and she survives. Elmer retired from Egyptian Concrete. He was a member of Odin First Baptist Church and lived a life centered around faith, family, and simple joys. He enjoyed gardening and taking great pr...

Brandon Lee Fulk, age 19, of Farina, Illinois, passed away tragically on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at their home in Farina. Brandon was born on August 26, 2006, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Missy Ann Jones. A graduate of South Central High School, Brandon carried with him the values and lessons fostered during his formative years. His professional path was notably marked by his unique tenure at Frost Buddy in Effingham, where he brought his distinct perspective and work ethic to the role....

Donald Keith Quandt, age 82, of Farina, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by the love of his family. Funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Pastor Mike Feldman will be officiating. Burial will take place in the Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials ma...