Category Archives: Obituaries

Elizabeth McCray Garner, 83, passed away peacefully in Berkeley, CA on March 5, 2026. Born on July 31, 1942, to Howard Stowe McCray and Erma (Winn) McCray, Elizabeth was a kind woman, with an adventur...

Ramona J. Cushman, 74, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on September 19, 1951, in Marion County, the daughter of Alfred and Garnell (Mattmi...

Alexander "Tater" Gavin Tate, age 19, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Salem. Alex was born on December 21, 2006, in Centralia, the son of Gary and Holly (Savin) Tate. He was an earl...

Robert Walter "Bob" Plassman, 82, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away on February 28, 2026. Bob was born May 28, 1943, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Walter Prill Plassman and Dorothy Kross Plassman....

Jerry Blair Jolliff, age 59, of Centralia, IL, passed away on May 1, 2026, at his home in Centralia. Born on April 11, 1967, in Las Vegas, NV, to Jerry & Marilyn Jolliff. He is survived by his wif...

Gerald Wayne Drake of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away after a short battle with cancer on May 06, 2026, at his home in Mt. Vernon, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Drake was born in Charleston, IL...

Dr. Lora Hiatt Donoho, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 3 in Fairfield, Illinois. A beloved wife, aunt, educator, and friend, she will be remembered for her compassionate spirit, sharp intellect,...

Matthew Everett Billingsley, 25, of Salem, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Matt was born on November 1, 2000, in Mat...

Donald R. Koch, age 69 of Beckemeyer, passed away at Aviston Countryside Manor on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Don was born in Breese, Illinois, on December 5, 1956, a son of the late Herbert A. and Viol...

James "Jim" Lane, 90, of Herrin, Illinois, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, and Deltona, Florida, passed away at his home on May 2, 2026, at 2:12 pm. He was born July 8, 1935, in Elkville, Illinois...