Author Archives: WJBD Staff
2021 06/16 - Kenneth Lee Newton
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...
Jun 16, 2020
2021 06/16 - Swami Shivananda
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 ...
Jun 16, 2020
2021 06/15 - Nancy Ann Berry
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...
Jun 15, 2020
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
