Elza Joe Allen was born on June 5, 1942, son of Dexter Allen and Elsie (Goff) Allen. He attended Xenia Schools in Xenia, Illinois, participating actively in the school music and band program. He also played drums in the Downbeat rock band, performing throughout southern Illinois and on the radio. Elza passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the age of 84. Elza attended Springfield College and Vandercook College, where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in music education...

David Mark Davis, 74, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home. He was born November 11, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of Russell Wayne and Jean Marilyn (Dake) Davis. He began working at the First State Bank of Dix in January 1977 and remained there until his retirement in 2014. David loved playing golf and officiating sports with his friends. David and Patty are members of Second Baptist Church and love their church family...

David G. Hunter, 73, of Alma, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at his residence. Per David's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Overcup Baptist Church, Vandalia with Rev. Doug Wodtka officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, at the church. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com David Glenn Hunter was born on December 4, 1952, ...

David G. Hunter, 73, of Alma, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 at his residence. Per David's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Overcup Baptist Church, Vandalia with Rev. Doug Wodtka officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, at the church. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com David Glenn Hunter was born on December 4, 1952, ...

Anne Deley, born Virginia Anne Williams on the 12th of June 1936, to Gerald Preston and Velma Ester Burke Williams, "Rob and Shorty," loved as "Annie," passed on to God's peace and freedom on the 4th of July 2026. She has been in the loving care of her surviving daughter Andrea Lynn Deley Byrne and loved by sons Anthony Louis Deley "Tony" (Mary) and Andrew Williams Deley "Drew" (Dionyssia). Anne's sister Karen Phelps, brothers-in-law Dr. Dee Boswell and...

Stephanie Renee Lewis, age 36, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born June 8, 1990, in Flora, the daughter of Herbert E. and Sharon D. (Clark) Lewis. A 2008 graduate of Flora High School, Stephanie went on to enlist in the Illinois Army National Guard as a human resources specialist, completing her basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She later worked for Caterpillar in Decatur and was most recently ...

Theodore "Ted" Macon, 71 of Belleville, formerly of Carlyle, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at St Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon. Theodore was born to Willie and Willie Mae (Stokes) Macon on March 27, 1955 in St. Louis, MO. He married Lucritia Burton in September of 1981, and she preceded him in death in August of 2007. He married Avis Kizeart in August of 2008, and she survives in Belleville, IL. In addition to his wife Avis, Theodore is also survived by his children, L...

Vickie L. McNealy, 76, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 2:08 pm July 12, 2026 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 15, 1949 in Herrin, IL to the late Harris Adams and Colleen (Martin) Adams. Vickie married David McNealy on November 26, 1968 and they shared a lovely 57 years together. In addition to her beloved husband David McNealy she is survived by Heather Koontz of Mt. Vernon, Holly and Steven Tate of M...