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Sarah Colleen "Brandebury" Hernandez, 66, of Arizona City, ARZ. formally of Illinois Passed away May 19, 2021 in Arizona City, ARZ. She was of the Christian Faith. Graveside services will be June 18th...

Ronnie Ralston, 78, of Hoffman, passed away June 10, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Per Ronnie Ralston's wishes, there will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorial do...

Tracy Mahurin, age 56 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home. Tracy worked as a manager at Hucks. She previously owned a hair salon and fitness center in Union, MO. She was of th...

Judy K. Owen, 73, of Centralia, passed away, Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois...

Barbara Ann Cook, 81, of Woodlawn, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:22 pm Sunday, June 13, 2021. She passed on peacefully with an overflowing room of family by her side at Cross...

Steven Lee Mansker, age 60 of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home. Steven worked for the Swan Corporation in Centralia as tow motor operator. A visitation will be held from 2...

Kenneth Lee Newton, age 84, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Lee was a life-long farmer who loved what he did. He also enjoyed bird hunting, wat...

Swami Shivananda, formerly known as Clif Watkins, 57, of Shobonier passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his home. Swami was the title given as a teacher of the Hindu faith. A title, Swami Shivananda ...

Nancy Ann Berry, 71, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at her home in Centralia. Nancy was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. She was a Third Order Carmelite, a Catholic religiou...

Brenda Jo Elliott, 71, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 pm June 10, 2021 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. Brenda was a dedicated nurse for over 35 years before retiring...