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Linda L. Jett, age 78 of Iuka, passed away on Thursday, June, 24, 2021 at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. Linda was a CNA and a Director of Activities, previously she worked at Brown Shoe Factor...

Bonney Marie Patterson (nee Hogue), 70, peacefully went to be with Christ on June 25, 2021. Bonney was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. She had a love of tra...

Varlyn T. Weibley, 62, of Wamac, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Varlyn was of the Methodist Faith. He was a mechanic and liked to work on cars. He also liked...

Dennis E. Robinson, 72, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 am June 24, 2021 Evelyn's House in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Marines during t...

Kara Holzhauer Gold, 52, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. Kara worked at Hobby Lobby in Mt. Vernon for 5 years. She enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, and taking care of animals. Kara ...

Bradley Martin "Brad" Hayes, 56, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on June 24, 2021 at his residence. Brad worked for Millwright Local Union 716 in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was a member of Campg...

Gary Allen Lipe, age 74, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on June 11, 2021 in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by his family. Gary was retired and had owned his own custodial business in Mount Ver...

Leatha Marie Lane, 54, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 pm June 23, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Leatha loved her children natural or adopted. Her family w...

Harold "Ed" Womble, 94, of Centralia, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He lived all his life in Centralia and was a retired Centralia High School teache...

Easker Lee "Lobo" Sanders, 61, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:20 pm June 18, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Lobo attended Mount Vernon Township High School an...