Carol F. (Keister) Salisbury, 83, passed away Saturday, January 24th 2026 at her home. Carol was born August 24, 1942 in Centralia IL, to Joe T. Keister and Leta F. (Kell) Keister. Her father was a pilot in WW2, their family moved to different locations, settling in south Georgia. Carol moved back to Centralia in her late teens to finish her education, where she met the love of her life, David Salisbury. They married September 1, 1961- a date chosen because it coincided with opening day of do...

Larry N. Boatright, age 78 of Carlyle, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Larry was born in Breese, Illinois, on September 16, 1947, a son of Leonard N. and Dorothy (Meyer) Boatright. He married Carol K. Lurkins on February 14, 1969, in Hookdale, Illinois, and they celebrated 56 years of happy marriage together. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army with D Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 198th Light Infantry Brigade of the...

Gary Linn Jenkins, age 73 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois. Gary was born on January 26, 1952, in Vandalia, Illinois, the son of Hershel and Betty (Geiler) Jenkins. He married Judy K. (West) Jenkins on November 19, 1976, in Salem, Illinois, and together they shared 49 years united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Judy of Salem; two children, Amanda Kelley and husband Kyle of Swansea, Wales, and Bryce Jenkins and wife Nic...

Gary Scott, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Pekin, Illinois, on May 28, 1945, he is the son of Dallas Summers and Cora (Hoyle) Scott. A proud veteran, Gary served his country honorably in the Army. A man of simple pleasures, he enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, exploring the beauty of the natural world through camping and fishing-a hobby he cherished throughout his life. He leaves behind his daughters, Jody Verwolf (Brandon) of New Br...

Barbara Ann (Hartman) Champ, 93, of Saint Louis, Missouri, formerly of Woodlawn, Illinois, passed away at 11:36 am Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Mercy Hospice House in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born September 12, 1932 in Jefferson County, Illinois, to the late Frank P. and Mary R. (Browning) Hartman. Barbara married Joseph W. Champ on June 30, 1951 in Jefferson County. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1986. Barbara is survived by her children, Becky (Charles) Mays of Woodlawn, I...

George Edward Dickinson, age 85, of Flora, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his children on Friday afternoon, January 23, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare in Flora. He was born April 17, 1940, in Decatur, the son of Willard Jessup and Ruby (Wakefield) Dickinson. He was united in marriage to Paula Parker on May 28, 1960, in Decatur, and they shared 64 years of marriage until her passing on August 19, 2024. George moved to Flora from Decatur in September 1960 to establish a delivery route for Cran...

Wayne Keeling, 91, of Vernon passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1934, in Elizabethtown, the son of John Louis and Lola Louise (Crowell) Keeling. He married Brenda Thompson in May of 1996, and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2018. Survivors that will remember Wayne's kindness and determination include his children, Jeffery (Sharon) Keeling of TN, Raymond (Regina) Keeling of TN, Rick (Kathy) Keeling of TN, Larry Keeling of TN...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger McKay, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Roger peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 67, at his residence in O'Fallon, IL, surrounded by his family. Roger was born on November 21, 1958, in Centralia, IL, a community he would continually serve and cherish. He was the son of Bob McKay and Eleanor (Wagner) McKay. A proud graduate of Centralia High School, class of 1977,...