Author Archives: WJBD Staff
2021 06/15 - Brenda Jo Elliott
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...
Jun 15, 2020
2021 06/15 - MAJ (RET) Leland R. "Bud" "Sarge" Whalen
MAJ (RET) Leland R. "Bud" "Sarge" Whalen, 93, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. When Leland was 18 years old in 1945, he joined the Illi...
Jun 15, 2020
2021 06/15 - Gloria Roberta Skropka
Gloria Roberta Skropka, 92, formerly of Dale, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 13, 2021 at her home in Centralia, Illinois. Gloria was a home maker and a long time Avon saleswoman. She loved spen...
Jun 15, 2020
2021 06/14 - Leah Pearle Adams
Leah Pearle Adams, 95, passed away on June 5, 2021 at The Avenue in North Ridgeville, OH. Leah graduated from Kinmundy High School and attended two years of college at Chicago Evangelical Institute. F...
Jun 14, 2020
2021 06/13 - Charles D. Waggoner
Charles D. Waggoner, 87, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for AT&T for 35 years as a cable repairman....
Jun 13, 2020
2021 06/13 - John Hancock
John Hancock, age 85 of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. John worked for the railroad for many years. He started with the C&EI Railroad in the office and advanced to conduct...
Jun 13, 2020
2021 06/13 - Matthew Anastas Cranias
Matthew Anastas Cranias, 32, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:04 pm June 7, 2021 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 14, 2021 ...
Jun 13, 2020
2021 06/13 - Gary D. Smith
Gary D. "Rat" Smith, 75, of Salem, Illinois passed away at his residence, June 3, 2021. Gary played football in high school, and was honorably entered into the SCHS Football Hall of Fame. Following hi...
Jun 13, 2020
2021 06/13 - Braden Michael Heck
Braden Michael Heck, 24, of Waltonville, Illinois, passed away at 7:52 pm June 7, 2021 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Braden worked as a carpenter for his father at Greg's...
Jun 13, 2020
2021 06/13 - Ronnie Ralston
Ronnie Ralston, 78, 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 donations can ...
Jun 13, 2020
