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Hailey Jo Lynn Walker, precious infant daughter of Korey and Abigail Walker of Patoka, was carried home by the angels on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Her parents were filled with joy at her arrival on Octo...

Ricky Lynn "Buddy" Webb, Jr., 53, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at 8:32 am March 19, 2022 at Saint John Hospital in Springfield. Ricky loved cars and had a passion for drawing. He enjoyed cook...

Raymond "Ray" Leo Shelton, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 pm March 17, 2022, at Nature Trail Health Care in Mount Vernon. He was born January 21, 1934, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to...

Christopher Ernest Hendricks, Jr.,70, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:23 P.M on March 20, 2022 at SSM Good Samaritan Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Christopher was a loving husband, ...

Dustin "Dusty" Lee Galloway, 35, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dusty was a proud owner of his own glass business, Dusty Glass, for many years. He was a full time dad to...

Ellen Lorene Pergl, age 100 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Salem Township Hospital. Ellen was a member of the Xenia Hope Church in rural Xenia. She had been a factory worker and...

Glenn C. Winkler, 77, of Centralia, passed away, January 20, 2022 at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Glenn loved spending time with his family. He was an avid bowler and enjoye...

Donna Sue Clifton, 83, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:50 pm March 13, 2022 at her residence. Donna greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and she went on several vacations with the...

Denise Dulaney, 54 of Salem, Illinois passed away March 7, 2022 at her home. The family invite you to join them at Martin Cemetery, 2:00 pm Friday, March 18, 2022 for graveside services. There will be...

John Eric Barton Sr., 63, of Odin passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1958, the son of Buhl Ray and Sallee Melinda (Ruble) Barton in Centralia. John enjoyed building in hi...