Category Archives: Obituaries

Arthur David Ward, 67, of Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born on July 12, 1958, in Salem, the son of Arthur Harry and Janic...

Marjorie Ann Cozart (nee Curtis), age 93, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on February 1, 2026, in Port Charlotte, FL. Beloved mother of Kathy Bravo (Mike), Robert Cozart (Tina); devoted grand...

Doris Ward, 77, of Fairfield, Illinois, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. Doris was a woman of deep faith...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Grove, 74, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born on June 5, 1951, in Highland, the daughte...

Nancy Mae Lowe, age 84, of Carlyle, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She was born on December 27, 1941, in Keyesport, the daughter of Melvin and Mable (Zo...

Brian Bellamy, cherished father, son, brother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at his home in Marion, Illinois. Born on September 8, 1966, in Anna, Illinois, the son of Jo...

Elizabeth "Betty" Updike was born on May 11, 1942, in Washington, D.C., to Stephen Brunauer, a Commander in the U.S. Navy, and Esther Caulkin Brunauer, who worked at the U.S. State Department. She mov...

Shirley Mae Rainey, aged 91, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Cedarhurst Living Center in Breese, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on August 20, 1934, in Mt. ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Mook" Dwayne Marcum, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Mook passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 20...

Dr. Erlinda "Linda" Cue Rivera, age 85 of Breese, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Linda was born in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines, on August 25, 1940, a daughter of Vincente ...