Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Kenneth Roy Gilley, 82, of Martinsville, Illinois completed his earthly journey at 6:30 a.m. July 30, 2021, at Union Hospital with his wife and family at his side. Roy was a man of many interests from...

John D. Conner Jr., age 65, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home. John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations. He worked for Sledge Drilling f...

Daniel Reed Lane, beloved son and father of three, age 35 of Salem, passed away on Friday July 16, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Daniel had a passion for music. He enjoyed skateb...

Neva D. Sager, 90, of Texico, passed away at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday , July 28, 2021, at her home. She graduated from Centralia High School, and worked at the Dress Factory in Centralia, and later at Texi...

Terry O. Moore, 79, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 pm July 28, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Mr. Moore had served as Mount Vernon Township Highway Commiss...

Mary Marguerite (Dare) Piper, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 4:05 am July 28, 2021 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor. Marguerite was a proud and loving mother and grandmother...

Roger Lee Scott, Sr., age 79, of Odin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 4:27 P.M. on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. In his younger years, Mr. Scott...

Hattie Lee (Anderson) Sanders, 92, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:05 am July 20, 2021 at her home. A Visitation will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at...

Ronald Gene Johnson, age 47 of Centralia, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital after a long hard fight. Ron found a job he enjoyed and was good at an EMT. He worked on...

Michael "Mike" Donoho, age 59 of Kinmundy, passed away at his home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Mike retired from Walgreen's Distribution Center after 30 years. Prior to Walgreen's he was employed by Wor...