Category Archives: Obituaries

Thomas Timothy Lasley, 64, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Salem. He was born on September 6, 1961, in Springfield, the beloved son of Owen and Wi...

Donald "Uncle D" Wooters, 78, of Sandoval, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1947, in Centralia, the son of Charles and Versie (Foster) Wooters. He married Elisa Godoyo...

Charles "Chuck" McDaniel, 72, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on June 10, 1953, in Centralia, the son of Mary Loui...

Billy Edward Wilson, 93, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 9:38 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born May 17, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Elisha...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dale Wessel, who passed away on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, at the age of 41. Dale was born on Monday, October 22nd, 1984, in Salem, Illinois. He...

Nathan Lee Spain, age 28 of Salem, Illinois, lost his battle to glioblastoma on March 4, 2026, at his brother's home in the loving care of his family. Nathan was born to Jeffery and Carol (Mowery) Spa...

Linda Jean Berry, age 83 of Centralia, Illinois, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:49 PM at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living. She was born in Olney, Illinois, on March 12, 1942, a daughter of...

Christine Holmes, age 70 of Salem, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Christine was born on October 13, 1955, in Centralia, the daughter of Woodson and Ruth Naomi (Meyer) Phoenix. She ...

Robert "Bob" Haney, 79, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital. Born December 9, 1946, in Salem, Illinois, Bob was the son of Aaron and Julia (Connelly) Haney. He u...

Virginia Lee "Ginger" Craig, 88, of Bluford, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Wellbrook of Avon, Indianapolis, IN. She was born June 27, 1937, in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Wallace and Ru...