Category Archives: Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Claxton, who departed this life on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on Sunday, January 18th, 1959, he is the son of Cli...

Daniel "Dandy Dan" Gene Edmonds, 73, of Centralia, passed away February 8, 2026, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born the son of Darryl and Sally (McClellan) Edmonds on May 8, 195...

Carolyn Grace Graham, age 83 of Salem, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Carolyn was born on May 21, 1942, in Odin, Illinois, the daughter of ...

Gerald Page Campbell, affectionately known as "Hootie," age 69, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, surrounded by his family. G...

Ruby Jean Blasdel, 98, of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 12:05am on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. Ruby was born on May 14, 1927, in Central City, IL, to ...

Elizabeth Victoria Suraci was born in New Haven, CT, on April 20, 1927. Named for her grandmothers, she was the 4th child and only daughter of Italian immigrant Joseph Suraci and his Hungarian immigra...

Mary Lillian Ross was born in Savannah, Missouri, on April 1, 1953, the daughter of Susie Bea and George Kent Sr. She grew up in a loving household as the third oldest of eleven children. Although her...

Donald 'Steve' Genn, 79, of rural Alma, died at 4:54 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home. According to Donald's wishes, there will be no services. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice....

Donna Dee Barnett, 98, of Sandoval, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1927, in Odin Township, the daughter of Murfin and Sarah (Fulton) Mason. She married Kenneth Mi...

Jo Garrett, age 90, of Kinmundy passed away on February 10, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Jo was born on June 30, 1935, in Patoka, the daughter of Joseph and Ormell (Hopki...