Juanita Mae Pace, 91, of Opdyke, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:05 pm on October 21, 2024, at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born December 4, 1932, in Hamilton County, Illinois to the late Clarence M. and Mamie Marie (Cralley) Bennett. Juanita married Delbert Larry Pace on December 10, 1973, in Salem, Illinois. They were blessed with 47 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on September 10, 2021. Juanita is sur...

Toby E Beard, born on January 13, 1976, to the late Wynona and Walter Beard Jr., passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab in Greenville, IL. Toby spent most of his life in Centralia, IL. In recent years, he relocated to Keyesport, IL, where he enjoyed visiting with neighbors and frequented local diners. Toby was well known for his love of country music. Toby was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister, Pamela Vaughn. He is survived by two brother...

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Melba Nolte. Melba June Nolte was given life by her creator and was born on June 30, 1934, the child of Harry and Cecil (Sessions) Hodge in Odin. On August 24, 1947, she received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God. On May 4, 1986, she publicly confessed her faith and was confirmed. Throughout her life,...

John William Roberts, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 21st, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. He was born on April 9, 1942 in Centralia, IL to Charles H. Roberts and Lois J (Reichert) Roberts, both deceased. He has one sister, Sharon K. Roberts, who survives. He married his high school sweetheart Judith Rebecca (Leckrone) Roberts and they recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. John and Judy have three children, Don (Denise) Roberts, Doug (Melis...

Laura Bell (Freeman) Mefford, 83, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 10:41 a.m. on October 19, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born April 3, 1941, in Eureka, California to the late Elmer and Iola (Rhodes) Freeman. Laura married Lennon "Bee Tree" Ray Mefford on December 18, 1962, in Reno, Nevada. They were blessed with sixty-one years of marriage before he preceded her in death on December 20, 2023. Laura is survived by her sister, Marian Cor...

Marcella Webb, age 80 of Iuka, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Sigel, Illinois. Marcella was born on May 3, 1944, in Toledo, IL the daughter of Dewey and Beulah A. (Coats) Shaw. She married Thomas Webb on October 8, 1995, in rural Iuka and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2024 Survivors include her two sons; Michael Peddycoart and significant other Carla Lyons of Iuka, Kevin Peddycoart of Teutopolis; step-children, Thomas Webb and wife Angie of Murphysboro, Lori Ann Lipsy ...

James Andrew Snow, age 77 of Iuka, passed away on October 12, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. James was born on May 1, 1947, in Salem the son of Loren and Rosalle (Williams) Snow. He married Donna Rae Griffith on November 28, 1971, and she preceded him in death on January 28, 2012. He is survived by his special friend of nine years, Linda Todd of Iuka; son, Gregory Ray Snow and significant other, Denise West of Fairfield; step-daughter, Susan Hall; grandchildren,...

Polly Ann Murray, 82, of Salem, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. She was born on May 1, 1942, the daughter of Truman and Mary (Evans) Bartle in Sandoval, IL. She married Glen Murray on December 27, 1962, in Sandoval, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters, Julie and Rick Tucker of Salem, and Stacie Murray and Lisa Davis of Centralia; grandchildren, Lacy, Levi, Lexi, Annie, Brittany, and Todd; great-grandchildren, Lucy, T...