Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Raymond Dale Woods, 82, of Odin passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home in Odin. Ray was a true academic that started his educational journey as a graduate of Centralia Junior College. He th...

Michael Louis Rogers, age 46, of Salem, passed away on August 3, 2021 at St. Louis University, surrounded by family. Mike loved watching Cardinal baseball and Kansas City Chiefs football. Mike worked ...

Wilma J. Franklin, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:40 am August 5, 2021 at Mount Vernon Health Care Center. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:00 am at Hopew...

Jessie F. Day, 73, of Sandoval passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, while in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family and her fur baby, Cody. Jessie was a diligent worker, a loyal empl...

Diana Lynn Rulevish, 61, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in her home. Per Diana Rulevish's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no public service will be held at this time. S...

Rita Taylor, 85, of Centralia, passed away August 1, 2021 at Centralia Fireside House with her family at her side. Rita was a faithful employee of Raymond & Dorothy McGuire for many years. She lov...

Brenda O'Neal, 51, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at her home. Brenda loved listening and dancing to music. She cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. Funeral Ser...

Willie J. Green, 77, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:21 pm August 2, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Visitation will be held Saturday, August 7, 202...

Eartha (Angel) Lesure-Thomas, 60, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:34 am July 24, 2021 at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis. Eartha worked as a nurse for over forty years. She ...

James Ruben Crain, 60, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:57 pm August 3, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Crain proudly served his country in the Uni...