Category Archives: Obituaries

Wanda Lee Nash, age 95, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Axiom Gardens in Flora, Illinois Wanda was born on February 22, 1931, in Flora, the daughter of Ruby and Clara (B...

Kenneth Jensen, 78, of Centralia, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Norman and Isabel (Menendez) Jensen. He married the love of his...

Donald Ray Phelps passed away on April 24, 2026, at 6:22 am. He was 93 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days at the time of his death. When Donald was born, his father, LaRenzo Phelps, was 37, and his ...

Joyce LaVerne Sullens, age 85 of St. Charles, MO, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her son's home in St. Charles. Joyce was born on March 20, 1941, in Salem, the daughter of Russell and May (...

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...