Earl Herbert Dare Jr., 89, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 6:45 pm on January 31, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL. He was born March 11, 1936, in McClellan Township, Jefferson County, to Earl Herbert Dare and Nina Mae (Black) Dare. Herb married Barbara (Dale) Dare on June 08, 1957. Herb is survived by his wife, Barbara L. Dare; daughter Teresa Dare Rawlings and husband Mitchell; son Earl Herbert Dare III and wife Deidre; two grandchildren, Jamie (Nicholas) Dare- Ryckm...

Billy E. "Bill" Fatheree, age 93 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. Bill was born on March 22, 1932, in Odin, Illinois, the son of Orville and Docia (Spangler) Fatheree. He married Wanda M. (Keller) Fatheree on March 15, 1953, in Iuka, Illinois and together they shared 67 years united in marriage until her passing on October 26, 2020. Survivors include his daughter, Marlene Morrison of Iuka; grandchildren, Dustin Morrison an...

Treva J. McDowell, age 86 of Kinmundy, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Treva was born on June 20, 1939, in Romine Township, the daughter of Melvin and Hattie (Stanford) Tinkler. Survivors include her daughters, Yvonne White, Melva Gillenwater, and Debra Webb; grandchildren, Jacob White and wife Carrie, Jon White, Jared White, Jenny Bray and husband Chris, Kasey Swift and husband Mike, Heather Brown and husband Richard, Ilyssia Gillenwater, and Calvin Webb; and eight g...

William 'Bill' R. Clark, age 74, of Shattuc, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 1, 1951, in Centralia, Illinois, to William O. and Adeline (Hollenkamp) Clark Sr. He married the love of his life, Nancy Barnes, on September 9, 1972, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle, and she survives in Shattuc. Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years and their children: Jennifer (Eli Kleber) Clark of Carlyle, Amanda ...

Deborah "Deb" Willson, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home. Born in Hillsboro, Iowa, on November 1, 1954, daughter of Francis W. Willson and Wahneta (Reipe) Goble. Deb touched the lives of all who knew her with her warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. A dedicated employee, Deb worked as a general laborer for Rockwell/Cambridge for 26 years and also contributed her talents to the IGA in Centralia for 12 years. Deb's life ...

Michael Loren Ballard, age 33 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Michael was born on September 30, 1992, in Centralia, the son of Charles C. Jr. and Mary (Albert) Ballard. Survivors include his mother, Mary "Susie" Austin and step-father, Jeff Austin of Salem; son, Ryder Lyons; daughter, Payton Ballard; brothers, Eric Ballard and fiancé Lesley Wilson and Joshua Ballard and wife Katie; nephew, Chance Ballard; nieces, Hope Ballard and Ally Kay Ballard; numerous...

Roger Allen King, 80, of Centralia, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 27, 1945, in Centralia, the son of Alva Sr. and Dorothy (Edwards) King. He married the love of his life, Shirley Veller in 1968. Roger is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley King of Centralia, his son Garren King and wife Shelby of Lakeland, Fl, and daughter Lisa Wallace and husband Van of Seymore, IN; his grandchildren who had Grandpa wrapped around ...

Jean E. Muscolino, 64, of Mt Vernon, Illinois passed away peacefully at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, on Friday, January 23, 2026. Jean was born on September 12, 1961 to William "Bill" and Nellie (Tinsley) Mellott. Jeanie married John Muscolino on May 9, 2009 in Arizona and he survives. In addition to her beloved husband, Jeanie is survived by her mom, Nellie Mellott; sons, Jason Mellott and wife, Melissa and Josh McKinney and wife, Mindy; daughter, Stella Muscolino; gr...